The 2023 Metro FM Awards, one of South Africa's most anticipated music events, took place on May 6th at the Mbombela Stadium in Mpumalanga. The awards ceremony brought together some of the biggest names in the South African music industry, as well as rising stars, to celebrate the country's diverse and vibrant music culture. The event saw a range of talented artists nominated across various categories, with winners announced amidst an atmosphere of excitement and anticipation.
Aymos - Fatela
Brenda Mtambo - Enza Kwenzeke
Inkabi Nation - Voicemail
Mlindo The Vocalist - Lindokuhle
Sjava - Isibuko
Zuko SA - Andikalibali – WINNER
Best Amapiano Song
Daliwonga - Abo Mvelo
Deep London - Hamba Wena – WINNER
Gaba Cannal - Healer Ntliziyo Yam
Kabza De Small - Khusela
Wanitwa Mos - Sofa Silahlane
Best Collaboration Song
AKA feat. Nasty C - Lemons (Lemonade) – WINNER
Aymos feat. Ami Faku - Fatela
K.O feat. Young Stunna and Blxckie - Sete
Kususa, Argento Dust and Zakes Bantwini - Asanda
Sjava feat. Q Twinz and Mzukulu - Isoka
Best Duo or Group
Big Nuz - Ngeke
Inkabi Nation - Voicemail – WINNER
Kwesta and Kabza De Small - Mrholo Wayizolo
Mafikizolo - Kwanele
Mellow and Sleazy - Wenza Kanjani
Best Female Artist
Brenda Mtambo - Enza Kwenzeke
HLE - You're The Worthy One
Makhadzi African - Queen 2.0 – WINNER
Nomfundo Moh - Izibusiso
Simmy - Hlelo
Best Gospel Album
Dumi Mkokstad - The Over Flow
Khaya Mthethwa - Art and Worship
Kingdmusic - Perfect Love
Pastor Lungi Ndala - Victorious Praise – WINNER
Soweto Gospel Choir - Hope
Best Hip Hop Artist
AKA - Mass Country – WINNER
Blxckie - The4Mula
K.O - SR3
Maglera Doe Boy - Diaspora
Nasty C - Ivyson Army Tour Mixtape
Best House Song
Caiiro ft. Pixie L - Lwandle
Karyendasoul ft. Ami Faku - Umthandazo
Kususa, Argento Dust and Zakes Bantwini - Asanda
Mthandazo Gatya ft. Nhlonipho - Sizobambana
Skye Wanda - Amazwi – WINNER
Best Jazz Album
Linda Sikhakhane - Isambulo
Nduduzo Makhathini - In The Spirits of Ntu – WINNER
Spartz - Awake
Best Kwaito/Gqom Song
Big Nuz - Ngeke
Dj Tira - Sikilidi – WINNER
Kwesta and Kabza De Small - Mrholo Wayizolo
Professor - Ezangakini
Spikiri - Tana La
Best Male Artist
AKA - Lemons (Lemonade) – WINNER
K.O - Sete
Kabza De Small - Khusela
Mthandazo Gatya - Sizobambana
Sjava - Isoka
K.O - Sete
Kabza De Small - Khusela
Mthandazo Gatya - Sizobambana
Sjava - Isoka
Best Music Video
- AKA – Lemons (Lemonade)
- Costa Titch – Big Flexa Remix
- Dj Tira – Sikilidi – WINNER
- K.O – Sete
- Wanitwa Mos – Sofa Silahlane
Best New Comer/Artist
- CocoSA for I Never Thought – WINNER
- Group Chat – Mama
- Mayten – Wait On Me
- Oufadafada – I Can’t Give Up
- Tee Tee – Andizenzi
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
- K.O. feat Young Stunna and Blxckie – Sete
- Myztro feat Focalistic, Daliwonga, Shaunmusiq – Tobetsa
Lifetime Achievement Award
- Mafikizolo – WINNER
Styled Artist
- Daliwonga
- Mafikizolo
- Musa Keys – WINNER
- Sino Msolo
- Sjava
2023 Metro FM Awards summersied
Artist of the Year
AKA for Lemons (Lemonade)
Best Male Artist
AKA – Lemons (Lemonade)
Best Female Artist
Makhadzi – African Queen 2.0
Best New Artist
CocoSA – I Never Thought
Song of the Year
Betusile Mcinga – Ngena Noah
Best Hip Hop Artist
AKA – Mass Country
Best Jazz Album
Nduduzo Makhathini – In The Spirits of Ntu
Best Gospel Album
Pastor Lungi Ndala – Victorious Praise
Best Afrosoul-Pop
Zuko SA – Andikalibali
Best Amapiano Song
Deep London – Hamba Wena
Best House Song
Skye Wanda – Amazwi
Best Kwaito/Gqom Song
Dj Tira – Sikilidi
Best Collaboration Song
AKA feat. Nasty C – Lemons (Lemonade)
Best Duo or Group
Inkabi Nation – Voice Mail
Best Music Video
Dj Tira – Sikilidi
Best Viral Challenge
Deep London feat Boohle – Hamba Wena – WINNER
Styled Artist
Musa Keys
Lifetime Achievement Award
Mafikizolo
