The South African Amapiano Awards are making a comeback after a successful first run with the theme "Amapiano to the world." The second installation will take place at Sun Arena, on the 2nd of April 2023.
AWARDS PARTNER WITH BATHU
Premium sneaker brand, Bathu announced its partnership with the awards in delivering the hottest night in South African music streets and screens hosted by Robot Boii. CEO of the South African Amapiano Awards DJ Qness says, "The South African Amapiano Awards are one of South Africa's most anticipated music awards which look to celebrate the hottest Amapiano artists in South Africa," he says. "As part of our mission "Amapiano to the world", we will continue to push the frontiers, while showcasing the impact African music and culture is making across the world."
AND THE NOMINEES ARE:
Best Amapiano street dancer
Chad Jones & Family
Soweto's Finest
Hope Ramafalo & Hlogi Mash (House Of H&H)
Kananelo & Tlhogi
Thee Buhle
Best Amapiano Online DJ / Performance Platform
Balcony Mix - Major League DJz
Black Music - Mr Jazziq
Groove Cartel - Groove Cartel
Mordecai - DJ Mordecai
Pianocast - Stanky DeeJay
Best Amapiano Artist Manager
Coby for DBN Gogo
Dada Archie for Amaroto
Kreative Korner for Uncle Waffles
Thuli for Blaqboy Music & Piano Hub
Tshiamo for Musa Keys
Best Amapiano Festive Hit
"Ba Straata" by DJ Maphorisa & Visca feat. Stompiiey, ShaunMusiq, Ftears, Madumane & 2woshort 3
"Tobetsa" by Myztro, ShaunMusiq & Ftears
"Zotata" by Pcee, Justin99 & EeQue ft. Mr Jazziq
"Nkantini" by Mac G & Sir Trill feat. Bailey & EmjayKeyz
"Stimela" by 2 Point 1 ft. Ntate Stunna & Nthabi Sings
Best Amapiano Breakthrough Act
Q-Mark & Tipzee
Myztro
Ch'cco
Toss, Mdoovar & 9umba
Khanyisa Jaceni
Best Amapiano Dance Act
Bontle Smith
Kamo Mphela
Lady Du
Pabi Cooper
Robot Boii
Friends Of Amapiano
Ami Faku
Asake
Beast
Cassper Nyovest
Davido
Dladla Mshunqisi
Mac Gee
Msaki
Vetkuk & Mahoota
WizKid
Best Amapiano Private School Act
Gaba Cannal
DJ Jaivaine
Kelvin Momo
Mdu AKA TRP
DJ Stokie
Best Amapiano Music Video
"Tanzania" by Uncle Waffles & Tony Duardo feat. Sino Msolo & BoiBizza
"Big Flexa" by Costa Tich feat. C'Buda M, Alfa Kat, Banaba Des, Sdida & Man T
"Izolo" by DJ Maphorisa & Tyler ICU, Tyler ICU, Visca
"Selema" Musa Keys & Loui
"Umlando" by Toss, Mdoovar & 9umba feat. Sir Trill, Sino Msolo, Lady Du, Young Stunna & Slade
Best Amapiano Styled Artist
Focalistic
Kamo Mphela
Major League DJz
Musa Keys
Uncle Waffles
Best Amapiano Collaboration
"Asibe Happy" by Kabza De Small & DJ Maphorisa ft. Ami Faku
Iy'ntsimbi Zase Envy' by Amaroto ft. Busta 929, Beast, & Dladla Mshunqisi
"Khusela" by Kabza De Small ft. Msaki
"Ngixolele" by Busta 929 ft. Boohle
"Siyathandana" by Cassper Nyovest ft. Boohle & Abidoza
Best Amapiano Album / EP
"Agape" by Gaba Cannal
"Ivy League" by Kelvin Momo
"King Of Amapiano 2" by Kabza De Small
"Notumato" by Young Stunna
"Authi 'eSharp" Mas Musiq
Most Viral Amapiano Song Of the Year
"Ameno Amapiano Remix (You Wanna Bamba)" by Goya Menor & Nektunez
"Hamba Wena" by Deep London & Boohle
"Nkao Tempela" by Ch'cco and Mellow & Sleazy
"Salary Salary" by Robot Boii, Mellow & Sleazy & Soul Revolver feat. Shaun MusiQ & Teearse
"Umlando" by Toss, Mdoovar & 9umba feat. Sir Trill, Sino Msolo, Lady Du, Young Stunna & Slade
Best Amapiano Newcomer
Felo Le Tee
Pabi Cooper
Toss
Uncle Waffles
Young Stunna
Best Amapiano Produced Song
"66" by Felo Le Tee & Myztro
"Ivy league" by Kelvin Momo ft. Ch'cco, Yumbs, TaSkipper & Tlholo
"Izolo" by DJ Maphorisa & Tyler ICU feat. Madumane, Mpura, Daliwonga & Visca 4
"Healer Nhliziyo" by Gaba Cannal & George Lesley ft. Russell Zuma
"Khusela" by Kabza De Small ft. Msaki
