The 2023 SA Amapiano Music Awards are set to take place next week in Sandton, featuring a roster of top talent and highly anticipated nominees.
2023 SA Amapiano Awards: Watch date and how to stream live
This year’s SA Amapiano Awards, to be held at the Galleria in Sandton, on Tuesday, 12 December 2023, promise to be a night filled with glitz and glamour.
The event will be hosted by the dynamic Bontle Moloi, also known as Bontle Modiselle, with red-carpet proceedings led by Bontle Smith and Vyno Miller.
The 2023 Amapiano Awards are sponsored by notable brands including Hatfield Audi Braamfontein, JCDecaux, SAMPRA, and Bathu.
While the main event is by invitation only, fans can catch the live broadcast on SABC 1 and SABC Plus, ensuring no one misses out on this spectacular event.
Alternative live-streaming methods will be updated in this article as soon as they are announced.
What to expect from this year’s ceremony
The awards will showcase electrifying performances from Amapiano’s finest, including Musa Keys, Toss, MaWhoo, Justin99 & Pcee, and Babalwa M. These acts are set to light up the stage, ensuring an unforgettable evening for Amapiano fans.
Post-award celebrations will transition to the exclusive Liv Night Club in Sandton, promising continued festivities for the Amapiano community.
SAAPA CEO Qness Ndlovu reflected on the growth of Amapiano, acknowledging the genre’s global influence and expressing gratitude towards partners who have supported the journey.
“We are very excited to be bringing fans the Second Annual Edition of this unique awards show. A lot has happened since we did the first one and the genre has grown to magnificent heights, even attaining global dominance. We are grateful to have all our partners that have remained by our side throughout this journey,” Ndlovu said.
2023 SA Amapiano Awards: Here are the nominees
One of the most eagerly awaited categories this year is the Amapiano Music Producer Of The Year.
Top contenders like Kelvin Momo, Kabza Da Small, Mellow & Sleazy, Busta 929, and Soa Mattrix vie for this prestigious title, adding to the night’s excitement.
Here is the full list of nominees:
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’ – DJ Maphorisa & Visca ft.. Stompiiey, ShaunMusiq, Ftears, Madumane & 2woshort 3
- ‘Tobetsa’ – Myztro, ShaunMusiq & Ftears
- ‘Zotata’ – Pcee, Justin99 & EeQue ft. Mr Jazziq
- ‘Nkantini’ – Mac G & Sir Trill ft.. Bailey & EmjayKeyz
- ‘Stimela’ – 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’ – Uncle Waffles & Tony Duardo ft. Sino Msolo & BoiBizza
- ‘Big Flexa’ – Costa Tich ft. C’Buda M, Alfa Kat, Banaba Des, Sdida & Man T
- ‘Izolo’ – DJ Maphorisa & Tyler ICU, Tyler ICU, Visca
- ‘Selema’ – Musa Keys & Loui
- ‘Umlando’ – Toss, Mdoovar & 9umba ft. 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’ – Kabza De Small & DJ Maphorisa ft. Ami Faku
- ‘Iy’ntsimbi Zase Envy’ – Amaroto ft. Busta 929, Beast, & Dladla Mshunqisi
