2018 SAMas 24 – All the first night #SAMA24 awards winners!

The event was hosted by Mpho Popps – Sun-El Musician and Joyous Celebration were the big winners for the night.

The main events (second night) will be held TONIGHT, Saturday, June 2, 2018 at Sun City Superbowl and will be aired live on SABC1 from 8PM.
Best Selling DVD – Joyous Celebration Volume 21 Heal our Land

Well done Joyous Celebration for creating a wonderful music experience through your DVD Joyous Celebration Volume 21 Heal Our Land. Keep on shining and making money while you’re at it. #SAMA24 pic.twitter.com/7rdGlzEbnk

— The SA Music Awards (@TheSAMAs) June 1, 2018

Best Selling Album – Joyous Celebration Volume 21 Heal our Land

Shout out to Joyous Celebration who won the Award for Best Selling Album. Cheers to making good music and getting that paper! #SAMA24 pic.twitter.com/sfkWplqM7U

— The SA Music Awards (@TheSAMAs) June 1, 2018

Music Video of the Year – Arumtumtum by Rouge – Directed by Alex Fynn

Captured by not only the sound but by the astounding visuals Alex Fynn (Rouge) takes home the Best Music Video of the Year Award for Arumtumtum. #SAMA24 pic.twitter.com/eifdy9lXM5

— The SA Music Awards (@TheSAMAs) June 1, 2018

Best Adult Contemporary Album – Symphonic Soweto by Wouter Kellerman and Soweto Gospel Choir

Big congratulations to Wouter Kellerman & Soweto Gospel Choir who are our first winners for tonight for Best Adult Contemporary Album #SAMA24 pic.twitter.com/0KcxY9JKJF

— The SA Music Awards (@TheSAMAs) June 1, 2018

Best African Adult Contemporary Album – Ilanga by Siseko Pame

We love celebrating our african roots and most importantly the artists that make us feel proud of our respective African cultures. Congratulations to Siseko Pame our winner for Best African Adult Album. #SAMA24 pic.twitter.com/VIrRXMyBU9

— The SA Music Awards (@TheSAMAs) June 1, 2018

Best Alternative Music Album – Mangaliso by Bongeziwe Mabandla

The winner of Best Alternative Music is Bongeziwe Mabandla! Thank you for providing nothing but good music in this extraordinary musical year #SAMA24 pic.twitter.com/0vUlPM9W9M

— The SA Music Awards (@TheSAMAs) June 1, 2018

Best R&B/Soul/Reggae Album – Relationships by Afrotraction

Congratulations to Afrotraction winner of Best R&B/Soul/Reggae Album, you have given us smooth sounds that made our hearts and souls fall in tune. #SAMA24 pic.twitter.com/vUeTMUvYrf

— The SA Music Awards (@TheSAMAs) June 1, 2018

Best Contemporary Faith Music Album – Heaven’s Ways by Nqubeko Mbatha

Thankful for the uplifting melodies and keeping people’s spirits lifted, Nqubeko Mbatha, takes home the Best Contemporary Faith Music Album #SAMA24 pic.twitter.com/Klcuq5DXjc

— The SA Music Awards (@TheSAMAs) June 1, 2018

Beste Pop Album – Laat Die Dansvloer Brand by Kurt Darren

En die wenner van die Beste Pop Album toekening is Kurt Darren, baie geluk op jou prestasie, vat daai toekening huis toe! #SAMA24 pic.twitter.com/6EokMmK9lZ

— The SA Music Awards (@TheSAMAs) June 1, 2018

Best Jazz Album – Ikhambi by Nduduzo Makhathini

Daniel Handler said “Either you have the feeling or you don't” and Nduduzo Makhathini has proven to possess all feelings by walking away with the Best Jazz Album #SAMA24 pic.twitter.com/PlcAMCeDOW

— The SA Music Awards (@TheSAMAs) June 1, 2018

Best Classical and/or Instrumental Album – Baroqueswing Vol. III by Charl du Plessis Trio

Congratulations to Charl du Plessis Trio, your classical tunes have kept many musical souls calm #SAMA24 pic.twitter.com/Pe8aVXoQHg

— The SA Music Awards (@TheSAMAs) June 1, 2018

Best Traditional Music Album – Jessica Mbangeni Sings iGoli Live @ Lyric Theatre Johannesburg by Jessica Mbangeni

Thank you to Jessica Mbangeni for keeping us in tune with our traditions through the beauty that is the album Jessica Mbangeni Sings Igoli Live @ Lyric Theatre Johannesburg. Congratulations #SAMA24 pic.twitter.com/77ncPDsuzN

— The SA Music Awards (@TheSAMAs) June 1, 2018

Best African Artist Album – The Simphiwe Dana Symphony Experience by Simphiwe Dana

Would it be a complete South AFRICAN Music Award show without celebrating and awarding the Best African Artist. Congratulations to Simphiwe Dana. #SAMA24 pic.twitter.com/tQzy0xoL8O

— The SA Music Awards (@TheSAMAs) June 1, 2018

Best Live Audio Visual Recording/ DVD – Red Mic Xperience by Donald – Produced by Robin Kohl

A round of applause for the winner of the Best Live Audio Visual Recording/DVD Robin Kohl (Donald) keep dropping the heat! #SAMA24 pic.twitter.com/GPxY7VwDBG

— The SA Music Awards (@TheSAMAs) June 1, 2018

Best Collaboration – Akanamali by Sun-El Musician featuring Samthing Soweto

Cliche but a true say, two or more is better than one.Congratulations to the winners Sun_El Musician ft Samthing Soweto for Best Collaboration. #SAMA24 pic.twitter.com/3JS9rNW0wM

— The SA Music Awards (@TheSAMAs) June 1, 2018

Best Produced Album – Late Night People by Goldfish – Produced by Dominic Peters and David Poole

It takes pure musical genius to produce a whole album that’s appealing to the ear and heart, so without a doubt the Best Produced Album of the Year goes to Dominic Peters & David Poole (Goldfish) #SAMA24 pic.twitter.com/bdC8Dd1H3B

— The SA Music Awards (@TheSAMAs) June 1, 2018

Best Engineered Album – 20 by Mafikizolo – Engineered by Howard Gomba and Themba Sekowe

Skill, technique, precision, a few of the many qualities it takes to create the Best Engineered Album of the Year, that’s why Howard Gomba & Themba Sekowe (Mafikizolo) take the award #SAMA24 pic.twitter.com/tTmupmxV83

— The SA Music Awards (@TheSAMAs) June 1, 2018

Remix of the Year – I Got You by Encore remixed by Mobi Dixon

Dankie Mobi Dixon for adding spice nyana to our favourite songs, to say thanks, the Remix of the Year is awarded to you! #SAMA24 pic.twitter.com/0QdZdO4iFk

— The SA Music Awards (@TheSAMAs) June 1, 2018

CAPASSO Best Selling Digital Download Composer – Timothy Bambela Myeni

The CAPASSO Best Selling Digital Download Composer’s Award is taken by Timothy Bambelela Myeni. Huge congratulations to you, may you continue to prosper. #SAMA24 pic.twitter.com/Rb2TKNSSBL

— The SA Music Awards (@TheSAMAs) June 1, 2018