2018 South African Music Awards winners: Shekhinah wins Best Album

The annual South African Music awards for 2018 took place on Saturday, 2 June and as expected it featured some of SA’s finest celebrities.

The second night of the South African Music Awards took place on Saturday, 2 June and featured some hot performances, lots of glamorous celebs and even President Cyril Ramaphosa as well as Arts and Culture Minister Nathi Mthetwa.

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Both nights of the Samas took place in Sun City and were screened live on SABC 1 (DStv 191) as well as live streamed on the event’s official Facebook.

Scroll below to see the full list of winners on the night + photos:

Record of the Year
Omunye – Distruction Boyz

Album of the Year
Rose Gold – Shekhinah

Male Artist of the Year
I am Music – Prin Kaybee

Female Artist of the Year
Rose Gold – Shekhinah

Duo / Group of the Year
Mafikizolo

Newcomer of the Year
Rose Gold – Shekhinah

Best Maskandi Album
6 to 6 – Abafana Baka Mgqumeni

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Best Dance Album
Lady Zamar – King Zamar

Best Hip Hop Album
Yellow – Shane Eagle

Best Pop Album
The Beautiful Madness – TRESOR

Best Afro Pop Album
20 – Mafikizolo

Beste Kontemporêre Musiek Album
Skepe – Jo Black

Best Kwaito Album
Highly Flavoured – Busiswa

Best African Indigenous Gospel Album
Samson Aphi Amandla Akho – Vuma Zion

Best Traditional Faith Music Album
Andile KaMajola Chapter 8 Sekwanele – Andile KaMajola

SAMPRA Highest Airplay of the Year Award
Sun-El Musician ft Samthing Soweto

Best Digital Downloads
Joyous Celebrations

[story via:nydjlive.com]