#TheFutureIsHear
ISSUE 22
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AMA22 has hit Durban and everyone can feel the invasion. We have gone out of our way to prepare the best magazine for the SAMAs this year that will provide a riveting guide to the SAMA22 Durban Weekend. We would like to thank the SAMA team and RiSA for giving us the opportunity to put together their magazine for SAMA22 and we hope this will be so for a number of years to come. Their trust in us is a vote in the capabilities of a young creative team that is predominantly black and highly talented, and that is grateful for the opportunity to showcase their skills under my mentorship. The Future is Hear has been a very exciting theme for us as it has paved the way to explore the digital revolution in the music industry. We did this by interviewing the best minds in the business when it comes to the use of digital platforms to produce and sell music. In this issue we also had the opportunity to look at the big winners who formed a thrilling part of the 22 years of the SAMA journey and we highlighted the biggest winners to
date in pictures. These highlights should inspire young talent to want to beat these winning records by creating more hit songs that will resonate with South Africans and the world. This issue gives a fully detailed guide of where to catch the SAMA22 invasion in Durban as they set the most popular venues in the townships alight by bringing the most talented nominees to you from various genres. SAMA22 will also showcase the relationship between music and fashion through their partnership with the Durban Fashion Fair. We caught up with Sindi Shangase to elaborate on the fashion show and their ties with SAMA22. We also engaged Siya Beyile, the official Fashion Director and Head Stylist for SAMA22 to unpack the style of SAMA22 and how he intends incorporating the latest fashion trends into the show. In this issue of SAMA22, we look at the work that the SAMA has done beyond the awards show in terms of social responsibility. We caught up with the KwaZulu-Natal based beneficiary of SAMA22 and looked at how the SAMA has helped the campaign of keeping the spirit of the arts alive in one of the most impoverished parts of the province. Through his Wushwini Arts Centre, Jerry Pooe has given hope to many young people who are mostly orphaned in the area with the helping hand from the SAMA office. We have listed all the nominees for SAMA22, and this issue should be a useful guide for you in navigating the programme and nominations on the night of the awards. I hope you enjoy all that is in this magazine and wish you a wonderful weekend in Durban. THE FUTURE IS HEAR...
Mr. Lebo Gunguluza Publisher 4 SAMA22
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14 42 sama22 WEEKEND GIG GUIDE Be part of the SAMA22 Durban invasion. A useful guide to the SAMA22 weekend in Durban.
LIFETIME ACHIEVERMENT AWARDS SAMA22 recognises and celebrates lifetime achievers as well as an international achiever.
32 30 NOMINEES LIST Get a full list of the nominees for the 22nd annual South African Music Awards in Durban
Durban Fashion Fair a Knock Out for SAMA22 Program Manager of Durban Fashion Fair gives us an overview of music and fashion at SAMA22.
39 60 The AGE of digital in the music business Digital platforms have evolved and now play a major part in the music industry
BEYOND THE SAMAS We go beyond the show to take a look at how SAMA has supported an arts centre in KwaZulu-Natal.
SAMA22 Magazine is published by Izani Media on behalf of the annual South African Music Awards. Copyright: Izani Media 2016. No portion of this publication may be reproduced without prior written consent from Izani Media or the authors. The publishers are not responsible for any unsolicited material. The opinions expressed are not necessarily those of Izani Media or the editor.
26 PRODUCTION TEAM PUBLISHER Izani Media PUBLISHING EDITOR Lebo Gunguluza CREATIVE DIRECTOR Gomotsegang Mogale EDITORIAL CO-ORDINATOR Lebo Mothibi LAYOUT AND GRAPHICS 5th Republic Media Group ADVERTISING Maleshane Makhale DISTRIBUTION InTouch Africa Andiswa Maqungu SAMA MAGAZINE CO-ORDINATOR Rets Dolamo
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the technical team, who turn the raw material into melodius beats that make us move, dance, feel and love our South African diverse culture. Tonight, as they are awarded the prestigious SAMA statuette, let us be proud of being part of their creative work that unites the country and most definitely, the world. Tonight, as we celebrate the best of South African music, let us also use this platform to congratulate and appreciate the efforts done by our public broadcaster and our partner, the SABC, in implementing the new quota of 90% local music airplay by all SABC radio stations. We cannot thank you enough Mr Hlaudi Motsoeneng our honourable COO and the Board of the SABC for this massive groundbreaking initiative. Our task now is to provide quality content to the broadcaster. This will be achieved when artists, producers and engineers work together to create good sounds. As I have been involved with brand SAMA through Vetting, Steering and Supervisory committees for more than five years, I have truly learnt a lot. I believe this is the time we unite and embrace each other as a unique, diverse and one country. Creating many organisations will not benefit the industry at all, but will divide us in our common objective which is that of creating a South Africa that is united in song and dance.
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ho could have thought that a young man from Vryheid in KZN would tonight be welcoming you to the Durban ICC? Wow, what a pleasure to welcome you all. Music has been part of my life for more than 20
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Having worked with the likes of Arthur Mafokate, Mdu Masilela and DJ Tira in my development years, this year’s event will be a true reflection of where we come from as an industry. It is also a pleasure to be part of the Recording Industry of South Africa (RiSA) as the Chairperson of the Local Music Subcommitte. The City of Durban is our host and having been one of the pioneers of Durban Kwaito Music, I can proudly say, it’s a true home coming. Our aim tonight is to celebrate, honour and recognise all the hard work done by each and every nominated artist and not forgetting those who worked tirelessly behind the scenes i.e
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We have to ensure that the SAMAs remain relevant while also reflecting the diversity of our cultures. My key interest is Artist Development and making sure that all our record labels are run effeciently. Personally, the SAMAs are not only about an event but a networking session to grow our business and develop and empower upcoming talent, which is key for all our stakeholders. I wish to take this opportunity to thank our RiSA CEO Adv Nhlanhla Paul Sibisi, the SAMA CEO Mr Refiloe Ramogase and the entire SAMA team for all their hard work in ensuring that this will be a night to remember. My wife Dudu and my two stars Buyi and Lindo, without your support this would not be possible to achieve. Lastly, I would like to welcome all the new record labels to the industry. Your dedication to growing the music industry is much appreciated. Looking forward to working with you in the future that is hear.
Mr. Thobela Dlamini Chairman SAMA Supervisory Committee
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f one is bold enough, one can change not only the course of history, but the course of the future. The annual South African Music Awards is SA’s definitive music industry ceremony, acknowledging and celebrating the best artists and musical achievements in the period of a year. As the only occasion where the entire music industry gathers for one night, it is an opportunity for the Recording Industry of South Africa to make a statement. Last year, SAMAXXI very successfully communicated our message of ‘Legacy to Future.’ Turning 21 marked a coming of age; a time to reflect on what had come before, and anticipate how that would shape what is still to come. In acknowledging and celebrating our past, we are able to shape how we receive our future. So, what is it that SAMA22 wants to say this year? Today’s music industry is a dynamic space which builds
on the reactive learnings of our past, to proactively shape our future. The mass adoption of technology, the rise of the independent label, the endless stream of new distribution channels, seemingly limitless opportunities for cross-genre collaboration, Virtual Reality concerts, Digital Maskandi, Urban Gospel — are all indicators of the transformation of our musical landscape. If last year was about ‘Legacy to Future’, it follows then that this is that ‘Future’. Our collective future can only be enjoyed if we are to exist as a collective. Divisions, across any lines, be they age, race, gender, or genre, should not exist in our future, and SAMA22 is employing every means at its disposal to set in motion an undivided future. Cross-genre on-stage collaborations are merely a manifestation of the thinking behind this. Empowering young musicians through our workshop programmes with the City of Durban, partnerships with the Durban Fashion Fair to enrich the career prospects of young fashion students through apprenticeships, and taking the event to the people, literately, not just through the Public Viewing Area street-party-styled extension, but to the townships as well through satellite activations, are all part of a broader approach we are employing to give voice to the young people who are too often not heard. We want to make sure that the SAMA22 footprint looks more like a long-lasting inclusive dance and less like an insignificant march through town accompanied by a media frenzy that benefits only a privileged few. Using our impact for the greater good and putting on a spectacular show to celebrate artistic achievement, is music to my ears. The time for same-same is done. We’re done with waiting for the right time, adhering to other people’s predictions. We’ve seen the future and it will be. We’ve seen the future and it works. The future belongs to those who hear it coming, and we’ve been listening. The future is music. The Future is Hear.
