Music Feature: SAMA AWARDS

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The 30th annual South African Music Awards crowned the crème de la crème of the music industry at the Gallagher convention centre earlier this month. Tyla won three awards, including Best Pop Album and Ukhozi FM Female Artist of the Year, while Kabza De Small and Mthunzi took home Best Amapiano Album and Sampra Album of the Year. In this week's music feature we look back at the awards and the winners with Musicologist, Dr Sheldon Rocha Leal.
14 Nov 2024 12PM English South Africa Education · Careers

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