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okayafrica www.samamusicawards.co.za SAMAs (Finally) Recognise Gqom and Amapiano as Separate Categories
The South African Music Awards (SAMAs) have announced that gqom and amapiano will be officially recognised as standalone music categories at the 2021 instalment of the awards show.
According to the
SowetanLIVE, the South African Music Awards (SAMAs) have officially added gqom and amapiano categories for the 2021 edition of the awards show. This comes after the two categories were forced to compete in the Best Kwaito Album category in previous years. The SAMAs organisers have reportedly stated that the growing number of gqom and amapiano nominee entries have called for the separation of the homegrown South African genres. SAMAs spokesperson
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okayafrica Image by Nacho G Riaza, courtesy of artist. I just want to bring home a Grammy with the album, says DJ Lag about his upcoming debut album. Interview: DJ Lag is Firm on Taking Gqom To The Rest of the World
With a continual interest in gqom by the West, one of its pioneers,
DJ Lag, believes the genre will only get bigger and he hopes to win a Grammy for his upcoming album.
DJ Lag is often credited as being one of the pioneers and early adopters of gqom. While his talent and star power are treasured and celebrated around the world, back in his home country, South Africa, he is sometimes overlooked by the general public.