YAMAS nomination shock Thato Tladi

The talented vocalist said never for one penny did he envision that he would get such a recognition in his first year as a professional artist. He was nominated under the ‘Best Dance Single’ for his single titled Nkatumele during the 2023 YAMAS nominations launch recently. As usual, the nominations had some surprises, and Thato Tladi believes he was one of them. Producer/DJ Chef Gustos led the pack after getting seven nominations.

In an interview with Arts & Culture, Thato Tladi said all he wanted was to share his talent with the people and never targeted any awards, especially as a newbie. “When I went professional a few months back, I never really saw myself getting a nomination this year but rather aimed at getting enough airplay and recognition. I also wanted to create music that makes an impact to the listener's life. However, I got nominated for one of the biggest music awards in the country and it is a shocker. This nomination really came as a bombastic surprise and I really place it on God and thank Him at the same time,” he said.