SAMA26 #ForThaSoul and #ForThaRoots winners announced

All the SAMA26 nominees

16 Jul 2020

#ForThaSoul winners

Best Maskandi Album:

Upopayi by Thokozani Langa

Best Traditional Music Album:
Ungabanaki by Qadasi & Maqhinga

Best Collaboration:
Say U Will by K.O featuring Nandi Madida

Best Traditional Faith Music Album:
Calvary by Dumi Mkokstad

Newcomer of the Year:
Ndabo Zulu & Umgidi Ensemble for Queen Nandi: The African Symphony

Best African Indigenous Faith Album:
Lona Ba Ratang Ho Phela by Amadodana Ase Wesile

Best Jazz Album:
Queen Nandi: The African Symphony by Ndabo Zulu & Umgidi Ensemble

Bestse Kontemporêre Musiek Album:
Sterker by Riana Nel

Rest of Africa Award:
A Good Time by Davido (Nigeria)

Recognising cultural and traditional music, the first theme celebrates our African identity. These are the nominees #ForThaRoots category... The #SAMA26 virtual awards go live on https://t.co/7CkVUUGzKI & Mzansi Magic on Monday, 3 August @ 9:30pm #ForThaKultcha pic.twitter.com/kc9MMP8JL6

— The SA Music Awards (@TheSAMAs) July 15, 2020

#ForThaRoots winners

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 Bub

Best Adult Contemporary Album:
Africa by Ndlovu Youth Choir

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

Celebrating the sultry sounds that transcend beyond the soul. These nominees are #ForThaSoul categories. Join the #SAMA26 Virtual awards on https://t.co/7CkVUUGzKI, @Mzansimagic, 3-7 August @ 9:30pm #ForThaKultcha pic.twitter.com/kBFQhYoD9u

— The SA Music Awards (@TheSAMAs) July 15, 2020