METRO FM Music Awards 2024 Winners Announced

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METRO FM celebrated Freedom Day by delivering one of the biggest and most unforgettable nights in the music industry, the METRO FM Music Awards 2024.

Held at the Mbombela Stadium from 20:00 to 23:00, the event, was hosted by Tebogo ProVerb Thekisho and Luthando LootLove Shosha, and broadcast live on SABC 1 and SABC+. 

The red-carpet extravaganza was hosted by Nomalanga “The flame” Shozi and Metro FM’s very own, Dj Sabby. It’s safe to say the duo really understood the assignment – they ate and left no crumbs. Green room Enchantresses Zanele Potelwa and Lamies Holworthy did a stellar job with their presentation.

Music legend Oscar Oskido Mdlongwa and iconic music group, Boom Shaka received Lifetime Achievement honour!

This year’s MMAs were filled with groundbreaking performances, that left the audience in awe, starting with the memorable track, Horns in the Sun by DJ Kent featuring Mo T, Morda and Brenden Praise. The evening featured standout performances from internationally acclaimed singer and Songwriter, Goapele, Vusi Nova, and Boom Shaka.

It was an exciting and emotional night, filled with high energy and poignant moments that moved the audience to reflect on the exceptional music produced over the past 30 years of democracy. This event was a fitting tribute to the talent and creativity that has defined South African music over the years.

Pioneering musical legend, Oscar Bonginkosi Mdlongwa, who has contributed to the SA music industry for over 26 years was honored with the Lifetime Achievement Award.

The winners in the various categories were as follows:

WINNERS LIST

BEST GOSPEL ALBUM

Ntokozo Mbambo – Lavish Worship

BEST JAZZ ALBUM

Amandla Freedom Ensemble – Oratorio Of A Forgotten Youth

BEST PRODUCED ALBUM

Kabza De small & Mthunzi – Isimo

BEST COLLABORATION

Kabza De small &Mthunzi; – Imithandazo ft dj Maphorisa; Young stunna; Sizwe Alakine; Umthakathi Kush

ARTIST OF THE YEAR

Lwah Ndlunkulu

BEST VIRAL CHALLENGE

TitoM & Yuppe – Tshwala Bam ft S.N.E & EeQue

BEST NEW ARTISTS

Nontokozo Mkhize

BEST DUO/GROUP

Thee Legacy

BEST DANCE

Zakes Bantwini – Mama Thula ft Skye Wanda, Thakzin & Suffocate SA

BEST KWAITO/GQOM

DJ Kotin – Hello ft Big Nuz, Mshayi & Mr Thela

BEST HIP HOP

A-REECE – Ving Rhames

BEST AFRICAN POP

Bongeziwe Mabandla – Sisahleleleni

BEST AMAPIANO

Kabza De small &Mthunzi; – Imithandazo ft dj Maphorisa; Young stunna; Sizwe Alakine; Umthakathi Kush

BEST MUSIC VIDEO

Bassie & Aymos- Izenzo Ft. T-Man SA

BEST MALE

Aymos

BEST STYLED

Oscar Mbo

BEST R&B

Mthandazo Gatya – IN 2 U

BEST FEMALE

Makhadzi

SONG OF THE YEAR

Kabza De Small & Mthunzi – Imithandazo ft dj Maphorisa: Young stunna; Sizwe Alkaline; Umthakathi Kush

The METRO FM Music Awards 2024 were brought to you by the Mpumalanga Provincial Government, in association with the Motsepe Foundation. The winners of each category received R50 000, and the Song of the year winner walked away with a whopping R150 000, courtesy of Motsepe Foundation. In addition, SANTAM sponsored the Best New Artist category.

The 2024 edition of the METRO FM Awards celebrated the best in South African music, honoring talent, and excellence in the industry.

By Sinenzolo Mondi – Nduku