Nasty C Finally Collects SAMA32 Trophy For Best Hip Hop Album Win With Free. Nasty C has finally got his hands on the physical SAMA trophy he earned for Best Hip Hop Album at the 32nd South African Music Awards, weeks after taking home the major accolade.
Nasty C Finally Collects SAMA32 Trophy For Best Hip Hop Album Win With FreeThe artist from Durban, known as Nsikayesizwe David Junior Ngcobo, was recently captured in footage accepting the award for his 2025 album Free. This video, released by the hip-hop site Rap-Kulture ZA, depicts Nasty C at a modest event that highlights a significant achievement in his independent career.
Free, which came out on 12 September 2025 under Tall Racks Records, marks Nasty C’s first solo studio album since leaving Def Jam. This project enabled him to function independently from the traditional major-label model, showcasing a blend of potent lyrics, melodic production, and innovative sounds.
The album features collaborations with artists like Blxckie and Usimamane and reflects Nasty C’s creative freedom and mastery over his artistry.
At the SAMA32 awards held in August 2026 at Sun City Superbowl, themed “The Future Sounds Like Now Now,” Nasty C earned his third win in the Best Hip Hop Album category.
He previously received this award for Strings and Bling in 2019 and Zulu Man with Some Power in 2021. His most recent victory enhances his impressive list of accolades and further emphasizes the success of Free outside of the major-label framework.
After the event, Nasty C expressed gratitude towards his team and supporters, known as the Ivyson Army, for their unwavering encouragement, especially through streaming and reception of the album. He also responded to some of the criticism Free received prior to its recognition at the SAMAs, labeling those criticisms as “invalid.”
Now that he has the physical trophy, Nasty C’s accolade from SAMA32 adds another meaningful chapter to the narrative of Free.
This album not only holds significance in his discography but also marks a pivotal point in his shift towards a more independent career path.
