And the Nominees are... AYISECACE!

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The results of the nominees for the 17th Annual MTN South African Awards were officially announced as of last night.

With a lengthy judging and auditing process due to the record-breaking amounts of entries received from albums released over the past year, the results brought celebration to the SA recording industry once again.
The premium glitzy venues La Toscana and Beira Alta Restaurant in Montecasino played host to this years star-studded annual industry party that kicks off the MTN SAMA17 celebrations. A glamorous yellow carpet celebrity affair, the party saw the cream of South African music stars, celebrities, recording industry executives and top media from across the country celebrate the news in style.

The Annual MTN South African Music Awards Nominees party has traditionally been known as the most exclusive party in the music industry and this year was no exception. The top releasing artists of 2010 were all present to witness their names being announced to be part of the African continents largest musical award show.
RiSA is excited about the new developments. “MTN SAMA17 is set to turn Montecasino into Music City for one weekend and yet again deliver as SA music’s biggest night. We are thrilled by the lineup of top recording artists nominated for The 17th Annual MTN South African Music Awards and hosting this year’s nominees as we head into SAMA weekend.”

The headline sponsor MTN stated “As a proud supporter of South African music, MTN is committed to recognising and promoting local musicians with both raw and established talent. We further want to ensure the continued development, growth, and sustainability of South Africa’s vibrant home-grown music industry across all genres.

We are proud of all South African musicians especially those who have been nominated in the MTN SAMAs. We wish them all the best for the big event,” says, Natasha Basson, Acting General Manager for Brand and Communications at MTN South Africa.



The nominees for the 17th Annual MTN South African Music Awards are:

Thess are some of the noninees

Best Traditional/African Adult Contemporary African DVD
Benjamin Dube – Worship In His Presence with Benjamin Dube
Dorothy Masuku and Friends – Live at Mandela Theatre
Stimela – Live In Concert: 30 years
Uche – Live At Lyric Theatre
Worship House – Project 7 It Is Well With My Soul

Best Urban DVD
Nhlanhla Nciza - Live At The Joy Of Jazz
Teargas 101 – Teargas 101 Live
Thandiswa – Dance Of The Forgotten Free


Remix Of The Year
Danny K – Made To Love You
Flash Republic – In The Name Of Dance (Roger Goode & Tinky’s Electro Boogie Mix)
Louise Carver – These Days (Ryan Dent Mix)
Nothende – Got to Go
Stimela – Turn On The Sun



Best Adult Contemporary Album: African
Siphokazi – Ethembeni
Skipper Tshabalala – Bekezela
Stimela – A Lifetime
Thandiswa – The Forgotten Free – Live in concert
Vusi Mahlasela – Say Africa


Best African Contemporary Gospel Album
Benjamin Dube – Worship In His Presence
Group – Spirit Of Praise Vol 3
Mthunzi Namba – Mercy Live In Durban
Uche – Live At Lyric Theatre
Worship House – Worship House Project 7 - It Is Well With My Soul

Best African Traditional Gospel Album
Deborah – Awunasabelo
Kh***ka – Siyakuvuma
Lundi – Uhambo Lwami (My Journey)
Rebecca Malope – Uzohamba Nami
Sechaba – Thank You




Best Alternative Music Album: African
Mwaba Na Nseka – One World
Ndzingah - 1976
Nomsa Mazwai – Nomisupa
Rudi Mbele – Celebration In The Motherland
Uju – Free


Best Pop Album: African
Camagu – Camagu
Patricia Majalisa – Epatini
Rhythmic Elements – Bandorondoro - Ancestors
Speedy & Stoan – Second Son Rise
Theo Kgosinkwe – Grateful


Best Urban Pop Album
Chomee – Fly The Flag
Ernie B St. Clair – I Am Universal
Howza – World Premier
Kwela Tebza – Gauteng Made In South Africa/Mzansi
Ntombi Ngcobo – African Sexy


Best Urban Dance Album
DJ Kent – I Can’t Survive
Giggs Superstar – Deep House Chronicles 4
Liquideep – Fabrics Of The Heart
Tumelo – Arise and Shine
Zakes Bantwini – Love, Light & Music


