‘More than a nomination’ — WoodBlock DJs shine with Sama nod
The WoodBlock DJs are beaming with pride after receiving another nod in the music scene.
The duo, Sicelo Nkomo and Mthobisi Vuma, have been nominated in the South African Music Awards (Samas) for Remix of the Year with their Skuta Baba Remix, which brought together the voices of Cassper Nyovest, Kwesta, Buzzi Lee, Tony Dayimane, Kane Keid, and Set Off.
“This is more than a nomination, it’s a celebration of the sound, culture and community South African music represents,” said Sicelo.
“We are honoured to stand alongside such incredible artists and to keep telling our story on bigger stages.”
The duo has also been nominated in the prestigious All Africa Music Awards for Producer of the Year and Best African DJ.
“Our music is about celebrating our culture our community, and the power of collaboration. We hope our fans feel inspired and uplifted by our music, and that it brings people together.”
The Sama nominees across 25 categories were recently unveiled, while the coveted top five categories are set to be revealed this month.
Black Motion and Sjava secured four nominations and Kelvin Momo has two nominations.
Unati Gwija, Sama spokesperson, said the award ceremony is set to take place in November.
“This year’s nominations form a symphony of South African sound, a playlist that celebrates not only genres, but the journeys behind them,” Unati said.
“It is the wisdom of age meeting the exuberance of youth as emerging voices and established icons go head-to-head across categories. From amapiano trailblazers to jazz virtuosos, gospel powerhouses to hip-hop poets, we are living through a golden era where boundaries blur and music reigns supreme. The Samas have always stood for honouring excellence, and Sama31 is no different. It is bigger, bolder and brimming with brilliance.”
The full list of nominations:
Best Adult Contemporary Album
uKhisimusi – An African Christmas Just 6
Seven – Melanie Scholtz
Room For Everyone – Tony Drake Anthony
Nonyezi – Nue Sam
Look At You Now – The Morning After
Best African Adult Contemporary Album
UMI – Zamajobe
Sankofa – Thandiswa Mazwai
Nomthandazo – Zoe Modiga
Isibusiso Sami – Ndu Shezi
Indumiso Yabe -Nguni Mthuthu
Best Afropop Album
Twenty Four – Nomfundo Moh
Malik – Malik
Isibuko (Deluxe) – Sjava
Inkanyezi (Live) – Sjava
Collaboration With Friends – Dalom Kids
Best Alternative Album
Unyazi – Yoav & Jabulile Majola
Perspective: Black – Zādok
Hindsight 2020 – Francis Soal
Emlotheni – Th&o.
Berge – Spoegwolf
Best Amapiano Album
Your Piano Is Not My Piano – Vigro Deep
Sewe – Kelvin Momo
Ntsako – Kelvin Momo Thato
Midnight in Sunnyside 3 – Mellow & Sleazy
Inja Ye Game – Zee Nxumalo
Best Classical/Instrumental Album
In the morning – John Lundun
By Alle Skone Dinge – Chris Vale, Eugene Joubert & Franco Prinsloo, Marlize Hattingh
Ballaké Sissoko & Derek Gripper – Derek Gripper
A Season in Paradise – Vox Chamber Choir & Franco Prinsloo
Awake for 22 Hours – Orecchiette
Best Collaboration
Waze Wamuhle – Kelvin Momo
Takala – Black Motion
Ematshwaleni – Kususa
Stay With Me – Matt Davies
