Metro FM Music Awards 2024 Nominees Announced

Metro FM Music Awards 2024 Nominees Announced

The South African Broadcasting Corporation (SABC) is excited to announce the nominees for the METRO FM Music Awards 2024. These nominations feature music singles and albums released between 28 February 2023 and 28 February 2024. This year, the station received over 1700 entries for the various categories.

Internationally acclaimed singer and Grammy award winner, Tyla, leads with six (6) nominations for the song ‘Water’. She is nominated in the categories of Song of the Year, Best Female Artist, Best Music Video, Best Viral Challenge and Artist of the Year.

Tyla

Amapiano is at the forefront with both Kabza the Small and Tyler ICU receiving five (5) nominations each. Kabza the Small received nominations for Best Produced Album, Best Collaboration, Song of the Year, Best Amapiano – all the for the song ‘Imithandazo’ featuring Mthunzi. Kabza the Small was also nominated for Best Male Artist
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Tyler ICU’s five (5) nominations include Best Collaboration, Song of the Year, Best Viral Challenge, Best Amapiano – all for the ‘Mnike’, which features Tumelo. He was also nominated the Artist of the Year award.

Tyler ICU

Inkabi Zezwe, Sjava and Big Zulu bagged four (4) impressive nominations, two (2) for ‘Ukhamba’ – Best Produced Album and Best African Pop. They were also nominated for Best Collaboration for the song ‘Umbayi Mbayi’.

Ms Kina Nhlengethwa, METRO FM Business Manager said, “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.”

Nhlengethwa further stated, “We were delighted with the quality of the entries and the music. The artists that have been entered are truly of a world-class standard that competes with the rest of the musical world.”

The theme for the 2024 edition of the awards was also revealed during the nominee announcement. This year’s theme is ‘Black To The Future’, which celebrates the achievements and contributions of black artists in the music industry by highlighting, excellence, creativity, and impact.

The awards echo the rhythm of resilience and the harmony of diversity, reminding all that music transcends boundaries and unites the country in a universal language of music.

Inkabi Zezwe | SUPPLIED

The METRO FM Awards 2024 will take place on 27 April 2024 at Mbombela Stadium in Mpumalanga and will be broadcast live on SABC1.

The METRO FM Awards 2024 are brought to you by the Mpumalanga Provincial Government, in association with the Motsepe Foundation. In the effort to continuously add more value to the awards the winners of each category will receive R50 000, and the Song of the year winner will walk away with R150 000, courtesy of Motsepe Foundation. In addition, SANTAM is sponsoring the Best New Artist category.

Below is the full list of Nominees:

BEST GOSPEL ALBUM

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