SATMA AWARDS 2017 WINNERS ANNOUNCED
Whether you are a traditional music fan or not, everybody knows that the SATMAs are a big deal – a Glamorous awards ceremony held specifically to honour our local traditional musical talent. This year the 12th Annual SATMAs took place at Mmabatho Convention Centre in Bokone Bophirima on Saturday the 30th September 2017, and despite some initial hiccups with the programme, the evening proved to be a spectacularly glamorous one.
From Buselaphi to Nomtiti, take a look at the artists who walked away with awards on the biggest night in SA traditional music:
1. Best Male Artist/Group – Majotha
2. Best Female Artist/Group – Buselaphi
3. Best Afro Song – Bheki Nqoko
4. Best African Jazz Song – Azah
5. Best Reggae Album – Black Jaman
6. Best Praise Singer – Jessica Mbangeni
7. Best Poet – Magcwabe Imbongi
8. Best Indigenous Comedian – Hallo M
9. Best Newcomer Artist/Group – Ezendidane
10. Best Traditional Dance Group – Dithaga tsa ga Mme Halenyane
11. Best Mbaqanga Album – Sphamandla Masondo
12. Best Accapella (Isicathamiya) Album – Thee Legacy
13. Best Traditional Outfit – Zinhle Jikela
14. Best Cultural Electronic Media Journatist – Zimkhitha Manqinana
15. Best Cultural Print Media Journalist – Lulamile Feni
16. Best Cultural Exhibitor – Rolia Marope
17. Best Cultural Radio Program Loyal Listener – William Mahlangu
18. Best Traditional DJ (Community Radio) – Siyaxola Sobantu
19. Best Departent of Arts & Culture – Mpumalanga
20. Best Sepedi Album – Seremi
21. Best Tshivenda Album – Mazwale Volume 3
22. Best Xitsonga Album – Sir Jambatani
23. Best Isindebele Album – Mhlokonywa Kabungela
24. Best IsiXhosa Album – 100% Ngcobela
25. Best Setswana Album – Dinonyane Cultural Group
26. Best Indian Album – Vernon Govender
27. Best Sesotho Album – Haeso ha Ramatla No.3
28. Best Boeremusiek – Die Ventertjies
29. Best Traditional TV Program Show – Golden Circle
30. Best Maskandi Album – Amageza Amahle
31. Best Venarcular Hip Hop Song – Papzito
32. Best Traditional Music Air-Play Radio Station of the Year – Ligwalagwala FM
33. Best Traditional Music Radio Program of the Year – Lwesuka Lutfuli
34. Lasting Legacy Awards – Mtshengiseni ‘Indidane’, Busi Mhlongo, Mqgumeni, Saba Mbixane, Oliver Tambo, Stompie Mavi
35. Life Time Achievement Award – Thuso Motaung, Mzwakhe Madala Kunene, Shwi NoMtekhala,
Jabulani “HHP” Tsambo, Mahotela Queens, Blondie Makhene, Sipho Hotstix Mabuse
36. Special Award – Sthembiso “Mroza”Fakude
37. Best Song of the Year – Izindlovukazi Zikamageba
38. Best Traditional Radio Presenter of the year – Monwabisi Bangi ‘Gudla’
SATMA Awards would like to congratulate all the winners and encourage all who did not win to try again next year. We are looking forward to coming back to Bokone Bophirima next year to host the13th awards ceremony.
We apologize for the three awards that were not announced on the day due to technical reasons - Best upcoming artist, Best Radio Presenter and Best Comedian.
For any further information required about the SATMA12 winners, please contact us on media@satmaawards.co.za or call us on 086 1000 513.