{"id":17928,"date":"2025-04-11T11:31:31","date_gmt":"2025-04-11T09:31:31","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.sabc.co.za\/sabc\/?p=17928"},"modified":"2025-04-11T11:31:31","modified_gmt":"2025-04-11T09:31:31","slug":"media-statement-metro-fm-music-awards-2025-presenters-announced-lootlove-scoop-makhathini-anele-zondo-dineo-ranaka-l-tido-and-mpumi-mlambo","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.sabc.co.za\/sabc\/media-statement-metro-fm-music-awards-2025-presenters-announced-lootlove-scoop-makhathini-anele-zondo-dineo-ranaka-l-tido-and-mpumi-mlambo\/","title":{"rendered":"MEDIA STATEMENT | METRO FM MUSIC AWARDS 2025 PRESENTERS ANNOUNCED: LOOTLOVE, SCOOP MAKHATHINI, ANELE ZONDO, DINEO RANAKA, L-TIDO AND MPUMI MLAMBO!"},"content":{"rendered":"

Johannesburg \u2013 Friday, 11 April 2025 –<\/span><\/strong> The biggest night in SA music just got even bigger as METRO FM announced a star-studded line up of Presenters to the METRO FM Music awards 2025 (MMAs), set to take place on Saturday, 03 May 2025 at Mbombela Stadium, in Mpumalanga. The MMAs will officially air on SABC 1 and will be available for streaming on SABC + at 20:00.<\/span><\/p>\n

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The main stage hosts for this year\u2019s awards are Luthando \u2018Lootlove\u2019 Shosha as well as TV and radio personality Siyabonga Ngwekazi.\u00a0 Radio personality and TV host, Luthando Lootlove Shosha is a c<\/span>o-host on METRO FM\u2019s afternoon drive show, The Touch Down<\/em><\/span>. <\/span>Siyabonga Ngwekazi,widely recognized as \u2018Scoop Makhathini\u2019, is a multifaceted South African television presenter, writer, and cultural commentator.<\/span><\/p>\n

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\u201cThe MMAs 2024 were a truly monumental and unforgettable experience for me. I\u2019m honoured to be entrusted with this role once again, and I\u2019m beyond excited to share the stage with none other than my homeboy, Siyabonga Ngwekazi. I\u2019m looking forward to an incredible night celebrating the very best of South African music talent,” says LootLove.<\/span><\/p>\n

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Scoop Makhathini shares his excitement stating, “I’m looking forward to being part of this exciting event that’s at the forefront of celebrating South African music. As a passionate advocate for creativity and the music industry, I believe South African artists deserve regular recognition. I’m thrilled to collaborate with Luthando for the first time, and I’m grateful to Metro FM for providing a platform for us to showcase our skills and talents.” <\/span><\/p>\n

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Actress, TV presenter, model and rapper Anele Zondo as well as METRO FM\u2019s the Hustler Fix host, Mpumi Mlambo will host the Black Carpet, which is sponsored by the Motsepe Foundation.<\/span><\/p>\n

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Multi-talented METRO FM Top 30 host, Dineo Ranaka <\/span>and Hip-Hop Star, Thato Madonsela, better known as \u2018L-Tido\u2019\u00a0will be hosts in the Green Room, interviewing excited winners who just stepped off the stage.<\/span><\/p>\n

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It’s a big night for South African music, and it’s fitting that it’s being brought to life by some of the industry’s top talent. <\/span><\/p>\n

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The METRO FM Music Awards 2025 is an unparalleled lifestyle experience, which presents two main events in one night \u2013 the awards and the spectacular music festival. This year\u2019s event features a spectacular line up of performers such as Master KG, Black Motion, K.O, Zee Nxumalo.\u00a0 <\/span>For one ticket price, attendees will enjoy not one, but two incredible events: the awards ceremony and a live concert. It’s an experience not to be missed!<\/span><\/p>\n

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Get your tickets now at Computicket. Lower Tier: R150 for 1 ticket – Upper Tier: R250 for 2 tickets – Golden Circle: R850. <\/span><\/p>\n

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