The METRO FM Music Awards 2024 took Mbombela, Mpumalanga by storm on Saturday night, celebrating the country’s biggest awards ceremony in South Africa’s music industry, honouring top musical talent.
Amapiano heavyweights Kabza De Small and Mthunzi emerged as the night’s biggest winners, walking away with an impressive four awards each in The Best Amapiano, Song of the Year, Best Produced Album and Best Collaboration categories, solidifying their dominance in the genre.
Below is the full list of winners:
- Best Gospel Album
Ntokozo Mbambo – Lavish Worship
- Best Jazz Album
Amandla Freedom Ensemble – Oratorio Of A Forgotten Youth
- Best Produced Album
Isimo – Kabza De small & Mthunzi
- Best Collaboration
Kabza De small & Mthunzi – ‘Imithandazo’ ft. DJ Maphorisa, Young Stunna, Sizwe Alakine and Umthakathi Kush
- Song of the Year
‘Imithandazo’ – Kabza De small & Mthunzi ft. DJ Maphorisa, Young Stunna, Sizwe Alkaline and Umthakathi Kush
- Artist of the Year
Lwah Ndlunkulu
- Best Viral Challenge
TitoM & Yuppe – ‘Tshwala’ Bam ft. S.N.E & EeQue
- Best New Artist
Nontokozo Mkhize
- Best Duo/Group
Thee Legacy
- Best Dance
Zakes Bantwini – ‘Mama Thula’ ft. Skye Wanda, Thakzin & Suffocate SA
- Best Kwaito/Gqom
‘Hello’ – DJ Kotin ft. Big Nuz, Mshayi & Mr Thela
- Best Hip Hop
‘Ving Rhames’ – A-REECE
- Best African Pop
Bongeziwe Mabandla – ’Amaxesha’
- Best Amapiano
‘Imithandazo’ – Kabza De small & Mthunzi ft. DJ Maphorisa, Young Stunna, Sizwe Alakine and Umthakathi Kush
- Best Music Video
‘Izenzo’ – Bassie & Aymos ft. T-Man SA
- Best Male
Aymos
- Best Styled
Oscar Mbo
- Best R&B
Mthandazo Gatya – ‘N 2 U’
- Best Female
Makhadzi
- Global Icon Award
Tyla
- Lifetime Achievement Award
DJ Oskido
Boom Shaka
The METRO FM Music Awards 2024 celebrated excellence and diversity in South African music, highlighting the remarkable achievements of both established and emerging artists across various genres. The event served as a testament to the country’s rich musical heritage and the immense talent within its vibrant music industry.
