The third installment of the South African Dance Music Awards was held over the weekend, November 22, 2025 at the Durban Playhouse and it had performance from some of the biggest figures in the SA entertainment industry.
This year’s edition focuses on the raw talents that have made South Africa’s dance scene so captivating, acknowledging excellence across the Amapiano, 3 Step, and Afro House genres. The awards also recognized the contributions of other creatives, including designers, presenters, and more.
Not to be confused with SAMA, SADMA was launched in 2023 solely for artists that has given life to the dance music scene in South Africa.
2025 SOUTH AFRICAN DANCE MUSIC AWARDS FULL WINNERS
Rising Star
Blacks Jnr (Winner)
Best Female DJ
DJ Zinhle (Winner)
Best Radio DJ
Sphectacula and DJ Naves (Winner)
Best Male DJ
Oscar Mbo (Winner)
Best Female Vocalist
Nkosazana Daughter (Winner)
Best Male Vocalist
Thuku Thela (Winner)
Song of the Year
Sohlala Sisonke – DLALA THUKZIN FEAT. ZEH MCGEBA & MK PRODUCTIONS (Winner)
Best Event / Festival
SASO’S HOUSE (Winner)
Best Event Promoter
Dogg DBN (Winner)
Best Photographer
OK Majozi (Winner)
Best Dance Music Radio Show
DJ Zeal Dladla – FAK’UMOYA – UKHOZI FM (Winner)
Best Producer
Dlala Thukzin (Winner)
Best Live Act
Sykes (Winner)
Best Graphic Designer
Tshepo Khonyane (Winner)
Best Events Production Company
Vinyl Entertainment (Winner)
Best Dance Music Album
Finally Famous Too (Winner)
Dance Music Legend
DJ CNDO (Winner)
Dance Music Legend
DJ Fisherman (Winner)
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