The complete list of artists and songs from Maskandi eligible for SATMA 2024

Here is a list of Maskandi songs that have been nominated for the 2024 edition of the South African Traditional Music Awards (SATMA).

The purpose of the SATMA Awards is to honor music created in the styles of South Africans and their many linguistic communities. The awards, which have been established by Dumisani Goba, have as its official motto “My Culture, Your Culture, One Nation” and seek to “eliminate tribalism and other divisive measures.”

In order to honor and promote South Africa’s varied traditional music, Dumisani Goba founded the South African Traditional Music Awards (SATMA) in 2006. Honoring musicians that maintain and promote indigenous music genres like maskandi, mbaqanga, isicathamiya, and other traditional forms across many ethnic groups is the main objective of SATMA.

SATMA contributes significantly to the preservation of South Africa’s unique musical legacy by giving these musicians a distinguished stage. By overcoming cultural gaps and showcasing the nation’s distinctive and varied traditional sounds, the awards aim to bring the country together via music.

Over the years, SATMA has expanded greatly and gained acclaim both domestically and abroad for its celebration of African culture. In addition to showcasing well-known performers, the awards provide up-and-coming musicians a stage, fostering the next wave of traditional musicians. Vibrant performances, cultural exhibits, and a celebration of the creative accomplishments of people committed to old-fashioned music are hallmarks of the yearly event.

SUMMARY OF DUMISANI GOBA

The South African Traditional Music Awards (SATMA), created to commemorate and honor traditional music from all South African ethnicities, were founded by the visionary Dumisani Goba. SATMA was established in 2006 with the goal of honoring musicians that maintain and advance indigenous musical traditions, including isiZulu traditional music, mbaqanga, and maskandi. Goba’s campaign has been crucial in introducing traditional music to popular audiences and guaranteeing that these genres get the appreciation and acknowledgment they merit. Under his direction, SATMA has developed into a distinguished occasion that promotes South Africa’s rich cultural legacy internationally and unites people via music.

Now that you have a good understanding of the SATMA, here is a complete list of Maskandi songs and artists nominated for the 2024 edition of the Traditional Music Awards ceremony. The awards ceremony is called “SAMA19,” which indicates that it is the 19th edition since it began in 2006. The theme for this year’s event is “30 Years of Democracy & Freedom.”

Here are the seven (7) traditional songs that made the SATMA19 Most Voted Song of the Year list, along with the corresponding text message (SMS) codes for voting:

1. UGATSHENI UGATSHENI – HIT AFTER HIT (SMS Code: 099SATMA19)

2. MR.VEE SHOLO – ANDINA BLESSER MNA (SMS Code: 100SATMA19)

3. THIZWIHANGWI NEMANASHE TZAFENDA – MAPUNGUBWE (SMS Code: 101SATMA19)

4. GALALETSANG LEKOMA – THOKOLOSI (SMS Code: 102SATMA19)

5. KLIPWERF ORKES – WARMVAT (SMS Code: 103SATMA19)

6. KHETHANG MORUSU – SEKA WARA (SMS Code: 104SATMA19)

7. OMESH MOHANPURSAD – TERA NAAM… HARE KRISHNA (SMS Code: 105SATMA19)

Additionally, view the complete list of the top five (5) Maskandi artists and groups for SATMA19 below, along with their corresponding SMS numbers for voting. Seven (7) classic tunes, together with their corresponding SMS codes for voting, are listed as the SATMA19 Most Voted Song of the Year.

1. UGATSHENI – HIT AFTER HIT (SMS Code: 094SATMA19)

2. SMINOFU – UBER DRIVER (SMS Code: 095SATMA19)

3. SAMKELO CHRISTIAN KHANYILE GQIZILE ENKANDLA (SMS Code: 096SATMA19)

4. SHUMI LENSIZWA – CONFUSION (SMS Code: 097SATMA19)

5. MDUMAZI – INGANEKWANE (SMS Code: 098SATMA19)