Pulane Maphari

The Recording Industry of South Africa said that Maphari repackaged and renamed an album she released in 2020 as a new body of work and submitted it for ...

As a consequence, RiSA CEO Nhlanhla Sibisi has suspended the Sama project team and instituted internal disciplinary processes. Under General Rules: Eligibility for Entry clause 5.1 states that an album must contain not less than four (4) tracks of previously unreleased recorded performances (Remixes are excluded). RiSA has therefore withdrawn the Best Contemporary Faith Album Sama presented to the singer for Sacrificial Worship (Live).

Maphari's album Sacrificial Worship (Live) won the Sama award last month, beating four other nominees. However on Tuesday, the Samas released a statement ...

Maphari’s album Sacrificial Worship (Live) won the Sama award last month, beating four other nominees. However on Tuesday, the Samas released a statement stating that the Recording Industry of South Africa (RiSA) had discovered that Maphari “repackaged, renamed and paraded an album she released in 2020 as a new body of work and submitted it for 2021 consideration with the same track-listing”, thus resulting in a withdrawal. Gospel singer Pulane Maphari says she is shocked at being stripped of her Best Contemporary Faith Album award by the South African Music Awards (Samas).

"It has come to the attention of the office that Maphari repackaged, renamed and paraded an album she released in 2020 as a new body of work and submitted ...

The Samas must be artist-driven and focused,” said Sibisi. Reflecting on the 28th instalment, Sibisi said he felt an urgent need to issue a statement after the comments he received shortly after the ceremony failed to impress after a two-year hiatus. The artist was disqualified amid further investigations Risa said were under way to determine whether further action needed to be taken.

According to a statement issued by Samas organisers, Pulane Maphari repackaged, renamed and paraded a 2020 album as a new body of work.

“We have noted all the complaints and we are ticking each and every one of them. We take seriously any complaint we receive regarding how the winners are chosen and the conduct of our office and the panel of judges. Under General Rules: Eligibility for Entry clause 5.1 states that an album must contain not less than four (4) tracks of previously unreleased recorded performances (Remixes are excluded),” explained RiSA. “We are looking at a total overhaul of the Samas structure, systems and processes. “The integrity of the Samas is of the utmost importance. The Recording Industry of South Africa (RiSA) has withdrawn the South African Music Award (Sama) for Best Contemporary Faith Album presented to Pulane Maphari at last month’s live award ceremony after an apparent bait and switch by the artist.

The SAMAs took away an award from Pulane Maphari. The gospel singer was recently presented with the Best Contemporary Faith Album award at this year's ...

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The Recording Industry of South Africa (RiSA) has withdrawn Pulane Maphari's South African Music Award (SAMA) for Best Contemporary Faith Album barely a ...

“The integrity of the SAMA is of the utmost importance. Maybe then I wouldn’t be in the situation and my name would still be good because now there is a misconception about me and my character and that is where my challenge is now,” she concludes. We are looking at a total overhaul of the SAMA structure, systems, and processes. The email was just informing me and there was no room for me to clarify anything or to discuss what happened,” she tells us. I got nominated and later won and I thought life was good, but unfortunately, I find myself in this situation now,” she explains. Unfortunately, I couldn’t do anything and it was up to them to follow their processes.

Risa released a statement on Wednesday withdrawing the Best Contemporary Faith Album award Pulane received earlier this year at the Samas 28. The statement said ...

Pulane Maphari has spoken out about the events that led to her being stripped of her South African Music Award for best contemporary faith music album.

“I released a studio album in September 2020 titled ‘Restorative Breath of Life’ and continued to produce a live album with new material that was used to advertise the live recording titled ‘Sacrificial Worship’,” said Maphari. Responding to the allegations, Maphari said “no duplication or repacking of projects or albums have taken place”. “It has come to the attention of the office that Maphari repackaged, renamed and paraded an album she released in 2020 as a new body of work and submitted it for 2021 consideration with the same track listing,” RiSA said.

Pulane Maphari has spoken out about the events that led to her being stripped of her South African Music Award for best contemporary faith music album.

“I released a studio album in September 2020 titled ‘Restorative Breath of Life’ and continued to produce a live album with new material that was used to advertise the live recording titled ‘Sacrificial Worship’,” said Maphari. Responding to the allegations, Maphari said “no duplication or repacking of projects or albums have taken place”. “It has come to the attention of the office that Maphari repackaged, renamed and paraded an album she released in 2020 as a new body of work and submitted it for 2021 consideration with the same track listing,” RiSA said.