A List Of Monday Night's #SAMA26 Winners Hosted By @therealdineo & @DonovanGoliath #ForThaKultcha

Last night was the kick off to the annual celebrated musical events SAMA 26. This year with a twist though, due to obvious reasons, the SAMA awards are to be held digitally as this may be seen as the new "normal". In that case, everyday of this week, the SAMA awards will take place to celebrate the deserving musicians whilst adhering to the covid-19 regulations. Last night TV personality and actress Dineo Langa hosted the day one of SAMA26 awards with comedian and media personality Donovan Goliath and had the pleasure to award musicians on the following categories: "New Comer Of The Year", "Best Traditional Faith Music Album", "Best Collaboration", "Rest Of Africa Award", "Beste Kontemporêre Musiek Album", "Best Jazz Album", "Best African Indigenous Gospel Album", and "Best Traditional Album".

Mixed emotions all over social media but the question is, did you guys actually vote for your favourites? Catch the second episode of the SAMA 26 Awards tonight on Mzansi Magic (Channel 161).

Below are the list of last night's winners;

New kids on the block, Ndabo Zulu and Umgidi Ensemble @NdaboZuluMgidi steal the show by taking the Newcomer Of The Year award, for “Queen Nandi: The African Symphony” powered by MyMuze #SAMA26 #ForThaKultcha pic.twitter.com/FuCpfiM5CG

— The SA Music Awards (@TheSAMAs) August 3, 2020

The award for Best Traditional Faith Music Album goes to @Dumi_MkokstadSa for his album “Calvary.” Congratulations! #SAMA26 #ForThaKultcha pic.twitter.com/HcmWObQ1yd

— The SA Music Awards (@TheSAMAs) August 3, 2020

The Best Collaboration award goes to @MrCashtime and @Nandi_Madida for their song, “Say U Will” #SAMA26 #ForThaKultcha pic.twitter.com/SWu2X9c0gk

— The SA Music Awards (@TheSAMAs) August 3, 2020

Congratulations go out to @Davido for scooping the Rest Of Africa award for his album “A Good Time” #SAMA26 #ForThaKultcha pic.twitter.com/ozuazFc989

— The SA Music Awards (@TheSAMAs) August 3, 2020

Congratulations to @ririnel for winning the award for Beste Kontemporêre Musiek Album #SAMA26 #ForThaKultcha pic.twitter.com/MwR0CNEpkF

— The SA Music Awards (@TheSAMAs) August 3, 2020

The Best Jazz Album award in partnership with @kayafm95dot9 goes to @ZuluNdabo & @NdaboZuluMgidi for their album “Queen Nandi: The African Symphony” #SAMA26 #ForThaKultcha pic.twitter.com/PlbDhGRWaU

— The SA Music Awards (@TheSAMAs) August 3, 2020

Congratulations to Amadodana Ase Wesile @AmadodanaSA for winning Best African Indigenous Gospel Album for “Lona Ba Ratang Ho Phela” #SAMA26 #Forthkultcha pic.twitter.com/7i62CNvhMl

— The SA Music Awards (@TheSAMAs) August 3, 2020

Qadasi & Maqhinga walk away with Best Traditional Album for “Ungabanaki” #SAMA26 #ForThaKultcha pic.twitter.com/NZQMF0szE9

— The SA Music Awards (@TheSAMAs) August 3, 2020