The SABC has announced the nominees for the Metro FM Music Awards 2025.
The nominee announcement party in Sandton on Thursday was hosted by Zola Mhlongo and Siphesihle Vazi.
The pair announced that the theme for this year’s awards is “Crowning Greatness”, to elevate the achievements of those who shape the local cultural narrative.
These nominations feature music singles and albums released between 28 February 2024 and 28 February 2025. According to the SABC, the station received 2 769 entries across 19 categories this year. An increase of 1,700 entries from last year.
Amapiano leads the pack
As usual the amapiano genre continues to lead the pack. Kabza De Small, DJ Maphorisa, and Scotts Maphuma top the list with four nominations each.
iNkabi Nation’s Sjava follows closely with three, the same number as Kwesta and Cassper Nyovest.
The awards take place at Mbombela Stadium in Mpumalanga on Saturday 3 May and will be broadcast live on SABC1. The sponsors are Mpumalanga Provincial Government and sponsored by the Motsepe Foundation.
See the full list of Nominees:
Best Female Artist
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1. Xolly Mncwango |
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2. Dbn Gogo |
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3. Babalwa M |
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4. Nontokozo Mkhize |
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5. Makhadzi |
Best RnB Song
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1. Shekhinah ft. Moliy |
Risk |
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2. Mawelele & Kwesta |
All My Life |
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3. Elaine |
Love Me Slowly |
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4. Langa Mavuso |
Best Friend (Control) |
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5. Nanette, Tellaman & Nasty C |
Tonight |
Best Dance Song
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1. Casswell P & Nobuhle |
Can’t Get |
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2. Dlala Thukzin feat. Zeh McGeba, MK Productions |
Sohlala Sisonke |
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3. Chronical Deep, Leehleza, Kabza De Small ft. Latique, Ezra |
Hayi Baba |
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4. Oscar Mbo and Jazzworx Feat. Thukuthela |
Vuka |
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5. CAIIRO ft Ami Faku |
Ndisize |
Best Styled Artist
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1.MaWhoo |
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2. Focalistic |
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3. Morda |
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4. Dbn Gogo |
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5. Oscar Mbo |
Best Kwaito/Gqom Song
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1. Funky Qla, Argento Dust & Maline Aura |
Utshwala |
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2. Mr Thela, Beast RSA, Mthandazo Gatya & Zanda Zakuza |
Ekhaya |
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3. Goldmax, Dlala Thukzin & Funky Qla ft Zee Nxumalo & Beast RSA |
FOMO |
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4. DJ Tira Feat. AmaTycooler, Big Nuz & Focus Magazi |
Singenzenjani |
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5. Goldmax & Blacks Jnr feat. Leemckrazy |
Ama Weekend |
Best Jazz Album
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1. Nduduzo Makhathini |
uNomkhubulwane |
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2. Thandiswa Mazwai |
Sankofa |
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3. Linda Sikhakhane |
iLadi |
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4. Nomfundo Xaluva |
Ndilapha |
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5. Sydney Mavundla |
Dirge for our fathers |
Best Music Video
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1. WOODBLOCK DJS ft Buzzi Lee, Kane Keid, Cassper Nyovest, Kwesta, Tony Dayimane, Mvelost, Set Off, Somololo |
Skuta Baba (Remix) |
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2. CAIIRO ft Ami Faku |
Ndisize |
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3. Usimamane & Sjava |
Uvalo |
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4. Bassie, M-Touch, Ranger, Amaza ft. TmanXpress, LeemcKrazy |
Kwelanga 2.0 |
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5. Mr Pilato, Ego Slimflow, Tebogo G Mashego ft. Sje Konka x Focalistic x Dj Maphorisa x Scotts Maphuma x CowBoii |
BIRI MARUNG |
Best Viral Challenge
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1. Mr Pilato, Ego Slimflow, Tebogo G Mashego ft. Sje Konka x Focalistic x Dj Maphorisa x Scotts Maphuma x CowBoii |
BIRI MARUNG |
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2. Kabza De Small & Vigro Deep feat. Scotts Maphuma & Young Stunna |
Wishi Wishi |
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3. WOODBLOCK DJS – Mvelost; Set Off; Somololo |
Skuta Baba |
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4. Felo Le Tee, Scotts Maphuma & ThabzaTee feat. DJ Maphorisa & Djy Biza |
Yebo Lapho (Gogo) |
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5. KMAT Feat. CowBoii, djygubzin.live & Ranger |
MKK |
Best Produced Album
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1. Nontokozo Mkhize |
Lindiwe |
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2. Dlala Thukzin |
Finally Famous Too |
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3. Emtee |
DIY 3 |
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4. Kelvin Momo |
Ntsako |
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5. Thandiswa Mazwai |