Mr. Refiloe Ramogase Chief Executive Officer South African Music Awards SAMA22 7
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ast month we saw the launch of the second edition of Africa Month under the theme “Building a Better Africa and a Better World. Africa Month marked the celebration of 22 years of liberation as well as reintegration into the OAU/AU and the international community. The tales and gains of our liberation struggle would be incomplete if we underplay the value and important role of the music industry, as selfless performing artists played an extremely vital role in bringing the oppressive system of apartheid to an end. It was our musicians who composed songs to communicate and express the frustration we experienced under the apartheid government and hopes that our people had in the brighter future. Today we are enjoying our democracy and there is no doubt that music continues to play a major role in the transformation process of our country. The South African Music
Awards turn 22 this year, the same milestone since our democracy – what a coincident. The awards are about recognizing creativity and excellence. It is easy to sit up and take notice. What is difficult is standing up and taking action. Today we are celebrating the fact that someone stood up and took that action to celebrate creativity, enthusiasm, commitment and sheer hard work of our music industry practitioners. Not only is the event an opportunity for us to celebrate our African creativity and identity, but it is also provide work opportunities, local content promotion as well as audience and market development thus an impetus for development and upliftment of our people and the African continent in general. As the Department of Arts and Culture we are once again honoured to be the main sponsor of this event. Let me take this opportunity to thank all those who partnered with us in supporting this initiative. In the world of creativity it will always be impossible to say that you have all the answers but it is good to make the contribution, the spirit that drives nation building. I wish you all the best with the SAMA22.
Mr. Nathi Mthethwa Honourable Minister Department Of Arts and Culture
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s the City of Durban, we are pleased to welcome the glitz and glam of the music and entertainment industry to our shores for the 2016 South African Music Awards (SAMAs). As a City, we view the events tourism as one of the key strategies to attract the tourism traffic to our shores and this is one of the events that has a unique potential. Over and above the economic spin-offs that come with hosting major events like the SAMAs, we have also realised the effectiveness of such events in contributing to the social cohesion agenda. It is for this reason that we are proud to be associated with these awards, which have a huge media appeal, both locally and internationally.
We are, therefore, confident that hosting an event of this magnitude will have a dual impact; which is nation building through social cohesion and economic development, through increased tourist numbers to the City. Furthermore, we welcome the legacy projects that will come with the awards, including the SAMAs Music Master classes, whereby local up and coming artists will be trained about the intricacies of the music industry and what it takes to make it in the industry; the Durban Fashion Fair launch partnership and the various activations around our Townships. We view this as one of the ways of involving our communities and ensuring that the legacy of these awards will remain and bear fruits for future generations of our citizenry. The City of Durban has cemented its place as an events capital of the country and this is evident in the number of international events that we have hosted in recent times and therefore, we are confident that we will do justice even to this one. We have world class facilities and infrastructure which will enable us to deliver a spectacle of an event and our track record speaks for itself in this regard. In terms of our readiness, we have pulled all stops to ensure that we deliver a memorable event to both our citizens, visitors and the rest of the world who will be watching through various media platforms from all walks of life. Once again, I would like to extend a warm Durban welcome to our visitors, members of the media and the international arts and entertainment community, who will be a part of the 2016 SAMAs. I thank you.
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he South African Broadcasting Corporation (SABC) has been a longstanding broadcast partner of the South African Music Awards (SAMA) since their inception. This year’s SAMA edition comes at the time where we have revamped the official carrier of the awards which is SABC1. The channel revealed its new innovative brand campaign, LIFE and TV ARE ONE. The new brand campaign represents a bold proposition meant to emotionally connect the youthful brand to the hearts and minds of its vibrant audience today. Unquestionably South Africa’s biggest television brand, SABC 1, continues to build a common identity for South Africans, offering vibrant programming for mixed generations and championing good moral values and personal ethics while celebrating everything African. The channel will once again carry the live broadcast of the SAMAs from the Durban ICC on Saturday, 04 of June 2016 at 20h00. SABC1 has also assigned its music and entertainment programmes as the key platforms to amplify the channel’s association. The programmes are, UMX, Live AMP, RGB, Gospel Gold and Roots. Live AMP will be broadcasting live from 19h30 at the SAMA Official Pre-Party at Eyadini, Umlazi on Friday, 3rd of June.
story is preserved and honoured in a dignified manner. In this context, the SABC TV Network has extended its association by committing alternative TV channels, SABC2 and SABC3 for SAMA 22.
The SABC values the pivotal role and contribution that musicians play in society and the partnership with the SAMAs is of great importance in ensuring that South African music
We are also excited that this year marks a year of truly celebrating and honouring the musicians because we have just implemented royalty parity for the collecting societies, Southern African Music Rights Organisation (SAMRO), South African Music Performance Rights Association (SAMPRA), Independent Music Performance Rights Association (IMPRA) and Association of Independent Record Companies (AIRCO) by increasing the royalty payment from 3% to 4% on radio.
SABC2 will partner with the “SAMA22 Official Jazz Evening” on Friday, the 3rd of June at The Chairman in Durban, while SABC3 extends its lifestyle proposition by hosting the “SAMA 22 Goodie Bag Experience & Fashion Extravaganza” on Thursday, the 2nd and Friday, the 3rd of June. The 22nd instalment of the awards come at the exciting time for the public service broadcaster, where we have just embarked on a major transformation drive to ensure more local music on our television, radio and digital platforms. The corporation made a radical decision to increase local music content to 90% and it is in this context that the SABC continues to ensure that we are at the forefront of contributing into the growth of local music through such partnerships we have with Recording Industry of South Africa (RiSA) and the South African Music Awards.
The SABC wants to provide a mind shift for South Africans musicians, where they can see themselves as being equal or even better than their international counterparts. It is with this stance that the SABC continues to create space and welcome opportunities to partner with the SAMAs. We now invite all South Africans to tune in to SABC1 on Saturday, 4th of June at 20h00 for the live broadcast of SAMA 22.
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THE SAMA22 DURBAN INVASION THURSDAY
SAMA22 GOODIE BAG EXPERIENCE & DFF FASHION EXTRAVAGANZA Date: Thursday 02 June 2016 Venue: Durban ICC Foyer Time: 19h00 Cost: Per Invite Only Showcasing Durban`s finest in fashion
FRIDAY
SAMA22 GOLF DAY Date: Friday 03 June 2016 Venue: Beachwood Golf Day Time: 09h00 am Cost: Per Invite Only Join the leadership of Durban and KwaZulu Natal as well as the lead-
ership from the South African music industry and business for a game of golf.
FRIDAY SAMA22 MASTERCLASS Date: Friday 03 June 2016 Venue: Ezweni Lodge eNanda Time: 09h00 am Cost: Per Invite Only Join the music industry in a powerful workshop and learn from the best. 14 SAMA22
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JAZZ EVENING @ THE CHAIRMAN Date: Friday 03 June 2016 Venue: The Chairman Time: 20:00 Cost: R500 Enjoy jazz performances by the best jazz nomineess
FRIDAY
OFFICIAL SAMA PRE-PARTY - ARTIZAN CAFE Date: Friday 03 June 2016 Venue: Artizan Cafe Kwa Mashu Time: 19:00 Cost: R350 #SAMA22 and Ukhozi FM bring you the official Pre-Party in Kwa Mashu with a Chisa Nyama and African cuisine experience.
