These prestigious categories aim to recognise those music industry titans who have not only contributed to the industry but have demonstrated outstanding achievement.
Sama27 honoured the indominable PJ Powers, award-winning composer Lebo M and Joyous Celebration founder Dr Lindelani Mkhize with Lifetime Achievement Awards in recognition of their impact as recording artists and music industry mentors.
Moreover, global sensation Master KG received the International Achievement Award following the global success of the Nomcebo Zikode assisted Jerusalema which today has been viewed over 480 million times on YouTube alone.
The recipients are selected by the Risa executive committee. Please note that previous Lifetime achievement award recipients are not eligible for entry, however previous recipients of the international award can enter for Sama28 consideration.
Nominees must:
Criteria for International Achievement Award
Nominees must:
“We are excited to see the calibre of nominations we will receive in these two categories and even more excited to present these awards to music industry practitioners who not only dedicate themselves to honing their skills but to honing and developing the skills of the musical legends in the making today,” said Risa CEO Nhlanhla Sibisi.
Nominations can be submitted coupled with a motivation letter and supporting documents attesting to the nominee’s achievements, non-Risa members can submit through a Risa member to info@samamusicawards.co.za by 29 April.