Best R&B/Neo-Soul Album
Blackkurrant – Urban Soul
Bryce Anderson – Music In My Life
Leanne – The Journey
TXL - Three
Verd – Verd

Best Rap Album
Amu – The Principal
Kwesta – Special Rekwest
Slikour – Ventilation Volume 3 (VV3)
Tuks Senganga - Tshwanelo
Tumi & The Volume – Pick a Dream

Best Kwaito Album
L’vovo Derrango – Irresistible
Mandoza – Real Deal
Professor – University Of Kalawa Jazmee
Sosha – 745 Mission
Thebe – Mujomba


Male Artist of the year

DJ Kent – I Can’t Survive
Loyiso Bala – Full Circle
Professor – University Of Kalawa Jazmee
Theo Kgosinkwe – Grateful
Zakes Bantwini – Love, Light & Music

Female Artist of the year
Karen Zoid - Terms & Conditions
Louise Carver – Look To The Edge
Nianell – Sand & Water - Live & More
Siphokazi – Ethembeni
Thandiswa – The Forgotten Free – Live In Concert

Duo/Group of the year
Flash Republic – Killer Moves
Kwela Tebza – Gauteng Made In South Africa/Mzansi
Liquideep – Fabrics Of The Heart
Prime Circle – Jekyll & Hyde
Tumi & The Volume – Pick a Dream

Newcomer of the year
Jay – Solo
Kwesta – Special Rekwest
Liquideep – Fabrics Of The Heart
Locnville – Sun In My Pocket
Nomsa Mazwai - Nomisupa


Record of the year

Alone – Liquideep
Breathing – Prime Circle
Bum Bum – Zakes Bantwini
Dreamer – Arno Carstens
Fire Is Low – Freshly Ground
Get Busy Living – Goldfish
Hobie Beach – Kinky Robot
Imoto – Professor
It's A Party – Jozi
Lovesick – The Arrows
Love You Better (w/ Rue-Groove) – Crazy White Boy
Mama (w/ Ringo) – Black Coffee
Ngisemthanda (w/ Joocy, DJ Tira & Dr Duda) – DJ CNDO
Potoko (w/ Juice Matute) – DJ Mahoota
Show Dem (w/ HHP) – JR
Turn Up The Volume – Auriol Hays
Twisted – Crash Car Burn
Warrior – Louise Carver
Woza – Jaziel Brothers
Wrong For You – Loyiso

Album of the year
Flash Republic – Killer Moves
Liquideep – Fabrics Of The Heart
Prime Circle – Jekyll & Hyde
Professor – University Of Kalawa Jazmee
Zakes Bantwini – Love, Light & Music

AYISECACE. The MTN SAMA17 will be held over the weekend of the 20th and 21st May 2011 in a spectacular showcase hosted by the new venue partners Montecasino in Fourways, Johannesburg.

AYISECACE: Weekend Special.

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This past weekend downtown Johanesburg was my hometown blooming Johannesburg Fashion Week and the crowning of Miss Sunbabe. It all started on Friday with my late arrival at the Bus Factory in Nutown at the fashion show of Bongiwe Walaza. Bongiwe Walaza bored us with her opening voice over, sounded like the 80’s nurse with a cap on. I only went to witness her print fabrics as always. The venue was on its capacity with the standing side full of gays and fashion goddess with some heavymen hairdo and fake fabrics to kill for. Bongi Ngema Zuma- first lady did late arrival with Mrs Motsepe who looks as if she just came from a late night out with friends.


Across the road Turbin Hall, beauty was flowing at the Crowing of Miss Sunbabe, attended by socialites and few celebrities, Tsidi of Malaika and Amstel looked cool in their soft fabric outfit. Tsidi with her Soweto haircut, a typical township magogo. Thato “Nicholas” the new kid from Generation is well received by Daily Sun readers... you can tell. Moving down this year Thula Sindi’s showcase at JFW a revelation of what is to come in the fashion industry. David Tlale should learn a think or two than being lazy to design.


