SAMA32 Winners: HLE, Mzukulu, Tyla, Oskido and more take top honours

The 32nd South African Music Awards (SAMA32) Homecoming edition celebrated the immense talent of HLE, Mzukulu, Tyla, Oskido, and numerous other award-winning artists. HLE claimed the Lesedi FM Female Artist of the Year and SAMPrA Album of the Year awards for "The Ground We’re On", as well as the Industry Awards Best Contemporary Faith Music Video.

Mzukulu won Motsweding FM Male Artist of the Year and uKhozi FM Best Maskandi Album for Ng’funa Intozami. Amadodana Ase Wesile and Nontokozo Mkhize were also honored with Radio 2000 Duo/Group of the Year and SAMRO Highest Airplay Composer Award, respectively. Paras "Sibalukhulu" Dlamini was recognized as SABC 1 Newcomer of the Year, and Bucy Radebe took home Best Traditional Faith Music Album for "Praise & Worship in the Wilderness, Pt.

1". Makhadzi Entertainment won Best Traditional Music Album for "Sesi Ka Rose", while Will Linley and Brendan Peyper were named winners of Best Pop Album. Kabza De Small was honored for Best Amapiano Album for "Bab’Motha", and DJ Maphorisa & XDuppy, featuring Thatohatsi, Young Stunna & Nkosazana Daughter, claimed the CAPASSO Most Streamed Song of the Year for "Abantwana Bakho".

Legendary producer and music entrepreneur Oskido received the Lifetime Achievement Award, and global superstar Tyla was presented with the AfriPure International Achievement Award. Both celebrated the broader music community during their acceptance speeches. The event showcased the depth, diversity, and resilience of South African music, reflecting the ongoing growth and international impact of the country's music industry.