The 28th South African Music Awards partnered with TikTok for the first time to promote the ceremony.[4] [5]
Three categories; Record of the Year, Music Video of the Year, SAMPRA Artist of the Year, were announced on June 3, 2022.[6]
Nominees of the last category sponsored by TikTok was announced on August 14, 2022.[8]
The first ceremony was held at City Superbowl, Rustenburg on 27 August was broadcast live on YouTube and TikTok, hosted by Mpho Popps and Robot Boii.[9]
| Album of the Year | Best Engineered Album of the Year |
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| - Peter Auret: Charl Du Plessis Trio – It Takes Three
- Greg Abrahams, Mike Zietsman & Vincente: Moonga K- Candid
- Zakes Bantwini – Ghetto King
- Sibabalwa Andile Fiphaza: 25K – Pheli Makaveli
- Daniel Baron & Darryn Muller: Daniel Baron - City of God & The Jungle Bow
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| Female Artist of the Year | Male Artist of the Year |
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- Msaki – Platinumb Heart Open
- Khanyisile Mthethwa – African Bird
- Kamo Mphela – Nkulunkulu
- Reign Afrika – Trailblazer
- Shekhinah – Trouble in Paradise
| - Chymamusique – Musique
- Sun-El Musician – African Electronic Dance Music
- Zakes Bantwini – Ghetto King
- Brian Temba – It's all You
- Mobi Dixon – When House Was House
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| Newcomer of the Year | Duo/Group of the Year |
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- Khanyisile Mthethwa – African Bird
| - Reece Madlisa & Zuma – Ama Roto Vol. 2
- Watershed – Elephant in the Room
- Franco Princeloo & Vox choir – Franco Princeloo: Kruis Van Liefde
- Wouter Kellerman & David Arkenstone – Pangea
- Shwi Nomtekhala – Wangikhulisa Umama
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| Best Dance Album | Best Amapiano Album |
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| Best Afro Pop Album | Best Hip Hop Album |
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| Best Kwaito Album | Best Collaboration |
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- Reece Madlisa & Zuma - Ama Roto Vol. 2
- Sukiri Papa - Don't Lose Focus
- Simply Eugene - Let Dogs Lie Low
- Shisa Boy - Kwaito Pallet
- King Razo - Trip to Jozi
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| Best Rock Album | Best Pop Album |
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- Springbok Nude Girls - Partypocalypse
- Steve Louw - Headlights Dream
- Tim Parr - Revolution
- Deity's Muse - Ennui
- Albert Frost - Sacred Sound
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| Best Gqom Album | Best Reggae Album |
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- Dladla Mshunqisi - Umshunqo Reloaded
- Bello No Gallo - Khula
- Dlala Thukzin - Summer Banger
- T-Man - Best of the Best
- Slenda Da Dancing DJ - The Journey
| - Reign Afrika – Trailblazer
- Skeleton Blazer - He Crowned I Emperor
- Ras Canley - Hard to Believe
- Botanist Mr Lamington - The Shift
- Red Is Scorch – Ngatanngwe
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| Best Classical/Instrumental Album | Best Jazz Album |
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- Khanyisile Mthethwa - African Bird
- Wouter Kellerman & Davi Arkenstone - Pangaea
- Charl Du Plessis Trio - It Takes Three
- Scheppel - Afrikaans
- Franco Prinsloo - Vox Chamber Choir
| - Jimmy Dludlu - History In A Frame
- Herbie Tsoaeli - At This Point In Time Voices In Volumes
- Sibusiso Mash Mashiloane - Music From My People
- Steve Dyer - Revision
- McCoy Mrubata - Quiet Please
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| Beste Kontemporêre Musiek Album | Beste Pop Album |
