Team distant leads YAMA nominees

Team Distant
Team Distant

Four-man band Team Distant is leading the inaugural Yarona FM Music Awards (YAMAs) nominee list, with four nominations followed by Odirile “Vee” Sento with three nominations.

The group which is comprised of Roy Kasale stage name Roy-K, Aaron Motlhabani also known as Riise, Omphile “OMP” Baoki and Kgosithebe Toto popularly known as Afrozest, has to date released three singles, which have enjoyed massive airplay on local radio stations. The band’s manager Kgolagano “Pukka” Entaile said the nomination shows that Team Distant’s fan base has grown immensely. The group is nominated for Best Dance Artist, Artist of the Year, Song of the Year, and Best Newcomer awards.

“It only shows growth and immense recognition not only from the radio station but also from the general public, because I understand that the criteria was also based on the artist’s performance on the chart shows, which are voted for by the public,” he said.

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