Amalanga – Mas Musiq, Lawd Weezy & DJMaphorisa ft TO Starquality, Chley and Kabza De Small
Best Dance Album
The Cradle Of Art – Black Motion
Finally Famous Too – Dlala Thukzin
Cr4zy!!.. – MÖRDA
Dreaming – Shimza A
Caiiro – Caiiro
Best Engineered Album
The Cradle Of Art – Black Motion
Sankofa – Thandiswa Mazwai
Isibuko (Deluxe) – Sjava
Reawakening – Keenan Meyer
Feathers & Stone – Jeremy Loops
Best Gqom Album
Tronics Land 3 – Mr Thela
The Rebellion – DJ Lag
Play At Your Own Risk – Goldmax
Nande 3.0 – DJ Sandiso
Next Level – Lelowhatsgood
Best Hip Hop Album
See U Soon Delux – Blxckie
Red October: Induction – Tony Dayimane
Pray 4 Pitori – Loatinover Pounds
Audio 2D; Dear Darkie – Sizwe Alakine
Loyal To The Plug: The Life & Times ofDon Kilograms – 25K
Best Jazz Album
uNomkhubulwane – Nduduzo Makhathini
Terra Solus – Nick Ford
Ndilapha – Nomfundo Xaluva
Hope Dies Last – Peter Auret
Apho Kungenje – Ncesh Nonxishi
Best Maskandi Album
Ngathi Nguye – Umafikizolo
iPolotiki – Phuzekhemisi
Angidlali Nezingane – Khuzani
Alingeni – Ntencane
Amathambo Kagogo – Imithente
Best Produced Album
UMI – Zamajobe
The Cradle Of Art – Black Motion
Sankofa – Thandiswa Mazwai
Reprise on 2nd Avenue – Qü
iLadi – Linda Sikhakhane
Best Produced Music Video
Umbuzo – Soa Mattrix
Gucci – MaWhoo Mthandeni SK
Tshwala Bam (Remix) – TitoM and Yuppe
South – Blxckie
Risk – Shekhinah
Best R&B/Soul Album
Too Many Promises – Mikhalé Jones
Stone Cold Heart – Elaine
On Air – Filah Lah Lah
It’s Clear To See – Clxrity
Heartbreak Hotel (deluxe) – The Big Hash
Best Reggae Album
Mekwei – Dread Lloyd
The Rise – Anela Jahmena
Flaws in Frame – Dimahr
After All – LUWE DA LION
Area Code – Botanist Mr Lamington
Best Rock Album
Vir Mekaar – Bloumoord
These Blues Might Get You Too – MaxX & Love
The World We Know – Prime Circle
Old Wounds – The Man Motels
Look At You Now – The Morning After
Best Traditional Faith Music Album
Uyinqaba Yam (Jehovah Nissi) – Betusile
The Journey (Part 1) – Tebs David
The Full Circle Revival – Malusi Mbokazi
Rofhiwa Dzina – Rofhiwa Manyaga
According to Grace, A One Man Show – Ayanda Ntanzi
Best Traditional Music Album
O moleele – Keitumetse Mangate Production
Mmakgodu – MmaAusi
Miracle Child (Deluxe) – Makhadzi Entertainment
Kwanomthandazo – Sabu Jiyana
Bakokota (EP) – Pleasure Tsa Manyalo
Beste Kontemporêre Musiek Album
Vaalsand – Pietman Geldenhuys
Niemandsland – Ampie
Eindbestemming – Spoegwolf
Land & Sand – Neil Sandilands
Geraamtes – Majo
Remix of the Year
Tshwala Bam – TitoM
Skuta Baba – Woodblock DJs
Mngani – Jnr SA
Iza Mawala – Tycoon
Hlala – Mpho.Wav
Rest of Africa Award (South Africans excluded)
The Year I Turned 21 – Ayra Starr
The Party & After Party – Bensoul
Morayo – Wizkid
Born In The Wild – Tems
Adedamola – Fireboy DML
Best African Indigenous Faith Album
Re Kgoeletsa Magodimong – Wacha Mkhukhu Wachumlilo
Morena Re Ya Leboga – JTG Gospel Choir
Busa Jeso – House Of Mercy
Ikutana – Barongoa Ba Morena
Nkapese Ka Maatla – Di Bruin Gospel Projects
Best Contemporary Faith Music Album
Crosspower Experience 4 -Jabu Hlongwane
The Glory – Takie Ndou
Heavenly Psalms Level 2 – (Live at Goshen City Church 2023) SbuNoah
Lindiwe – Nontokozo Mkhize
Living Word – Mmangaliso
