CORNER AWARD

The Corner Award was launched in 2016 as a way to say thanks and give something back to the industry that has been so good to us for so long. The annual award is dedicated to celebrating artists who are breaking the mould and making an impact with their music.

2016 CORNER AWARD

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INAUGURAL CORNER AWARD RECIPIENT

SAMPA THE GREAT

Given her complete obscurity not that long ago, the rise of Sampa the Great has been spectacular to watch. Born in Zambia & raised in Botswana, Sampa Tembo found a love for hip-hop at an early age. Her upbringing and life experience inform her lyrics, which cover political & societal imbalances in a meaningful way, tackling heavy themes with a light touch. She quickly understood that music was her way to speak from one soul to another.

2016 LONGLIST