Simphiwe Dana, Madala Kunene, Sibusile Xaba and more are in the running for SAMA32's Best African Adult Contemporary Album. Meet the artists keeping South Africa's rich musical heritage alive.
The countdown to the 32nd South African Music Awards (SAMA32) presented by theMotsepe Foundation, continues to gather momentum.
Led by music icon Simphiwe Dana, who recently celebrated two decades in the industry, and legendary guitarist Madala Kunene, this year's Best African Adult Contemporary Album category brings together some of South Africa's most respected storytellers and musical innovators.
Dana earns a nomination for her critically acclaimed album Moya, a deeply introspective project that marked her return to the spotlight and reaffirmed why she remains one of the country's most influential voices in Afro-soul and jazz.
Meanwhile, Kunene joins forces with acclaimed guitarist Sibusile Xaba on KwaNtu, a collaboration that bridges generations while celebrating the enduring beauty of indigenous African music.






