Here is a list of SAMA 26 winners

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Best Collaboration

K.O and Nandi Madida for Say U Will

Best Afro Pop Album

“Isphithiphithi” by Samthing Soweto

Best Reggae Album:

“True Stories” by Bongo Riot Di Dancehall Wakanda

Best African Adult Contemporary Album:

“Folklore-Chapter 1” by Pilani Bubu

Best Adult Contemporary Album:

“Africa” by Ndlovu Youth Choir

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Our #ForThaRoots theme digs deep to award artists and musicians who embody what it means to be proudly South African. Don't miss the 1st instalment of the, #SAMA26 virtual awards, 3 August at 9:30pm. Stream it on @mymuze.sa or watch it on @mzansimagic #ForThaKultcha

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Best R&B/Soul Album:

“My Heart To Your Soul” by Lungisa Xhamela

Best Alternative Music Album:

“Cult Pop” by Lo-Ghost

Best Contemporary Faith Music Album:

“Glory In His Presence” by Benjamin Dube

Male Artist of the Year:

Prince Kaybee for “Re Mmino”

Rest Of Africa

Davido for “A Good Time” album

Best Selling Artist

Mlindo The Vocalist for Emakhaya

Best Hip Hop Album

Yanga Chief for Becoming A Popstar

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#ForThaSoul looks at awarding artists who have mastered the art of connecting with your soul through music. Don’t miss the spectacular 2nd episode of the #SAMA26 virtual awards. Stream it on @mymuze.sa (Link in our bio) or watch it on @mzansimagic, 4 August 2020 at 9:30pm #ForThaKultcha

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Best Pop Album

Kurt Darren for #PartyTjiedier

Best Kwaito Album

DJ Tira for Ikhenani

Life Achievement Award

Dan Tshanda

Best Pop Album

Matthew Mole for Ghost

Best Selling DVD

Joyous Celebration for Vol 23 Live at CTICC

Best Produced Album of the Year

MFR Souls, DJ Maphorisa, Kabza De Small, Virgo Deep – Scorpion King 

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Tonight we award the movers and shakers who do it #ForThaStreets.💃🏾🇿🇦 Stream the 3rd installment of #SAMA26 on @mymuze.sa or watch it on @mzansimagic, tonight @ 9:30pm. #ForThaKultcha

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Best Produced Music Video

Ofentse Mwase – Fetch Your Life

Best Live Audio Visual Recording

Benjamin Dube – Glory In His presence

Best Engineered Album

Peter Auret – Into Dust/Waltz for Jozi

Best Classical Album

James Grace – Andaluza – Music of Spain III

Female Artist of The Year Award

Ami Faku – Imali

Lifetime Achievement Award

Bishop Benjamin Dube

Music Video Of The Year

AKA – Jika Featuring Yanga Chief

Duo/Group Of The Year

Ndabo Zulu & Umgidi Ensamble for Queen Nandi: The African Symphony

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On the second last night of the #SAMA26, we shine the spotlight on those that take great care in giving us high-quality music. They do it #ForThaCraft. Stream it tonight on @mymuze.sa or watch it on @Mzansimagic, at 9:30pm. #ForThaKultcha

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Album Of The Year

Prince Kaybee for Re Mmino

Record Of The Year

Blaq Diamond for Ibhanoyi

International Achievement Award

Ndlovu Youth Choir

Remix Of The Year

Malume on Decks for Shay’Inumber (Deep Sen)

Best Rock Album

Francois Van Coke for Dagdrome In Surburbia

Best Dance Album

Prince Kaybee for Re Mmino