22nd South African Music Awards


The 22nd Annual South African Music Awards was held on 4 June 2016 at Inkosi Albert Luthuli International Convention Centre, Durban, South Africa and was hosted by Somizi Mhlongo and Thando Thabethe. The nominees were announced on 21 April 2016 with Nathi, Emtee, Zonke Dikana, and Riky Rick topping the list with four nominations each. Nathi garnered the most awards with five while Black Coffee came closest by claiming four awards.

Performers

Below is the list of nominees and winners for the popular music categories. Winners are highlighted in bold.

Special Awards

; Amstel Record of the Year
; International Achievement Award
; Lifetime Achievement Awards
; Best Selling Album
; Best Selling DVD
; Best Overall Music Download
; Best Selling Ring-Back Tone
; Best Selling Full-Track Download
; Highest Radio Airplay of the Year
;Highest Radio Airplay Composers’ Award
;Best Selling Digital Download Composers’ Award