Master KG and Makhadzi left out of SAMA nomination list
Mzansi is not impressed that Master KG and Makhadzi have not been nominated for any SAMAs despite their songs dominating the charts.
The South African Music Awards announced their nominees on Thursday, 9 July.
Prince Kaybee is leading the way with four nominations. He is followed by Rapper K.O. who bagged himself three nominations.
Up next we chat #SAMA26 Record of the Year and Music Video of the Year nominees.
— METROFM SABC (@METROFMSA) July 10, 2020
Who’s got your vote? #TheMorningFlava @moflavadj @owenhannie @Pearl_Shongwe pic.twitter.com/8Dvg3fgTVC
Although congratulations are pouring in for the nominees, many people took to social media to complain about why Master KG and Makhadzi were not nominated. Some people said the SAMAs discriminates against Limpopo artists, as the two are both from Limpopo.
Master KG released the single ‘Jerusalema’, which has over 35-million views on YouTube, and has been dominating the charts.
Makhadzi also released the biggest hit of 2019 ‘Matorokisi’, which was well-received even outside of South Africa. But, despite their songs being a huge success, they did not receive any SAMA nominations.
The two complained that the SAMAs are refusing to recognise their hard work and success.
"Congratulations To all The #SAMA26 Nominee's Big Love. I Will Keep Working Hard Untill The day The Recognize Me," Master KG tweeted.
Makhadzi also added that it was heart-breaking not to be recognised.
“Congratulations to all @TheSAMAs nominees..so said for not being recognized Broken heart after what matorokisi did to AFRICANS last year..to all my fans I submitted everything is just that ndinga ndoneta tshinyama Loudly crying face.. Your love and support matters,” Makhadzi tweeted.
Congratulations To all The #SAMA26 Nominee's Big Love❤❤❤❤ I Will Keep Working Hard Untill The day The Recognize Me 🙏🙏❤ #Wanitwamos
— Master Master KG!!! (@MasterKGsa) July 9, 2020
Congratulations to all @TheSAMAs nominees..so said for not being recognized 💔 after what matorokisi did to AFRICANS last year..to all my fans I submitted everything is just that ndinga ndoneta tshinyama 😭.. Your love and support matters ❤❤❤❤
— makhadzi muimbi SA (@makhadzimuimbi) July 10, 2020
This is devastating to be honest. Year after year. Even the Grammies do realize their system is flawed and try to rectify it. Representation❗️is important. @TheSAMAs just want to destroy our artists. The world appreciates and Recognize you Master KG.❤️#SAMA26 https://t.co/5tn5RslZTn
— MAKHADZI’S STAN (@Makhadzi_Legion) July 9, 2020
Tweeps also expressed their disappointment at the nominees. Some said they will be boycotting the SAMAs.
So no @makhadzimuimbi Matorokisi and @MasterKGsa Jerusalema on RECORD OF THE YEAR Nominees . Tjooooo I rest my case 😡 😡 😡 🙆♂️ 🙆♂️ 🙆♂️ #SAMA26 pic.twitter.com/XR84cbvcbR
— Shad MyShadz (@shad_myshadz) July 9, 2020
As a Limpopian I will be boycotting SAMA26 as it is a tribalist scam#SAMA26
— Da Beeg Jo! (@DaBeegJo) July 10, 2020
Last year people were dancing to Matorokisi to Jerusalem but dololo nomination #SAMA26 I am not happy whoever is responsible this Agg let me eat pic.twitter.com/EHjiUymDbk
— Mellvin_Neo15 (@mellvin_neo15) July 9, 2020
If #Ibhanoyi and #Jerusalem are not nominated then #SAMA26 is rigged pic.twitter.com/l8BKNhhcyW
— Senah Mkhize (@senahmkhize) July 9, 2020
Tribalism if rife ko di #SAMA26 vele. How can Makhadzi and Master KG not get a nomination?
— Kops (@Mahlatse_Kops) July 10, 2020
But Matorokisi deserved to be on this list #SAMA26
— mpho mpye (@01mpho) July 10, 2020
Image courtesy of Instagram/ @Makhadzi