The Recording Industry of South Africa (Risa) is delighted to announce their partnership with the City of Ekurhuleni.<\/p>\n
The nominees for Sama24 will be announced at a glittering event in the metro, on the evening of April 19.<\/p>
Ekurhuleni is home to some of South Africa\u2019s foremost talent such as last year\u2019s big winner Kwesta and it is a creative hub across the arts and culture spectrum.<\/p>\n
Risa CEO Nhlanhla Sibisi said, \u201cThis partnership is a perfect fit.<\/p>
\u201cThe City of Ekurhuleni is known for giving South Africa some of the biggest names in music and the arts in general.<\/p>\n
\u201cWe are delighted to be returning there for the second year in a row.<\/p>\n
\u201cIt\u2019s going to be a spectacular night with industry heavyweights and best of luck to all the entrants.\u201d<\/p>\n
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ALSO READ:<\/span><\/p>\n Great music to take to the stage this weekend<\/a><\/p>\n What\u2019s on in and around Germiston<\/a><\/p>\n <\/p>\n The metro\u2019s executive mayor Clr Mzwandile Masina said, \u201cWe are delighted to be partnering with the Recording Industry of South Africa on the nominees launch for Sama24.<\/p>\n \u201cThe City of Ekurhuleni strongly believes that the creative economy holds massive potential for job creation for the youth and investment attraction.<\/p>\n \u201cHosting the nominees launch will position the metro as a go-to destination for musicians and artists alike.<\/p>\n \u201cI wish all the artists all the best at the upcoming awards, and we hope the City of Ekurhuleni will increase its trophy count this year.\u201d<\/p>\n <\/p>\n Hav<\/strong>e a story?<\/strong><\/p>\n Contact the newsroom by emailing: Melissa Hart (Editor)\u00a0<\/span>germistoncitynews@caxton.co.za <\/a><\/strong>or Leigh Hodgson (News Editor)\u00a0<\/span>leighh@caxton.co.za<\/a>\u00a0<\/strong>or Kgotsofalang Mashilo (journalist)\u00a0kgotsofalangm@caxton.co.za<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n Remember to visit the Germiston City News on the following social media platforms:<\/p>\n Facebook<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n Twitter<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n Instagram<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n YouTube<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n Or add the GCN on\u00a0<\/b><\/span>WhatsApp 079 406 1181<\/strong>\u00a0<\/span>or\u00a0BBM (BBM Pin: 7F102137)<\/strong>\u00a0<\/b><\/span>today, to get all the latest news.<\/p>\n Catch-up on more local news with our sister newspapers\u00a0<\/span>Bedfordview Edenvale News<\/a><\/strong>,\u00a0<\/span>Alberton Record<\/a><\/strong>\u00a0and\u00a0<\/span>Kempton Express<\/a><\/strong>.<\/p>\n