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SOUTH AFRICAN MUSIC AWARDS 2016
Awards Programme
04 JUNE 2016 RED CARPET | 16H30 Durban International Convention Centre
PRE DRINKS | 17H00 Durban International Convention Centre
CEREMONY DOORS OPEN | 17H30 The Main Hall, Durban ICC
NON-BROADCAST CEREMONY | 18H30 The Main Hall, Durban ICC
LIVE BROADCAST CEREMONY | 20H00 The Main Hall, Durban ICC
AMSTEL OFFICIAL & WINNERS AFTER PARTY| 22H30 Durban International Convention Centre 16 SAMA22
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OFFICIAL SAMA22 PVA & AFTERPARTY Date: Saturday 04 June 2016 Venue: Walnut Road Durban CBD Time: 16:00 #SAMA22 brings you the official public viewing area and after party in the Durban CBD with some of the best entertainers in South Africa.
SATURDAY
SAMA22 OFFICIAL AFTERPARTY Date: Saturday 04 June 2016 Venue: Durban ICC Time: 22:30 Cost: Per Invite Only #SAMA22 brings you the official After Party at Durban ICC with the best DJ`s in town.
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SAMA22 OFFICIAL WIND DOWN PARTY Date: Sunday 05 June 2016 Venue: Under the Moon, Inanda-Township Time: 14:00 Cost: R350 SAMA 22 brings you the official wind down party in Durban with the best performances from the SAMAs. SAMA22 17
22 YEARS OF THE SOUTH AFRICAN MUSIC AWARDS AND ITS BIG WINNERS The SAMA has been the industry benchmark for the last 22 years. It remains the most sought after award in the South African music industry - the ultimate honour. Some of music’s greatest moments were made on the SAMA stage as over the year’s, the biggest achievers were honoured for keeping the nation moving, dancing and grooving to their well crafted and finest tunes. We relive the magical nights when the heavyweights hauled armful of trophies and made history in the process. Mafikizolo holds the enviable honour of winning the most awards on one night, with a staggering nine. Zahara and Beatenberg follow them with seven.
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Beatenberg scooped 7 awards in 2015
Zahara was a shining star in 2012 with 7 awards
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DJ Cleo led the digital era with 3 awards through his best selling song Facebook Khuli Chana was the first rap artist to take album of the year and was the biggest winner in 2013 with 3 awards
Big Nuz were the undisputed winners in 2010 and took home 3 awards
In 2012 MiCasa took the record of the year and landed 3 awards. Malaika dominated the 2006 SAMAs with their afro pop album by taking away 3 awards
Mafikizolo became the biggest winners of all time when they took home 8 awards in 2014
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the JUDGING process 1. Determine SAMA categories: END SEPTEMBER/BEGINNING OCTOBER The steering Committee** determines categories, rule and criteria annually. 2. Select SAMA Judges: ENDS SEPTEMBER/BEGINNING OCTOBER The Steering Committee** selects a panel of judges, based on their fields of expertise in each category 3. Call for Entries: 01 November – 30 November; A call goes out to record companies to submit entries for the SAMA categories which are open for entry. 4. Vetting Entries: December A Vetting Committee, consisting of members of the Steering Committee, ensures that all albums and DVD’s have been submitted into the correct categories and comply with the SAMA rules. 5. Physical Copies are sent out: December Judges receive the vetted albums and DVD’s to review and adjudicate. 6. Judging the Entries: December to January Albums/DVD’s are scored against the criteria set by the Steering Committee. The judges score each entry online, recommending artists for the Top5. 7. Genre Category Scores are calculated: January The electronic judging system calculates the results, which are sent to an independent auditing firm who will conduct an extensive audit to ensure accuracy and credibility of scores. 8. Top 5 Category Judging: February Top 5 judges evaluate and adjudicate the recommended Top 5 nominees. 9. Record of the Year: February The Supervisory Committee* commissions and receives airplay reports from 2 principal sources. Both companies monitor South African commercial stations and most SABC PBS stations. They produce lists of the tracks by South African artists that have been broadcast on all these stations over a year and
the aggregate number of plays that each track has enjoyed across the national radio spectrum. The data received is then applied to a process to eliminate songs that enjoyed airplay in the previous 12 month period, but that are in the bottom half of this year’s Top 10 table. This is done to ensure that the list of 10 songs from which the fans are invited to choose their favourite/s is reasonably current. 10. Life Time Achiever and International Achiever: February Record industry members submit recommendations for the Lifetime and International Achievement award. The Executive Committee of RiSA reviews all recommendations and nominates the winners. 11. Best Selling Album: February The award in this category will go to the format that has sold the most units in the territory during the sales period. Sales figures and records for the three entries in each of the categories with the highest net sales are audited by an independent firm of auditors, with the necessary access and assistance provided by the entrant. 12. Nominees are announced All SAMA confirmed entrants are invited to attend the SAMA nominees’ announcement. The 2016 nominations were announced at a morning press conference at the Soweto Theatre in Jabulani on the 21s April 2016. The nominees for the Amstel Record of the Year were announced on LiveAmp on SABC1 on the 22nd April 2016.05 13. Winners are announced The 22nd Annual South African Music Awards winners in all categories are announced in an awards ceremony held at the Inkosi Albert Luthuli International Conference Centre in Durban on the 04th June 2016. **SAMA 22 Steering Committee: The SAMA Steering Committee is comprised of record company personnel who work voluntarily, serving on five Super Genre categories namely: Global, Urban, Traditional, Jazz and Classical and/or Instrumental and Technical, as well as a General Rules Committee. *SAMA 22 Supervisory Committee: Two members from each of the five Super Genre categories are selected to serve on the supervisory committee overseeing all of the SAMA production process. SAMA22 23
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AND THE NOMINEES ARE... SAMA22 HOSTS NOMINATIONS PARTY IN SOWETO All the whos who in the South African Music Industry descended to the Soweto Theatre to witness the annoncement of this years nominees for the 22nd Annual South African Music Awards.
