The eagerly awaited METRO FM Music Awards 2024 are on the horizon as the South African Broadcasting Corporation (SABC) reveals the complete list of contenders. This year’s nominations spotlight the richness and diversity of talent within South Africa’s music scene, encompassing a wide array of genres and styles. These nominations encompass singles and albums released between February 28, 2023, and February 28, 2024, with over 1700 submissions received across various categories.
Renowned singer and Grammy award winner, Tyla, takes the lead with six nominations for her song ‘Water’. Her nominations span categories including Song of the Year, Best Female Artist, Best Music Video, Best Viral Challenge, and Artist of the Year.
Amapiano takes center stage with both Kabza the Small and Tyler ICU each securing five nominations. Kabza the Small earns nods for Best Produced Album, Best Collaboration, Song of the Year, and Best Amapiano for ‘Imithandazo’ featuring Mthunzi, alongside a Best Male Artist nomination. Tyler ICU’s five nominations include Best Collaboration, Song of the Year, Best Viral Challenge, and Best Amapiano for ‘Mnike’, featuring Tumelo, as well as an Artist of the Year nomination.
The theme for this year’s awards, ‘Black To The Future’, was also unveiled during the nominee announcement, honoring the achievements and contributions of black artists in the music industry, emphasizing excellence, creativity, and impact.
The awards resonate with the spirit of resilience and the celebration of diversity, emphasizing the unifying power of music as a universal language.
The METRO FM Awards 2024 ceremony is scheduled for April 27, 2024, at Mbombela Stadium in Mpumalanga, and will be broadcast live on SABC1.
Here’s the Full List of METRO FM 2024 Nominees:
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
BEST NEW ARTIST
Harry Cane
Nontokozo Mkhize
Sykes
Robin Fassie
Shakes & Les
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 FEMALE
Kamo Mphela
Ntokozo Mbambo
Tyla
Makhadzi
Lwah Ndlunkulu
BEST GOSPEL ALBUM
Ntokozo Mbambo – Lavish Worship
Jumbo – Siyabonga.
Hle – Take Heart.
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 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 Bo
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 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 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
The METRO FM Awards 2024 are presented by the Mpumalanga Provincial Government, in partnership with the Motsepe Foundation. To enhance the prestige of the awards, winners in each category will receive R50,000, with the Song of the Year recipient receiving R150,000, courtesy of the Motsepe Foundation. Additionally, SANTAM sponsors the Best New Artist category.
