Amapiano Takes the Lead With #SAMA28 Nominations, DJ Maphorisa Dominates 3 Categories

• This year's South African Music Awards (Samas) is going to be fire and if the nomination are anything to go by it is going to be interesting
• Amapiano artists dominated the nominations with some individual artists getting some specific mentions
• DJ Maphorisa got five nominations in three categories, and eMtee is back in the limelight with his nomination

The 28th annual South African Music Awards (Samas) has released its nominations for the upcoming event.

1 395 entries were submitted for the awards, a record number. The nominations were announced on the 3rd of June and Amapiano dominated the list.

DJ Maphorisa stood out after he dominated three categories with five nominations and De Mthuda got three.

Record of the year:

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Music video of the year:

SAMPRA artist of the year:

Social media users react to eMtee's nomination

@eMteeHustleGang:

"eMtee is nominated for ARTIST OF THE YEAR at the SAMAs

Let's bring The Hustla's second Award of the year Home

Vote by dialing *120*33121# then you'll find eMtee at option number 15

Let's Vote for the Global Music African HIP-HOP Artist of the Year HUSTLE GANG "

@Cellular_Jnr:

"The love I have for Emtee The Hustler can't be compared to anything... His music changed my life and his struggle motivated me. The random calls he gives to check up on me is another reason why I call him a Brother! "

sahiphop247:

"A REECE and Emtee are nominated for this year’s South African Music Awards . They got nominated for the “ ARTIST OF THE YEAR “ category #SAMA28."

"Blood is thicker than water": Kelly Khumalo's sis, Zandie pledges her support

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Earlier, Briefly News reported that Zandie Khumalo has the social media streets buzzing after posting a rare clip of her sister, singer Kelly Khumalo. While the siblings allegedly had a falling out in recent years, it seems they are standing together after once again being jointly implicated in the murder of soccer star, Senzo Meyiwa.

In the wake of Advocate Teffo's damning claims about a mystery witness who will testify that Kelly pulled the trigger that night, Zandie is showing her unwavering support.

Heading to her Instagram account, the musician's sister shared a short clip of some of Kelly's recent music.

"Whenever you need me, dali call me," are the lyrics of one of the songs she shared.

Source: Briefly News