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Album of the Year
Male Artist of the Year
Best Pop Album
BLACK COFFEE PIECES OF ME
BLACK COFFEE PIECES OF ME
CAN SKYLARK OVERDRIVE
EMTEE AVERY
EMTEE AVERY
LAKOTA SILVA POP: THE MIX TAPE
FRANCOIS VAN COKE FRANCOIS VAN COKE
FRANCOIS VAN COKE FRANCOIS VAN COKE
LOKI ROTHMAN THE WAY BACK
NATHI BUYELEKHAYA
NATHI BUYELEKHAYA
TRESOR VII
TRESOR VII
RIKY RICK FAMILY VALUES
VINCENT BONES SHADED SOUL
Duo or Group of the Year
Newcomer of the Year
Beste Pop Album (Afrikaans)
BIG NUZ FOR THE FANS
EMTEE AVERY
BRENDAN PEYPER STOP, WAG, BLY NOG ’N BIETJIE
DESMOND & THE TUTUS ENJOY YOURSELF
FIFI COOPER 20FIFI
KARLIEN VAN JAARSVELD MY HARTJIE
JUNIOR TAURUS & LADY ZAMAR COTTON CANDY
NATHI BUYELEKHAYA
PIERRE ROSSOUW IN MY BLOED
MARCUS WYATT & THE ZAR JAZZ ORCHESTRA ONE NIGHT IN THE SUN
RIKY RICK FAMILY VALUES
SUZANNE VUURBESTAND
WITNESS THE FUNK FINDING NOMUSA
TRESOR VII
VAUGHAN GARDINER SIT VANAAND OP HERHAAL
Female Artist of the Year
Best Rock Album
Best Adult Contemporary Album
FIFI COOPER 20FIFI
DESMOND & THE TUTUS ENJOY YOURSELF
JOSIE FIELD & LAURIE LEVINE TIGERLILY
JUDITH SEPHUMA ONE WORD
FRANCOIS VAN COKE FRANCOIS VAN COKE
JUDITH SEPHUMA ONE WORD
KAREN ZOID DROWN OUT THE NOISE
KAREN ZOID DROWN OUT THE NOISE
KAHN SALT
ZAHARA COUNTRY GIRL
SAARKIE REISIGER
KAREN ZOID & VARIOUS REPUBLIEK VAN ZOID AFRIKA VOL. 2
ZONKE WORK OF HEART
SHORTSTRAW YOUTHLESS
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Beste Kontemporêre Musiek Album
Best R&B/Soul/Reggae Album
ANDRIËTTE PÊREL VIR ’N KROON
NATHI BUYELEKHAYA
BOK VAN BLERK SING AFRIKANER SING
OLWETHU IMBEWU
ELVIS BLUE ÊRENS IN DIE MIDDEL VAN NÊRENS
THE MUFFINZ DO WHAT YOU LOVE
NEIL SOMERS HIERDIE HANDE
ZONKE WORK OF HEART
STIAAN REYNIERSE SONDE
ZAHARA COUNTRY GIRL
Best Dance Album BLACK COFFEE PIECES OF ME DJ MERLON ORIGINAL COPY JUNIOR TAURUS & LADY ZAMAR COTTON CANDY MI CASA HOME SWEET HOME MOBI DIXON TRIBAL SOUL SPECIAL EDITION
Best African Adult Album
Best Rap Album
Best Traditional Faith Music Album
DIZU PLAATJIES & FRIENDS UBUNTU – THE COMMON STRING
DA L.E.S NORTH GOD
DUMI MKOKSTAD UKHONA UTHIXO
JESSICA MBANGENI BUSISIWE – TRIBUTE TO THE AFRICAN HEROINES
EMTEE AVERY
TYGC FAMILY THE JOURNEY BEGINS
KID X 3 QUARTER PACE
WOMEN IN PRAISE VARIOUS ARTISTS
RIKY RICK FAMILY VALUES
WORSHIP HOUSE PROJECT 12 PRAISE LIVE
ZAKWE IMPANDE
WORSHIP HOUSE TRUE WORSHIP 2015
Best Alternative Album
Best Kwaito Album
DIE HEUWELS FANTASTIES JA. NEE. LEKKER (DELUXE)
BIG NUZ FOR THE FANS
Best Contemporary Faith Music Album
MOONCHILD SANELLY RABULAPHA!
DBN NYTS BELIEVE
PETITE NOIR LA VIE EST BELLE/LIFE IS BEAUTIFUL
DJ BONGZ GAME CHANGER
SANNIE FOX SERPENTE MASJIEN
KABELO MABALANE IMMORTAL VOL. 3
THE PLASTICS IN THREES
MZANSI NORTH COAST VIBE
KABOMO SEKUSILE L’WEI NETSHIVHALE MUDZIMU WASHU THIWE SOUL THERAPY
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24 SKIES ENDLESS ANTHEM BENJAMIN DUBE SANCTIFIED IN HIS PRESENCE MARK COUNIHAN TO THE BRAVE ONES MAHALIA BUCHANAN REDEEMED TO WORSHIP NTOKOZO MBAMBO SPIRIT AND LIFE
Best Maskandi Album BUSELAPHI GABI GABI IMITHENTE ICHAKIJANA PHUZEKHEMISI WOZE DURBAN SHWI NO MTEKHALA BAZALI BAMI THOKOZANI LANGA KHUZEKA MSHANA
Best Live Audiovisual Recording BENJAMIN DUBE SANCTIFIED IN HIS PRESENCE JIMMY DLUDLU LIVE AT EMPERORS PALACE KRONE KRONE 2 NEYI & OMEGA FRIENDS IN PRAISE NTOKOZO MBAMBO SPIRIT AND LIFE
Best Produced Album of the Year MARK COUNIHAN TO THE BRAVE ONES MI CASA HOME SWEET HOME SANNIE FOX SERPENTE MASJIEN ZAHARA COUNTRY GIRL ZONKE WORK OF HEART
Best Jazz Album
Best Collaboration
Best Engineered Album of the Year
AMANDLA FREEDOM ENSEMBLE BHEKISIWE
AKA FT. REDSAN, BURNA BOY & STONEBOY ALL EYES ON ME
BLACK COFFEE PIECES OF ME
BENJAMIN JEPHTA QUINTET HOMECOMING
DBN NYTS FT. ZINHLE NGIDI & TRADEMARK SHUMAYA
BRENDAN PEYPER STOP, WAG, BLY NOG ’N BIETJIE
BOKANI DYER WORLD MUSIC
KHULI CHANA FT. PATORANKING NO LIE
MARCUS WYATT & THE ZAR JAZZ ORCHESTRA ONE NIGHT IN THE SUN
MAJOR LEAGUE DJZ FT. CASSPER NYOVEST, OKMALUMKOOLKAT, RIKY RICK & CARPO SYLZA TSOTSI
MARCUS WYATT & THE ZAR JAZZ ORCHESTRA ONE NIGHT IN THE SUN
NDUDUZO MAKHATHINI LISTENING TO THE GROUND
SHEKINAH X KYLE DEUTSCH BACK TO THE BEACH
ZONKE WORK OF HEART
Best Classical and/or Instrumental Album
Best Music Video of the Year
Best Remix of the Year
AL BAIRRE & PH FAT CAVIAR DREAMS
AKA BADDEST REMIX
IFANI AYADELELA
DJ SLIQE DO LIKE I DO REMIX
JACK PAROW & FRESHLY GROUND ARMY OF ONE
MOBI DIXON MY SUGAR
MONARK HUSH
MOBI DIXON NEVER LET ME GO REMIX
RIKY RICK FT. CASSPER NYOVEST & ANATII FUSEG
THE FRATERNITY BHEKA MINA NGEDWA AMPLIFIED
CAPE CONSORT CHRISTOPH & SEBASTIAN DEEP SOUTH HEARTLAND GUY BUTTERY GUY BUTTERY KWAZULU-NATAL PHILHARMONIC ORCHESTRA MINTIRHO YA SJ KHOSA WOUTER KELLERMAN LOVE LANGUAGE
MI CASA HOME SWEET HOME
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S/O
to the nominees
to the winners to the performers CONGRATULATIONS!
