Amapiano heavyweight Kabza De Small has continued to cement his legacy in South African music after achieving a remarkable milestone at the South African Music Awards (SAMAs). The celebrated producer has become the first artist in the history of the awards to win four trophies in a single night on three different occasions — in 2021, 2023 and 2026.
The achievement highlights Kabza De Small’s remarkable consistency and influence within the South African music industry. Over the years, the producer has continued to dominate the Amapiano space while earning recognition from one of the country’s biggest music award ceremonies.
Kabza’s SAMA success has been spread across different stages of his career, proving that his impact has remained strong despite the constantly changing music landscape.
In 2021, Kabza De Small enjoyed a major night at the SAMAs, walking away with four awards. Two years later, he repeated the incredible feat at the 2023 ceremony, once again collecting four trophies in one night.
Now, in 2026, the producer has achieved the milestone for a third time, once again taking home four awards during the same evening.
Winning one award at a major ceremony is already a significant accomplishment, but repeatedly securing four trophies in a single night demonstrates the level of influence Kabza De Small has built throughout his career.
The producer, widely recognised as one of the architects of modern Amapiano, has played an important role in taking the genre from South African townships and clubs to international audiences. His production catalogue includes numerous influential records and collaborations that have helped shape the sound of the genre.
His SAMA record therefore represents more than a collection of trophies. It reflects years of creativity, consistency and an ability to remain relevant while continuing to push Amapiano forward.
Kabza De Small has also built a reputation for collaborating with some of the biggest names in South African music, further strengthening his position as one of the country’s most important producers.
The latest achievement adds another impressive chapter to a career already filled with milestones. From chart success and major collaborations to sold-out performances and international recognition, Kabza continues to demonstrate why he is regarded as one of the leading figures in Amapiano.
With four-award nights recorded in 2021, 2023 and 2026, Kabza De Small has now created a SAMA record that will be difficult to overlook.
His continued success is a reminder that the Amapiano pioneer remains at the top of his game, and his growing list of achievements continues to strengthen his legacy as one of South Africa’s most influential music figures.
