“It has not been easy since people know me about singing about the heartbreak until she find new love. It has changed me emotionally and it helped me reshape my writing skills and started writing the feel songs, about finding love and being in love. Love is beautiful and I have to mention it that love changes the character of a person,” said.

Naima Kay said that she never quit music but she decided to take break and focus on her sick grandmother.

“I never quit music but I decided to take a break and focus on looking after my grandmother who is gravely ill. At some stage I wanted to relocate to Johannesburg but with God’s grace I have been able to release new music with new and young songwriters and new producers from Umlazi,” she said.

She said that her producers are Bab’Omncane real name Sphelele Mkhize and Zakwethu whose real name is Sanele Ndlovu.

Naima Kay said that she first released a song with Mnqobi Yazo called Esifubeni Sami.

“I want to inspire lover birds about dancing to the beat of love through her music which I always seeks to inspire greatness within those that have lost love and seek to find it and all those that are deeply in love. Sharing my journey with the world, in understanding that love is a precious gift given to us by God. Through God as your anchor love will always reign supreme,” she said.

Naima Kay said that she is planning to release uThando neMali songs on the 13th of March this year.

“I’m working with Bra Mdu Ngcobo, my boss at Touch Africa. After the passing away of Robbie Malinga and our working relationship with Mjakes, I discovered Babomncane and Zakwethu, who are similar to what the combination of Mjakes and the late Robbie Malinga use to do,” she said.

Naima Kay has serenaded crowds at the biggest festivals in South Africa, namely Cape Town International Jazz Festival, Macufe Festival, Ugu Jazz Festival, Matatiele Festival and Durban Jazz Festival.

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Under the theme “Flowers For Those Who Keep Our Nation Singing,” the awards made a clear statement: celebrate artists while their voices are still resonant, while the music is still breathing.

Goldmax emerged as one of the night’s defining figures. His album Play At Your Own Risk claimed Album of the Year and Best Gqom Album, earning him Male Artist of the Year and firmly positioning gqom at the centre of the national conversation.

Towering with quiet authority was Thandiswa Mazwai, whose album Sankofa dominated the ceremony. She was named Female Artist of the Year and walked away with Best African Adult Contemporary Album, Best Engineered Album, and Best Produced Album a masterclass in intention, memory and musical return.

Collective power was celebrated through Black Motion, who won Duo or Group of the Year and Best Collaboration for Takala, reinforcing the enduring strength of unity in South African music.

The future was ushered forward with purpose as Nontokozo Mkhize claimed Newcomer of the Year for Lindiwe a debut rooted in faith, feeling and promise.

Across genres, the awards reflected the breadth of the country’s sonic landscape. Kelvin Momo won Best Amapiano Album for Ntsako; Dlala Thukzin took Best Dance Album for Finally Famous Too, 25K secured Best Hip Hop Album for Loyal To The Plug: The Life & Times of Don Kilograms, Sjava won Best Afro Pop Album for Isibuko (Deluxe); and Khuzani was honoured with Best Maskandi Album for Angidlali Nezingane. In jazz, Peter Auret received Best Jazz Album for Hope Dies Last.

Technical and artistic excellence were also foregrounded. Shekhinah won Best Produced Music Video for Risk, while awards for adult contemporary, rock, reggae, traditional, alternative and faith based music underscored the depth of South Africa’s creative ecosystem.

Beyond the country’s borders, Nigerian star Ayra Starr received the Rest of Africa Award for The Year I Turned 21 , reinforcing South Africa’s place within a broader continental rhythm.

More than a spectacle, SAMA31 functioned as dialogue between elders and newcomers, between tradition and innovation, between memory and momentum. Elegance on the red carpet mirrored intention on stage, and the performances reminded audiences why live music moments still matter.

As the final notes faded, one truth remained clear: SAMA31 was not only a celebration of excellence, but a living archive of South African sound giving artists their flowers, in real time.

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