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Record Milestones MULTI PLATINUM TITLE
TYPE
RECORD COMPANY
Ek En Jy Jy Is 10 Jaar Platunum Treffers Altyd Daar Bring Jou Hart Wees Lig Vlieg Hoog Engel Van My Hart 10 jaarPlatunum Treffers Live Bring Jou Hart Volmaakte Kring Op Haar Beste
Album Album Album Album Album Album Album Album Album Album Album Album
Juanita Records Juanita Records Juanita Records Juanita Records Juanita Records Juanita Records Juanita Records Juanita Records Juanita Records Juanita Records Juanita Records Juanita Records
DOUBLE PLATINUM TITLE
TYPE
RECORD COMPANY
Dis Waar Ek Wil Wees Jou Skaduwee Jy Voltooi My Altyd Daar Live op Aanvraag Bly By My
Album Album Album DVD Album
Juanita Records Juanita Records Juanita Records Juanita Records Juanita Records
SALES ACHIEVED 142 411 127 355 163 248 124 279 115 112 120 026 188 872 139 418 79 140 127 075 124 008 60 000
SALES ACHIEVED 88 087 104 131 107 374 51 098 80 000
PLATINUM TITLE
TYPE
RECORD COMPANY
Nashville Toe Staan Die Wereld Young Heart Tydloos OP Haar Beste Refiloe
Album Album Album DVD DVD Album
Juanita Records Juanita Records Juanita Records Juanita Records Juanita Records Family Tree
TITLE
TYPE
RECORD COMPANY
Country Hart Gospel is Groot Vol. 1 We will not be Shaken Tydloos
Album Album Album DVD
SALES ACHIEVED 63 596 50 445 69 399 20 000 20 725 40 752
GOLD Juanita Records Juanita Records Bethel Music Juanita Records
SALES ACHIEVED 27 058 20 725 28 442 17 334 SAMA22 37
THE AGE OF DIGITAL IN THE MUSIC BUSINESS
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or years DJ Cleo swept the boards at the SAMA winning every award on offer in the digital space. It was the dawn of a new era. Today, as digital gets entrenched and becomes everyday practice, Cleo says he’s excited about how the industry has grown since those years. He says the growth can be seen in the many options music loves have as portals and aggregators that distribute the music. “However the industry has not gone without its fair share of difficulties with technical issues and discrepancies here and there but such is the nature of any new industry “teething stage.
But it’s certainly also given artist more options and ‘de-monopolized’ the industry a bit,” he says. Thabiso Khati CEO of Cashtime Life agrees that South African music industry. From impressive sales on iTunes, to receiving decent streams and likes on Soundcloud, the local music industry is moving with the times. He says the strength of digital age can be measured by looking at labels that have since shutdown after not being able to adapt and move with the times. Accessibility and personal ability are the greatest conveniences of the digital space with everyone having access to the internet connect can play a part. The huge dependency on big recording and publishing companies is fading away, putting the
power back into people’s hands. “I think that digital platforms are a great equaliser and they have democratised music. You don’t have a middleman that’s telling you if it’s good enough or not, the fans get to decide for themselves. Yes they have a lot of challenges but the platforms are not creating challenges, it’s the people. He says digital platforms are great for both artists and record labels because it gives the artist exposure without needing help from anyone and it has also minimized exposure among media friends. Digital age has in a way changed the whole perspective on monetizing music. It has forced artists and record labels to come up with new ways of getting and remaining popular while making money. SAMA22 39
PEOPLE WHO KNOW THE DIFFERENCE
Kojo I’m a writer, entrepreneur & content architect. I speak … But at heart I’m a storyteller. I’m interested in people’s stories in different spaces, in different facets.
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WHAT GETS YOU UP IN THE MORNING?
My family, my dreams and my goals. These are intertwined. The lifestyle I desire for my family and the legacy that I want to leave for my children, my family and my community. On a micro level, getting my children to school every morning.
2.
WHAT WOULD YOU DEFINE AS A PIONEERING SPIRIT?
I would say it is the willingness to keep pushing every day, even when you have been on the end of rejection daily. It is about forging forward, staying motivated and repeatedly committing to your chosen path, despite the challenges. It is about consciously and constantly defining what success looks like, for you. It is about choosing your life while recognising that we do not live as islands, in isolation. It is about not giving up and doing what you feel is right, even when afraid or doubtful. It is about being naturally curious and embracing life’s moments.
3.
WHEN AND WITH WHOM WAS THE BEST CONVERSATION YOU’VE EVER HAD OVER COFFEE?
There have been many but the most recent, that had a profound impact, was last Christmas. It was the longest time that I have spent with my father in years, when he came to visit. We spent hours sitting on the patio chatting about business, life and Africa’s past and future over
4.
WHAT ABOUT COFFEE DO YOU THINK MIRRORS LIFE?
I believe that life is an accumulation of moments. Connecting those moments is a thread that is our lives. We fill in the bits between moments with more moments. Each one different, each one a paticular context, each one enriching. Coffee is a series of cups, each infused with our spirit and our moments. How it tastes, how it feels, how we feel is influenced by our life’s moments and the context.
Trousers, Waist Coat & Shirt: House of Monatic
Lerato Moloi I’m a professional model, businesswoman and presenter on The Crossover Show on SuperSport. I’ve been in the industry for a good 16 years now.
1.
WHAT GETS YOU UP IN THE MORNING?
Knowing that I have another opportunity to do better than I did the day before, and the life I am continuously building for my children and I.
2.
GROWING UP, WHAT DID YOU SEE YOURSELF BECOMING?
Growing up I wanted a simple life – I wanted to finish high school, go to university, get my psychology degree and open a practice, and live a normal life. But it didn’t quite go that way for me, I had a different path set out for me.
3.
HOW DID YOU END UP BECOMING A MODEL?
Modelling is my mother’s fault, I blame her and my younger sister for it - they kind of threw me in the deep end. I was very shy growing up and a bit of a recluse - they decided I needed a self-esteem boost and put me into an agency, without me realising this would be very good for me as a person and it would be the career path that I was born for.
4.
WHAT LOOK ARE YOU GOING FOR WITH TODAY’S SHOOT?
I’d like today’s shoot to reflect my personality and just showcase that you don’t need too much to be glamourous, you just need the right outfit and one or two accessories - so I wanted to make sure that I come across as myself.
It’s not just coffee, it’s NESCAFÉ.
White Dress: Thula Sindi
THE FUTURE IS HEAR
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he music industry is at the dawn of a bold new horizon. SAMA22 CEO Refiloe Ramogase says this is fuelled by the mass adoption of technology, the rise of the independent label, the endless stream of new distribution channels, seemingly limitless opportunities for cross-genre collaboration, Virtual Reality concerts on phones. The rise of Digital Maskandi, and Urban Gospel are indicators of the transformation of our musical landscape. The Future is Hear, Ramogase says “Twitter, Tumblr, SnapChat, Vine. iTunes, Buzzfeed, Ello,
Kik. IG, FB, OMG. Swipe left? Swipe right? Emojis in the Oxford Dictionary, For the Win. There’s a worldwide web of communication that’s creating it’s own rules, networks of people, young and old, watching, sharing, liking, and most importantly, listening. Our future depends on the actions we take today, and the SAMAs this year represents our brave new future,” he says. Says Ramogase: “The time for same-same is done. We’re done with waiting for the right time, listening to predictions. We’ve seen the future and it will be. We’ve seen the future and it works. The future is music, and the future is hear.”
