{"id":3279,"date":"2024-05-02T04:59:00","date_gmt":"2024-05-02T02:59:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.metrofmmusicawards.co.za\/metrofmmusicawards\/?p=3279"},"modified":"2026-02-25T21:36:44","modified_gmt":"2026-02-25T19:36:44","slug":"metro-fm-music-awards-2024-winners-announced","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.metrofmmusicawards.co.za\/metrofmmusicawards\/metro-fm-music-awards-2024-winners-announced\/","title":{"rendered":"METRO FM MUSIC AWARDS 2024 WINNERS ANNOUNCED"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

Music legend Oscar Oskido Mdlongwa receives Lifetime Achievement honor!<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Mbombela, Saturday, 27 April 2024<\/strong> – METRO FM celebrated Freedom Day by delivering one of the biggest and most unforgettable nights in the music industry, the METRO FM Music Awards 2024. Held at the Mbombela Stadium from 20:00 to 23:00, the event, was hosted by Tebogo ProVerb Thekisho and Luthando LootLove Shosha, and broadcast live on SABC 1 and SABC+.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

This year\u2019s MMAs were filled with groundbreaking performances, that left the audience in awe, starting with the memorable track, Horns in the Sun by DJ Kent featuring Mo T, Morda and Brenden Praise. The evening featured standout performances from internationally acclaimed singer and Songwriter, Goapele, Vusi Nova, and Boom Shaka.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

It was an exciting and emotional night, filled with high energy and poignant moments that moved the audience to reflect on the exceptional music produced over the past 30 years of democracy. This event was a fitting tribute to the talent and creativity that has defined South African music over the years.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Pioneering musical legend, Oscar Bonginkosi Mdlongwa, who has contributed to the SA music industry for over 26 years was honored with the Lifetime Achievement Award.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The winners in the various categories were as follows:<\/p>\n\n\n\n

WINNERS LIST<\/u><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

 B<\/u><\/strong>EST GOSPEL ALBUM<\/u><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Ntokozo Mbambo – Lavish Worship<\/p>\n\n\n\n

BEST JAZZ ALBUM<\/u><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Amandla Freedom Ensemble – Oratorio Of A Forgotten Youth<\/p>\n\n\n\n

BEST PRODUCED ALBUM<\/u><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Kabza De small & Mthunzi \u2013 Isimo<\/p>\n\n\n\n

BEST COLLABORATION<\/u><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Kabza De small &Mthunzi; \u2013 Imithandazo ft Maphorisa; Young stunna; Sizwe Alakine; Umthakathi Kush<\/p>\n\n\n\n

ARTIST OF THE YEAR<\/u><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Lwah Ndlunkulu<\/p>\n\n\n\n

BEST VIRAL CHALLENGE<\/u><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

TitoM & Yuppe – Tshwala Bam ft S.N.E & EeQue<\/p>\n\n\n\n

BEST NEW ARTISTS<\/u><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Nontokozo Mkhize<\/p>\n\n\n\n

BEST DUO\/GROUP<\/u><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Thee Legacy<\/p>\n\n\n\n

BEST DANCE<\/u><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Zakes Bantwini – Mama Thula ft Skye Wanda, Thakzin & Suffocate SA<\/p>\n\n\n\n

BEST KWAITO\/GQOM<\/u><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

DJ Kotin – Hello ft Big Nuz, Mshayi & Mr Thela<\/p>\n\n\n\n

BEST HIP HOP<\/u><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

A-REECE – Ving Rhames<\/p>\n\n\n\n

BEST AFRICAN POP<\/u><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Bongeziwe Mabandla \u2013 Sisahleleleni<\/p>\n\n\n\n

BEST AMAPIANO<\/u><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Kabza De small &Mthunzi; \u2013 Imithandazo ft Maphorisa; Young stunna; Sizwe Alakine; Umthakathi Kush<\/p>\n\n\n\n

BEST MUSIC VIDEO<\/u><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Bassie & Aymos- Izenzo Ft. T-Man SA<\/p>\n\n\n\n

BEST MALE<\/u><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Aymos<\/p>\n\n\n\n

BEST STYLED<\/u><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Oscar Mbo<\/p>\n\n\n\n

BEST R&B<\/u><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Mthandazo Gatya – IN 2 U<\/p>\n\n\n\n

BEST FEMALE<\/u><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Makhadzi<\/p>\n\n\n\n

SONG OF THE YEAR<\/u><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Kabza De Small & Mthunzi \u2013 Imithandazo ft Maphorisa: Young stunna; Sizwe Alkaline; Umthakathi Kush<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The METRO FM Music Awards 2024 were brought to you by the Mpumalanga Provincial Government, in association with the Motsepe Foundation. The winners of each category received R50 000<\/strong>, and the Song of the year winner walked away with R150 000<\/strong>, courtesy of Motsepe Foundation. In addition, SANTAM sponsored the Best New Artist category.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The 2024 edition of the METRO FM Awards celebrated the best in South African music, honoring talent, and excellence in the industry.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

ENDS<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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