The 17th Metro FM Music Awards were a real showstopper! The star-studded soirée, which took place on May 6th, 2023 at Mbombela Stadium, Mpumalanga, was all that anyone could talk about! This year’s theme “Black is Back ” definitely lived up to its name, with the likes of Lerato Kganyago and Katlego Maboe making sure things run smoothly, while the talented duo, SomGAGA and Mpumi, kept things lively behind the scenes.
AKA was undoubtedly the biggest winner of the night, taking home no less than four awards, including Artist of the Year, Best Collaboration Song, Best Hip-Hop Artist, and Best Male Artist of the Year. But that’s not all – other amazing performers like Dj Tira, Babes Wodumo, Nasty C, and Sjava delivered electrifying performances that had the crowd on their feet!
There was something for everyone at the Metro FM Music Awards, and the list of winners is a testament to that. Take a look at some of the notable winners like Makhadzi for Best Female Artist, Pastor Lungi Ndala for Best Gospel Album, and CocoSA, who won the New Artist category. It’s safe to say that the awards are a true celebration of South African musical talent, and we can’t wait to see what next year’s event has in store!
See the full list of winners here:
Artist of the Year – AKA
Best Afrosoul – Pop Song – Zuko SA – Andikalibali
Best Amapiano Song – Deep London – Hamba Wena
Best Collaboration Song – AKA feat. Nasty C – Lemons (Lemonade)
Best Duo or Group – Inkabi Nation
Best Female Artist – Makhadzi
Best Gospel Album – Pastor Lungi Ndala – Victorious Praise
Best Hip-Hop Artist – AKA
Best House Song – SKYE WANDA – AMAZWI
Best Jazz Album – Nduduzo Makhathini – In The Spirit of Ntu
Best Kwaito/Gqom Song – Dj Tira – Sikilidi
Best Male Artist – AKA
Best Male Video – Dj Tira – Sikilidi
Best New Age R&B Artist – MOE
Best Viral Challenge – Deep London feat Boohle – Hamba Wena
New Artist – CocoSA
Best Styled Artist – Musa Keys
Dr Esther Mahlangu Lifetime Award – Mafikizolo
Song of the Year – Betusile Mcinga – Ngena Noah
Africa Award – Waters (Namibia)