NANA CAYOTE
LIFETIME ACHIEVEMENT AWARD
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orn Daniel Tsietsi Motijoane and nicknamed The Wild Dog, was born in Sharpeville, in the Vaal. He played his self-made oil tin guitar (along with strips of rubber band for seven years). By 1969 he started singing at high school and went professional with a group Black 5. In 1980, at the height of political unrest as resistance against the unjust laws of apartheid intensified, Nana went into exile in Lesotho where he joined the group Uhuru (which later became Sankomota). In 1983 he got into studio with the band Street Kids under the direction of Jabu Sibumbe, by 1984 he had become a familiar face in the Stimela line-up (in addition to his solo projects). Nana got the nickname Coyote which amply sums up his explosive vocals. “Stimela said I had
a howl like a wild dog,” Nana once remarked. He sang with Stimela on the watershed hit Whispers In The Deep. Furthermore he has shared the stage with US super groups The Commodores, The O’Jays and Shalama and legends Dizzy Gillespie and Clarence Carter. In 1991 he became the lead singer for Stimela churning hits. One of his greatest outing was when a group Ozila asked him to feature as a lead vocalist on one of their songs I’m Suffering which became a hit. Soon afterwards Lloyd Lelosa asked him to feature in a duet with Steve Kekana on the evergreen classic Take Your Love. Nana remains one of the most iconic voices to come out of SA and has been honoured with befitting accolades for his larger than life talent. Tonight we posthumously salute this son of the soil. SAMA22 43
ROGER LUCEY
LIFETIME ACHIEVEMENT AWARD
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e was born in 1954. He is a South African musician, journalist, film maker, actor and educator. In the late 1970s and early 1980s his early career as a musician was destroyed by Paul Erasmus of the South African Bureau of State Security, because the lyrics to Lucey’s protest songs were considered a threat to the Apartheid State. Although already aware of his anti-apartheid songs, the South African Government’s security apparatus only swung into action to destroy Lucey’s career after he performed a radical song in a programme on Voice of America radio. The criminal methods used against Lucey formed part of the testimony given by Paul Erasmus in front of the South African Truth and Reconciliation Commission. In Roger, me and the scorpion: working for the South African security services during apartheid Paul Erasmus startling confession about his dirty tricks campaign against Roger Lucey led to
the artist being reduced to working as a doorman and barman at one of the venues where he had performed at the height of his career. Confessions of a remorseful State censor are clearly evident in the testimony by Paul Erasmus herein below: “It is so trite, so futile, to talk of regret, of compensation, of reparation…to apologize (which is nigh impossible) for denying Roger such a significant part of his life. I truly believe, with the benefit of hindsight, that an artist who cannot, with freedom from persecution and prejudice, give expression to his talent is being denied the very essence of his life – his God-given creativity. I have agonized over Roger and my role in his life and so many others, and it is truly to late to say I’m sorry. No one can turn the clock back. The only measure of consolation, trite as this may seem, is that maybe, just maybe, our experiences will somehow contribute to others not repeating these injustices, making the same terrible mistakes”. SAMA22 45
BHEKUMUZI LUTHULI
LIFETIME ACHIEVEMENT AWARD
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ne of the foremost exponent of Maskandi, Luthuli had the enviable position is one of SA’s best-selling musicians. He was born in Kwa-Maphumulo, near Stanger in KwaZulu-Natal. Luthuli started making traditional Zulu music on a homemade guitar. In the early 1980s, he joined the Mbaqanga band Oshimi in Durban. After two albums with the group, Luthuli embarked on a successful solo career with Gallo Record Company. His second and third solo releases, Unembeza and Wongikhonzela Enhlizweni, won OKTV awards. His impressive career boasts 23 albums which most sold gold and platinum statuses. Impempe sold over 50 000 copies. In February 2010 Luthuli released Imali Ya-
belungu which clocked gold status in just one week and the title track earned him a SATMA 2011 award for best song. He was posthumously nominated for SAMA18 in 2012 in the categories of Male Artist of the Year and Best Traditional Music Album for his last release, Isipho (Gift). Luthuli is a recipient of the 2007 MTN SAMA Award for Best Mbaqanga Album for his release 1818. In 2011 he won the SATMA Best Maskandi Album for Imali Yabelungu. At SAMA18 in 2012 he was nominated for Male Artist Of the Year for his album Isipho. With the 23 albums to his credit and over 1 million units sold in SA Luthuli is undoubtedly a success story worth beating the drum about. We posthumously salute the original Maskandi superstar.
to the nominated Superstars
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BLACK COFFEE
INTERNATIONAL AWARD
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outh African music is exploding on global stages thanks to trailblazers such as DJ Black Coffee who will be presented with the sought-after International Achievement Award at the SAMA22. Born Nkosinathi Maphumulo, Black Coffee has been flying South African flag high and loudly with his brand of Afropolitan house. The Durban-born music music-icon-in-the-making has had a dream year. He ramped up his touring schedule, delivering more headline-grabbing performances at some of the world’s leading festivals including a monster set at Coachella in the US in April. He graced the cover of the influential house music bible MixMag as the first African DJ, and being named the Star of the Year. Black Coffee scooped the Dance Nation of
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the Year Award for South Africa and Best Breakthrough Artist Award at Ibiza’s prestigious DJ Awards last year. He was launched featured by dance luminary Pete Tong on his popular BBC1 radio show. ‘I’m truly honoured by this great gesture. What makes it really special for me is that from the beginning I’ve always wanted to follow in the footsteps of Bra Hugh Masekela, Johnny Clegg, DJ Mbuso, Ladysmith Black Mambazo, Busi Mhlongo, Lucky Dube and Miriam Makeba to name a few. These are people who strongly believed that South African music and culture were not inferior, but even more special because of our divere culturess. As a proud South African, I urge our youth to understand that the future is in their hands. Trust your Dopeness,” comments Black Coffee of his award.
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STYLE OF #SAMA22
SIYA BIYELA PROMISES A FEAST FOR THE EYES AND ALL SENSES.
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t’s special that Siya Beyile, the SAMA22 fashion director and head stylist, is as old as the awards themselves. His fervent youth and unbriddled enthusiasm for fashion will reflect the SAMA22 more accurately and genuinely. The dynamic Beyile has a sharp eye for trends and all things cool. Known in the fashion circles as The Threaded Man, which is also the name of his company, he has worked with some of the most famous names in South Africa. He is a regular on the front rows of fashion weeks and his style forecast is always on point. Beyile is responsible for the looks of the SAMA22 show performers, dancers and main hosts, which will mirror the SAMA22 theme The
Future is Hear while abiding by the guidelines of the SABC, the official broadcaster. Beyile was roped in by the awards CEO Refiloe Ramogase after he heard his story and viewpoints when Beyile spoke at a youth conference Ramogase attended. “I’m honoured, humbled and grateful to Refiloe for giving a young guy a chance. The SAMA has shown faith in me and have been very supportive. I’m confident and more than prepared to do a good job. I have a lot of young followers and I bring a young perspective. I will also be doing digital content, sharing my ideas online and engaging the youth during the awards,” he says. Beyile points out that SAMA22 will have a running thread of merging technology and fashion.
