South African Hip Hop Awards Nominees 2018

So, the SAHHA people at RMG have dropped the nominees list for 2018 and it's looking all sorts of impressive.

I was at the first ever workshop about these Awards and the actual award ceremony about 7 years ago and man they have grown!

The challenges are noted and the moves are celebrated. Growth is evident. This good for the culture. Its good for history and the kids. Its good for SA Hop.... Maybe next year they'll add "Best Hip Hop Writer/Blogger" and your girl might be in the mix 😏

There's some categories I'm looking closely at to see who's gonna take the bag. Like Best Male,Lyricist, Remix,Video,Female, and DJ. People have been putting on the work no doubt. But we know who's taking "Song of the Year" right?

I know there's gonna be some folks swaying this way and some swaying that way, oksalayo that's the list and that's it.(you know the SAHHA anthem "they didn't submit") and that's truth.

Its great to see other parts of the culture still upheld and representing. Hopefully this catches on the mainstream and they get the recognition, the love,the interviews, interest, support and money like the musicians do.

And the big one.... I'm especially super excited and conflicted with this category!! My top contenders: Zakwe, Lez and Nasty.....

There's about 7 categories that will be open for public voting,do make sure you peep the socials for the hows.
I'm looking forward to see what they'll do in commemorating our recently departed soldiers #RIPPRO #RIPBENSHARPA #RIPHHP
The awards take place on the 19th of December 2018 at the Lyric Theatre. See the complete list and more info on www.sahiphopawards.com

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