First SAPMA to honour Lebo Mathosa s legacy By Quincy Mahlangu The late afro-pop singer and dancer Lebo Mathosa to be honoured. .
THE wait is almost over – the South African Popular Music Awards (SAPMA) have officially been launched.
The much anticipated ceremony is aimed at celebrating a decade of great and popular music.
SAPMA will look as far as 2010 to celebrate black excellence, legacy and Mzansi’s music heritage.
Speaking at the launch, SAPMA head of communications Mathawe Matsapola said they were going big with the awards.
“The aim of the first annual ceremony is to celebrate 10 years of great and popular music. This is music that still speaks to our people and will continue to do so for the voiceless, while shaping our cultural identity as a nation.”