- ‘Khusela’ – Kabza De Small ft. Msaki
- ‘Ngixolele’ – Busta 929 ft. Boohle
- ‘Siyathandana’ – Cassper Nyovest ft. Boohle & Abidoza
Best Amapiano Album/EP
- ‘Agape’ – Gaba Cannal
- ‘Ivy League’ – Kelvin Momo
- ‘King of Amapiano 2’ – Kabza De Small
- ‘Notumato’ – Young Stunna
- ‘Authi ‘eSharp’ – Mas Musiq
Most Viral Amapiano Song of the Year
- ‘Ameno Amapiano Remix (You Wanna Bamba)’ – Goya Menor & Nektunez
- ‘Hamba Wena’ – Deep London & Boohle
- ‘Nkao Tempela’ – Ch’cco and Mellow & Sleazy
- ‘Salary Salary’ – Robot Boii, Mellow & Sleazy & Soul Revolver ft. Shaun MusiQ & Teearse
- ‘Umlando’ – Toss, Mdoovar & 9umba ft. 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’ – Felo Le Tee & Myztro
- ‘Ivy League’ – Kelvin Momo ft. Ch’cco, Yumbs, TaSkipper & Tlholo
- ‘Izolo’ – DJ Maphorisa & Tyler ICU ft. Madumane, Mpura, Daliwonga & Visca 4
- ‘Healer Nhliziyo’ – Gaba Cannal & George Lesley ft. Russell Zuma
- ‘Khusela’ – Kabza De Small ft. Msaki
Best Amapiano On Stage Performance
- Daliwonga
- Focalistic
- Kamo Mphela
- Musa Keys
- Toss
Best South African Amapiano International Act
- Focalistic
- Major League DJz
- Scorpion Kings
- Uncle Waffles
- Vigro Deep
Best Amapiano Lyricist
- Amaroto
- Focalistic
- Madumane
- Toss
- Young Stunna
Best Amapiano Music Producer
- Busta 929
- Kabza Da Small
- Kelvin Momo
- Mellow & Sleazy
- Soa Mattrix
Best Amapiano Vocalist
- Boohle
- Daliwonga
- MaWhoo
- Murumba Pitch
- Nkosazana Daughter
Best Amapiano Female Club
- DJ DBN Gogo
- K Mat
- T x C
- Uncle Waffles
- Sandy the DJ
Best Amapiano Duo/Group
- Amaroto
- Major League DJz
- Mellow & Sleazy
- Murumba Pitch
- Scorpion Kings
Best Amapiano Male Club DJ
- Kaygee The Vibe
- Lebza The Villian
- Njelic
- Rea Da Soul
- Shaun 101
Best Amapiano Female Artist
- DBN Gogo
- MaWhoo
- Nkosazana Daughter
- Pabi Cooper
- Uncle Waffles
Best Amapiano Male Artist
- Focalistic
- Scorpion Kings
- Kelvin Momo
- Musa Keys
- Young Stunna
Amapiano Artist of the Year
- Felo Le Tee
- Focalistic
- Kabza Da Small
- Kelvin Momo
- DJ Maphorisa
- Musa Keys
- Pabi Cooper
- Toss
- Uncle Waffles
- Young Stunna
Amapiano Song of the Year
- ‘Abalele’ – Kabza De Small & DJ Maphorisa ft. Ami Faku
- ‘Abo Mvelo’ – Daliwonga ft. Mellow & Sleazy & MJ
- ‘Adiwele’ – Young Stunna ft. Kabza De Small & DJ Maphorisa
- ‘Asibe Happy’ – Kabza De Small & DJ Maphorisa ft. Ami Faku
- ‘Dipatje Tsa Felo’ – Felo Le Tee & Myztro ft. Daliwonga
- ‘Nkao Tempela’ – Ch’coo & Mellow & Sleazy
- ‘Izolo’ – DJ Maphorisa & Tyler ICU ft. Madumane, Mpura, Daliwonga & Visca
- ‘Khusela’ – Kabza De Small ft. Msaki
- ‘Mina Nawe’ – Soa Mattrix & Mashudu ft.Happy Jazzman & Emotionz DJ
- ‘Ngixolele’ – Busta 929 ft. Boohle
- ‘Paris’ – Q-Mark & TpZee ft. Afriikan Papi
- ‘Sengzwile’ – Mas Musiq ft. Aymos & Young Stunna
- ‘Siyathandana’ – Cassper Nyovest ft. Boohle & Abidoza
- ‘Umlando’ – Toss, Mdoovar & 9umba
- ‘Iy’ntsimbi Zase Envy’ – Amaroto ft. Busta 929, Beast & Dladla Mshunqisi