South African Music Awards the 27th edition unveiled the 2021 nominees during a broadcast on SABC 1.
On Wednesday evening, 19th of May 2021, the 15 categories were announced by the hosts, Presenters DJ Sabby, Rorisang Thandekiso and Sphesihle Vazi.
Kabza De Small bagged the highest nods with 6 categories which are; Album of the Year, Male Artist of the Year, Best Amapiano Album, Duo/Group of the Year, Album of the Year and Best Amapiano Album with DJ Maphorisa.
Check out full list of nominees below: Album of the Year
-Persistence – Bongo Riot
-The Healers: The Last Chapter – Black Motion
– Once Upon A Time in Lockdown – Kabza De Small & DJ Maphorisa (Scorpion Kings)
-I Am The King of Amapiano: Sweet & Dust – Kabza De Small
-Back to Love – Junior Taurus
Male Artist of the Year
-To The World & Beyond – Sun-El Musician
-Persistence – Bongo Riot
-I Am The King of Amapiano: Sweet & Dust – Kabza De Small
-For the Groovists – Oscar Mbo
-Back to Love – Junior Taurus
Sofnfree Female Artist of the Year-On the Frontline – Reign Africa
-Spiritual Encounter – Bucy Radebe-What a Life – Sho Madjozi-Xola Moya Wam’ – Nomcebo Zikode-Your Kingdom on Earth – Hle
Duo / Group of the Year
-Ama Roto EP – Reece Madlisa & Zuma
-Musical Kings – MFR Souls
-Once Upon A Time in Lockdown – Kabza De Small & DJ Maphorisa (Scorpion Kings)
-Shonamalanga – Mas Musiq & Aymos
-We Made It – Mi Casa
White Star Newcomer of the Year-Jesus is Enough – Xolly Mncwango-On the Frontline – Reign Africa-Africado – Banda Banda & The Crocodiles
-Spiritual Encounter – Bucy Radebe