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THE 27th annual South African Music Awards (Samas) announced the official nominations for the best in the music business last night.

Amapiano superstar Kabza De Small walked away with six nominations, the highest of the night.

His album, I Am The King of Amapiano: Sweet & Dust, proved to be prophetic as he walked away with nods in Album of the Year, Male Artist of the Year and Best Amapiano Album. Once Upon A Time in Lock-down, his collaboration with DJ Maphorisa (Scorpion Kings) also secured nods in Duo / Group of the Year, Album of the Year and Best Amapiano Album, bringing his tally to six nominations.

The talented Sun-El Musician came in at

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