The announcement of the 7th Annual South African Hip Hop Awards (#SAHHA) nominations on Monday has left tweeps divided, especially over hip-hop newcomer Boity's inclusion.
However, the inclusion of the "Wuz Dat" rapper was not the only announcement — or lack thereof — that had hip-hop fans scratching their heads.
AKA and A-Reece were also noticeably absent from the nominations list, while lyrical giant YoungstaCPT also omitted from the Lyricist of the Year category.
Boity is nominated #SAHHA2018 pic.twitter.com/Ll0fNjFrMI
— Thandeka (@thandekakay) November 5, 2018
#SAHHA2018 The sad part is, Boity bagged a nomination while Zinger is being turned into a quick snack at KFC.
— Jolinkomo (@Mani_Sivenathi) November 5, 2018
#SAHHA2018 so vele Boity is nominated ?🤔 and there is no @akaworldwide? No @Shane_Eagle? 💔😭
— #Morisky (@thatopauljumaar) November 5, 2018
AKA & A-Reece did not submit for these Joke awards. Your favs can have them. #SAHHA2018
— Leo ♌️ (@ForbesX_) November 5, 2018
am not a fan of mega but Touch My Blood is a good album #SAHHA2018 pic.twitter.com/RvZrXgktTv
— Mjente (@NJ_Khathi) November 5, 2018
#SAHHA2018 Boity nominated ??? fucks sakes these awards are pure trash
— MxM (@CulturexTime) November 5, 2018
#SAHHA2018 If These are South African Hip Hop Awards why is AKA and Areece not nominated? pic.twitter.com/DgcAlLLuTO
— IINGAMULA (@Ngamla_RSA) November 5, 2018
imagine "Fela in Versace" not nominated #SAHHA2018 pic.twitter.com/JPgHOb1cBy
— Mjente (@NJ_Khathi) November 5, 2018
The Megacy still shines and punish the Top charts,nominated or not...re sharp kadi awards😘🙏 #SAHHA2018 #megacy #AKAworldwide
— dineo rachel (@afrodeeray) November 5, 2018
#SAHHA2018 clearly something isn't done right here no Areece, AKA and no YCPT? Kanjani? pic.twitter.com/IfZNUubuCf
— PABLO 👑 (@Wonderb32) November 5, 2018
Areece ain't nominated #SAHHA2018 pic.twitter.com/0n2K0QG6zo
— Thandeka (@thandekakay) November 5, 2018
Boity been rapping for 2 seconds & gets a nomination entlek what’s goin on #SAHHA2018
— 💀Too Grown For Games💀 (@iamKellyKayy) November 5, 2018
Wait so Reece wasn't nominated but Boity is? Eh #SAHHA2018 #SAHHA pic.twitter.com/yeINvdPs5S
— Toy (@letoytjale) November 5, 2018
Boity's track has less than 6months out but she got a nomination🤔😂👏🏻 #SAHHA2018 pic.twitter.com/TPv0vVeNHw
— 😛Lebogang😛 (@LeboChomakae) November 5, 2018
#SAHHA2018 y'all have that lyricists of the year award but @YoungstaCpt ain't even there, what a joke.
— flackito (@MozzeyFlaco) November 5, 2018 However, there were some fans and industry friends who were overjoyed about Boity's first nomination and congratulated her on the achievement.