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- Die Heuwels Fantasties - Volume
- Jan Jan Jan - Al Die Oysters
- Neil Sandilands - Sangona Sandilands & Jou Pa Se Posse Maanskyn
- Jennifer Zamuido - Twintigeentwintig
- Jodi Jantjies - Woorde
| - Posduif - Nkis Vergelyk
- Juan Boucher - Hier Waar Ek Nou Is
- Janie Bay - Prisma
- Elandre - Rugsak
- Rita Li - Roekeloos
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| Beste Contemporary Faith Album | Best African Indigenous Faith Music Album |
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- Pulane Maphari - Sacrificial Worship (Live)
- Thabelo - My Heart To Him
- KingDMusic - Denga
- Lauren Cullen - Find Me Singing
- Ncebakazi Msomi - The 34th Psalm
| - NUZ Voices Of Joy - Similapha Nkosi
- Isaac & The Mighty Messengers - Ba Bosiu
- JTG Gospel Choir - Re Kopa Go Wena Ramasedi
- The Harmony Singers Artists Development - Ore Etele Mohloeki
- Zion Iskhalanga Academy - Swi Lava Yeso
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| Best Maskandi | Best Traditional Album |
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| - Dr Mercy Masakona Mazivhandila - Tshihwilili
- Mkhanyalude - Dlozified
- Vha Venda Cultural Group - Dziya Fhirana
- Tau Sebata - Mathotse
- Klipwef - Hantam Kersfees
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| Best Traditional Faith Music Album | Remix of the Year |
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- Vela Nkosi - Jumbo
- Puleng March - Heaven's Scroll
- Paul K - In The Beginning
- Takie Ndou - The Gret Revival
- Zaza - Shrubs of Chronicle (Live)
| - Da Capo, Sun-El Musician and Azana - "Uhuru" by Sun-El Musician & Azana
- Manyelo Dafro Bassekou Kouyate & Da Capo - "Ladon" – Manyelo featuring Bassekou Kouyate
- Lira & DJ Maphorisa - "Feel Good"
- Da Capo - "Mama" by Josiah De Disciple & Boohle
- DJ Cleo - "Gcina Impilo Yam" by Bucy Radebe
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| Best Produced Music Video | Best Produced Album of the Year |
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- Mabi Ntuli & Shona - Mobi Dixon featuring Mariechan and Jnr SA – "When House Was House"
- Edward (Gobi Beast) & Ofentse Mwase - Big Zulu featuring Mduduzi Ncube – "Inhlupheko"
- Ted Magerman - K.O – "Playback"
- Dale Fortune - Mafikizolo featuring Simmy – "Mamezala"
- Mninzo Sitho & Nhlanhla – AKA - "Finessin"
| - Bokang & Ndumiso - Malome Vector- Karabo
- Neo Muyanga & Asanda - Msaki – Platinum Heart Open
- Howard Bradley - Vaughn Prangley – Destination Unknown
- The One Who Sings – Thetha Mama
- Seak, Keanan Leroy & Arthur -
- Jacques Du Plesis High - Khan Morbee – A World At Suicide
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| Best RnB/Soul Album | Best Alternative Music Album |
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- Brian Temba - It's All You
- P.Postman - Real Talk
- Melleng - The Arrival
- Joda Kgosi - Sour Milk
- Mikhale Jones – It Is What It Is
| - Daniel Baron - City of God & The Jungle Below
- Lo-Ghost - Night Speak
- Alice Phoebe Lou - Glow
- Anna Wolf - Romance Was Born
- Alice Phoebe Lou - Child's Play
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| Rest of Africa | Best Adult Contemporary Album |
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- Tems - If Orange was a Place
- Edgar Muzah - Son of a Tribe
- Malome Vector - Karabo
- CKay - Boyfriend
- Tay Iwar - Love and Isolation
| - Msaki - Platinumb Heart Open
- Thapelo Lekoena - Tapestry
- Pat Mccay - Where the Light Gets In
- Watershed - Elephant in the Room
- Jacob Swann - Brother
