Limpopo’s finest Makhandzi and Master KG were left out of this year’s South African Music Awards (SAMAs26) nominees shortlist, a move many have criticised on so many levels.
The two Limpopo talented artists each released hot hits that made airwaves nationally and internationally. Hits such as Amatorokisi by Makhadzi and Master KG ‘s Jerusalema did not make it to the shortlist albeit claims by the artists that they did submit their music for nominations.
South Africa’s biggest arts and music awards SAMA will have its 2020 26th edition ceremony virtually due to lockdown restrictions that prohibit public gatherings.
A full list of this year’s SAMAs26 nominees was released last Thursday and put up for a public vote in preparation for the five-night ceremony to be held between 3 and 7 August this year.
But, Mzansi has responded with nepotism, tribalism and favouritism allegations and criticism towards the South African premier music showcase.
Master KG and Makhadzi not nominated for the SAMAs. #SAMA26 pic.twitter.com/LrJxpmwxse
— Man’s NOT Barry Roux (@AdvoBarryRoux) July 10, 2020
This is not fair that Master KG and Makhadzi have not been nominated for any SAMAs despite their songs dominating the charts both in SA and outside the Country. #SAMA26 pic.twitter.com/xPqxWVRBOO
— mynameis_maxwell (@MKhubone) July 10, 2020
Papa penny has been in the music industry for over 2 decades and sold alot of records.But he has never won a SAMA award, So I'm not surprised about this situation of Makhadzi and Master KG. I think the SAMAs have something against artist from limpopo. #SAMA26 pic.twitter.com/y41lLyI4zd
— T-BOSE... 🌠🌠🌠 (@Thabisokale3) July 10, 2020
Some of the big names nominated include the award-winning house music DJ Prince Kaybee who has been nominated on over 4 categories. KO trails behind with three nominations for Supa Dupa (ROTY and MVOTY) and Say You Will featuring Nandi Madida (MVOTY).
The SAMAs26 awards organisers have confirmed that the event will be broadcasted on DStv Mzansi Magic Channel and also live-streamed on Vodacom’s My Muze.
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