{"id":1554,"date":"2023-05-09T20:00:00","date_gmt":"2023-05-09T18:00:00","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/jhb-webdevelopers\/metrofmmusicawards\/media-statement-2\/"},"modified":"2026-02-25T21:36:43","modified_gmt":"2026-02-25T19:36:43","slug":"media-statement-2","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.metrofmmusicawards.co.za\/metrofmmusicawards\/media-statement-2\/","title":{"rendered":"MEDIA STATEMENT &#8211; THE RETURNING STAR-STUDDED METRO FM MUSIC AWARDS A RESOUNDING SUCCESS"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p><strong>Mbombela, Mpumalanga \u2013 Saturday, 06 May 2023 &#8211;<\/strong> The METRO FM MUSIC AWARDS 2023 painted the town of Mbombela, in Mpumalanga, black on Saturday night (06 May 2023), with the return of the country\u2019s biggest awards ceremony \u2013 themed \u2018<strong><em>Black is Back\u2019 <\/em><\/strong>\u2013 that honours the country\u2019s top musical talent.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>After a five-year break, the METRO FM MUSIC AWARDS 2023 (#MMA23) returned with a star-studded gala evening at the Mbombela Stadium, with the prestigious awards ceremony attracting thousands of fans on the night.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The awards were also broadcast live on SABC 1, SABC Plus and METRO FM\u2019s YouTube channel, treating audiences to some of today\u2019s biggest South African music acts on stage, as well as the giving them the opportunity to see their favourite A-list celebrities walk the \u201cBlack Carpet\u201d.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>On hand to crown South Africa\u2019s Kings and Queens of music across various categories were a number of celebrity presenters, including Lerato \u2018LKG\u2019 Kganyago and Katlego Maboe, who hosted the esteemed awards.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>They were joined by Somizi (somGAGA) Mhlongo and Mpumi Mlambo, who reported from behind the \u201cBlack Curtain\u201d and Sipho (Alphi) Mkhwanazi and Zanele Potelwa who gave audiences a blow-by-blow account of the action and the glitz and glam of the \u201cBlack Carpet\u201d.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>This team of energetic and charismatic talent was carefully selected to deliver the most impactful awards ceremony that South African audiences have seen in the last five years.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Ms Nada Wotshela, SABC Group Executive: Radio stated, \u201cWe are truly delighted with the success of the METRO FM MUSIC AWARDS 2023, which has cemented its place as the biggest and most prestigious music award ceremony on the South African entertainment calendar\u201d.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>\u201cSouth Africa\u2019s music artists have overcome so much in the past five years and there was no better time to relaunch the METRO FM MUSIC AWARDS than now. METRO FM is extremely proud and honoured to champion this important and high-profile event that recognises and celebrates diversity in music, art, fashion and culture.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>She said that this year\u2019s awards were held in partnership with the Mpumalanga Provincial Government, which joined forces with METRO FM for the hosting of the 17th edition of the high-profile ceremony.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>\u201cWe are really excited to have partnered with the province for this year\u2019s METRO FM MUSIC AWARDS. We are confident that this highly regarded event has benefited the music industry and promoted tourism in the province at the same time,\u201d Wotshela concluded.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>THE FULL LIST OF WINNERS IS BELOW:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Artist of the Year \u2013 AKA<br>Best Afrosoul \u2013 Pop Song \u2013 Zuko SA \u2013 Andikalibali<br>Best Amapiano Song \u2013 Deep London \u2013 Hamba Wena<br>Best Collaboration Song \u2013 AKA feat. Nasty C \u2013 Lemons (Lemonade)<br>Best Duo or Group \u2013 Inkabi Nation<br>Best Female Artist \u2013 Makhadzi<br>Best Gospel Album \u2013 Pastor Lungi Ndala \u2013 Victorious Praise<br>Best Hip-Hop Artist \u2013 AKA<br>Best House Song \u2013 SKYE WANDA \u2013 AMAZWI<br>Best Jazz Album \u2013 Nduduzo Makhathini &#8211; In The Spirit of Ntu<br>Best Kwaito\/Gqom Song \u2013 Dj Tira \u2013 Sikilidi<br>Best Male Artist \u2013 AKA<br>Best Male Video \u2013 Dj Tira \u2013 Sikilidi<br>Best New Age R&amp;B Artist \u2013 MOE<br>Best Viral Challenge \u2013 Deep London feat Boohle \u2013 Hamba Wena<br>New Artist \u2013 CocoSA<br>Best Styled Artist \u2013 Musa Keys<br>Lifetime Award \u2013 Dr Esther Mahlangu and Mafikizolo<br>Song of the Year \u2013 Betusile Mcinga \u2013 Ngena Noah<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>One Africa &#8211; Waters<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>ENDS<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Issued By: Group Communications<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Media Enquiries: Mmoni Seapolelo (Acting Group Executive: Corporate Affairs &amp; Marketing)<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"mailto:Seapolelomv@sabc.co.za\"><strong>Seapolelomv@sabc.co.za<\/strong><\/a><strong> | T. 011 714 3057 | C. 073 688 1590<\/strong><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Mbombela, Mpumalanga \u2013 Saturday, 06 May 2023 &#8211; The METRO FM MUSIC AWARDS 2023 painted the town of Mbombela, in Mpumalanga, black on Saturday night [&hellip;]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":6,"featured_media":286,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"pgc_sgb_lightbox_settings":"","cybocfi_hide_featured_image":"","footnotes":"","_links_to":"","_links_to_target":""},"categories":[3],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-1554","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-latest-news"],"rttpg_featured_image_url":{"full":["https:\/\/www.metrofmmusicawards.co.za\/metrofmmusicawards\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/MMA-Logo-Black.png",1250,705,false],"landscape":["https:\/\/www.metrofmmusicawards.co.za\/metrofmmusicawards\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/MMA-Logo-Black.png",1250,705,false],"portraits":["https:\/\/www.metrofmmusicawards.co.za\/metrofmmusicawards\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/MMA-Logo-Black.png",1250,705,false],"thumbnail":["https:\/\/www.metrofmmusicawards.co.za\/metrofmmusicawards\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/MMA-Logo-Black-150x150.png",150,150,true],"medium":["https:\/\/www.metrofmmusicawards.co.za\/metrofmmusicawards\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/MMA-Logo-Black-300x169.png",300,169,true],"large":["https:\/\/www.metrofmmusicawards.co.za\/metrofmmusicawards\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/MMA-Logo-Black-1024x578.png",525,296,true],"1536x1536":["https:\/\/www.metrofmmusicawards.co.za\/metrofmmusicawards\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/MMA-Logo-Black.png",1250,705,false],"2048x2048":["https:\/\/www.metrofmmusicawards.co.za\/metrofmmusicawards\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/MMA-Logo-Black.png",1250,705,false],"post-thumbnail":["https:\/\/www.metrofmmusicawards.co.za\/metrofmmusicawards\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/MMA-Logo-Black-600x450.png",600,450,true]},"rttpg_author":{"display_name":"METRO FM","author_link":"https:\/\/www.metrofmmusicawards.co.za\/metrofmmusicawards\/author\/ayandac\/"},"rttpg_comment":881,"rttpg_category":"<a href=\"https:\/\/www.metrofmmusicawards.co.za\/metrofmmusicawards\/category\/latest-news\/\" rel=\"category tag\">Latest News<\/a>","rttpg_excerpt":"Mbombela, Mpumalanga \u2013 Saturday, 06 May 2023 &#8211; 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