After landmark years that saw Bongeziwe Mabandla sell out shows at home and abroad, scoop a Metro FM Award, and release amaXesha Remixes, and DJ Lag drop his acclaimed album The Rebellion (featuring the platinum-certified “Hade Boss”), both artists now add South African Music Award nominations to their accolades.

Bongeziwe is up for Remix of the Year with Mpho.wav’s take on “Hlala” from amaXesha Remixes, adding to his history of SAMA wins. DJ Lag, no stranger to SAMA recognition, earns a nomination for Best Gqom Album with The Rebellion.