The SAMAs Will Now Be Hosted In Pretoria In Collaboration With Africa Fest

The Recording Industry of South Africa (RiSA) has officially announced that SAMA29 will be hosted in collaboration with Africa Fest.

This announcement comes after days of uncertainty sparked by the sudden withdrawal of the Department of Economic Development, Tourism and Environmental Affairs (EDTEA) of KwaZulu-Natal. The news shocked the music industry and fans alike. Well, a new home for the prestigious music awards, which have always taken place at Sun City in the North West province, has been secured. 

Africa Fest will feature some of the biggest Amapiano artists such as Kabza De Small, Makhadzi, DBN Gogo, Samthing Soweto, Kamo Mphela, Pabi Cooper, Nkosazana Daughter, Uncle Waffles, Mas MusiQ, Sam Deep, DJ Stokie and Lesego M. 

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“When RiSA approached us for this collaboration we saw it as an opportunity for the industry to work together. Our dealings with each other have been seamless, we found a lot of common ground and synergies. This is a big win for South African music,” Arnold Coleske of Africa Fest said. 

“It took some nifty footwork and agility to ensure that SAMA29 is saved and staged on the set date”, said Nhlanhla Sibisi, CEO of RiSA. “We are humbled by the receptive and sympathetic nature of our partners at Africa Fest who showed that the industry can be stronger when we are together.”

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