Kabza De Small wins big at Samas

WHILE Blaq Diamond made history as the first outfit to ever be crowned Artist of the Year at the SA Music Awards (Samas), Kabza De Small walked away as the biggest winner.

The 27th edition of the annual awards aired on SABC1 on Saturday.

Matthew Mole’s Keep It Together took Record of the Year award while Miss Pru’s Price To Pay featuring Blaq Diamond and Malome Vector won the Music Video of the Year award.

From king of amapiano to king of SAMA27, De Small reigned supreme. He bagged four awards, the biggest number by a single artist this year followed by DJ Maphorisa with three.

De Small’s collaboration with DJ Maphorisa as Scorpion Kings earned them Album of the Year, Duo or Group of the Year and Best Amapiano album for Once Upon A Time In Lockdown.

His solo effort Am The King of Amapiano: Sweet & Dust earned him the Male Artist of the Year gong.

Gospel star Bucy Radebe bagged two trophies, Newcomer of the Year and Best Traditional Faith Album for Spiritual Encounter.

Sho Madjozi scooped the Best Traditional Album and Female Artist of the Year awards.

The Best Hip-hop Album award was snatched by Nasty C while Zinaro reigned supreme in the Best Gqom Album category.

The SAMA27 virtual show was recorded in a Jozi studio with hosts Lawrence Maleka and Bontle Modiselle Moloi. Langa Mavuso, Sjava, Buhlebendalo, Big Zulu, Riky Rick, Intamba Yase Dubai, Bucy Radebe, Azana, Boity, Reece Madlisa and Zuma performed on the show.