Sankofa |
Best New Artist
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1.Mawelele |
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2.Phila Koshin |
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3.NEO DUBE |
Best Collaboration Song
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1. Felo Le Tee, Scotts Maphuma, Thabza Tee ft. DJ Maphorisa, Djy Biza |
Yebo Lapho (Gogo) |
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2. Mr Pilato, Ego Slimflow, Tebogo G Mashego ft. Sje Konka x Focalistic x Dj Maphorisa x Scotts Maphuma x CowBoii |
Biri Marung |
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3. Bassie, M-Touch, Ranger, Amaza ft. TmanXpress, LeemcKrazy |
Kwelanga 2.0 |
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4. Woodblock DJs ft. Cassper Nyovest, Kwesta & Kane Keid |
SKUTA BABA (Remix) |
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5. Kabza De Small, Vigro Deep & Dj Maphorisa feat. Scotts Maphuma; Young Stunna |
Wishi Wishi |
Artist of The Year
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1. Tyler ICU |
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2. Kabza de Small |
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3. Morda |
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4. Makhadzi |
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5. Kelvin Momo |
Song of the Year
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1. Blaq Major Ft. Bless The Gentleman & Dj Kap – |
Sdakiwe Sbali |
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2. Makhadzi; Prince Benza; Iyanya |
Number 1 |
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3. WOODBLOCK DJS ft Buzzi Lee, Kane Keid, Cassper Nyovest, Kwesta, Tony Dayimane. |
SKUTA BABA Remix |
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4. Felo Le Tee, Scotts Maphuma & ThabzaTee feat. DJ Maphorisa & Djy Biza |
Yebo Lapho (Gogo) |
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5. Bassie, M-Touch, Ranger, Amaza ft. TmanXpress, LeemcKrazy |
Kwelanga 2.0 |
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6. Caiiro ft Ami Faku |
Ndisize |
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7. Mr Pilato, Ego Slimflow, Tebogo G Mashego ft. Sje Konka x Focalistic x Dj Maphorisa x Scotts Maphuma x CowBoii |
BIRI MARUNG |
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8. Shakes & Les feat. LeeMcKrazy |
Funk 99 |
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9. Kabza De Small & Vigro Deep feat. Scotts Maphuma & Young Stunna |
Wishi Wishi |
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10. KMAT feat. CowBoii , djygubzin.live & Ranger |
MKK |
Best Amapiano Song
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1. Dj Stokie – Zee_nhle; Sobzeen;Faith Strings |
Selimathunzi |
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2. Felo Le Tee, Scotts Maphuma & ThabzaTee feat. DJ Maphorisa & Djy Biza |
Yebo Lapho (Gogo) |
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3. Bassie, M-Touch, Ranger, Amaza ft. TmanXpress, LeemcKrazy |
Kwe langa 2.0 |
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4. Mr Pilato, Ego Slimflow, Tebogo G Mashego ft. Sje Konka x Focalistic x Dj Maphorisa x Scotts Maphuma x CowBoii |
Biri Marung |
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5. Blaq Major – Bless the General; Dj Kap |
Sdakiwe sbali |
Best Hip Hop Song
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1. K.O ft. Maglera Doe Boy |
Let Me Cook |
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2. Usimamane & Sjava |
Uvalo |
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3. Emtee |
WAR |
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4. SKHANDAWORLD, K.O & Nasty C |
Too Much |
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5. Tony Dayimane, Usimamane, Kwesta & Yanga Chief |
Wishlist |
Best Duo/Group
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1. Wanitwa mos & Nkosazana Daughter |
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2. Shakes & Les |
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3. Black Motion |
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4. Blaq Diamond |
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5. Artwork Sounds |
Best African Pop Song
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1. Nomfundo Moh ft. Msaki, Cassper Nyovest |
Umusa |
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2. Blaq Diamond |
Piki Piki |
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3. Naledi Aphiwe & Mawelele |
Romeo & Juliet |
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4. Sjava & The Qwellers ft. Sastii, LaCabra, Lowfeye & Blue Papi |
Typhoon |
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5. Mlindo The Vocalist & Dj Maphorisa ft. Tman xpress; Phila Dlozi |
Umdali |
Best Gospel Album
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1. Nontokozo Mkhize |
Lindiwe |
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2. SbuNoah |
Heavenly Psalms Level 2 |
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3. Xolly Mncwango |
Unusual |
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4. Ayanda Ntanzi |
According to Grace, A One Man Show |
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5. Mmuso Worship |
Jesus to the city V2 |
Best Male Artist
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1. Usimamane |
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2. Dlala Thukzin |
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3. Kabza de Small |
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4. Kelvin Momo |
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5. Tyler ICU |
