The 29th Annual South African Music Awards is the 29th ceremony of the South African Music Awards. The ceremony will be aired live on SABC 1 on November 17, 18, 2023.

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.

29th South African Music Awards

Background

29th South African Music Awards delayed due to financial difficulties, unlike other years nominations are announced on the first quarter.

29th South African Music Awards

Nominees were announced on October 3, 2023, live on YouTube at Soweto State Theater.

29th South African Music Awards

The ceremony will be held at Durban ICC Arena on November 16, 17 and broadcast live on SABC 1.

Nominees

Below is the full list of nominees.

Special Awards

Rest of Africa Award

Sad Romance – CKay

Timeless – Davido

Worry – Lyre

Dynastie – Ferre Gola

Sounds of Peace – Moreira Chonguiça

References

2023 music awards

South African Music Awards