South African Music Awards
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The South African Music Awards (often simply the SAMAs) are the Recording Industry of South Africa's music industry awards, established in 1995. The ceremony is held annually, usually in late April or May, with the judging process starting in November of the previous year. The nominations are typically announced at the end of March. The winners receive a gold-plated statuette called a SAMA.[1]
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South African Music Award | |
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Current: 29th South African Music Awards | |
Awarded for | Outstanding achievements in the music industry of South Africa |
Country | South Africa |
Presented by | Recording Industry of South Africa |
First awarded | 1995; 29 years ago (1995) |
Website | samusicawards |
Television/radio coverage | |
Network | SABC |
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The show has mostly been held at the Super Bowl in Sun City, with the exception of three years, and broadcast live on national broadcaster, SABC. The ceremony features live performances as once-off collaborations by a selection of nominees.