Singer And Song Writer Babalwa M On My Top 10 At 10

he South African Music Awards (SAMAs) have always been a barometer for cultural shifts, but the upcoming 32nd annual ceremony at Sun City belongs to a singular, defining voice: Babalwa M. Ahead of her highly anticipated appearance on Kaya 959’s iconic "My Top 10 at 10" with Thabo "T-Bose" Mokwele, the singer-songwriter has already secured her place in South African music history.Babalwa M enters the SAMA32 arena not just as a nominee, but as a trailblazer. She is the first and only female artist to be nominated in the fiercely competitive Best Amapiano Album category for her debut studio project, Acquiesce. In a genre heavily dominated by male producers and DJs, her nomination serves as a monumental victory for female vocalists and songwriters who anchor the Amapiano sound.
The weight of this milestone makes her feature on "My Top 10 at 10" incredibly poignant. The radio segment, known for diving deep into the sonic DNA and personal journeys of the country's musical elite, allows Babalwa M to curate the soundtrack of her life. From the deep, soulful melodies that influenced her upbringing to the "Private School Amapiano" she helped pioneer alongside collaborators like Kelvin Momo, her playlist is a celebration of resilience, vocal mastery, and cultural pride.As fans brace for the main awards ceremony on 15 August 2026, Babalwa M’s Acquiesce faces off against a heavyweight lineup that includes Kabza De Small’s Bab'Motha, De Mthuda’s Mthuthuzeli, and a double-nomination for Kelvin Momo (Thato Ya Modimo and N'wana Wa Mutsonga).Win or lose on the big stage, Babalwa M's presence on the airwaves and the SAMA nominees list proves that her voice is no longer just accompanying the beat—it is leading the movement.