Ghoema Music Awards

A Ghoema ([ˈɡuma]) is a barrel-shaped drum, originally played by the Cape Malay People and commonly associated with the Cape Minstrels. It produces rhythmic sounds and beats that are uplifting and described by the Minstrels as colorful. It is this correlation with the Ghoema that the decision was made to set up the Ghoema Music Trust.

The Ghoema Music Awards ("Ghoemas") are the official independent awards ceremony where artists, bands, musicians and songwriters of the Afrikaans music industry are honored for certain achievements over a specific period.

The Ghoemas function without the attribution of any exclusive brands or copyrights and are independent of the national press, media, and record companies. Record companies and the press and media work together in partnership to promote the Ghoema Music Awards, ensure that the awards are executed and to ensure that the awards get the necessary exposure as agreed upon by all parties involved.

The Ghoema Music Awards accolades are made after a free and fair consistent enrollment process, nominations, followed by a voting process which includes public voting and a judging panel consisting of industry experts. An accredited auditing firm is responsible for all ballot papers, from both the elected judges and public votes, to ensure the voting process is transparent.

The Ghoema Music Awards is the initiative of Barry Pretorius, but is owned by the Ghoema Music Trust; which consists of certain trustees. Therefore, the awards ceremony and winners are beneficiaries of the trust. The Ghoemas are not owned by a business entity or individual.

The Trustees of The Ghoema Music Trust are represented by the following individuals: [1]

1. Heidi Edeling – Chief Executive Officer
2. Frik Jordaan – Legal representative
3. Henico Schalekamp – Auditor/Accountant
4. Karen Meiring
5. Loyiso Bala
6. Shihaam Domingo

The first Ghoema Afrikaans Music Awards ceremony was held on 11 March 2012 at Carnival City, Johannesburg, South Africa to honor musical accomplishments by performers in the Afrikaans market for the year 2011.

• Newcomer Of The Year
• Male Artist Of The Year
• Female Artist Of The Year
• Group Of The Year
• Record Of The Year
• Song Of The Year
• Contemporary Record Of The Year
• Gospel Record Of The Year
• Humor Record Of The Year
• Children's Record Of The Year
• Alternative Record Of The Year
• Rock Record Of The Year
• Traditional Record Of The Year
• Instrumental Record Of The Year
• Country-Record Of The Year
• 'Live' DVD Of The Year
• 'Live' Ensemble DVD Of The Year
• Music Video Of The Year
• Songwriter Of The Year
• Pop-Record Of The Year
• Honorary Award: Groundbreaking Deliverance In The Music Industry
• Honorary Award: Lifetime Contribution In The Music Industry

The Ghoema Awards made the following awards during the 2012 Ghoema Afrikaanse Musiek Toekenings awards ceremony:

• Newcomer Of The Year – Adam (Liefdesoldaat)
• Male Artist Of The Year – Steve Hofmeyr
• Female Artist Of The Year – Karlien Van Jaarsveld
• Group Of The Year – Die Heuwels Fantasties
• Record Of The Year – Wilder As Die Wildtuin : Die Heuwels Fantasties
• Song Of The Year – Bobby Van Jaarsveld (Kan Ek Met Jou Praat)
• Contemporary Record Of The Year – Steve Hofmeyr (Haloda)
• Gospel Record Of The Year – Juanita Du Plessis (Wees Lig)
• Humor Record Of The Year – Sorina Erasmus (Ek Watch Jou)
• Children'S Record Of The Year – Helena Smith (Luidkids 2)
• Alternative Record Of The Year – Die Heuwels Fantasties (Wilder As Die Wildtuin)
• Rock Record Of The Year – One Crown (Verander Vir Ander)
• Traditional Record Of The Year – Die Penkoppe (Kan Nie Kla Nie)
• Instrumental Record Of The Year – Charl Du Plessis (Shangai Brunch)
• Country-Record Of The Year – Sarah Theron (Storm In 'N D-Cup)
• 'Live' DVD Of The Year – Romanz (Ek Sal Getuig)
• 'Live' Ensemble DVD Of The Year – Verskeie Huisgenoot Skouspel
• Music Video Of The Year – Karlien Van Jaarsveld (Jakkals Trou Met Wolf)
• Songwriter Of The Year – Johan Vorster
• Pop-Record Of The Year – Karlien Van Jaarsveld (Jakkals Trou Met Wolf)
• Honorary Award: Groundbreaking Deliverance In The Music Industry- Boet Pretorius
• Honorary Award Lifetime Contribution In The Music Industry – Lance James
• Honorary Award Ghoema Diamond Award – Juanita Du Plessis & Steve Hofmeyr

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  Juanita du Plessis delivering her acceptance speech for the Ghoema Diamant, at the Ghoema Music Awards 2012.
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  Steve Hofmeyr delivering his acceptance speech for the Ghoema Diamant at the Ghoema Music Awards 2012.
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  Karlien van Jaarsveld accepting one of the numerous Ghoema Awards that was awarded to her during the Ghoema Music Awards 2012.
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  Footage from the opening scene of the Ghoema Music Awards 2012.
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  Footage from the audience of the opening scene at the Ghoema Music Awards 2012 held at Carnival City.

Ghoema Website

2012 Ghoema Music Awards Winners

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