2024 Metro FM Music Awards Nominees Announced!

2024 Metro FM Music Awards Nominees Announced! The South African Broadcasting Corporation (SABC) has recently unveiled the nominees for the highly anticipated METRO FM Music Awards 2024. These nominations spotlight exceptional music singles and albums that have graced the airwaves between February 28, 2023, and February 28, 2024.

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

The excitement surrounding this year’s nominations is palpable, as the station received an astounding influx of over 1700 entries across a diverse array of categories. This influx is a testament to the vibrant and thriving music scene within South Africa, showcasing the depth of talent and creativity present in the industry.

Having achieved significant success in the music industry, Grammy Award winner Tyla has solidified her position as a standout artist, securing an impressive six nominations for this year’s Metro Awards. Nonetheless, through the dominance of Amapiano, it’s not surprising that the genre is leading the fore with Kabza The Small and Tyler ICU securing 5 nominations each.

Representing SA Hip Hop, Big Zulu and Sjava, united under their duo moniker Inkabi Zezwe, have clinched an impressive total of four nominations in this year’s Metro Awards. Their collaborative efforts have not gone unnoticed, as they earned recognition across multiple categories.

The duo’s album “Ukhamba” has earned them two notable nominations: Best Produced Album and Best African Pop, showcasing their adeptness in crafting both production excellence and embracing the rich diversity of African musical styles. Furthermore, their collaborative track “Umbayi Mbayi” has secured them a nomination for Best Collaboration.

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