The highly anticipated 2023 Metro FM Awards will be held on Saturday, 6 May 2023, at the Mbombela Stadium, Mpumalanga.
PLEASE NOTE: This article was updated with the full 2023 Metro FM Awards winners list.
2023 Metro FM Awards: Lerato Kganyago, Katlego Maboe unveiled as hosts
The prestigious event will be hosted by Metro FM on-air personality Lerato Kganyago, and Katlego Maboe.
According to Metro FM management, the decision to appoint Kganyago and Maboe was based on their skills as “sought-after hosts, who are able to carry events of this calibre.”
“The two presenters exude class and high energy, elements that embody the prestigious Metro FM Awards,” the station management wrote.
Kganyago, a long-standing member of the Metro FM family, has seven years of experience in live television and broadcasting.
The DJ revealed she was elated to be given the opportunity to co-host the 2023 Metro FM Awards.
Kganyago promised to deliver an exceptional experience for South Africa’s music fans alongside a seasoned Maboe.
“Together with Katlego Maboe, we promise to bring an unparalleled level of class, energy, and excitement to the stage,” says Kganyago.
Here is the full list of winners
The late AKA will be the highlight of the ceremony, months after he was viciously killed in Durban.
The Mass Country rapper will posthumously contest in six of the 18 categories, including Song and Artist of the Year, Best Collaboration, Best Hip-Hop Artist, Best Male Artist, and Best Music Video.
Here is the full list of winners for the 2023 Metro FM Awards:
Song of the Year
- K.O for Sete
- AKA for Lemons (Lemonade)
- Konke and Musa Keys for Kancane
- Aymos for Fatela
- Big Nuz for Ngeke
- Kabza De Small for Khusela
- Betusile Mcinga for Ngena Noah – WINNER
- Gaba Cannal for Healer Ntliziyo Yam
- Sjava for Isoka
- Wanitwa Mos for Sofa Silahlane
Best Afrosoul-Pop
- Sjava for Isibuko
- Zuko SA for Andikalibali – WINNER
- Brenda Mtambo for Enza Kwenzeke
- Inkabi Nation for Voicemail
- Mlindo The Vocalist for Lindokuhle
Best Amapiano Song
- Deep London for Hamba Wena – WINNER
- Gaba Cannal for Healer Ntliziyo Yam
- Kabza De Small for Khusela
- Daliwonga for Abo Mvelo
- Wanitwa Mos for Sofa Silahlane
Artist of the Year
- K.O for Sete
- Wanitwa Mos for Sofa Silahlane
- AKA for Lemons (Lemonade) – WINNER
- Nomfundo Moh for Izibusiso
- Sjava for Isoka
Best Jazz Album
- Linda Sikhakhane for Isambulo
- Nduduzo Makhathini for In The Spirits of Ntu – WINNER
- Spartz for Awake
Best New Age R&B Artist
- Manana for Patiently
- MOE for Me Ever After – WINNER
- ThandoNje for Our Story: Untold
- Venom and Shishiliza for uThando
- Zadok for Othanda Mina
Best Collaboration Song
- AKA feat. Nasty C for Lemons (Lemonade) – WINNER
- K.O feat. Young Stunna and Blxckie for Sete
- Kususa, Argento Dust and Zakes Bantwini for Asanda
- Aymos feat. Ami Faku for Fatela
- Sjava feat. Q Twinz and Mzukulu for Isoka
Best Duo or Group
- Mafikizolo for Kwanele
- Big Nuz for Ngeke
- Mellow and Sleazy for Wenza Kanjani
- Kwesta and Kabza De Small for Mrholo Wayizolo
- Inkabi Nation for Voice Mail – WINNER
Best Female Artist
- Nomfundo Moh for Izibusiso
- Makhadzi African for Queen 2.0 – WINNER
- Simmy for Hlelo
- Brenda Mtambo for Enza Kwenzeke
- HLE for You’re The Worthy One
Best Gospel Album
- Dumi Mkokstad for The Over Flow
- Soweto Gospel Choir for Hope
- Khaya Mthethwa for Art and Worship
- Kingdmusic for Perfect Love
- Pastor Lungi Ndala for Victorious Praise – WINNER
Best Hip Hop Artist
- AKA for Mass Country – WINNER
- K.O for SR3
- Nasty Cfor Ivyson Army Tour Mixtape
- Blxckie for The4Mula
- Maglera Doe Boy for Diaspora
Best House Song
- Kususa, Argento Dust and Zakes Bantwini for Asanda
- Mthandazo Gatya ft. Nhlonipho for Sizobambana
- Karyendasoul ft. Ami Faku for Umthandazo
- Caiiro ft. Pixie L for Lwandle
- Skye Wanda for Amazwi – WINNER
Best Kwaito/Gqom Song
- Big Nuz for Ngeke
- Dj Tira for Sikilidi – WINNER
- Kwesta and Kabza De Small for Mrholo Wayizolo
- Spikiri for Tana La
- Professor for Ezangakini
Best Male Artist
- AKA for Lemons (Lemonade) – WINNER
- K.O for Sete
- Kabza De Small for Khusela
- Sjava for Isoka
- Mthandazo Gatya for Sizobambana
New Artist
- Oufadafada for I Can’t Give Up
- CocoSA for I Never Thought – WINNER
- Group Chat for Mama
- Mayten for Wait On Me
- Tee Tee for Andizenzi
Styled Artist
- Mafikizolo
- Musa Keys – WINNER
- Sjava
- Daliwonga
- Sino Msolo
Best Music Video
- K.O for Sete
- AKA for Lemons (Lemonade)
- Dj Tira for Sikilidi – WINNER
- Wanitwa Mos for Sofa Silahlane
- Costa Titch for Big Flexa Remix
Best Viral Challenge
- Deep London feat Boohle for Hamba Wena – WINNER
- DJ Maphorisa and Visca for Ba Straata
- Felo Le Tee and Toss for Manca
- Myztro feat Focalistic, Daliwonga, Shaunmusiq for Tobetsa
- K.O. feat Young Stunna and Blxckie for Sete
Lifetime Achievement Award
- Mafikizolo – WINNER
2023 Metro FM Awards: How to watch the full show
This year’s Metro FM Awards will be broadcast live from Mbombela Stadium on Saturday, 6 May 2023.
The ceremony will air live on SABC 1 (channel 191 on DStv) and SABC Plus.
The 2023 Metro FM Awards will also be streamed live and you can watch it live right here!
NOTE: The live stream link will be embedded below as soon as it becomes available.