The South African Broadcasting Corporation (SABC) has announced that Metro FM On-Air Personality, Lerato ‘LKG’ Kganyago, and Katlego Maboe as the hosts of the star-studded and esteemed Metro FM Music Awards 2023 (MMA23), which will take place on Saturday, 06 May 2023 at Mbombela Stadium, Mpumalanga.
The decision by METRO FM to appoint Ms. Kganyago and Mr. Maboe is based on their skills as sought-after hosts, who are able to carry events of this caliber. The two presenters exude class and high energy, elements that embody the prestigious METRO FM Awards.
Lerato Kganyago states “I am absolutely thrilled and deeply honored to be entrusted with the role of co-hosting the prestigious METRO FM Music Awards 2023 alongside the incredibly talented Katlego Maboe. As a long-standing member of the METRO FM family with seven years of experience, and with a solid background in live television and broadcasting, I understand the significance of this event and I am confident in my ability to deliver an exceptional experience for South Africa’s music fans.
“The MMAs are a true highlight of the year for music lovers, and I am grateful for the opportunity to be a part of it all. Together with Katlego Maboe, we promise to bring an unparalleled level of class, energy, and excitement to the stage. Get ready for a night that will leave you mesmerized and craving for more, as we celebrate the very best of South African music with the industry’s leading artists and producers”.
Katlego Maboe says “I am absolutely thrilled to be chosen as the host of the METRO FM Music Awards 2023! It is an incredible honor to be part of such a prestigious event, and I am super excited to be hosting alongside the talented Lerato Kganyago. I am looking forward to celebrating the best of South African music with all the amazing artists, producers, and fans. I can’t wait!”
The awards will be broadcast live on SABC 1, SABC Plus, and METRO FM’s YouTube channel at 20:00! The public is encouraged to tune in, to witness some of today’s biggest South African music acts on stage, as well as see their favorite A-list South African celebrities walk the ‘Black Carpet and participate in the awards.
Below is the full list of nominees:
Song Of The Year
K.O ft. Blxckie & Young Stunna – ‘SETE’
AKA ft. Nasty C – ‘Lemonds (Lemonade)’
Konke & Musa Keys – ‘Kancane’
Aymos ‘Fatela’
Big Nuz ‘Ngeke’
Kabza De Small – ‘Khusela’
Betusile Mcinga – ‘Ngena Noah’
Gaba Cannal – ‘Healer Ntliziyo Yami’
Sjava – ‘Isoka’
Wantiwa Mos – ‘Sofa Silahlane’
Best Afro Soul Pop
Sjava – ‘Isibuko’
Zuko SA – ‘Andikalibali’
Brenda Mtambo – ‘Enza Kwenzeke’
Inkabi Nation – ‘Voicemail’
Mlindo The Vocalist – ‘Lindokuhle’
Best Amapiano Song
Deep London – ‘Hamba Wena’
Gaba Cannal – ‘Healer Ntliziyo Yami’
Kabza De Small – ‘Khusela’
Daliwonga – ‘Abo Mvelo’
Wantiwa Mos – ‘Sofa Silahlane’
Artist Of The Year
K.O – ‘SETE’
Wantiwa Mos – ‘Sofa Silahlane’
AKA – ‘Lemons (Lemonade)’
Nomfundo Moh – ‘Izibusiso’
Sjava – ‘Isoka’
Best Jazz Album
Linda Sikhakhane – ‘Isambulo’
Nduduzo Makhathini – ‘In The Spirits of Ntu’
Spartz – ‘Awake’
Best New Age R&B Artist
Manana – ‘Patiently’
MOE. – ‘Me Ever After’
ThandoNje – ‘Our Story: Untold’
Venom & Shishiliza – ‘uThando’
Zadok – ‘Othanda Mina’
Best Collaborative Song
AKA ft . Nasty C – ‘Lemons (Lemonade)’
K.O ft. Blxckie & Young Stunna – ‘SETE’
Kususa, Argento Dust & Zakes Bantwini – ‘Asanda’
Aymos ft. Ami Faku – ‘Fatela’
Sjava ft Q Twinz & Mzukulu – ‘Isoka’
Best Duo or Group
Mafikizolo – ‘Kwanele’
Big Nuz – ‘Ngeke’
Mellow & Sleazy – ‘Wenza Kanjani’
Kwesta & Kabza De Small – ‘Mrholo Wayizolo’
Inkabi Nation – ‘Voice Mail’
Best Female Artist
Nomfundo Moh – ‘Izibusiso’
Makhadzi – ‘African Queen 2.0’
Simmy – ‘Hlelo’
Brenda Mtambo – ‘Enza Kwenzeke’
HLE – ‘You’re The Worthy One’
Best Gospel Album
Tumi Mkokstad – ‘The Over Flow’
Soweto Gosepl Choir – ‘Hope’
Khaya Mthethwa – ‘Art & Worship’
Kingdmusic – ‘Perfect Love’
Pastor Lungi Ndala – ‘ Victorious Praise’
Best Hip-Hop Artist
AKA – ‘Mass Country’
K.O – ‘SR3’
Nasty C – ‘Ivyson Army Tour Mixtape’
Blxckie – ‘The 4Mula’
Maglera Doe Boy – ‘Diaspora’
Best House Song
Kususa, Argento Dust & Zakes Bantwini – ‘Asanda’
Mthandazo Gatya ft. Nhlonipho – ‘Sizobambana’
Karyendasoul ft. Ami Faku – ‘Umthandazo’
Caiiro ft Pixie L – ‘Lwandle’
Skye Wanda – ‘Amazwi’
Best Kwaito / Gqom Song
Big Nuz – ‘Ngeke’
DJ Tira – ’Sikilidi’
Kwesta & Kabza De Small – ‘Mrholo Wayizolo’
Professor – ‘Ezangakini’
Best Male Artist
AKA – ‘Lemons (Lemonade)’
K.O – ’SETE’
Kabza De Small – ‘Khusela’
Sjava – ‘Isoka’
Mthandazo Gatya – ‘Sizobambana’
Best New Artist
Oufadafada – ‘I Can’t Give Up
CocoSA – ‘I Never Thought
Group Chat – ‘Mama’
Mayten – ‘Wait On Me
Tee Tee – ‘Andizenzi’
Best Styled Artist
Mafikizolo
Musa Keys
Sjava
Daliwonga
Sino Msolo
Best Music Video
K.O ft. Blxckie & Young Stunna – ‘SETE’
AKA ft. Nasty C – ‘Lemonds (Lemonade)’
DJ Tira – ’Sikilidi’
Wantiwa Mos – ‘Sofa Silahlane’
Costa Titch – ‘Big Flexa Remix’
Best Viral Challenge
Deep London ft. Boohle – ‘Hamba Wena’
DJ Maphorisa & Visca – ‘Ba Straata’
Felt Le Tee & Toss – ‘Manca’
Myztro ft. Focalistic, Daliwonga, Shaunmusiq, Ftears – ‘Tobetsa’
K.O ft. Blxckie & Young Stunna – ‘SETE’
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