SABC Video Entertainment is proud to introduce the Metro FM Music Awards pop-up channel, to start broadcasting from the 29th of April to the 28th of May 2023 on the SABC Plus App.
As a build-up to the prestigious awards, the Metro FM Pop-Up channel will launch with the platform taking viewers down memory lane with previous Metro FM Music Awards special moments showcasing highlights from SABC1’s Selimathunzi, The Get-Together Music Special, Live Amp, and The Real Goboza Show.
The Pop-Up Channel will stream live the Metro FM Music Awards Pre-party on the 5th of May 2023, and the After Party taking place on Saturday from 6 pm to 10 pm. The Metro FM Music Awards Black carpet and Main Awards ceremony will be broadcast live on SABC1 from 8 pm, with a simulcast on the Metro FM Pop-Up channel launching on SABC Plus on the 6th of May 2023.
The Metro FM Awards were announced recently. Lerato Kganyago and Katlego Maboe will host the awards.
The music awards will take place in Mbombela on Saturday 06 May. After a protracted legal process, Katlego was absolved in January 2022. He returned to The Expresso Morning Show on Monday, 8 August 2022.
Speaking to TshisaLIVE, he said this is probably one of the biggest gigs he has bagged in his career.
“Music is quite a big part of my life, it’s through music that I found myself on television and entertainment at large. This is probably one of the biggest gigs I have bagged in my career. I am absolutely honoured and very excited, this is a huge gig,” he told TshisaLIVE.
“I have been doing this for quite some time and it’s something I believe is part of my DNA of who I am. Every single award show you present or any show, you approach with reverence.”
Maboe said he is grateful for the major comeback and the opportunities he has received so far.
“I don’t take for granted the opportunities that have in recent times come knocking at my door through the support of people who’ve just stood by me, prayed for me, and helped me through the toughest times that these opportunities have come around.
“I’m so grateful that I still have an opportunity to be part of what I believe is an incredible industry.”
Below is the full list of nominees:
Song Of The Year
K.O ft. Blxckie & Young Stunna – ‘SETE’
AKA ft. Nasty C – ‘Lemonds (Lemonade)’
Konke & Musa Keys – ‘Kancane’
Aymos ‘Fatela’
Big Nuz ‘Ngeke’
Kabza De Small – ‘Khusela’
Betusile Mcinga – ‘Ngena Noah’
Gaba Cannal – ‘Healer Ntliziyo Yami’
Sjava – ‘Isoka’
Wantiwa Mos – ‘Sofa Silahlane’
Best Afro Soul Pop
Sjava – ‘Isibuko’
Zuko SA – ‘Andikalibali’
Brenda Mtambo – ‘Enza Kwenzeke’
Inkabi Nation – ‘Voicemail’
Mlindo The Vocalist – ‘Lindokuhle’
Best Amapiano Song
Deep London – ‘Hamba Wena’
Gaba Cannal – ‘Healer Ntliziyo Yami’
Kabza De Small – ‘Khusela’
Daliwonga – ‘Abo Mvelo’
Wantiwa Mos – ‘Sofa Silahlane’
Artist Of The Year
K.O – ‘SETE’
Wantiwa Mos – ‘Sofa Silahlane’
AKA – ‘Lemons (Lemonade)’
Nomfundo Moh – ‘Izibusiso’
Sjava – ‘Isoka’
Best Jazz Album
Linda Sikhakhane – ‘Isambulo’
Nduduzo Makhathini – ‘In The Spirits of Ntu’
Spartz – ‘Awake’
Best New Age R&B Artist
Manana – ‘Patiently’
MOE. – ‘Me Ever After’
ThandoNje – ‘Our Story: Untold’
Venom & Shishiliza – ‘uThando’
Zadok – ‘Othanda Mina’
Best Collaborative Song
AKA ft. Nasty C – ‘Lemons (Lemonade)’
K.O ft. Blxckie & Young Stunna – ‘SETE’
Kususa, Argento Dust & Zakes Bantwini – ‘Asanda’
Aymos ft. Ami Faku – ‘Fatela’
Sjava ft Q Twinz & Mzukulu – ‘Isoka’
Best Duo or Group
Mafikizolo – ‘Kwanele’
Big Nuz – ‘Ngeke’
Mellow & Sleazy – ‘Wenza Kanjani’
Kwesta & Kabza De Small – ‘Mrholo Wayizolo’
Inkabi Nation – ‘Voice Mail’
Best Female Artist
Nomfundo Moh – ‘Izibusiso’
Makhadzi – ‘African Queen 2.0’
Simmy – ‘Hlelo’
Brenda Mtambo – ‘Enza Kwenzeke’
HLE – ‘You’re The Worthy One’
Best Gospel Album
Tumi Mkokstad – ‘The Over Flow’
Soweto Gosepl Choir – ‘Hope’
Khaya Mthethwa – ‘Art & Worship’
Kingdmusic – ‘Perfect Love’
Pastor Lungi Ndala – ‘ Victorious Praise’
Best Hip-Hop Artist
AKA – ‘Mass Country’
K.O – ‘SR3’
Nasty C – ‘Ivyson Army Tour Mixtape’
Blxckie – ‘The 4Mula’
Maglera Doe Boy – ‘Diaspora’
Best House Song
Kususa, Argento Dust & Zakes Bantwini – ‘Asanda’
Mthandazo Gatya ft. Nhlonipho – ‘Sizobambana’
Karyendasoul ft. Ami Faku – ‘Umthandazo’
Caiiro ft Pixie L – ‘Lwandle’
Skye Wanda – ‘Amazwi’
Best Kwaito / Gqom Song
Big Nuz – ‘Ngeke’
DJ Tira – ’Sikilidi’
Kwesta & Kabza De Small – ‘Mrholo Wayizolo’
Professor – ‘Ezangakini’
Best Male Artist
AKA – ‘Lemons (Lemonade)’
K.O – ’SETE’
Kabza De Small – ‘Khusela’
Sjava – ‘Isoka’
Mthandazo Gatya – ‘Sizobambana’
Best New Artist
Oufadafada – ‘I Can’t Give Up’
CocoSA – ‘I Never Thought’
Group Chat – ‘Mama’
Mayten – ‘Wait On Me’
Tee Tee – ‘Andizenzi’
Best Styled Artist
Mafikizolo
Musa Keys
Sjava
Daliwonga
Sino Msolo
Best Music Video
K.O ft. Blxckie & Young Stunna – ‘SETE’
AKA ft. Nasty C – ‘Lemonds (Lemonade)’
DJ Tira – ’Sikilidi’
Wantiwa Mos – ‘Sofa Silahlane’
Costa Titch – ‘Big Flexa Remix’
Best Viral Challenge
Deep London ft. Boohle – ‘Hamba Wena’
DJ Maphorisa & Visca – ‘Ba Straata’
Felt Le Tee & Toss – ‘Manca’
Myztro ft. Focalist, Daliwonga, Shaunmusiq, Ftears – ‘Tobetsa’
K.O ft. Blxckie & Young Stunna – ‘SETE’
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