21st South African Music Awards
21st Annual South African Music Awards | |
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Date | Sunday, April 19, 2015 |
Venue | Sun City Resort, Bojanala, North West |
Country | South Africa |
Hosted by | HHP |
Most awards | Beatenberg (7) |
Most nominations | Cassper Nyovest (5)[1] Beatenberg (5) |
Website | samusicawards |
Television/radio coverage | |
Network | SABC 1 [1] |
Runtime | 120 minutes |
The 21st Annual South African Music Awards were announced during a gala event at Sun City's Super Bowl arena in the North West province on Sunday night, 19 April. It was branded as #SAMAXXI, where XXI represents the Roman numerals for 21.
Winners and nominees
Cassper Nyovest had five nominations for SAMA awards but only walked away with Newcomer of the Year. K.O. beat him to the Best Rap Album of the Year and AKA took Male Artist of the Year. Beatenberg and where Beatenberg, secured 3 SAMAs out of 5 nominations.
Awards
Special Awards
- International Achievement Award
- Wouter Kellerman – The world-renowned flautist received the award for his Grammy-winning album, Winds of Samsara.
- Lifetime Achievement Awards
- SAMPRA Award (Highest Airplay of the Year)
- "Pluto" – DJ Clock featuring Beatenberg
Mobile Music Awards
- Best Selling Album
- Best Selling DVD
- Best Selling Mobile Music Download
- "Pluto" – DJ Clock featuring Beatenberg
- Best Selling Ring-Back Tone
- "Pluto" – DJ Clock featuring Beatenberg
- Best Selling Full-Track Download
- "Pluto" – DJ Clock featuring Beatenberg
References
- ^ a b "South African Music Awards nominees announced". Mail & Gaurdian. 12 March 2015. Retrieved 16 March 2016.