{"id":17771,"date":"2025-03-03T11:48:16","date_gmt":"2025-03-03T09:48:16","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.sabc.co.za\/sabc\/?p=17771"},"modified":"2025-03-03T11:48:16","modified_gmt":"2025-03-03T09:48:16","slug":"media-statement-honouring-sa-music-royalty-metro-fm-music-awards-announces-2025-nominees","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.sabc.co.za\/sabc\/media-statement-honouring-sa-music-royalty-metro-fm-music-awards-announces-2025-nominees\/","title":{"rendered":"MEDIA STATEMENT | HONOURING SA MUSIC ROYALTY: METRO FM MUSIC AWARDS ANNOUNCES 2025 NOMINEES"},"content":{"rendered":"

Johannesburg<\/span> \u2013 <\/span>Thursday, 27 February 2025<\/span> – 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. <\/span><\/p>\n

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This year, the station received an impressive 2,769 entries across 19 categories, a significant increase from last year’s 1,700 entries. <\/span><\/p>\n

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Amapiano<\/span> continues to lead the pack, with genre kings <\/span>Kabza<\/span> De Small, DJ <\/span>Maphorisa<\/span>, and <\/span>Scotts<\/span>Maphuma<\/span> topping the list with four (4) nominations each. <\/span>iNkabi<\/span> Nation\u2019s<\/span> Sjava<\/span> follows closely with three (3) nominations, while Hip hop royalty, \u00a0<\/span>Kwesta<\/span> and <\/span>Cassper<\/span> Nyovest<\/span> also secured three (3) nominations each. <\/span><\/p>\n

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METRO FM also unveiled the much-awaited theme for this year\u2019s ceremony. This year\u2019s theme is <\/span>“<\/span>Crowning Greatness”<\/span>. <\/span>“<\/span>Crowning Greatness”,<\/span> elevates the achievements of those who shape the South African cultural narrative. It is a celebration of Black Royalty \u2013 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. <\/span><\/p>\n

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The METRO FM Music Awards 2025 will take place on Saturday, 03 May 2025 at Mbombela Stadium in Mpumalanga and will be broadcast live on SABC1. <\/span><\/p>\n

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The METRO FM Music Awards 2025 is proudly <\/span>hosted<\/span> by the Mpumalanga Provincial Government and <\/span>sponsored by the<\/span> Motsepe Foundation.<\/span><\/p>\n

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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, <\/span>and <\/span>a grand prize of R150,000 to the Song of the Year winner. <\/span><\/p>\n

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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. \u00a0<\/span>Additionally, METRO FM is pleased to announce SAMPRA, as the sponsor of the prestigious <\/span>Artist of the year<\/span>.<\/span><\/p>\n

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Below is the full list of Nominee<\/span>s:<\/span><\/p>\n

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Best Female Artist<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n
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1. <\/span>Xolly<\/span> Mncwango<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n

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2. <\/span>Dbn<\/span> Gogo<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n

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3. <\/span>Babalwa<\/span> M<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n

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4. <\/span>Nontokozo<\/span> Mkhize<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n

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5. <\/span>Makhadzi<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n

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Best RnB Song<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n
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1. <\/span>Shekhinah<\/span> ft. <\/span>Moliy<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/td>\n

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Risk<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n

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2. <\/span>Mawelele<\/span> & <\/span>Kwesta<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/td>\n

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All My Life<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n

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3. Elaine <\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/td>\n

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Love Me Slowly<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n

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4. <\/span>Langa<\/span> Mavuso<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/td>\n

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Best Friend (Control)<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n

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5. Nanette, <\/span>Tellaman<\/span> & Nasty C <\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/td>\n

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Tonight<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n

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Best Dance Song<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n
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1. Casswell P & <\/span>Nobuhle<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/td>\n

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Can\u2019t Get<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n

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2. <\/span>Dlala<\/span> Thukzin<\/span> feat. <\/span>Zeh<\/span> McGeba<\/span>, MK Productions <\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/td>\n

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Sohlala<\/span> Sisonke<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n

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3. Chronical Deep, <\/span>Leehleza<\/span>, <\/span>Kabza<\/span> De Small ft. <\/span>Latique<\/span>, Ezra <\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/td>\n

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Hayi<\/span> Baba<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n

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4. Oscar <\/span>Mbo<\/span> and <\/span>Jazzworx<\/span> Feat. <\/span>Thukuthela<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/td>\n

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Vuka<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n

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5. CAIIRO ft Ami Faku <\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/td>\n

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Ndisize<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n

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Best Styled Artist<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n
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1.<\/span>MaWhoo<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n

