South African Hip Hop Awards 2021 Explained

South African Hip Hop Awards 2021
Motto:The Manifesto
Most Nominations:Big Zulu (10)
Most Wins:Big Zulu (7)
Country:South Africa
Network:SABC 1
Date:10 December 2021
Host:Sol Phenduka
Previous:2020

The 2021 South African Hip Hop Awards took place on 10 December 2021 and were the 10th edition of the South African Hip Hop Awards.[1] The ceremony celebrates achievements in entertainment and music.

The nominees were announced on 2 November 2021 on official South African Hip Hop Awards social media pages.[2] Big Zulu lead the nominations this year with a total of 10.[3] Boity Thulo follows with 5 nominations.[4]

Winners and nominees

The following is a list of winners and nominees. The winners are in Bold and were announced on 10 December 2021 at the ceremony.[5]

Song of the YearAlbum of the year
Mixtape of the yearBest Collabo
  • A-Reece - ""
    • Boity - "4436"
    • AKA - "Bhovamania"
    • Maglera Doe Boy - "2 player: The Digital Score"
    • Dj Switch & Bravo leRoux - "The Rise of Istrato"
  • Big Zulu featuring Riky Rick, Intaba Yase Dubai - "Mali Enigi"
    • Big Zulu featuring Mduduzi Ncube - "Inhlupheko"
    • Big Zulu featuring Lwah Ndlunkulu - Umuzi eSandton
    • Dr Peppa featuring Blxckie, Aux Cable - "Mntase"
    • Blxckie featuring Nasty C - "Ye x4"
    • Dj Mr X featuring K.O, Cassper Nyovest, Loki, Roiii - "Asambe"
    • 25K ft A-Reece - "Hustlers Prayer"
    • Khuli Chana featuring Tyler ICU & Stino Le Thwenny - "Buyile"
    • Riky Rick featuring Focalistic, Tyler ICU - "Unngazuncishi"
    • Zakwe & Duncan featuring Assessa & Just Bheki - "AMA Level"
Best MaleBest Female
  • Big Zulu
    • 25K
    • Costa Titch
    • Blxckie
    • Emtee
  • Boity
    • Gigi Lamayne
    • Hanna
    • Moozlie
    • Faith K
DJ of the yearProducer of the year
Lyricist of the yearFresheman of the year
  • Blxckie
    • Boity
    • 25K
    • Costa Titch
    • Maglera Doe Boy
MVP/Hustler of the yearBest video
  • Riky Rick
    • Big Zulu
    • Boity
    • Nasty C
    • DJ PH
  • Big Zulu - "Mali Eningi" Directed by (Ofentse Mwase Films)
    • 25K featuring A-Reece - "Hustlers Prayer" Directed by (Ayanda Mayo Sidibe)
    • A-Reece featuring Wordz - "The 5 Year Plan" Directed by (SXMZX for Poison Cure Productions)
    • Miss Pru Dj - "Chillisi" Directed by (Ambitiouz Visuals)
    • Nasty C featuring Ari Lennox - "Black & white" Directed by (Kyle White)
Best local brandBest International brand
  • SkhandaWorld
    • Y?GEN
    • Butanwear
  • Sportscene
    • Reebok
    • Castle Lite
    • Russian Bear Vodka
    • Old Mutual (AMP Studios)
Best remixBest radio show
  • Stino Le Thwenny featuring K.O, Major League Djz, Khuli Chana - "Mshimane 2.0"
    • Boity featuring 25K, William Last KRM, Towdee Mac, Venom - "018's Finest (Remix)"
    • Flash Ikumkani featuring Bravo Le Roux & Soul T - "Mhluzi (Remix)"
    • Rouge featuring Costa Titch, Phatom steeze, Tumi Tladi, Hanna & Blxckie - "popular (Remix)"
    • Maglera Doe Boy featuring Dj Speedsta, Emtee, Gemini Major & Priddy Ugly - "Bodega (Remix)"
Artist of The DecadeBest international act
Honorary Award Presented By HennessyUbuntu Activism Award
  • Big Zulu

Notes and References

  1. Web site: See the full list of South African 2021 Hip Hop Awards . Chris. Jovaza. 2021-11-03.
  2. Web site: SA Hip-Hop Awards: Boity, Blxckie and Big Zulu lead pack of nominees . 2021-11-02. Naledi . de Wee. The South African.
  3. Web site: Big Zulu Is The Most Nominated Artist For The Upcoming SA Hip Hop Awards With 10 Nominations . Ubetoo. 3 November 2021. John A. Israel.
  4. News: Boity scores 5 nominations at SA Hip Hop Awards. www.iol.co.za. Liam Karabo. Joyce. 3 November 2021. 19 October 2022.
  5. Web site: SA Hip Hop Awards 2021: All The Winners . nydjlive.com . 11 December 2021.