Metro FM 2024 Music Awards – here’s everything you need to know

The SABC has announced the nominees for the Metro FM Music Awards 2024. The nominees feature music singles and albums released between 28 February 2023 and 28 February 2024. The station has received over 1700 entries for various categories.

“The Metro FM Music Awards serve as a celebration of the vibrant tapestry of South African music, where melodies become bridges that connect hearts and souls. It’s a platform where artists both established and emerging, showcase their passion and talent, igniting a symphony of inspiration and creativity.

Beyond the glitz and glamour, these awards embody the relentless pursuit of excellence and the unwavering dedication to craft” said Metro FM Business Manager, Kina Nhlengethwa.

Nhlengethwa continued to say that they are delighted with the quality of the entries and the music.

The artist that have been entered are truly of a world-class standard that competes with the rest of the
musical world.

The theme for this year’s awards is ‘Black to the Future’ which celebrates the achievement and contributions of black artists in the music industry by highlighting, excellence, creativity and impact.

The awards are sponsored by the Mpumalanga provincial government, in association the Motsepe Foundation.

Winners of each category will receive R50 000 and the song of the year winner will walk away with R150 000, courtesy of the Motsepe Foundation.

The Best New Artist Category will be sponsored by SANTAM.

The awards will take place on 27 April 2024 at Mbombela stadium in Mpumalanga and will be broadcast
live on SABC 1.

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Below is the full list of Nominees:
 
BEST GOSPEL ALBUM

 Ntokozo Mbambo – Lavish Worship
 Jumbo – Siyabonga.
 Hle – Take Heart.
 
BEST JAZZ ALBUM

 Amandla Freedom Ensemble – Oratorio Of A Forgotten Youth
 Sibusiso Mash Mashiloane – Izibongo
 Mbuso Khoza – Ifa Lomkhono
 Bokani Dyer – Radio Sechaba
 Vusi Mahlasela – Umoya: Embracing The Human Spirit
 
BEST PRODUCED ALBUM

 De Mthuda & Da Muziqal Chef – Sgudi Snyc
 Dlala Thukzin – Permanent Music 3
 Inkabi Zezwe – Ukhamba
 Kabza De small & Mthunzi – Isimo
 Kelvin Momo – Kurhula
 
BEST COLLABORATION

 DJ KENT – Horns in the sun (Thakzin remix) ft Thakzin; Brenden Praise; Mo T; Morda
 Kabza De small &Mthunzi – Imithandazo ft dj Maphorisa; Young stunna; Sizwe Alakine;
Umthakathi Kush
 Inkabi Zezwe – Umbayimbayi
 Tyler ICU – Mnike ft Tumelo ZA, Dj Maphorisa: Nandipha808; CeekaRSA; Tyrondee
 Mellow & Sleazy – Imnandi Lento ft Tman Xpress; SjavasDaDj; TitoM
 
SONG OF THE YEAR

 Oscar Mbo & KG Smallz – Yes God ft. Dearson, Morda, Mhaw keys (Mhaw keys remix)
 DJ KENT – Horns in the sun ft MoT; Brenden Praise; Morda; Thakzin (Thakzin remix)
 Kamo Mphela –Dalie ft Baby S.O.N, Tyler ICU & Khalil Harrison
 Tyla – Water
 Kabza De small & Mthunzi – Imithandazo ft dj Maphorisa: Young stunna; Sizwe Alkaline;
Umthakathi Kush
 Dlala Thukzin – iPlan ft Zaba & Sykes
 Tyler ICU – Mnike ft Dj Maphorisa: Nandipha808; CeekaRSA;Tyrondee
 Bassie & Aymos – Izenzo Ft. T-Man SA
 De Mthuda & Da Muziqal Chef – Sgudi Snyc ft Eemoh & Sipho Magudulela
 DJ Stokie – Masithokoze ft Eemoh
 