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2. <\/span>Focalistic<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n

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3. <\/span>Morda<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n

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4. <\/span>Dbn<\/span> Gogo<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n

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5. Oscar <\/span>Mbo<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n

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Best Kwaito\/<\/span>Gqom<\/span> Song<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n
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1. Funky <\/span>Qla<\/span>, <\/span>Argento<\/span> Dust & Maline Aura <\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/td>\n

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Utshwala<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n

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2. Mr <\/span>Thela<\/span>, Beast RSA, <\/span>Mthandazo<\/span> Gatya<\/span> & Zanda <\/span>Zakuza<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/td>\n

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Ekhaya<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n

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3. <\/span>Goldmax<\/span>, <\/span>Dlala<\/span> Thukzin<\/span> & Funky <\/span>Qla<\/span> ft Zee Nxumalo & Beast RSA <\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/td>\n

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FOMO<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n

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4. DJ <\/span>Tira<\/span> Feat. <\/span>AmaTycooler<\/span>, Big <\/span>Nuz<\/span> & Focus <\/span>Magazi<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/td>\n

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Singenzenjani<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n

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\u00a0 5. <\/span>Goldmax<\/span> & Blacks Jnr \u00a0feat. <\/span>Leemckrazy<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/td>\n

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Ama Weekend<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n

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Best Jazz Album<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n
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1. Nduduzo Makhathini <\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/td>\n

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uNomkhubulwane<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n

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2. <\/span>Thandiswa<\/span> Mazwai <\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/td>\n

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Sankofa<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n

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3. Linda <\/span>Sikhakhane<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/td>\n

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iLadi<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n

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4. <\/span>Nomfundo<\/span> Xaluva<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/td>\n

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Ndilapha<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n

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5. Sydney <\/span>Mavundla<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/td>\n

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Dirge for our fathers<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n

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Best Music Video<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n
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1. WOODBLOCK DJS ft Buzzi Lee, Kane <\/span>Keid<\/span>, <\/span>Cassper<\/span> Nyovest<\/span>, <\/span>Kwesta<\/span>, \u00a0Tony <\/span>Dayimane<\/span>, <\/span>Mvelost<\/span>, Set Off, <\/span>Somololo<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/td>\n

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Skuta<\/span> Baba (Remix)<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n

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2. CAIIRO ft Ami Faku <\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/td>\n

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Ndisize<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n

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3. <\/span>Usimamane<\/span> & <\/span>Sjava<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/td>\n

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Uvalo<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n

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4. Bassie, M-Touch, Ranger, <\/span>Amaza<\/span> ft. <\/span>TmanXpress<\/span>, <\/span>LeemcKrazy<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/td>\n

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Kwelanga<\/span> 2.0<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n

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5. Mr Pilato, Ego <\/span>Slimflow<\/span>, Tebogo G <\/span>Mashego<\/span> ft. <\/span>Sje<\/span> Konka<\/span> x <\/span>Focalistic<\/span> x <\/span>Dj<\/span> Maphorisa<\/span> x <\/span>Scotts<\/span> Maphuma<\/span> x <\/span>CowBoii<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/td>\n

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BIRI MARUNG<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n

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Best Viral Challenge<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n
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1. Mr Pilato, Ego <\/span>Slimflow<\/span>, Tebogo G <\/span>Mashego<\/span> ft. <\/span>Sje<\/span> Konka<\/span> x <\/span>Focalistic<\/span> x <\/span>Dj<\/span>Maphorisa<\/span> x <\/span>Scotts<\/span> Maphuma<\/span> x <\/span>CowBoii<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/td>\n

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BIRI MARUNG<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n

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2. <\/span>Kabza<\/span> De Small & <\/span>Vigro<\/span> Deep feat. <\/span>Scotts<\/span> Maphuma<\/span> & Young <\/span>Stunna<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/td>\n

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Wishi<\/span> Wishi<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n

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3. WOODBLOCK DJS \u2013 <\/span>Mvelost<\/span>; Set Off; <\/span>Somololo<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/td>\n

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Skuta<\/span> Baba<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n

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4. <\/span>Felo<\/span> Le Tee, <\/span>Scotts<\/span> Maphuma<\/span> & <\/span>ThabzaTee<\/span> feat. DJ <\/span>Maphorisa<\/span> & <\/span>Djy<\/span> Biza<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/td>\n

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Yebo <\/span>Lapho<\/span>(Gogo)<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n

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5. KMAT Feat. <\/span>CowBoii<\/span>, <\/span>djygubzin.live<\/span> & Ranger <\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/td>\n

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MKK<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n

