29th Annual South African Music Awards

The 29th Annual South African Music Awards is the 29th ceremony of the South African Music Awards. The ceremony was aired live on SABC 1 on November 18, 2023 hosted by DJ Sabby and Nomalanga Shozi at SunBet Arena.

Nominees were announced on October 3, 2023, live on YouTube. The late AKA leads the nominees with 7 nominations for his posthumous album Mass Country, ahead of K.O with six nominations.

Background

29th South African Music Awards delayed due to financial difficulties, unlike other years nominations are announced on the first quarter.

Nominees were announced on October 3, 2023, live on YouTube at Soweto State Theater.

The ceremony was planned to be held at Durban ICC Arena on November 18 and broadcast live on SABC 1. Later was announced that the venue is changed to Sun Bet Arena.

Winners and nominees

Below is the full list of nominees. Winners are listed first bold face.

Special Awards

Rest of Africa Award

• Sad Romance – CKay
• Timeless – Davido
• Worry – Lyre
• Dynastie – Ferre Gola
• Sounds of Peace – Moreira Chonguiça

International Achievement Awards

• Zakes Bantwini
• Wouter Kellerman
• Nomcebo Zikode

Lifetime Achievement Awards

• Pops Mohmmed
• Gloria Bosman
• Mandoza
• Ihhashi Elimhlophe

SAMRO Highest AirPlay Composer

• "SETE" - K.O (featuring Young Stunna, Blxckie)

Capasso Most Streamed Song

• "SETE" - K.O (featuring Young Stunna, Blxckie)

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