“Most of the time we think the future is digital but it can also be about how we present our culture in a proud way. “ Sticking to the South African motif and aesthetic, Beyile says all the materials used for onstage outfits are locally made. He worked with the Durban Fair Fashion and there is a team of 20 to 30 young interns working backstage. “The hosts have such dynamic personalities. We will fuse traditional elements and western glamour and bling, because they have a global outlook,” he shares. Beyile says the well crafted opening number of SAMA22 has a few surprises and pays homage to Durban with splashes of gold and elements traditionally associated with the city. He has been frantic sourcing materials and clothes from designers such as Salt & Pepper and shops like Topshop and Topman and labels Ray Ban, Adidas and Nike. A few pieces have been flown in from Jeremy Scott in New York. Sports Luxe is still popular and street fashion is all the rage with the youth market, and this will show in Beyile choices. “I’m passionate about growing the busines of fashion in SA and opening up the market, you don’t have to only be a stylist or a magazine editor to get in,” he advises. Beyile says he wants to be as influential as American style guru Rachel Zoe. In fact after SAMA22 he will be flying to New York to address a fashion conference there. “I’m African, proud of my culture and I want to take it to the world and my company to be a centre of black excellenece. I want to see more black models on the ramp and on magazine covers.” Beyile matriculated at Wynberg Boys High and grew up in Constantia, Cape Town. He came to study fashion at Lisof in Joburg but dropped out in first year because of financial constraints. He then invested his efforts in growing his company. He is currently studying Digital Strategy at Vega. “I know that education is important and I’m happy I could go back,” he says. As for SAMA22 he promises a feast for the eyes and all senses. SAMA22 51
Durban Fashion Fair a Knock Out for SAMA22
SINDI SHANGASE Program Manager of Durban Fashion Fair gives us an overview of music and fashion at SAMA22
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ashion and music give life to each other. It is not easy to mention one without not making reference to the other. South Africa is a gold mine of fashion, with creatives that are able to tap into and draw creativity from the many influences in and around us. The Durban Fashion Fair (DFF) has become a trend setter in helping local designers develop and share their work. DFF has taken the lead at SAMA22 adding flair and sharing the great pieces designers have constructed for the spectacular music affair. Sindi Shangase, program manager of Durban Fashion Fair says the preparations for the awards ceremony have been exciting and stressful, as they all want everything to be perfect. “Music and fashion go hand in hand and this is the platform that we are trying to explore. It is important that the creative industry stands together,” Sindi says. There are seven designers who are directly involved in SAMA22 including Zarth, Eli, Spine and House Of Saint Looks and they will be dressing some of the performers and nominees at this year’s ceremony. “The SAMAs will be a throw forward to our annual show which takes place in August 2016. It is amazing to see the creations come to life on stage. We are proud and happy to be part of all the action,” she says. This year DFF celebrates five years and it is a milestone for them. They have been able to document the journey of designers involved in their programmes. Sindi explains: “Being a part of growing our fashion industry as a whole, and seeing designers branching out to open their own fashion labels and stores, makes the journey even more beautiful. Our country has not done enough to pay respect to some of our legendary designers and we have been able to. We still have a long way to go but we are getting there.” DFF has also been able to send over 40 designers to Milan in Italy for two months on internships so that they are able to equip themselves and perfect their talents further. It has also been able to attract international buyers. Sindi adds that the fashion industry needs people to support it 100%. SAMA22 53
IN MEMORIAM MTSHENGISENI GCWENSA Born: 03 June 1976
JOHANNES MATHEUS (JOHAN) WESSELS Born: 28 October 1953 Died: 23 February 2016
Died : 27 July 2015
WILLIAM SOHLONGULU SKHOSANA
SISA MONGEZI SOPAZI
Born: 17 November 1974
Born: 31 January 1981
Died : July 03 2015.
Died: 05 June 2015
LEHLARA BANZA SAMSON KGASOANE
PAT VUYISILE MATSHIKIZA
Born: 07 March 1950
Born: 20 November 1938
Died: 9 December 2015
Died: 29 December 2015
FERDI NEST
RANDALL CHARLES WICOMB
Born: 25 March 1959 Died: 3 July 2015
Born: 31 January 1949 Died: 27 December 2015
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SIPHO MKHONJISWA NXUMALO Born: 1954
DAVID MASONDO Born: 28 October 1953 Died: 23 February 2016
Died: 08 May 2016
ROWICK “DEEP” STEVENS
SIBUSISO “R MASHESHA” KHOMO Born: 05 March 1981
Born: 25 August 1977
Died: 07 August 2015
Died: 24 April 2016
BABALWA MANGALISO
KOYO BALA
Born: 05 March 1985
Born: 25 October 1975
Died: 20 December 2015
Died: 07 March 2016
RICARDO GROENEWARD
NEELAN “FOUR7” MUNNICK
Born: 23 July 1972
Born: 10 January 1995
Died: 25 November 2015
Died: 10 December 2014
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T
he annual South African Music Awards is the country’s definitive music awards ceremony. It recognises musical excellence across all genres, from traditional, to Afrikaans, to rock and pop as well as paying tribute to the various facets of music making including production, engineering and video creation. This year, as SAMA22 takes place in Durban, the SAMA has gone a step further and looked beyond the horizon through their CSI initiative by raising funds for the Wushwini Arts Centre situated in KwaNgcolosi, eNanda, run by Eager Artist NPO as the beneficiary of the inaugural SAMA Arts and Culture Legacy programme. Wushwini Arts Centre, operates from Wushwini Primary School, which was vandalised over 20 years ago, and the building has now been renovated and turned into an arts centre that currently serves the community at large, especially women and children with the objective of becoming a fully fledged arts centre.
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BEYOND THE SAMAs The establishment currently has around 80 seats and has hosted a number of events that have left audiences from the city and surrounding schools amazed and looking forward to future visits to the arts centre. Jerry Pooe, the founder of the centre realised the need for an arts and heritage institution when he attended the launch of a community hall where young people consumed alcohol. Embarrassed by this, he asked why they were drinking so much, their answer was a question – WHAT DO YOU WANT US TO DO? THERE IS NOTHING TO DO HERE. Those words caused Pooe sleepless nights until he spotted an old vandalised school and saw an opportunity to bring his long held dream of creating a home for the community especially the youngsters. This would be the space to mould talent and revive hope in a rural community. Pooe is the driving force behind Eager Artists and Wushwini Arts and Culture Heritage
Centre, his passion for theatre and the arts is evident in the enthusiasm and energy he devotes to it. A well-known Durban playwright and director, Pooe had his first taste of script writing at the tender age of 17 and writing led him to the University of Natal where he majored in Speech and Drama. Wushwini Arts Centre, now in its second year is gradually being developed as a place that caters for the arts and entertainment. There are training programmes and the venue has become a tourist attraction. “We plan to present the Centre with the infrastructure and services required two weeks after the SAMA weekend (ideally on June 16) in conjunction with the leadership of Ethekwini Municipality,” said Refiloe Ramogase, CEO of SAMA22. The future is hear.
