SAMA Awards 2020 Postponed Until Further Notice Amid Corona Virus Outbreak #StayHome

SAMA Awards 2020 Postponed Until Further Notice Amid Corona Virus Outbreak #StayHome – The 2020 SA Music Awards are postponed until further notice, according to a press release by the organisers released on Friday, the first day of the nation’s 21-day lockdown.

The prestigious event that honours local music talent has joined others and formally heeded to the announcements by the State President Cyril Ramaphosa to announce a national lockdown due to the Covid-19 pandemic.

In January, the award ceremony publicised some alterations to this year’s event, adding Best Produced Music Video category amongst other things.

Well, it is not transparent whether the alterations will still be approved when the twenty-sixth edition of the event takes place.

They released a statement, the organisers explained: “New dates for the nominee’s announcement and the award ceremony will be made public depending on the advice from the government regarding the pandemic and when the situation in the country and the world improves.

The announcement then went on to wish all those affected by the virus well and to urge people to stay indoors according to the latest ordinances.

In light of President Cyril Ramaphosa’s announcements about the Covid-19 pandemic, the 26th edition of the SA Music Awards has been postponed until further notice. We urge you to practice basic hygiene and follow the instructions from government officials. #StaySafe #StayHome