{"id":4021,"date":"2025-05-04T05:51:00","date_gmt":"2025-05-04T03:51:00","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/jhb-digital-dev\/metrofmmusicawards\/metro-fm-music-awards-2025-winners-announced\/"},"modified":"2026-02-25T21:36:50","modified_gmt":"2026-02-25T19:36:50","slug":"metro-fm-music-awards-2025-winners-announced","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.metrofmmusicawards.co.za\/metrofmmusicawards\/metro-fm-music-awards-2025-winners-announced\/","title":{"rendered":"METRO FM MUSIC AWARDS 2025 WINNERS ANNOUNCED"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

Mbombela \u2013 Saturday, 03 May 2025 <\/strong>– The METRO FM Music Awards 2025, ignited Mbombela Stadium in Mpumalanga, whilst celebrating South Africa’s music royalty in style.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Hosted by the dynamic duo of Siyabonga Ngwekazi and Luthando Shosha, who sizzled with undeniable chemistry, and delivered multiple show-stopping moments while rocking six stunning looks, these  awards  were broadcast live on SABC 1 and livestreamed on SABC+.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Bassie, one of Mzansi’s vocal royalty, kicked off the night with a show-stopping performance, bringing the house down with high-energy choreography.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The night continued with captivating performances by Black Motion, Usimamane, Langa Mavuso, and K.O, who delivered renditions of South Africa’s most iconic hits. The 2025 MMAs celebrated South African music royalty, with Bassie’s Kwelanga making a clean sweep in three categories: Best Music Video, Best Amapiano Song, and Best Collaboration Song. Meanwhile, Limpopo Queen Makhadzi was crowned Artist of the Year.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Kwaito legends TKZee and Gospel Queen, Dr. Rebecca Malope were celebrated for their contributions to South African music, all receiving Lifetime Achievement Awards.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

It was an unforgettable night of music, glamour, and celebration!<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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

Best Female Artist<\/u><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Xolly Mncwango<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Best RnB Song<\/u><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Mawelele & Kwela \u2013 All my Liffe<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Best Dance Song<\/u><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Chronical Deep, Lahleeza, Kabza De Small ft Latique, Ezra \u2013 Hayi Baba<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Best Styled Artist<\/u><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Morda<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Best Kwaito\/Gqom Song<\/u><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Mr Thela, Beast RSA, Mthandazi Gatya & Zanda Zakusa – Ekhaya<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Best Jazz Album<\/u><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Linda Sikhakhane – iLadi<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Best Music Video<\/u><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Bassie, M-Touch, Ranger, Amaza ft TManXpress. LeemcKrazy \u2013 Kwelanga 2.0<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Best Viral Challenge<\/u><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

WOODBLOCK DJS \u2013 Mvelost: Sest Off; Somololo \u2013 Skuta Baba<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Best Produced Album<\/u><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Emtee \u2013 DIY 3<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Best New Artist<\/u><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

NEO DUBE<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Best Collaboration Song<\/u><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Bassie, M-Touch, Range, Amaza tf. TmanXpress, LeencKrazy \u2013 Kwelanga 2.0<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Artist of The Year<\/u><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

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

Best Amapiano Song<\/u><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Bassie, M-Touch, Ranger, Amaza ft. TmanXpress, LeemcKrazy \u2013 Kwelanga 2.0<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Best Hip Hop Song<\/u><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

SKHANDAWORLD, K.O & Nasty C \u2013 Too Much<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Best Duo\/Group<\/u><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Blaq Diamond<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Best African Pop Song<\/u><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Naledi Aphiwe & Mawelele \u2013 Romeo & Juliet<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Best Gospel Album<\/u><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Xolly Mncgwango – Unusual<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Best Male Artist<\/u><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Usimamane<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Song of the Year<\/strong><\/u><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Woodblock DJs ft Buzzi Lee, Kane Keid, Cassper Nyovest, Kwesta, Tony Dayimane, Mvelost, Set off & Somololo – Skuta Baba (Remix) <\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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