22nd Annual 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.

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.

Special Awards

Amstel Record of the Year (Public Vote)

• "Roll Up" – Emtee

International Achievement Award

• Black Coffee

Lifetime Achievement Awards

• Nana Coyote (posthumous award)
• Roger Lucey
• Bhekumuzi Luthuli (posthumous award)

Sales and Downloads Awards

Best Selling Album

• Buyelekhaya – Nathi

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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