 The South African Broadcasting Corporation (SABC) is proud to announce the nominees for the METRO FM Music Awards 2025. These nominations feature music singles and albums released between 28 February 2024 and 28 February 2025. This year, the station received an impressive 2,769 entries across 19 categories, a significant increase from last year’s 1,700 entries. AmaPiano continues to lead the pack, with genre kings Kabza De Small, DJ Maphorisa, and Scotts Maphuma topping the list with four (4) nominations each. iNkabi Nation’s Sjava follows closely with three (3) nominations, while Hip hop royalty, Kwesta and Cassper Nyovest also secured three (3) nominations each. METRO FM also unveiled the much-awaited theme for this year’s ceremony. This year’s theme is “Crowning Greatness”. “Crowning Greatness”, elevates the achievements of those who shape the South African cultural narrative. It is a celebration of Black Royalty – a night where hits are not only celebrated but become timeless pieces of our shared legacy. Honouring the fact that the evening is more than an award show; it’s a coronation, where artists are crowned as cultural icons, and their contributions are immortalized. The METRO FM Music Awards 2025 will take place on Saturday, 03 May 2025 at Mbombela Stadium in Mpumalanga and will broadcast live on SABC1. The METRO FM Music Awards 2025 is proudly hosted by the Mpumalanga Provincial Government and sponsored by the Motsepe Foundation. In an effort to add more value to the awards, the Motsepe Foundation will be providing a cash prize of R50,000 to each category winner, and a grand prize of R150,000 to the Song of the Year winner. The Motsepe Foundation is sponsoring the Song of the Year and the Lifetime Achievement award and African Fashion International (AFI) is supporting the Best Styled category. Santam, remains a proud supporter of the Best Artist category. Additionally, METRO FM is pleased to announce SAMPRA, as the sponsor of the prestigious Artist of the year. Below is the full list of Nominees: Best Female Artist1. Xolly Mncwango2. Dbn Gogo3. Babalwa M4. Nontokozo Mkhize5. Makhadzi Best RnB Song1. Shekhinah ft. Moliy Risk2. Mawelele & Kwesta All My Life3. Elaine Love Me Slowly4. Langa Mavuso Best Friend (Control)5. Nanette, Tellaman & Nasty C Tonight Best Dance Song1. Casswell P & Nobuhle Can’t Get2. Dlala Thukzin feat. Zeh McGeba, MK Productions Sohlala Sisonke3. Chronical Deep, Leehleza, Kabza De Small ft. Latique, Ezra Hayi Baba4. Oscar Mbo and Jazzworx Feat. Thukuthela Vuka5. CAIIRO ft Ami Faku Ndisize Best Styled Artist1.MaWhoo2. Focalistic3. Morda 4. Dbn Gogo5. Oscar Mbo Best Kwaito/Gqom Song1. Funky Qla, Argento Dust & Maline Aura Utshwala2. Mr Thela, Beast RSA, Mthandazo Gatya & Zanda Zakuza Ekhaya3. Goldmax, Dlala Thukzin & Funky Qla ft Zee Nxumalo & Beast RSA FOMO4. DJ Tira Feat. AmaTycooler, Big Nuz & Focus MagaziSingenzenjani 5. Goldmax & Blacks Jnr feat. LeemckrazyAma Weekend Best Jazz Album1. Nduduzo Makhathini uNomkhubulwane2. Thandiswa Mazwai Sankofa3. Linda Sikhakhane iLadi4. Nomfundo Xaluva Ndilapha5. Sydney Mavundla Dirge for our fathers Best Music Video1. WOODBLOCK DJS ft Buzzi Lee, Kane Keid, Cassper Nyovest, Kwesta, Tony Dayimane, Mvelost, Set Off, Somololo Skuta Baba (Remix)2. CAIIRO ft Ami Faku Ndisize3. Usimamane & Sjava Uvalo4. Bassie, M-Touch, Ranger, Amaza