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Best Produced Album<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n
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1. <\/span>Nontokozo<\/span> Mkhize <\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/td>\n

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Lindiwe<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n

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2. <\/span>Dlala<\/span> Thukzin<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/td>\n

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Finally Famous Too<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n

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3. <\/span>Emtee<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/td>\n

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DIY 3<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n

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4. Kelvin Momo <\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/td>\n

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Ntsako<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n

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5. <\/span>Thandiswa<\/span> Mazwai <\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/td>\n

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Sankofa<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n

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Best New Artist<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n
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1.Mawelele <\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n

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2.Phila <\/span>Koshin<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n

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3.NEO DUBE <\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n

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Best Collaboration Song<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n
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1. <\/span>Felo<\/span> Le Tee, <\/span>Scotts<\/span> Maphuma<\/span>, <\/span>Thabza<\/span> Tee ft. DJ <\/span>Maphorisa<\/span>, <\/span>Djy<\/span> Biza<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/td>\n

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Yebo <\/span>Lapho<\/span>(Gogo)<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n

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2. Mr Pilato, Ego <\/span>Slimflow<\/span>, Tebogo G <\/span>Mashego<\/span> ft. <\/span>Sje<\/span> Konka<\/span> x <\/span>Focalistic<\/span> x <\/span>Dj<\/span>Maphorisa<\/span> x <\/span>Scotts<\/span> Maphuma<\/span> x <\/span>CowBoii<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/td>\n

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Biri <\/span>Marung<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n

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3. Bassie, M-Touch, Ranger, <\/span>Amaza<\/span> ft. <\/span>TmanXpress<\/span>, <\/span>LeemcKrazy<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/td>\n

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Kwelanga<\/span> 2.0<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n

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4. Woodblock DJs ft. <\/span>Cassper<\/span> Nyovest<\/span>, <\/span>Kwesta<\/span> & Kane <\/span>Keid<\/span> \u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/td>\n

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SKUTA BABA (Remix)<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n

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5. <\/span>Kabza<\/span> De Small, <\/span>Vigro<\/span> Deep & <\/span>Dj<\/span> Maphorisa<\/span> feat. <\/span>Scotts<\/span> Maphuma<\/span>; Young <\/span>Stunna<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/td>\n

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Wishi<\/span> Wishi<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n

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Artist of The Year<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n
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1. Tyler ICU<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n

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2. <\/span>Kabza<\/span> de Small<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n

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3. <\/span>Morda<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n

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4. <\/span>Makhadzi<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n

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5. Kelvin Momo<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n

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Song of the Year<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n
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1. Blaq Major Ft. Bless The Gentleman & <\/span>Dj<\/span> Kap<\/span> – <\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/td>\n

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Sdakiwe<\/span> Sbali<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n

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2. <\/span>Makhadzi<\/span>; Prince <\/span>Benza<\/span>; <\/span>Iyanya<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/td>\n

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Number 1<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n

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3. WOODBLOCK DJS ft Buzzi Lee, Kane <\/span>Keid<\/span>, <\/span>Cassper<\/span> Nyovest<\/span>, <\/span>Kwesta<\/span>, Tony <\/span>Dayimane<\/span>.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/td>\n

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SKUTA BABA Remix<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n

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4. <\/span>Felo<\/span> Le Tee, <\/span>Scotts<\/span> Maphuma<\/span> & <\/span>ThabzaTee<\/span> feat. DJ <\/span>Maphorisa<\/span> & <\/span>Djy<\/span> Biza<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/td>\n

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Yebo <\/span>Lapho<\/span>(Gogo)<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n

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5. Bassie, M-Touch, Ranger, <\/span>Amaza<\/span> ft. <\/span>TmanXpress<\/span>, <\/span>LeemcKrazy<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/td>\n

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Kwelanga<\/span> 2.0<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n

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6. <\/span>Caiiro<\/span> ft Ami Faku <\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/td>\n

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Ndisize<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n

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7. Mr Pilato, Ego <\/span>Slimflow<\/span>, Tebogo G <\/span>Mashego<\/span> ft. <\/span>Sje<\/span> Konka<\/span> x <\/span>Focalistic<\/span> x <\/span>Dj<\/span>Maphorisa<\/span> x <\/span>Scotts<\/span> Maphuma<\/span> x <\/span>CowBoii<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/td>\n

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BIRI MARUNG<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n

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8. Shakes & Les feat. <\/span>LeeMcKrazy<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/td>\n

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Funk 99<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n

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9. <\/span>Kabza<\/span> De Small & <\/span>Vigro<\/span> Deep feat. <\/span>Scotts<\/span> Maphuma<\/span> & Young <\/span>Stunna<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/td>\n

