PICTURES: Metro FM Music Awards glamour

The 20th Metro FM Music Awards (MMA26) were held last week at the Durban ICC, celebrating SA music's top talents.


Photographer Rajesh Jantilal shares his photographic highlights from the 2026 Metro FM Music Awards.

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Legendary group Ladysmith Black Mmabazo collected two awards for Best Collaboration Song and Global Icon. The theme of this year’s awards was: “Icon-Inspired Music Excellence,” celebrating South African music icons and the fusion of heritage with contemporary artistry. Picture: Rajesh Jantilal
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Maskandi Artist Khethukuthula Mhlongo, known by his stage name as Umafikizolo gestures after winning the “Song of the Year” award. Picture: Rajesh Jantilal
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Celebrity presenters Lawrence Maleka and Lerato Kganyago at the glittering Metro FM Music Awards. Picture: Rajesh Jantilal
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Una Rams reacts after receiving the “Best R&B Song”. Picture: Rajesh Jantilal
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Winning the “Best Kwaito / Gqom” award are ⁠DJ Tira, Pcee, Campmasters & General C’Mamane. Picture: Rajesh Jantilal
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Winning the “Best Gospel Album” is ⁠Musa Yende. Picture: Rajesh Jantilal
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Jazzworld and Thukuthela perform at the awards. Picture: Rajesh Jantilal
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Shandesh gestures after collecting the “Best Female Artist”. Picture: Rajesh Jantilal
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Winning the “Best Male Artist of the Year” is Ciza. Picture: Rajesh Jantilal

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