THE SAMAS 2016 ROUNDUP: WHAT YOU MAY HAVE MISSED

If you couldn’t catch the South African Music Awards recently, and are sure you won’t be catching up to it, we have your problem solved right here. Here is a roundup of the looks, events, wins and happenings that caught our attention and has people speaking:

1. Tresor lives the dream

We Won “Best Pop Album ” at 2016 @TheSAMAs!Thank you all so much for the incredible support.God Bless South Africa pic.twitter.com/uwMRCPbTez

— TRESOR RIZIKI (@tresorofficial) June 4, 2016

After moving to SA only eight years ago and making ends meet by working as a car guard, Tresor walked away with a SAMA for Best Pop Album –proving dreams do come true. 

2. Proudly South African moment

We were enthralled when Nathi Mankayi, Karlien van Jaarsveld and Niel Somers joined forces to give us a rendition of Nomvula. 

3. Somizi locks lips with a woman.

After announcing that he will become 90 percent straight, albeit temporarily, in support of SABC radio stations playing 90 percent local music, Somizi gave fellow host Thando Thabethe a passionate kiss. #shock

4. Mettalic was the memo:

(Image: Instagram/@bonang_m @nandimngoma @leratokganyago)

Bonang Matheba, Nandi Mngoma and Lerato Kganyago all rocked the SAMAs in stunning metallic gowns, showing us all that silver and gold never go out of style.

5. AKA and Bonang PDA alert!

@bonang_m and @akaworldwide backstage at the #SAMA22 photos by @AustinMalema pic.twitter.com/Gdchrj5d46 — Zkhiphani.com (@Zkhiphani) June 4, 2016

Backstage pics of Bonang Matheba and AKA being touchy-feely with each other surfaced, and boy we just love the cuteness.

6. Some dresses left little to the imagination

(Images: Instagram/@ boity @naadianakai)

Well…the proof is in the pudding…

7. On one hand Dapper is always classic…

(Images: Instagram/@2freshles @akaworldwide)

Da L.E.S and AKA showed up Oscar-ready in tuxedos and bow ties.

8. …On the other hand, chilled vibes are always welcomed.

A photo posted by South African Music Awards (@thesamas_) on Jun 4, 2016 at 8:52am PDT

Riky Rick amused us all when he showed up wearing denim jeans and an open shirt. Clearly it was just another day for him. 

9. Nathi Mankayi dubbed the King of the SAMAs

❤️❤️thank you to every one for the support for #sama22 A photo posted by Nathi Mankayi (@nathi_mankayi) on Jun 4, 2016 at 11:42pm PDT

Walking away with 5 SAMA awards, including Best Male Artist, earned the artist the elite title.

10. Minnie Dlamini: a vision in white

A video posted by Minnie (@minniedlamini) on Jun 4, 2016 at 2:58pm PDT

Minnie Dlamini gets our vote for best dressed. The starlet stunned in an elegant white Gert-Johan Coetzee gown.