The South African Amapiano Music Awards 2021 were held at Sandton Convention Centre on the 23rd of October.
Busta 929, Mpura ft. Zuma, Mr JazziQ, Lady Du and Reece Madlisa took the grand price of R50,000 for the Song Of The Year Award with all the other category winners pocketing R10,000 each.
Late Mpura and Killer Kau were also honored with an award following their outstanding contribution to the music genre.
Best Amapiano Music Video
Nkulunkulu’ – Kamo Mphela
Ke Star’ – Focalistic
Emathandweni’ – DJ Zandimaz
Dinaledi’ – Major League DJz, Abidoza, Mpho Sebina – Winner
Woza’ – Sha Sha
Best Amapiano Newcomer
DJ Obza
Amaroto
Soulful G
Boohle – Winner
Nobantu
Friends of Amapiano
Cassper Nyovest
Vetkuk vs Mahoota
Riky Rick – Winner
Oskido
Mi Casa
Most Viral Amapiano Song of the Year
John Vuligate’ – Mapara A Jazz, Ntosh Gazi and Colano
Catalia’ – Junior De Rocka, Lady Du, Mr JazziQ, Mellow and Sleazy
Khuza Gogo’ – DBN Gogo, Blaqnick, MasterBlaq, Mpura, Ama Avenger and MJ – Winner
Vula Mlomo’ – Musa Keys, Sir Trill and Nobantu Vilakaz
Dakiwe’ – Lady Du, DBN Gogo, Mr JazziQ, Seekay and Busta 929
Best Amapiano Dance Act
Kamo Mphela – Winner
Pabi Cooper
Bontle Smith
Uncle Vinny
Lungy Gwala
Best Amapiano Lyricist/Rapper
Reece Madlisa & Zuma
Lady Du
Focalistic
Miano
Mpura – Winner
Best Amapinao Vocalist
Boohle – Winner
Samthing Soweto
Soulful G
Sha Sha
Lady Du