27th Annual South African Music Awards
| 27th South African Music Awards | |
|---|---|
| Date | 31 July 2021 |
| Location | Virtual event, multiple venues |
| Country | South Africa |
| Hosted by |
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| Motto | Redefine, Invent, Imagine |
| Most wins | Kabza De Small (4) |
| Most nominations | Kabza De Small (6) |
| Television/radio coverage | |
| Network | SABC1 |
The 27th Annual South African Music Awards were the 27th edition of the South African Music Awards. The award show was broadcast live on SABC1 on 31 July 2021, and was held virtually due to the effects of COVID-19 lockdowns.
The nominees were announced on 19 May 2021. Kabza de Small received the most nominations with six, ahead of Sun-El Musician with five nominations. The 27th annual SAMAs introduced new categories, introducing best amapiano, gqom and kwaito albums as their own categories.
On 17 July 2021, it was announced that television personalities Bontle Modiselle and Lawrence Maleka were to be the hosts of the ceremony.