15th Annual MTN South African Music Awards winners

The event was co-hosted by Andile Ncube and Loyiso Bala, each bringing their own unique skills to the stage, creating a laidback, humorous vibe that set the tone for a night of intimate performances and big celebrations. Loyiso set the show off to a memorable start with a personalised rendition of Brenda Fassie's Weekend Special, and from there on acted as the musical counterpoint to Andile's suave hosting style. At every opportunity the Bala brother backed his co-host with a melody and song, emphasising real reason for this prestigious evening: to honour great music.

And the other performers on the night did the same. Gavin Minter and Sydney ‘Ace' Mnisi got it all going with a performance that combined both of their incomparable music styles. Lira gave her all when she sang her sexy, groove-soaked Rise Again, and Babu had the audience swaying along with their infectious Duggi Style. From there on it was on to the Star Parties where FlashRepublic, Zulu Boy, Ernie Smith and Josie Field gave the audience an opportunity to pick and choose which sounds they wanted to admire in a series or peronalised boutique performances at the Palace of the LostCity.

And in between all of this there were the winners. Here they are:

BEST TSONGA MUSIC ALBUM

George Maluleke: Na Van'Wanati Sisters No. 24 - Kuhanyeriwa I Vukosi

BEST AFRICAN TRADITIONAL A CAPELLA GOSPEL ALBUM

Amadodana Ase Wesile: Ha Le Mpotsa Tsepo Yaka

BEST INSTRUMENTAL ALBUM

Tonik: Visitor's Book

BEST TRADITIONAL JAZZ ALBUM

Zim Ngqawana: Zimology - In Concert (USA)

BEST PRODUCER

David Poole and Dominic Peters: Perceptions of Pacha by GoldFish

BEST ENGINEER

Leroy Croft: Sorry For The Delay by 340ml

BEST AFRIKAANS DVD

Kurt Darren: Treffers Live

BEST TRADITIONAL/AFRICAN ADULT CONTEMPORARY DVD

Joyous Celebration: Joyous Celebration Vol. 12 Live At The Grand West Arena - Cape Town

BEST GLOBAL CHART DVD

Freshlyground: Live! South African Tour

BEST SELLING DVD

Juanita du Plessis en Theuns Jordaan: “Bring Jou Hart”

BEST SELLING TRUE TONE

Elizma Theron en Nicholis Louw: Kom ons vat ‘n Kans

BEST SELLING RING-BACK-TONE

DJ Cleo: Hands Up

BEST SELLING FULL TRACK DOWNLOAD

Elizma Theron en Nicholis Louw: Kom Ons vat ‘n Kans

BEST KIDDIES ALBUM : AFRIKAANS

Nedine Blom: Supercool

BEST KIDDIES ALBUM : ENGLISH

Wendy Oldfield: Singalong Kidz

BEST AFRIKAANS TRADITIONAL MUSIC ALBUM

Deon Van Der Merwe: Kitaarjolyt

BEST COUNTRY MUSIC ALBUM

Bobby Angel: Somebody Like You

BEST POP/ROCK GOSPEL ALBUM

Tiro: Speak To Me

BEST AFRIKAANS GOSPEL ALBUM

Vertikaal: Stil

BEST AFRICAN CONTEMPORARY GOSPEL ALBUM

Joyous Celebration: Vol 12: Live At The Grand West Arena

BEST ROCK ALBUM : AFRIKAANS

Van Coke Kartel: Waaksaam & Wakker

BEST ALTERNATIVE MUSIC ALBUM : ENGLISH

340ml: Sorry For The Delay

BEST ALTERNATIVE MUSIC ALBUM : AFRIKAANS

Foto Na Dans: Pantomime Op Herwinbare Klanke

BEST ALTERNATIVE MUSIC ALBUM : AFRICAN

The Dizu Plaatjies Ibuyambo Ensemble: African Kings

BEST ADULT CONTEMPORARY ALBUM : ENGLISH

Lira: Soul In Mind

BEST ADULT CONTEMPORARY ALBUM : AFRIKAANS

Coenie De Villiers: Weerlig Oor Die See

BEST ADULT CONTEMPORARY ALBUM : AFRICAN

Thembisile: My Journey

BEST R&B/NEO-SOUL ALBUM

Bryce Anderson: Undescribable

BEST VENDA MUSIC ALBUM

Zozo & Sangere Super Beat: Vol. 10 Mudi Wagoswi

BEST ALBUM PACKAGING

The Moreira Project: Volume 2 Citizen Of The World

BEST REMIX OF THE YEAR

Lira: Feel Good - Jazzworx Remix

BEST MULTI ARTIST LIVE DVD

Various: Huisgenoot Skouspel 2008

BEST CLASSICAL CROSSOVER ALBUM

The Voice Of Angels: The Voice Of Angels Volume 1

BEST SOUTH SOTHO MUSIC (SESOTHO) ALBUM

Ruthla Masupha: Ruthla Masupha No. 24

BEST DANCE ALBUM

GoldFish: Perceptions of Pacha