Full list of nominees for Metro FM Awards 2023

The organizers of the Metro FM Awards have announced the full list of nominees for this 2023.

The awards ceremony will take place on May 6, 2023, at Mbombela Stadium, in Mbombela, Mpumalanga and will be televised live on SABC 1.

METRO FM Sales Director Kina Nhlengethwa said: “We are delighted to have reached the second phase of our journey to MMA. The announcement of MMA nominees has always caused a stir in the music industry, and this year was no different. We congratulate all the nominees, as this shows that their hard work and impact in the industry goes unnoticed.”
Nhlengethwa added, “The station has made extra efforts to ensure that appropriate screening measures are in place for all entries received, to comply with the relevant rules of the award. All rules, regulations and submission checklists are published on the METRO FM platform. As the awards are based on public votes for their favorite artist(s) in their respective categories, we urge the nominees to get out there and campaign for the fans. their!”
Here is the full list of nominees:
Song of the year
KO ft. Blxckie & Young Stunna – ‘SETE’
AKA ft. Nasty C – ‘Lemonade (Lemonade)’
Konke & Musa Keys – ‘Kacane’
Aymos ‘Destiny’
Big Nuz ‘Ngeke’
Kabza De Small – ‘Khusela’
Betusile Mcinga – ‘Ngena Noah’
Gaba Canal – ‘Ntliziyo Yami Healer’
Sjava – ‘Isoka’
Wantiwa Mos – ‘Sofa Silahlane’
Best Afro Soul Pop
Sjava – ‘Isibuko’
Zuko SA – ‘Andikalibali’
Brenda Mtambo – ‘Enza Kwenzeke’
Inkabi Country – ‘Voicemail’
Singer Mlindo – ‘Lindokuhle’
Best Amapiano song
Deep London – ‘Hamba Wena’
Gaba Canal – ‘Ntliziyo Yami Healer’
Kabza De Small – ‘Khusela’
Daliwonga – ‘Abo Mvelo’
Wantiwa Mos – ‘Sofa Silahlane’
Artist of the Year
NO – ‘SETE’
Wantiwa Mos – ‘Sofa Silahlane’
AKA – ‘Lemon (Lemonade)’
Nomfundo Moh – ‘Izibusiso’
Sjava – ‘Isoka’
Best Jazz Albums
Linda Sikhakhane – ‘Isambulo’
Nduduzo Makhathini – ‘In Ntu’s Soul’
Spartaz – ‘Awakening’
Best New Age R&B Artist
Manana – ‘Patience’
MOE. – ‘I am forever behind’
ThandoNje – ‘Our Story: Untold’
Venom & Shishilliza – ‘uThando’
Zadok – ‘Othanda Mina’
Best collaboration song
AKA ft. Nasty C – ‘Lemon (Lemonade)’
KO ft. Blxckie & Young Stunna – ‘SETE’
Kususa, Argento Dust & Zakes Bantwini – ‘Asanda’
Aymos ft. Ami Faku – ‘Fatela’
Sjava ft Q Twinz & Mzukulu – ‘Isoka’
Best Duo or Group
Mafikizolo – ‘Kwanele’
Big Nuz – ‘Ngeke’
Mellow & Slippery – ‘Wenza Kanjani’
Kwesta & Kabza De Small – ‘Mrholo Wayizolo’
Inkabi Country – ‘Voicemail’
Best Female Artist
Nomfundo Moh – ‘Izibusiso’
Makhadzi – ‘Queen of Africa 2.0’
Simmy – ‘Hello’
Brenda Mtambo – ‘Enza Kwenzeke’
HLE – ‘You’re the One Who’s Worthy’
Best Gospel Album
Tumi Mkokstad – ‘Overflow’
Soweto Gosepl Choir – ‘Hope’
Khaya Mthethwa – ‘Art & Worship’
Kingmusic – ‘Perfect Love’
Pastor Lungi Ndala – ‘Praise the victory’
Best Hip-Hop Artist
AKA – ‘Popular Nation’
NO – ‘SR3’
Nasty C – ‘Ivyson Army Tour Mixtape’
Blxckie – ‘4Mula’
Maglera Doe Boy – ‘Overseas’
Best home song
Kususa, Argento Dust & Zakes Bantwini – ‘Asanda’
Mthandazo Gatya ft. Nhlonipho – ‘Sizobambana’
Karyendasoul ft. Ami Faku – ‘Umthandazo’
Caiiro ft Pixie L – ‘Lwandle’
Skye Wanda – ‘Amazwi’
Best Kwaito / Gqom Songs
Big Nuz – ‘Ngeke’
DJ Tira – ‘Sikilidi’
Kwesta & Kabza De Small – ‘Mrholo Wayizolo’
Professor – ‘Ezangakini’
Best Male Artist
AKA – ‘Lemon (Lemonade)’
NO – ‘SETE’
Kabza De Small – ‘Khusela’
Sjava – ‘Isoka’
Mthandazo Gatya – ‘Sizobambana’
Best New Artist
Oufadafada – ‘I can’t give up’
CocoSA – ‘I Never Thought’
Group chat – ‘Mama’
Mayten – ‘Wait for me’
T-shirt – ‘Andizenzi’
Artist with the best style
Mafikizolo
Musa key
Sjava
agency
Central Msolo
Best music video
KO ft. Blxckie & Young Stunna – ‘SETE’
AKA ft. Nasty C – ‘Lemonade (Lemonade)’
DJ Tira – ‘Sikilidi’
Wantiwa Mos – ‘Sofa Silahlane’
Costa Titch – ‘Big Flexa Remix’
Best viral challenge
Deep London ft. Boohle – ‘Hamba Wena’
DJ Maphorisa & Visca – ‘Three Straata’
Felt Le Tee & Toss – ‘Manca’
Myztro ft. Focalistic, Daliwonga, Shaunmusiq, Ftears – ‘Tobetsa’
KO ft. Blxckie & Young Stunna – ‘SETE’