South African Hip Hop Awards 2020

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South African Hip Hop Awards 2020
Date12 December 2020
LocationVirtual event; multiple venues
Country South Africa
Presented byRitual Media Group (RMG)
Website www.sahiphopawards.com
Television/radio coverage
Network SABC 1
  2019  · South African Hip Hop Awards ·  2021  

The 2020 South African Hip Hop Awards took place on December 12, 2020 and were the 9th edition of the South African Hip Hop Awards. The ceremony celebrates achievements in entertainment and honors music. Themed "The New World Order", the theme idea came from the hard lockdown experience which resulted in people being confined at their homes, glued to their TV sets, computers and being on social media sites such as Twitter, Facebook and Instagram on their phones. It was held virtually due to the effects of the COVID-19 pandemic lockdowns. [1] [2] [3]

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The nominees were announced on 16 November 2020 [1] Cassper Nyovest received the most nominations with 7, ahead of Nasty C and PdotO. The ceremony was hosted by actor and presenter Uncle Vinny. [4]

Winners and nominees

The following is a list of winners and nominees. The winners are in Bold and were initially announced on 12 December 2020 at the ceremony. [4]

Album of the YearSong of the Year
Mixtape of the YearBest Collaboration
Best FemaleBest Male
  • Dee Koala
    • MsSupa
    • Indigo Stella
    • Bizzcuit
Best VideoBest Remix
  • Nadia Nakai featuring Tshego - "More Drugs" (Directed Allesio Bettocchi & Jilten Ramlal)
    • Nadia Nakai featuring Emtee & DJ Capital - "40 Bars" (Directed by Kaykayribane)
    • DJ Slique featuring Kwesta - "Njandini" (Directed by Nate Thomas)
    • Nasty C - "Eazy" (Directed by Allison Swank)
    • Nasty C - "Palm Trees" (Directed by Kyle Lewis)
  • Yanga Chief featuring Riky Rick, Dee Koala & Boity - "Utatakho Remix"
    • Blaklez featuring Emtee, Zakwe, Tshego & Jay Hood - "DMX Prayer Remix"
    • Big Zulu featuring Zakwe, YoungstaCPT, MusiholiQ & Kwesta - "Ama Million Remix"
    • Costa Titch featuring AKA & Riky Rick - "Nkalakhata Remix"
    • Cassper Nyovest featuring HHP, Khuli Chana, Mo' Molemi, Towdee Mac, Tuks & DJ Lemonka - "Nyuku Remix"
Freshman of the YearMVP/Hustler of the Year
  • Focalistic
    • Indigo Stella
    • Dee Koala
    • QuickFassss
    • Benny Chill
Producer of the YearLyricist of the Year
Best Local BrandBest International Brand
  • Skhanda World
    • StylaGang Original Designs
    • Butanwear
    • Baps
  • Sportscene
    • Remy Martin
    • Castle Lite
    • Russian Bear Vodka
DJ of the YearBest Radio Show
Ubuntu ActivismHonorary Award
  • Enzo Slaghuis
  • Prophets of da City

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