@modiehi_thulo @SA_HipHopAwards Congratz keep bringing those Hits, I'm just gonna starting voting for u well deserved...👌👌👌🏆
— Gomolemo M💉 (@Gman49263288) November 5, 2018
— Lalla Hirayama (@Lalla_Hirayama) November 5, 2018
Yaaaas!! Congrats Boity 🎊🎉❤️
— Pearl Modiadie (@PearlModiadie) November 5, 2018
YOU deserve all this @Boity halala ❤👏💕
— #DJZINHLEANDPEARLTHUSI ✊ (@WendyCharmaine6) November 5, 2018
Boity bar far the best Female rapper SA. She deserves to win! #SAHHA2018
— Leo ♌️ (@ForbesX_) November 5, 2018
See the full list of nominations below:
Song of the Year
Riky Rick – Stay Shining
Nasty C – Send Me Away
Zakwe ft Various Artists – Sebentin
Nadia Nakai ft Cassper Nyovest – Naa Mean
DJ Speedsta ft OkMalumKoolKat – Combos Communicating
Anatii – Thixo Onofefe
Kwesta ft Wale – Spirit
Nasty C ft ASAP Ferg – King
Kid X ft Chiano Sky – Aunty
Cassper Nyovest – Ksazobalit
Best Album
Zakwe – Cebisa
Nasty C – Strings N Bling
Da Les – High Life
Blaklez – Baby Brother
K.O – SR2
Mixtape of the Year
Slikour Onlife – Incubator Class of 2017
DJ Sliqe – Navy Black
Stogie T – Honey & Pain
Gigi Lamayne – VI
Moozlie – Versus
Best Male Rapper
Nasty C
Blaklez
KO
Zakwe
Da Les
Best Female Rapper
Nelz
Gigi Lamayne
Moozlie
Fifi Cooper
Tyrant
DJ of the Year
DJ Speedsta
Akio
Junior De Rocka
DJ Sliqe
Ms Cosmo
Producer of the Year
Makwa Beats
Gemini Major
Tweezy
Co-kayn Beats
Zooci Coke Dope
Best Collaboration
Boity ft Nasty C – Wuz Dat
DJ Speedsta ft OkMalumKoolKat – Combos Communicating
DJ Capital ft Kwesta, Reason & Kid X – Skebe Dep Dep
Nasty C ft ASAP Ferg – King
Kid X ft Chiano Sky – Aunty
Ms Cosmo ft Moozlie, Rouge & Sho Madjozi – Ay Baby
Nadia Nakai ft Cassper Nyovest – Naa Mean
Riky Rick ft Cassper Nyovest, Professor & Major League DJs – Stay Shining
Lyricist of the Year
Nasty C
Stogie T
Zakwe
Ginger Breadman
PDotO
Freshman of the Year (Newcomer)
Big Zulu
Saudi
Moozlie
Tyrant
Hustler of the Year
Cassper Nyovest
Rouge
Proverb
Slikour Onlife
Kwesta
Best Dance Crew
Supreme I Crew
2Legitt Crew
Creed Crew
Survivor Dance Crew
Best Video
L-Tido ft Phoenix – I’m Back
Zakwe ft Cassper Nyovest – Sebentin
Nasty C – Jungle
Ms Cosmo ft Moozlie, Rouge & Sho Madjozi – Ay Baby
Nadia Nakai ft Cassper Nyovest – Naa Mean
Cassper Nyovest – Ksazobalit
Anatii – Thixo Onofefe
Kwesta ft Wale – Spirit
Nadia Nakai ft Frank Casino – Money Calling
Riky Rick ft Cassper Nyovest, Professor & Major League DJs – Stay Shining
Best Graffiti
Drake MHC
Senzart
Dbongz
Best Local Brand
Family Tree
StylaGang Original Designs
Butanwear
Best International Brand
Power Play
KFC
Castle Lite
Promoter of the Year
Pop Bottles
Major League Gardens
Junior Lavie
Until Until
Kool Out
Milestone Award
Cassper Nyovest
Best Digital Sales
Kwesta
Most Valuable Player (MVP)
Cassper Nyovest
Riky Rick
Kwesta
Nasty C
Proverb
Best Remix
DJ Capital ft Kwesta, Youngsta CPT, Stogie T, Kid X & Reason – Skebe Dep Dep (remix)
Zakwe ft Musiholiq, Cassper Nyovest, Blaklez, Kwesta, HHP & Prokid – Sebentin (remix)
Jovilash ft Flabba, HHP, Mr Selwyn & Infadizle – Ya Kwini (remix)
Beatmochini ft Towdeemac, Skillo, Nasi Profresher-KT, Lection & Khuli Chana – Wata Mafia Gon Do (remix)
Riky Rick ft Da Les, Youngsta CPT, Frank Casino, Stilo Magolide, J Molley & KLY – Buy It Out (remix)
Best Radio Show
YFM – SA Hip Hop Live
Uhozi FM – iNumba Numba
5FM – 16 Bars Reloaded
Goodhope FM – The Ready D Show
Metro FM – Absolute Hip Hop
SK.fm – Trailblazer
Motsweding FM – Motshwako wa Hip Hop
Gagazi FM – Hip Hop Session
Radio Bushbuckridge – Rhythm & Flow
5FM – The Stir Up