The 25th Annual South African Music Awards ceremony was held at the Sun City Arena in North West on June 1, 2019.
The show was hosted by Bob Mabena, Melanie Bala, Twasa Seoke and hip-hop star Khuli Chana.
[2] HHP, TKZee & Mango Groove received the Lifetime Achievement Award at this years show.
Responding to the backlash, Nhlanhla Sibisi,the CEO of the Recording Industry of South Africa (Risa), explained their reasons behind adding gqom and amapiano to the kwaito category.
Record labels felt it was important to mention them and recognise the growth kwaito has birthed into the music industry.