Over the weekend, The 23rd South African Music Awards wereheld at Sun City on Saturday night. Kwesta took the spotlight with an impressive four awards including the coveted Best Male Artist of the Year and Best Album of the Year. He also kicked off the night on a high note by winning two highest airplay awards. Newcomer Amanda Black also scored with four awards and Nasty C was awarded top prize for Record of The Year.
Here is the full list of winners for the 23rd Annual South African Music Awards below:
Best Newcomer of the Year – Amanda Black – Amazulu
Best Duo-Group of the Year – Black Motion – Ya Badimo
Best Female Artist of the Year – Amanda Black – Amazulu
Best Male Artist of the Year – Kwesta – Dakar II
Best Album of the Year – Amanda Black – Amazulu
Best Maskandi Album – Khuzani – Inyoni yomthakathi
Classical Instrumental Album – Charl du Pleassis Trio – Baroqueswing Vol.II
Best Afro Pop Album – Vusi Nova – Vusi Nova
African Indigenous Gospel Album – Living In Christ Legends – Living In Christ Legends
Best Rock Album – Albert Frost – The Wakeup
Best Pop Album – GoodLuck – The Nature Within
Beste Kontemporere Musiek Album – Joshua na die Reen – Die Wereld Binne My
Best Rap Album – Kwesta – Darak II
Best Kwaito Album – Dr Malinga – Goodwill
Best Dance Album – Black Motion – Ya Badimo
Best Traditional Faith Music Album – Sprit of Praise – Spirit of Praise Vol.6
Highest Airplay of the Year – Ngud – Kwesta