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Compiled by Michel Bega

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4 May 2026

06:25 pm

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

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Somizi Mhlongo attends the glittering Black Carpet Metro FM Music Awards at the International Convention Centre in Durban. Picture: Rajesh Jantilal

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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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