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| Best African Adult Contemporary Album | Record of the Year |
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- Mandisi Dyantyis - Cwaka
- The One Who Sings - Thetha Mama
- Ntando - Camagu
- Joe Nina - 2020
- Nomfusi - The Red Stoep
| - "Vula Mlomo" – Musa Keys featuring Sir Trill and Nobantu Vilakazi
- "Osama" – Zakes Bantwini and Kasango
- "Questions" – Shekhinah
- "Mamela" – Mi Casa
- "Banyana" – DJ Maphorisa and Tyler ICU featuring Daliwonga, Sir Trill and Kabza De Small
- "Abalele" – Kabza De Small and DJ Maphorisa featuring Ami Faku
- "Adiwele" – Young Stunna featuring Kabza De Small
- "Bopha" – Mellow & Sleazy and Felo Le Tee featuring DJ Maphorisa, Madumane and Young Stunna
- "Asibe Happy" – Kabza De Small and DJ Maphorisa featuring Ami Faku
- "John Wick" – De Mthuda featuring Da Muziqal Chef and Sir Trill
- "I'm With You" – Matthew Mole
- "Umsebenzi Wethu" – Busta 929 and Mpura featuring Zuma, Mr JazziQ, Lady Du and Reece Madlisa
- "Black and White" – Nasty C and Ari Lennox
- "Izolo" – DJ Maphorisa and Tyler ICU featuring Mpura, Daliwonga and Visca
- "Phakade Lami" – Nomfundo Moh feat. Sha Sha and Ami Faku
- "Jola" – De Mthuda feat. Sino Msolo
- "Shine Your Light" – Master KG and David Guetta featuring Akon
- "Postcards" – Jeremy Loops
- "Ngathwala Ngaye" – Kelly Khumalo featuring Mondli Ngcobo
- "Right Now" – Elaine
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| SAMPRA Artist of the Year | Music Video of the Year |
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- Haksul MUZIQ
- Bello no Gallo
- Fanie Dick
- AfroToniQ
- Zion Agreement
- A-Reece
- Musa Keys
- Msaki
- Jennifer Zamudio
- Millie Ngwalangwala
- Rodger KB
- Brandon Dhludhlu
- HunTer Leite
- NLite
- Emtee
- PressCee
- Cece Vee
- Young Stunna
- Lady X
- Makhadzi
| - "Ghanama" – Makhadzi featuring Prince Benza
- "LiYoshona (Main Mix)" – Kwiish SA featuring Njelic, MalumNator and De Mthuda
- "Izolo" – DJ Maphorisa and Tyler ICU featuring Mpura, Daliwonga and Visca
- "Summer Yo Muthi" – Blaq Diamond
- "Phakade Lami" – Nomfundo Moh featuring Sha Sha and Ami Faku
- "Nkulunkulu" – Kamo Mphela
- "Jola" – De Mthuda featuring Sino Msolo and Da Muziqal Chef
- "Indlovu" – DJ Zinhle featuring Lloyiso
- "Yini Sdakwa" – ThackzinDJ, Tee Jay and Sir Trill featuring Dlala Thukzin, Nkosazana Daughter, Rascoe Kaos, Moscow and Mpura
- "S'bali" – Intaba Yase Dubai
- "Mamela" – Mi Casa
- "John Wick" – De Mthuda featuring Sir Trill and Da Muziqal Chef
- "Woza" – Mr JazziQ, Kabza De Small and Lady Du feat. Boohle
- "Superman" – DJ Stokie featuring Kabza De Small, Masterpiece YVK and Madumane
- "Getting Late" – Tyla featuring Kooldrink
- "Umuzi eSandton" – Big Zulu featuring Lwah Ndlunkulu
- "Buyile" – Khuli Chana featuring Tyler ICU, Stino Le Thwenny and Lady Du
- "Inhlupheko" – Big Zulu featuring Mduduzi
- "Chucks" – YOUNOTUS and Mi Casa
- "Mmapula" – Busta 929 featuring Mzu M
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| TikTok Viral Song of the Year |
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- "Umlando" - 9umba, TOSS and Mdoovar featuring Sino Msolo
- "Trigger" - DJ Karri
- "Abo Mvelo" - Daliwonga featuring Mellow, Sleazy and MJ
- "Sisonke" - Thozi featuring Khanyisa, Sphokuhle and Pd Jokes
- "Nkao Tempela" - Ch'cco, Mellow and Sleazy
- "Bakwa Lah" - Major League Djz, Nvcho and Mathandos
- "Phakade Lami- Nomfundo Moh
- "Banyana" - DJ Maphorisa and Tyler ICU
- "Adiwele" - Young Stunna featuring Kabza De Small and DJ Maphorisa
- "Big Flexa" - Costa Titch
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Below the list are the recipients of achievement awards announced on August 2, 2022.[12]
