The South African Broadcasting Corporation (SABC) has officially announced the nominees for the METRO FM Music Awards 2025, celebrating the best music releases between 28 February 2024 and 28 February 2025.
This year saw a record-breaking 2,769 entries across 19 categories, a significant jump from last year’s 1,700 submissions. As expected, Amapiano continues to dominate, with heavyweights Kabza De Small, DJ Maphorisa, and Scotts Maphuma leading the pack with four nominations each. Sjava follows closely with three nominations, while hip-hop giants Kwesta and Cassper Nyovest also secured three nods each.
The highly anticipated theme for this year’s ceremony is “Crowning Greatness”, a tribute to the artists shaping South African culture. More than just an awards night, this year’s event will celebrate Black Royalty, honoring those who have made a lasting impact on the music industry.
Set to take place on Saturday, 3 May 2025, at Mbombela Stadium in Mpumalanga, the awards will be broadcast live on SABC1.
The METRO FM Music Awards 2025 is proudly hosted by the Mpumalanga Provincial Government and sponsored by the Motsepe Foundation, which is adding major incentives to this year’s winners.
Category winners will each receive R50,000 in prize money.The Song of the Year winner will take home a grand prize of R150,000.The Motsepe Foundation is sponsoring Song of the Year and the Lifetime Achievement Award.African Fashion International (AFI) will sponsor the Best Styled category.Santam remains a proud supporter of the Best Artist category.SAMPRA is the official sponsor of the prestigious Artist of the Year award.
Key Category Nominees
Best Female Artist
Xolly MncwangoDbn GogoBabalwa MNontokozo MkhizeMakhadzi
Best R&B Song
Shekhinah ft. Moliy – RiskMawelele & Kwesta – All My LifeElaine – Love Me SlowlyLanga Mavuso – Best Friend (Control)Nanette, Tellaman & Nasty C – Tonight
Best Dance Song
Casswell P & Nobuhle – Can’t GetDlala Thukzin feat. Zeh McGeba, MK Productions – Sohlala SisonkeChronical Deep, Leehleza, Kabza De Small ft. Latique, Ezra – Hayi BabaOscar Mbo and Jazzworx feat. Thukuthela – VukaCAIIRO ft Ami Faku – Ndisize
Best Hip-Hop Song
K.O ft. Maglera Doe Boy – Let Me CookUsimamane & Sjava – UvaloEmtee – W
Best Amapiano Song
DJ Stokie – SelimathunziFelo Le Tee, Scotts Maphuma & ThabzaTee ft. DJ Maphorisa & Djy Biza – Yebo Lapho (Gogo)Bassie, M-Touch, Ranger, Amaza ft. TmanXpress, LeemcKrazy – Kwelanga 2.0Mr Pilato, Ego Slimflow, Tebogo G Mashego ft. Sje Konka, Focalistic, DJ Maphorisa, Scotts Maphuma, CowBoii – Biri MarungBlaq Major ft. Bless The Gentleman & DJ Kap – Sdakiwe Sbali
Song of the Year
Blaq Major ft. Bless The Gentleman & DJ Kap – Sdakiwe SbaliMakhadzi, Prince Benza, Iyanya – Number 1WOODBLOCK DJS ft. Cassper Nyovest, Kwesta, Kane Keid – Skuta Baba (Remix)Felo Le Tee, Scotts Maphuma & ThabzaTee ft. DJ Maphorisa & Djy Biza – Yebo Lapho (Gogo)CAIIRO ft. Ami Faku – NdisizeMr Pilato, Ego Slimflow, Tebogo G Mashego ft. Sje Konka, Focalistic, DJ Maphorisa, Scotts Maphuma, CowBoii – Biri MarungShakes & Les ft. LeeMcKrazy – Funk 99Kabza De Small & Vigro Deep ft. Scotts Maphuma & Young Stunna – Wishi WishiKMAT ft. CowBoii, djygubzin.live & Ranger – MKK
Best Artist of the Year
Tyler ICUKabza De SmallMordaMakhadziKelvin Momo
With an exciting lineup of nominees, high-stakes prizes, and a celebration of musical excellence, the METRO FM Music Awards 2025 promises to be an unforgettable night!
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