Awards & Recognition
Oskido’s recent honours do not read like retirement language. They recognise a South African music builder whose influence already carries historical weight while his work remains active.
SAMA32 is putting some of its behind-the-scenes women in public view, shifting attention from the awards-night stage to the production, planning and operational labour that makes the ceremony possible.
Anele Zondo entered Basadi in Music Awards 2026 in two roles at once: as part of the platform’s host history and as Ney The Bae, a Hip-Hop Artist of the Year nominee for “WHOLE CITY.”
Basadi in Music Awards 2026 uses REWIND to revisit its first four editions, bringing past themes and hosts into the room as the platform marks five years of honouring women in music.
Cassper Nyovest’s SAMA32 hosting role is more than a celebrity booking. It marks a public reconciliation between one of South African hip-hop’s biggest stars and an awards institution he criticised for years.
Bajabulise Thela’s Miss Universe South Africa 2026 crown reflects a longer journey through pageantry, professional discipline and community advocacy rather than an overnight transformation.
Shimza’s Kunye platform shows how South African Afro-house can travel globally without losing its route back home.
Bryson Tiller’s 18 new RiSA certifications show that South African R&B listeners have kept 2010s trap-soul emotionally and commercially alive long after the original global hype cycle moved on.
From Boomtown’s live performances to premium dining and nightlife experiences, Johnnie Walker used Durban July weekend to celebrate South African culture, connection and style.