Most Sundays people go to church some to fish men whilst others to make money. Melrose Arch Madame Zingare was the venue for this year’s SAFTAs first leg. The long VIP Red Carpet was too bright for some of us. Please organisers next time cut it short as there were no hire a crowd outside. It was quiet as if some great actor died though it meant to celebrate Mzansi‘s Film and TV muse. The venue reminded me of countryside old pub with everything inside including the fake outdoor rag of old extra large under wears. The stage was like the size of my grandmother’s favourite coffee table. Mica Stefano must have be the interior decor at Madame Zingare, the place has him written all over including the costume worn by the waiters. Guests were treated in style on the arrival and waiters themed into white characters such as country girl’s cowboys. Bored by co MC, Thami Ngubeni’s ear rings. Beautiful dress I must say. Next time do not put on tomato shape ear ring. I almost suffocated by 3 tons of fun ladies over singing and oversized. Love you big mamas but next time please work your voices.


This weekend second session of the 5th SAFTAs promises to be the best, though the venue is too small do not say I didn’t warn you bring your first aid kit you might need it. Catch us next time. AYISECACE!

AYISECACE: Dolls of Jozi/OnoPopi base Goli

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Photos by Simon. Deiner








This week has been the Joburg Fashion Week Autumn/Winter 2011. All Dolls/ Onopopi Base Goli took their strength and cat work the ramp. Venues include Mandela Bridge to Bus Factory in Nutown. Gauteng Dolls were all over. These are some of our favourite Dollz of Jozi/OnoPopi base Goli selected by World On press crew. AYISECACE!
Khanyi Mbau might be dying out of fame; my favourite is Live new Kid Mini. Seconded by the still recovering Dineo Ranaka of Y-FM. Back in the days it could have been Mercy Pakela or Nosimo Balindlela. I love those Xhosa black dollz.
Uyanda Mbuli is my oldest doll... sisi can’t you behave like an office worker than painting the dirty Jozi red? Still on Joburg Fashion Week, is this a fundraising event or Fashion spectacular nights? I mean Drum Magazine fashion journo were denied access at this year’s Joburg Fashion Week, including Sowetan Fashion photographer. They were asked to find the nearest computicket. What happened to free entry free publicity. Thanks to the white lady- Michelle Barnards. “Please feel free to purchase tickets from Computicket, should you wish to attend as a member of the public.” Michelle Barnards of JFW.

This year’s Fashion like previous shows gays and fashionistas flocked the VIP section including the unreserved seats. Saw Vuyo Varoyi- Celebrity makeup artist with a bunch of boys. Vuyo is a real Doll... what styling gel do you use for your hair bhuti? Amongst other pretty dolls who embraced this year’s fashion week are Jen Sue with her irritating smile and accent, girl are you real Asian. Phelo Bala appears to be the most youngest Doll so far... boy you look hot can I have your number for my elder Aunt she likes beautiful young things. *winks* Loyiso Bala with his soon to be, were just smiling at the cameras... such honest Dolls. Gabi, Moagadi something and Lelo B are you trying to be famous or make us famous, stop confusing us. Oh Bongie Alexandra-Mathe-Moss is now claiming to be the new MD of Mpumalanga Fashion week saw her at the O.R Thambo this week, she was over the moon. The fashionista and Facebook Doll Bongie left me wondering if tehre’s more to life than this.

Another oldest young looking Jozi Doll, Gugu Sibiya-entertainment editor Sowetan, sisi I love your eyes but stop giving me such looks, you turn me on... oops! Hope age isn’t anything but a number to you. AYISECACE!Male dolls are for keeps, HHP with his loud pants... they remind me of my late great Aunt. Keep it cool Jeba men, are you still married? Amu finally gets married too. Maxhoba nice video and song, reminds me of late Stompie Mavi. Watch out Ntando and Ringo if you still around, Maxhoba is the men. Saw Nimbrod Nkosi at Soweto TV last week. Phila Mazibuko and Nimbrod will make perfect gay couple, such dolls are vintage.


AYISECACE will be presenting an award at the red Carpet of SAFTAS 2011. I will be looking for the Best weather Girl on TV. Cast your vote now, only name drop on comments below. AYISECACE!