15th South African Music Awards (2009)
The 15th Annual MTN South African Music Awards took place on 2 May at the Sun City Super Bowl. The multiple award winners included Lira, Goldfish, Thembisile and Joyous Celebration. Rhythmic Elements' 2 by 2 won MTN Record of the year. It was hosted by Trevor Noah and featured performances by top South African acts such as GoldFish, Bhekumuzi Luthuli (died April 2010), Prime Circle and Zamajobe. Major winners were:-
- Best Male Artist – Abdullah Ibrahim – Senzo
- Best Female Artist – Lira – Soul In Sound
- Best Duo/Group – Soweto Gospel Choir
- Album of the year – Lira – Soul in mind
- Best New Artist – Andile Mseleku
- Record Of The Year – Rhythmic Elements – 2 by 2
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