JUDGEs Mr. Abraham Mija
Ms. Helen Seabi
Mr. Lesley Mofokeng
Mr. Ntuthuko Mtshali
Mr. Ben Dikobe
Ms. Hellen Herimbe
Mr. Liebie Opperman
Mr. Oupa Molane
Mr. Blaise Janichon
Mr. Hennie Myburgh
Ms. Lowena Waries
Mr. Oupa Salemane
Ms. Boitumelo Tlhoaele
Ms. Hlekane Shikwambana
Mr. Loyiso Mbimba
Mr. Papa Moalusi
Mr. Brandon van Schalkwyk
Mr. Izaan Steenkamp
Mr. Lucky Kaule
Ms. Phumzile Mlangeni
Mr. Brenda Sisane
Mr. Jacques Arendt
Mr. Lucky Mangela
Ms. Precious Nkadimeng
Mr. Brendan Peacock
Mr. James Shikwambana
Ms. Lynne Adonis
Mr. Preneil Pillay
Mr. Bruce Dennil
Mr. Jan van Sail
Mr. Mandla Motau
Ms. Puleng Thulo
Ms. Busisiwe Zondi
Ms. Jannine Purkiss
Mr. Marc Duby
M.s Rofhiwa Rampfumedzi
Ms. Catherine Grenfell
Mr. Jason Curtis
Ms. Mbali Gumede
Mr. Rofhiwa Nethengwe
Ms. Charlea Sieberhagen
Mr. Jay Matli
Ms. Melanie Triegaardt
Mr. Sam Mathe
Ms. Christelle van Tonder
Ms. Jeniffer Sanasie
Mr. Mervin Cohen
Mr. Sammy Rankoana
Mr. Craig Bright
Mr. John Lindemann
Mr. Mervyn Sigamoney
Ms. Sebolelo Makoanyana
Mr. Damian Armstrong
Mr. Johnny Davids
Mr. Mike Singwane
Mr. Sentle Lehoko
Mr. Darryl Heilbrunn
Mr. Johrne van Huysteen
Mr. Mike Ford
Ms. Sibongile Mtyali
Mr. David Molotlhanyi
Mr. Jon Monsoon
Mr. Miles Keylock
Mr. Siboniso Hadebe
Mr. David Lephoto
Mr. Justine Kemlo
Mr. Misha Loots
Mr. Sibusiso Hlatshwayo
Ms. Diane Coetzer
Ms. Karen Meiring
Ms. Mpho Mashishi
Ms. Simone Harris
Mr. Duma Ndlovu
Mr. Katiso Matabola
Mr. Mxolisi Gulubele
Mr. Sjula Dlamini
Mr. El Broide
Mr. Keabetswe Moumakwe
Ms. Mynette Potgieter
Mr. Solly Mputle
Mr. Fred Kayembe
Mr. Kgolo Temba
Mr. Mzokhona Gumede
Mr. Solomon Ashoms
Ms. Gabriella Abrahamse
Ms. Khanyi Magubane
Ms. Naledi Mashego
Ms. Sophie Doherty
Mr. Gareth Wilson
Mr. Kurt Meyer
Mr. Nelson Legodi
Mr. Sot Moldovanos
Mr. Garth Holmes
Mr. Kutlwano Masote
Ms. Nocky Mphahlele
Mr. Stephan Potgieter
Mr. Glen Netshipise
Mr. Leo Manne
Mr. Nomkelemane Langa
Ms. Stephanie Barnardt
Mr. Glenn van Loggerenberg
Ms. Lerato Matsoso
Ms. Nomsa Mayisela
Ms. Thando Makhunga
Mr. Gudla Bangi
Mr. Lesiba Marokana
Ms. Nothemba Madumo
Mr. Thulasizwe Nkabinde
Mr. Timothy Mogogole
Mr. Vernon Nel
Mr. Wandi Nzimande
Ms. Zanda Mthembu
Mr. Tinus Estheruizen
Mr. Victor Khunda
Mr. Wynand van Heereden
Ms. Zandile Tembe SAMA22 61
STEERING COMMITEE MEMBERS Bheki Mlambo
Mashudu Makhado
Tumelo Sikhosana
Kwanda Mchunu
Bino Boshoff
MG Miya (Tebza)
Kerwin Feldman
Bhekani Masegeni
Carla Van Den Berg
Nqobile Mnisi
Shane Arends
Kabelo Maphoto
Ernest Kekana
Amogelang Selotlego
Lawerence Mokgethe
Jonas Kobela
Kentridge Tlale
Bheki Langa
Thabo Motsoai
Lulama Mthole
Kevin Grenfell
Bradley Williams
Bheki Nqoko
Ntokozo Ndlovu
Louise Pillay
Karabo Motijoane
Ernest Kekana
Sifiso Shabalala
Marc Latilla
Mdumiseni Tebza Miya
Jabulani Phambana
Ntokozo Ndlovu
Mthokozisi Shange
Mpumi Phillips
Itumeleng Montsho
Lulama Mthole
Roshika Doolabh
Stephen Rakhothule
Richardo Makhado
Themba Mahlangu
Sikhulile Nzuza
Thobela Dlamini
Thabiso Mogwatlhe
Thulani Ncube
Velile Sithole
Tsoso Sammy Mmusi
Lulama Mthole
Duncan Shelwell
Bangani Madumela
Richards Sengani
Thokozani Msibi
Mack Mashabane
Tsholo Moraba
Mzolisi Xaba
SUPERVISORY COMMITEE MEMBERS Kentridge Tlale
Louise Pillay
Mthokozisi Shange
Thabo Motsoai
Bino Bishoff
Mack Mashabane
Enoch Sithole
Thobela Dlamini
Kevin Grenfell
Mpumi Phillips
Spiro Damaskinos
Tumelo Sikhosana
THANK YOU TO ALL THOSE WHO CONTRIBUTED SELFLESSLY TO OUR JOURNEY 62 SAMA22
CREDITS PRODUCTION: CLIVE MORRIS PRODUCTION CEO Clive Morris General Manager Sipho Gogotya Creative Directors Malcolm Che Khayelitsha Dominique Gumede MOBILE STREAMING: DIGMU Executive Producer Julian Von Plato Project Manager Daniela Dell’ Acqua von Plato SOCIAL MEDIA DIGITAL: BCALEB Director Kabelo Mapoka Director Sanele Mapoka Project Manager Zama Madlala PR & MEDIA TOTAL EXPOSURE Jeremy Briar Diane Chidrawi Thando Nkosi Thuso HM ENTERTAINMENTS (COMMUNITY MEDIA) Hloni Modise Comfort Nkosi REGISTRATION MANAGEMENT RSVP AGENCY Rene
Jessica Mary GOODIE BAG ROOM: STYLING CONCEPTS Project Director Lorraine Maisel Project Manager Debbie Fontes
PA to RiSA CEO Sunny Motsepe RiSA Receptionist Felicia Siko SAMA22 SPONSORS
SABC 1 SABC Radio SPECIAL THANKS: Amstel RiSA & SAMA22 TEAM Telkom SAMRO RiSA EXCO Chairman Nescafe Sean Watson Apple RiSA Chief Executive Officer Adv Nhlanhla Paul Sibisi SAMA 22 PARTNERS SAMA22 Chairman of the Supervisory Board Mike du Toit Thobela Dlamini Moshito SAMA22 Chief Executive Officer CAPASSO Refiloe Ramogase KUMISA SAMA22 Project Manager Metro FM Zanele Hlophe Ukhozi FM SAMA22 TV Producer Umhlobo Wenene Norman Somi RSG SAMA22 Red Carpet Producer 5 FM Lebo Motsweyane SAMA22 Event and Logistic Coordinator SUPPORTED BY Kologano Sechele Department of Arts and Culture SAMA22 Production Manager Durban Tourism Tumi Tsoai SAMA22 Administrator SAMA22 MAGAZINE PUBLISHER Rets Dolamo Izani Media and Distribution SAMA22 Administrator Assistant Director Bongani Manye Lebo Gunguluza SAMA22 Production Assistant Gomotsegang Mogale Tshitshi Bowes Lebo Mothibi RiSA Financial Manager Nishal Lalla SAMA22 63
T
he 22nd Annual South African Music Awards is hosted and staged by the Recording Industry of South Africa (RiSA) on the today, against the background of some of the ground breaking decisions made by our public broadcaster, the SABC. We witnessed a decision to broadcast 90% local music on all SABC radio stations, and to increase the “needletime” royalty rate from the 3% (set by the Supreme Court of Appeals) to 4% by the SABC. RiSA welcomes these decisions as they will assist the development and growth of the South African music industry. In the coming weeks and months, RiSA and the South African Music Rights Association (SAMPRA) will, together with our other partner organisations in the music industry, embark on country-wide roadshow aimed at unpacking the positive effects of the SABC’s decisions and explain, what in real terms, this would mean to the artists and record companies.
The increase in the broadcast of South African music will have an even greater, and positive financial impact, if all music lovers in South Africa would unite behind the call to buy legitimate music and stop copying. Music piracy is one of the reasons our local music is averaging a 30% decline in CD sales. Today, however, we are celebrating those who are nominated and those who will get the nod as the best in their genre. To us, you are all winners and congratulations for your achievements! As you all know, hosting a prestigious event such as the SAMAs, requires large sums of money. RiSA, as a not-for-profit company, would not have been able to host such a prestigious event without the generosity of the following sponsors: • • • • • • • • •
SABC Durban Tourism Nescafe Gold Amstel SAMPRA SAMRO Department of Arts and Culture CAPASSO Telkom
On behalf of the Secretariat, the Executive and the Board of Directors of RiSA, I would like to extend a heart-felt thank you for your commitment into making this event a success. It is the vision of the Board of Directors to continue providing a platform to recognise and celebrate our South African diverse talent. Your generous contributions assist in making our vision a reality. As we continue to grow the SAMAs, we would like to acknowledge and appreciate partnerships forged with our sponsors whose support enables this chapter of the SAMAs, and the chapters to follow, to be a success. Your support is truly appreciated. Siyabonga!
Adv. Nhlanhla Sibisi Chief Executive Officer Recording Industry of South Africa 64 SAMA22