The Metro FM Music Awards held in Mbombela, Mpumalanga last weekend was a success.
The stars of the night were Kabza de Small and Mthunzi, who took home the most awards with four wins in the categories of Best Amapiano, Song of the Year, Best Produced Album and Best Collaboration. did.
A creative partnership of dynamic pairs across nine tracks. Ishimo The album delivered impressive results and won the prestigious Best Produced Album award at this year's awards ceremony. Furthermore, the hit single “Imitandazo” from the same album dominated the remaining three categories and dominated the top rankings.
Amos followed with a double win, winning Best Male and Best Music Video for Basie's hit single “Izenzo” from the album of the same name.
Meanwhile, Tyra, who led the nomination list with six categories, won nothing, while Bit won the Global Icon Award.
See the complete list below.
best gospel album
- Ntokozo Mbambo – Extravagant Worship
- Jumbo – Siyabonga
- Hle – be brave
best jazz album
- Amandla Freedom Ensemble – Oratorio of Forgotten Youth
- Sibuso “Mash” Mashiroan – Ijibongo
- Mbuso Khoza – Ifa Lomkono
- Bokani Dyer – Radio Sechaba
- Vusi Mahlasela – Umoya: Embracing the human spirit
Best produced album award
- Isimo – Kabza De Small & Mthunzi
- Sgudi Snyc – De Mutuda & Da Musical Chef
- Permanent Music 3 – Dlala Thukzin
- Ukamba – Inkabi Zezwe
- Kuruhura – Kelvin Momo
best collaboration
- Kabza De Small & Mthunzi – “Imithandazo” ft. DJ Maphorisa, Young Stunna, Sizwe Alakine, Umthakathi Kush
- DJ KENT – “Horns in the Sun (Takujin Remix)” ft. Takujin, Brenden Praise, Mo T, Molda
- Inkabi Zezwe – “Umbaimbai”
- Tyler ICU – “Mnike” ft. Tumelo ZA, DJ Maphorisa: Nandipha808, CeekaRSA, Tyrondee
- Mellow & Sleazy – “Imnandi Lento” ft. Tman Xpress, SjavasDaDeejay, TitoM
song of the year
- “Imithandazo” – Kabza De Small & Mthunzi ft. DJ Maphorisa, Young Stanna, Sizwe Alkarin, Umutakati Kush
- “Jesus God” – Oscar Mbo & KG Smallz ft. Diason, Mhaw Keys (Mhaw Keys Remix)
- “Horns in the Sun” – DJ Kent ft. MoT, Brenden Plays, Morda, Takujin (Takujin Remix)
- “Dalie” – Kamo Mphela ft. Baby SON, Tyler ICU & Khalil Harrison
- “Water” – Tyra
- “iPlan” – Dorala Takuzin ft. Zaba & Sykes
- “Mnike” – Tyler ICU ft. DJ Maphorisa, Nandipha808, CeekaRSA, Tyrondee
- “Izenzo” – Bassie & Aymos ft. T-Man SA
- “Sgudi Snyc” – De Mthuda & Da Muziqal Chef ft. Eemoh & Sipho Magudulela
- “Mashisokoze” – DJ Stokie ft. Eemoh
artist of the year
- Ruwa Ndrunkulu
- Tyra
- oscar mbo
- tyler ICU
- Molda
best viral challenge
- TitoM & Yuppe – 'Tshwala' Bam ft. SNE & EeQue
- Tyler ICU – 'Mnike' ft. Tumelo ZA, DJ Maphorisa: Nandipha808; CeekaRSA; Tirondi
- Tyra – “Water”
- Kamo Mphela – “Dalie” ft. Baby SON, Tyler ICU, Khalil Harrison
- Tebza De DJ – “Ka Valungu” ft. DJ Nomza The King
best new artist
- Nontokozo Mkhize
- harry kane
- sykes
- robin facey
- Shake & Less
Best Duo/Group
- your legacy
- De Mutuda & Da Musical Chef
- Inkabi Zezwe
- Mellow & Sleazy
- Tito M & Juppe
best dance
- Zekes Bantwini – “Mama Tula” ft. Sky Wanda, Takjin, Suffocate SA
- DJ KENT – “Horns in the Sun” ft. MoT; Brenden praise. Molda; Takjin (Dakjin Remix)
- Dorala Takuzin – “iPlan” ft. Zaba & Sykes
- Heavy-K – “Ulele” ft. Something Soweto, Takjin, Professor
- MORDA – “Burning” Bush ft. Takuzin & Ihashi Elimlov
Best kwaito/gucom
- “Hello” – DJ Kotin ft. Big Nuz, Mshayi & Mr Thela
- “Hade Boss” – DJ Rag & Mr. Nation Things ft. KC Driller
- “Sisestyleni Babies” – SYKES ft. Skillz & RudeBoyz
best hip hop
- “Ving Rhames” – A-REECE
- “018” – Casper Nyovest ft. Magrella Doo Boy
- “Prosper In Peace” – Nasty C ft. Benny The Butcher
- “Kuliyano” – Kuri Chana
- “Solo” – DA LES ft. Manu World Star, Gemini Major, & Navio
Best African Pop
- Bongeziwe Mabundla – “Amaxesha”
- Inkabi Zezwe – “Ukamba”
- Ruwa Ndrunkulu – “Imizuwa”
- Nomhund Mo – “Agcobo”
- Zonke – “Embo”
best amapiano
- “Imithandazo” – Kabza De Small & Mthunzi ft. DJ Maphorisa, Young Stanna, Sizwe Alakin, Umutakati Kush
- “Sgudi Snyc” – De Mthuda & Da Muziqal Chef ft. Eemoh & Sipho Magudulela
- “Imnandi Rent” – Mellow & Sleazy ft. Tman Xpress; SjavasDeejay; Tito M
- “Mnike” – Tyler ICU ft. Tumelo ZA, DJ Maphorisa, Nandipha808, CeekaRSA, Tyrondee
- “Awukhuzeki” – DJ Stokie ft. Omit ST, Sobzeen, Zee_nhle
best music video
- “Izenzo” – Bassie & Aymos ft. T-Man SA
- Sgudi Snyc' – De Mthuda & Da Muziqal Chef ft. Eemoh & Sipho Magudulela
- Tyra – “Water”
- “Dalie” – Kamo Mphela ft. Baby SON, Tyler ICU & Khalil Harrison
- “IN 2 U” – Mutandazo Ghatia
Best male award
Best Female Award
- Makazi
- Kamo Mfela
- Ntokozo Mbambo
- Tyra
- Ruwa Ndrunkulu
best style
- oscar mbo
- Zechs Bantwini
- Molda
- Deven Gogo
- Musa Keys
Best R&B
- Muthandazo Ghatia – “N 2 U”
- Fila Ra Ra – “Call Me”
- Nanette & Blackie ft. BGRZ – “Talk 2 Me”
- Tyra – “Water”
- Nontokozo Mkhize ft. Nomfundo Mo – “Lu Strong”
Global Icon Award
Lifetime Achievement Award