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The 29th Annual South African Music Awards is the 29th ceremony of the South African Music Awards. The ceremony was aired live on SABC 1 on November 18, 2023 hosted by DJ Sabby and Nomalanga Shozi at SunBet Arena.
Nominees were announced on October 3, 2023, live on YouTube. The late AKA leads the nominees with 7 nominations for his posthumous album Mass Country, ahead of K.O with six nominations.
Background
29th South African Music Awards delayed due to financial difficulties, unlike other years nominations are announced on the first quarter.
Nominees were announced on October 3, 2023, live on YouTube at Soweto State Theater.
The ceremony was planned to be held at Durban ICC Arena on November 18 and broadcast live on SABC 1. Later was announced that the venue is changed to Sun Bet Arena.
Winners and nominees
Below is the full list of nominees. Winners are listed first bold face.
Special Awards
= Rest of Africa Award
=Sad Romance – CKay
Timeless – Davido
Worry – Lyre
Dynastie – Ferre Gola
Sounds of Peace – Moreira Chonguiça
= International Achievement Awards
=Zakes Bantwini
Wouter Kellerman
Nomcebo Zikode
= Lifetime Achievement Awards
=Pops Mohmmed
Gloria Bosman
Mandoza
Ihhashi Elimhlophe
= SAMRO Highest AirPlay Composer
="SETE" - K.O (featuring Young Stunna, Blxckie)
= Capasso Most Streamed Song
="SETE" - K.O (featuring Young Stunna, Blxckie)