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Wishi<\/span> Wishi<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n

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10. KMAT feat. <\/span>CowBoii<\/span> , <\/span>djygubzin.live<\/span> & Ranger<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/td>\n

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MKK<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n

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Best <\/span>Amapiano<\/span> Song<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n
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1. <\/span>Dj<\/span> Stokie<\/span> – <\/span>Zee_nhle<\/span>; <\/span>Sobzeen;Faith<\/span> Strings<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/td>\n

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Selimathunzi<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n

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2. <\/span>Felo<\/span> Le Tee, <\/span>Scotts<\/span> Maphuma<\/span> & <\/span>ThabzaTee<\/span> feat. DJ <\/span>Maphorisa<\/span> & <\/span>Djy<\/span> Biza<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/td>\n

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Yebo <\/span>Lapho<\/span>(Gogo)<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n

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3. \u00a0Bassie, M-Touch, Ranger, <\/span>Amaza<\/span> ft. <\/span>TmanXpress<\/span>, <\/span>LeemcKrazy<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/td>\n

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Kwe<\/span> langa<\/span> 2.0<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n

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4. Mr Pilato, Ego <\/span>Slimflow<\/span>, Tebogo G <\/span>Mashego<\/span> ft. <\/span>Sje<\/span> Konka<\/span> x <\/span>Focalistic<\/span> x <\/span>Dj<\/span>Maphorisa<\/span> x <\/span>Scotts<\/span> Maphuma<\/span> x <\/span>CowBoii<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/td>\n

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Biri <\/span>Marung<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n

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5. Blaq Major – Bless the General; <\/span>Dj<\/span> Kap<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/td>\n

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Sdakiwe<\/span> sbali<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n

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Best Hip Hop Song<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n
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1. K.O ft. <\/span>Maglera<\/span> Doe Boy <\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/td>\n

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Let Me Cook<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n

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2. <\/span>Usimamane<\/span> & <\/span>Sjava<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/td>\n

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Uvalo<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n

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3. <\/span>Emtee<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/td>\n

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WAR<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n

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4. SKHANDAWORLD, K.O & Nasty C <\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/td>\n

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Too Much<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n

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5. Tony <\/span>Dayimane<\/span>, <\/span>Usimamane<\/span>, <\/span>Kwesta<\/span> & Yanga Chief <\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/td>\n

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Wishlist<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n

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Best Duo\/Group<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n
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1. <\/span>Wanitwa<\/span> mos<\/span> & Nkosazana Daughter<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n

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2. Shakes & Les <\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n

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3. Black Motion<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n

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4. Blaq Diamond<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n

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5. Artwork Sounds<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n

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Best African Pop Song<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n
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1. <\/span>Nomfundo<\/span> Moh ft. <\/span>Msaki<\/span>, <\/span>Cassper<\/span> Nyovest<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/td>\n

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Umusa<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n

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2. Blaq Diamond <\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/td>\n

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Piki <\/span>Piki<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n

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3. Naledi <\/span>Aphiwe<\/span> & <\/span>Mawelele<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/td>\n

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Romeo & Juliet<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n

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4. <\/span>Sjava<\/span> & The <\/span>Qwellers<\/span> ft. <\/span>Sastii<\/span>, <\/span>LaCabra<\/span>, <\/span>Lowfeye<\/span> & Blue <\/span>Papi<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/td>\n

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Typhoon<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n

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5. <\/span>Mlindo<\/span> The Vocalist & <\/span>Dj<\/span> Maphorisa<\/span> ft. <\/span>Tman<\/span> xpress<\/span>; Phila <\/span>Dlozi<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/td>\n

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Umdali<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n

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Best Gospel Album<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n
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1. <\/span>Nontokozo<\/span> Mkhize <\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/td>\n

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Lindiwe<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n

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2. <\/span>SbuNoah<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/td>\n

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Heavenly Psalms Level 2 <\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n

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3. <\/span>Xolly<\/span> Mncwango<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/td>\n

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Unusual<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n

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4. Ayanda <\/span>Ntanzi<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/td>\n

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According to Grace, A One Man Show<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n

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\u00a0 \u00a05. <\/span>Mmuso<\/span> Worship <\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/td>\n

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Jesus to the city V2<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n

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Best Male Artist<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n
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1. <\/span>Usimamane<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n

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2. <\/span>Dlala<\/span> Thukzin<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n

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3. <\/span>Kabza<\/span> de Small<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n

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4. Kelvin Momo<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n

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5. Tyler ICU<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n

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ENDS<\/span><\/p>\n

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