Music icons honoured annual award ceremony

Hosted by the dynamic duo of Siyabonga Ngwekazi and Luthando Shosha, the Metro FM Awards 2025 ignited Mbombela Stadium in Mpumalanga on May 3.

The duo sizzled with undeniable chemistry and delivered multiple show-stopping moments while rocking six stunning looks.

The awards were broadcasted live on SABC 1 and livestreamed on SBAC+.

The night was filled with captivating performances by Bassie, one of Mzansi’s vocal royalty, Black Motion, Umsimamane, Langa Mavuso and K.O who delivered renditions of South Africa’s most iconic hits.

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Bassie’s Kwelanga made a clean sweep in three categories – best music video, best AmAPIANO song and best collaboration song. Limpopo Queen Makhadzi was crowned artist of the year.

Kwaito legends TKZee and Dr Rebecca Malope were celebrated for their contributions to South African music, all receiving lifetime achievement awards.

The winners in the various categories were as follows:
Best female artist: Xolly Mcwango
Best RnB song: Mawelele & Kwela- All my life
Best dance song: Chronical depp, Lahleeza, Kabza de Small ft Latique, Ezra- Hayi Baba
Best styled artist: Morda
Best Kwaito/ Gqom song: Mr Thela, Beast RSA, Mthandazi Gatya & Zanda Zakusa- Ekhaya
Best Jazz album: Linda Sikhakhane- iLadi
Best music video: Bassie, M- Touch, Ranger, Amaza ft TManExpress, LeemcKrazy- Kwelanga 2.0
Best viral challenge: Woodblock Djs- Mvelost: Sest off; Somololo- Skuta Baba
Best produced album: Emtee DIY 3
Best new artist: Neo Dube
Best collaboration song: Bassie, M- Touch, Range, Amaza ft TmanExpress, LeemcKrazy- Kwelanga 2.0
Artist of the year: Makhadzi
Best Amapiano song: Bassie, M- Touch, Range, Amaza ft TmanExpress, LeemcKrazy- Kwelanga 2.0
Best hip- hop song: Skhandaworld K.O & Nasty C – Too much
Best duo/ group: Blaq Diamond
Best African Pop song: Naledi Aphiwe & Mawelele- Romeo & Juliet
Best gospel album: Xolly Mncgwango- Unusual
Best male artist: Usimaman