14th South African Music Awards (2008)
The award ceremony took place on 3 May 2008 at the Sun City Super Bowl. SAMA 2008 winners in major categories:
- Best Female Artist - Karen Zoid - ("Postmodern World")
- Best Male Artist - Hip Hop Pantsula - ("Acceptance Speech")
- Best Duo/Group - Freshlyground - ("Macheri")
- Best Newcomer - Tasha Baxter - ("Colour Me")
- Album of the Year - Freshlyground - ("Macheri")
- Record of the year - DJ Sdunkero for "Maputo Song"
- Lifetime Achievement Winners: Ge Korsten, Lucky Dube
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