2019 SAMA Record of the Year nominees

7y By Kwanele Mathebula

The 2019 SAMA Record of the Year nominees are currently standing at 10 songs. South Africans are spoilt for choice when it comes to voting for the coveted Record of the Year (ROTY) award as there are currently 10 songs to choose from.

The 25th annual South African Music Awards take place on1 June at Sun City and will be broadcast live on SABC 1 at 8 pm.

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‪We #RECOGNISE the artists that consistently made it shake this past year! ? Voting lines are still open, so vote for your fave’s track as the #SAMA25 Record of the Year. ? ‬

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Here are the 2019 SAMA Record of the Year nominees. Who do you think should win ROTY?

1. Sun-El Musician feat. Simmy & Lelo Kamau – Sonini.

2. Kwesta – Vur Vai.

3. Mlindo the Vocalist feat. Kwetsa, Thabsie and Sfeeso – Macala.

4. Vusi Nova feat. Jessica Mbangeni- Asphelelanga.

5. Sjava feat. Emtee & Saudi – Abangani.

6. Dladla Mshunqisi feat Distruction boyz & DJ Tira – Pakisha.

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7. AKA feat. Kiddominant – Fela in Versace.

8. Malumz On Decks & Gino Brown feat. Mr.Vince– Shay’inumber.

9. Holly Rey – Deeper.

10. Dj Ganyani feat. Nomcebo – Emazulwini.

To vote for your favourite song, head over to the SAMAs website.

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