Kabza De Small and Mthunzi were honored with three awards for their album titled Isimo. At the 30th South African Music Awards also known as (SAMA 30).
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They won in the Album of the Year category. Also took home awards, for Duo/Group of the Year and Amapiano Album of the Year categories.
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Kabza De Small and Mthunzi released their album Isimo on music streaming platforms on October 20th of the year 2023.
Below is categories of Awards, at the 30th South African Music Awards (SAMA 30).
- Album of the Year: Album of the Year is an accolade that highlights the significance and influence of an album§on society as a whole. Isimo for example, likely resonated with the African community by reflecting or influencing current cultural trends especially within genres such as Amapiano where Kabza De Small is a prominent figure.
- Duo/Group of the Year: The award for Duo/Group of the Year highlights how their teamwork results in a combination of their skills and varied musical inspirations to produce remarkable music.
- Amapiano Album of the Year: Isimo has been recognized for it's influence on the Amapiano scene evolving into a phenomenon not only in South Africa but also globally. This achievement emphasizes the album's ability to resonate with fans on a scale and possibly influence trends in fashion, dance and language.
The album is greatly influenced by Amapiano music incorporating basslines and jazzy piano tunes with hints of samples woven in between them.
The album showcases a blend of production techniques and timeless musical elements.
At the SAMA 30 event Isimo received recognition such, as winning Album of the Year highlighting its success, in both acclaim and commercial achievement.