ARTIST OF THE YEAR

 Tyla

 Oscar Mbo
 Tyler ICU
 Morda
 Lwah Ndlunkulu
 
BEST VIRAL CHALLENGE

 Tyler ICU – Mnike ft Tumelo ZA, Dj Maphorisa: Nandipha808; CeekaRSA; Tyrondee
 Tyla – Water
 Kamo Mphela – Dalie ft Baby S.O.N, Tyler ICU & Khalil Harrison
 TitoM & Yuppe – Tshwala Bam ft S.N.E & EeQue
 Tebza De Dj – Ka Valungu ft. DJ Nomza The King
 
BEST NEW ARTIST

 Harry Cane
 Nontokozo Mkhize
 Sykes
 Robin Fassie
 Shakes & Les

BEST DUO/GROUP

 De Mthuda & Da Muziqal Chef
 Inkabi Zezwe
 Mellow & Sleazy
 Tito M & Yuppe
 Thee Legacy

BEST DANCE

 DJ KENT – Horns in the sun ft MoT; Brenden Praise; Morda; Thakzin (Thakzin remix)
 Dlala Thukzin – iPlan ft Zaba & Sykes
 Heavy-K – Ulele ft Samthing Soweto, Thakzin & Professor
 MORDA – Burning Bush ft. Thakzin & Ihhashi Elimhlophe
 Zakes Bantwini – Mama Thula ft Skye Wanda, Thakzin & Suffocate SA
 
BEST KWAITO/GQOM

 DJ Kotin – Hello ft Big Nuz, Mshayi & Mr Thela
 DJ Lag & Mr Nation Thingz – Hade Boss ft K.C Driller
 SYKES – Sisestyleni Babies ft Skillz & RudeBoyz
 
BEST HIP HOP

 Cassper Nyovest – 018 ft. Maglera Doe Boy
 Nasty C – Prosper In Peace ft Benny The Butcher
 Khuli Chana – Khuliyano
 DA LES – Solo ft Manu World Star, Gemini Major, & NAVIO
 A-REECE – Ving Rhames

BEST AFRICAN POP

 Inkabi Zezwe – Ukhamba
 Lwa Ndlunkulu – Imizwa
 Nomfundo Moh – Ugcobo
 Zonke – Embo
 Bongeziwe Mabandla – Amaxesha
 
BEST AMAPIANO

 De Mthuda & Da Muziqal Chef – Sgudi Snyc ft Eemoh & Sipho Magudulela
 Mellow & Sleazy –  – Imnandi Lento ft Tman Xpress; SjavasDaDj; TitoM
 Kabza De small & Mthunzi – Imithandazo ft dj Maphorisa; Young stunna; Sizwe Alakine;
Umthakathi Kush
 Tyler ICU – Mnike ft Tumelo ZA, Dj Maphorisa: Nandipha808; CeekaRSA; Tyrondee
 DJ Stokie – Awukhuzeki ft. Omit ST, Sobzeen, Zee_nhle
 
BEST MUSIC VIDEO

 De Mthuda & Da Muziqal Chef – Sgudi Snyc ft Eemoh & Sipho Magudulela
 Tyla – Water
 Kamo Mphela – Dalie ft Baby S.O.N, Tyler ICU & Khalil Harrison
 Mthandazo Gatya – IN 2 U
 Bassie & Aymos- Izenzo Ft. T-Man SA
 
BEST MALE

 Aymos
 De Mthuda
 Kelvin Momo
 Morda
 Kabza de Small
 
BEST STYLED

 Zakes Bantwini
 Morda
 Dbn Gogo
 Musa Keys
 Oscar Mbo

BEST R&B

 Filah Lah Lah – Call Me
 Nanette & Blxckie – Talk 2 Me ft. BGRZ
 Tyla – Water
 Mthandazo Gatya – IN 2 U
 Nontokozo Mkhize – Lu Strong ft Nomfundo Moh
 

BEST FEMALE

 Kamo Mphela

 Ntokozo Mbambo

 Tyla

 Makhadzi

 Lwah Ndlunkulu