SA Hip Hop Leads The Pack At Urban Music Awards: Full List of Nominees Revealed. South African Hip Hop is having a blockbuster year, and the newly released nominees list for the upcoming Urban Music Awards (UMA) proves just that. Dominating nearly every major category, SA’s rap heavyweights and rising stars have staked their claim as the pulse of urban music in 2025.
But while SA Hip Hop commands attention, it’s also clear that the genre is in a fierce battle—not just against itself, but also against the rising tide of…