22Nd South African Music Awards
The 22nd Annual South African Music Awards was held on 4 June 2016 at Inkosi Albert Luthuli International Convention Centre, Durban, South Africa and was hosted by Somizi Mhlongo and Thando Thabethe.
The nominees were announced on 21 April 2016 with Nathi, Emtee, Zonke Dikana, and Riky Rick topping the list with four nominations each. Nathi garnered the most awards with five while Black Coffee came closest by claiming four awards.
| 22nd South African Music Awards | |
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| Date | June 4, 2016 |
| Location | Inkosi Albert Luthuli International Convention Centre, Durban, South Africa |
| Country | South Africa |
| Hosted by | |
| Most awards | Nathi (6) |
| Most nominations | Riky Rick (5) |
| Website | http://samusicawards.co.za  |
Performers
- Moneoa
- Loki Rothman
- Jabu Hlongwane
- Wouter Kellerman
- AKA
- Da L.E.S
- Nasty C
- Emtee
- Fifi Cooper
- Nathi
- DJ Ganyani
- DJ Merlon
- Revolution
- Prince Kaybee
- Dreamteam
- Big Nuz
- Thee Legacy song they performed
- Raheem Kemet
- Lakota Silva
- Nakhane Toure
- 24 Skies
- Thokozani Langa
- Khuzani
- Saarkies
- The Fraternity
- Andriette
- Pierre Rossouw
- iFANi
- DJ Fortee
- DJ Sliqe
- Mobi Dixon
Winners and nominees
Below is the list of nominees and winners for the popular music categories. Winners are highlighted in bold.
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| Female Artist of the Year
| Male Artist of the Year
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| Best Rock Album
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| Best Pop Album
| Best Pop Album (Afrikaans)
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| Best Adult Contemporary Album
| Beste Kontemporêre Musiek Album
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| Best African Adult Album
| Best Alternative Album
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| Best R&B / Soul / Reggae Album
| Best Rap Album |
| Best Kwaito Album
| Best Dance Album
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| Best Traditional Faith Album
| Best Contemporary Faith Music Album
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| Best Maskandi Album
| Best Jazz Album
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| Best Classical / Instrumental Album
| Best Live Audio Visual Recording
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| Best Collaboration
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| Best Produced Album of the Year
| Best Engineered Album of the Year
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| Best Remix of the Year
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Special Awards
- Amstel Record of the Year (Public Vote)
- International Achievement Award
- Lifetime Achievement Awards
- Nana Coyote (posthumous award)
- Roger Lucey
- Bhekumuzi Luthuli (posthumous award)
Sales and Downloads Awards
- Best Selling Album
- Best Selling DVD
- Volume 19: Back to the Cross – Joyous Celebration
- Best Overall Music Download
- "Bayede Baba" – Sfiso Ncwane
- Best Selling Ring-Back Tone
- "Bayede Baba" – Sfiso Ncwane
- Best Selling Full-Track Download
- "Nomvula" – Nathi
Sponsored Awards
- Highest Radio Airplay of the Year (SAMPRA)
- "Shumaya" – DBN Nyts
- Highest Radio Airplay Composers’ Award (SAMRO)
- "Shumaya" by Dbn Nyts – Samkele Maphumulo, Kabelo Masekane, Cebo Ngcobo, Wanda Shabalala and Lwazi Yokwana
- Best Selling Digital Download Composers’ Award (CAPASSO)
- "Bayede Baba" – Sfiso Ncwane
References
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