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First-night SAMA 2013 winners announced

13 May 2013

The 19th annual MTN South African Music Awards (MTN SAMA 19) kicked off at the Royal Ballroom at Sun City on Friday, 10 May, 2013. The Lifetime Achievement Awards were presented by the renowned Vusi Mahlasela and Ray Phiri to three legendary icons in the South African music industry: Dr Thomas Chauke, Sizwe Zako, and posthumously to Johannes Kerkorrel.

Popular new sensation Khaya picked up the "Best R&B/Soul/Reggae Album" award.

Songbird Lira scooped the "Best Live DVD" for her The Captured Tour Concert Film, while DJ Kent picked up the "Remix of the Year" title for his remix of the hit Theo Kgosinkwe track, Thinking About You Ft. Zonke.

Jax Panix was rewarded for his work on Due Drop Deluxe with the "Best Producer" award, with Mark Beling getting the statuette for "Best Engineer" for BlackByrd's album, "Strong".

The guest presenters on the night were some of the biggest and influential names in the industry: Penny Lebyane, Ben Maitsapo, Kgomotso KG Mooketsi, Khetha Gwala, James Shikwambana, Amor Vittone, Michelle Constant, Lerato Sengadi and Jared Orlin.

Keeping the crowd entertained were: Zahara, Riot, BlackByrd, Lindiwe Maxolo, Dr Thomas Chauke na Shinyori Sisters, Sizwe Zako, Hlengiwe Mhlaba, Teddy Bears, L'vovo Derrango and Professor. Elvis Blue delivered a tribute to the late Johannes Kerkorrel.