ft. TmanXpress, LeemcKrazy Kwelanga 2.05. Mr Pilato, Ego Slimflow, Tebogo G Mashego ft. Sje Konka x Focalistic x Dj Maphorisa x Scotts Maphuma x CowBoii BIRI MARUNG Best Viral Challenge1. Mr Pilato, Ego Slimflow, Tebogo G Mashego ft. Sje Konka x Focalistic x Dj Maphorisa x Scotts Maphuma x CowBoii BIRI MARUNG2. Kabza De Small & Vigro Deep feat. Scotts Maphuma & Young Stunna Wishi Wishi3. WOODBLOCK DJS – Mvelost; Set Off; SomololoSkuta Baba4. Felo Le Tee, Scotts Maphuma & ThabzaTee feat. DJ Maphorisa & Djy Biza Yebo Lapho (Gogo)5. KMAT Feat. CowBoii, djygubzin.live & Ranger MKK Best Produced Album1. Nontokozo Mkhize Lindiwe2. Dlala Thukzin Finally Famous Too3. Emtee DIY 34. Kelvin Momo Ntsako5. Thandiswa Mazwai Sankofa Best New Artist1.Mawelele 2.Phila Koshin 3.NEO DUBE Best Collaboration Song1. Felo Le Tee, Scotts Maphuma, Thabza Tee ft. DJ Maphorisa, Djy Biza Yebo Lapho (Gogo)2. Mr Pilato, Ego Slimflow, Tebogo G Mashego ft. Sje Konka x Focalistic x Dj Maphorisa x Scotts Maphuma x CowBoiiBiri Marung3. Bassie, M-Touch, Ranger, Amaza ft. TmanXpress, LeemcKrazy Kwelanga 2.04. Woodblock DJs ft. Cassper Nyovest, Kwesta & Kane Keid SKUTA BABA (Remix)5. Kabza De Small, Vigro Deep & Dj Maphorisa feat. Scotts Maphuma; Young StunnaWishi Wishi Artist of The Year1. Tyler ICU2. Kabza de Small3. Morda4. Makhadzi5. Kelvin Momo Song of the Year 1. Blaq Major Ft. Bless The Gentleman & Dj Kap – Sdakiwe Sbali2. Makhadzi; Prince Benza; IyanyaNumber 13. WOODBLOCK DJS ft Buzzi Lee, Kane Keid, Cassper Nyovest, Kwesta, Tony Dayimane.SKUTA BABA Remix4. Felo Le Tee, Scotts Maphuma & ThabzaTee feat. DJ Maphorisa & Djy Biza Yebo Lapho (Gogo)5. Bassie, M-Touch, Ranger, Amaza ft. TmanXpress, LeemcKrazy Kwelanga 2.06. Caiiro ft Ami Faku Ndisize7. Mr Pilato, Ego Slimflow, Tebogo G Mashego ft. Sje Konka x Focalistic x Dj Maphorisa x Scotts Maphuma x CowBoiiBIRI MARUNG8. Shakes & Les feat. LeeMcKrazyFunk 999. Kabza De Small & Vigro Deep feat. Scotts Maphuma & Young Stunna Wishi Wishi10. KMAT feat. CowBoii , djygubzin.live & RangerMKKBest Amapiano Song1. Dj Stokie – Zee_nhle; Sobzeen;Faith StringsSelimathunzi2. Felo Le Tee, Scotts Maphuma & ThabzaTee feat. DJ Maphorisa & Djy Biza Yebo Lapho (Gogo)3. Bassie, M-Touch, Ranger, Amaza ft. TmanXpress, LeemcKrazy Kwe langa 2.04. Mr Pilato, Ego Slimflow, Tebogo G Mashego ft. Sje Konka x Focalistic x Dj Maphorisa x Scotts Maphuma x CowBoii Biri Marung5. Blaq Major – Bless the General; Dj KapSdakiwe sbali Best Hip Hop Song1. K.O ft. Maglera Doe Boy Let Me Cook2. Usimamane & Sjava Uvalo3. Emtee WAR4. SKHANDAWORLD, K.O & Nasty C Too Much5. Tony Dayimane, Usimamane, Kwesta & Yanga Chief Wishlist Best Duo/Group1. Wanitwa mos & Nkosazana Daughter2. Shakes & Les 3. Black Motion4. Blaq Diamond5. Artwork Sounds Best African Pop Song1. Nomfundo Moh ft. Msaki, Cassper NyovestUmusa2. Blaq Diamond Piki Piki3. Naledi Aphiwe & Mawelele Romeo & Juliet4. Sjava & The Qwellers ft. Sastii, LaCabra, Lowfeye & Blue Papi Typhoon5. Mlindo The Vocalist & Dj Maphorisa ft. Tman xpress; Phila DloziUmdali Best Gospel Album1. Nontokozo Mkhize Lindiwe2. SbuNoah Heavenly Psalms Level 2 3. Xolly Mncwango Unusual4. Ayanda Ntanzi According to Grace, A One Man Show 5. Mmuso Worship Jesus to the city V2 Best Male Artist1. Usimamane2. Dlala Thukzin3. Kabza de Small4. Kelvin Momo5. Tyler ICU |
