Maskandi artist Mthandeni surprises many in SAMA award show
Mthandeni “SK” Manqele is one of the great, amazing and talented south african maskandi artist. He has been inspired by maskandi genres from his teen stage.
At the South African Music Awards (Samas) on Saturday night, Maskandi musician Mthandeni “SK” Manqele created history by taking home the Motsepe Foundation Record of the Year award.
In spite of fierce competition, Manqele’s song Paris which is categorized in amapiano took home the award. This amazing hit song has million of streams on social media platforms. They were other nominated hit songs for the award along side with their various artists. The following artists were nominated in this category:
- Mnike by Tyler ICU and Tumelo.za, featuring Dj Maphorisa,
- IPlan by Dlala Thukzin, featuring Zaba and Sykes;
- Imithandazo by Kabza De Small and Mthunzi featuring Young Stunna, DJ Maphorisa, Sizwe Alakine and Umthakathi Kush;
- Awukhuzeki by DJ Stokie featuring Omit ST, Sobzeen and Zeenhle;
- Water by Tyla;
- Izenzo by Bassie and Aymos featuring T-Man SA;
- Umbayimbayi by Inkabi Zezwe, Sjava and Big Zulu;
- Dubula by Harrycane, Master KG and DJ LaTimmy;
- Gangnam Style by Mas Musiq and Daliwonga, featuring DJ.
Manqele told news that he knew he had won when he saw his team celebrating which happened after I completed singing. I regretfully couldn’t make it to Samas since I had another function in Durban to attend. He also stated hat he never had any intention of going the SAMA award because he had another show to attend. If the news had come to me while I was performing, I would have opened a bottle of champagne. For me, this is a bittersweet occasion because Paris, the same song, was in the top 10 of Ingoma Ehlukanisa Unyaka [Song of the Year] on UKhozi FM last year. “The song received votes for and loved by the public, but it didn’t win; the song of someone else was more popular than mine.”
He also stated that he is the king of Maskandi and this award has just confirmed that his statement and claims. It demonstrates how well-liked my music is. I can confidently state that I have no rivals in this genre at this time. He stated and honored his fans. He said the honor makes me feel humbled and thankful. He has always known that his moment will arrive and he think it’s here. He further thanked his supporters and fans saying that without them, he wouldn’t reach this level. He said his career was greatly aided by his supporters, who he would also like to thank.”
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