For too longAmapianoproducers have been sidelined and unappreciated despite their huge contributions to the south African music space. Resolving this Years-long injustice, a new music awards show has been established, the name of the show isSAAPAwhich means South AfricanAmapianoMusic Awards.
Amapianois a music genre that has transitioned into one of South Africas and indeed Africas biggest indigenous musical Sound. The genre has captured the attention of many both local and international.
Appreciating and recognizing the producers and artists who made this feat possible, a new awards show has been created.
Launched right in the midst of a pandemic where producers and artists alike were finding it difficult to cope due to the lockdown and restrictions, the awards show is by the people, for the people and winners are voted for by the people themselves. Voters can win up to R100,000 worth of prizes for voting for their favorite nominees. Artists will win R10,000 cash for each winning category while Song of the Year will win a cash prize of R50000.
See the full list of categories below:
BESTAMAPIANOSTREET DANCER
BESTAMAPIANOMUSIC VIDEO
BESTAMAPIANONEWCOMER
FRIENDS OFAMAPIANO
MOST VIRALAMAPIANOSONG OF THE YEAR
BESTAMAPIANODANCE ACT
BESTAMAPIANOLIVE VOCAL PERFORMANCE
BESTAMAPIANOLYRICIST/RAPPER
BESTAMAPIANOVOCALIST
BESTAMAPIANOCOLLABORATION
BESTAMAPIANOMUSIC PRODUCER
BESTAMAPIANOPRODUCED SONG
BESTAMAPIANODUO OR GROUP
BESTAMAPIANOFEMALE DJ ACT
BESTAMAPIANOMALE DJ ACT
AMAPIANOALBUM OF THE YEAR
BEST FEMALEAMAPIANOARTIST
BEST MALEAMAPIANOARTIST
AMAPIANOARTIST OF THE YEAR
AMAPIANOSONG OF THE YEAR
Nominated on the first episode includes DJ Stokie, Kabza De Small, Busta 929 and others. See list of nominees below:
SAAPANominees
