Metro FM Awards 2023 Winners List, Where Did the Awards Take Place?

Metro FM Awards 2023 winners list was released recently, and fans are eager to know who the winners of the Metro FM Awards 2023 are, read on to get all the details.

by Swetha P

Updated May 09, 2023

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Metro FM Awards 2023 Winners List, Where Did the Awards Take Place?
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Metro FM Awards 

The 17th annual Metro FM Music Awards, which is sponsored by Metro FM, took place on May 6, 2023, at Mbombela Stadium in Mbombela, Mpumalanga, South Africa. The ceremony will be broadcast live on SABC1, and it is expected to be a thrilling event that showcases the best talent in the South African music industry.

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Among the artists nominated for awards, rapper K.O has received the most nominations, with a total of seven. Talented musicians have been recognized for their exceptional work over the past year, and their nominations are a testament to their skill and hard work. The Metro FM Music Awards are a highly anticipated event that celebrates the diversity and vibrancy of South African music.

The awards ceremony recognizes the contributions of artists from all genres and backgrounds, and it is a platform for emerging artists to showcase their talents to a wider audience. This year's event promises to be an exciting and unforgettable celebration of the best in South African music.

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Metro FM Awards 2023 Winners

The 2023 Metro FM Awards winners were announced on May 6th at Mbombela Stadium in Mpumalanga Province, South Africa. The late rapper AKA emerged as the biggest winner of the night, taking home four awards in the Artist of the Year, Best Collaboration Song, Best Hip Hop Artist, and Best Male Artist categories. DJ Tira and Deep London were among the other big winners at the 2023 Metro FM Awards, both taking home two awards in multiple categories.

The awards they won included Best Kwaito/Gqom Song, Best Music Video, Best Amapiano Song, and Best Viral Challenge. The other winners in various categories included Makhadzi, Musa Keys, Ndunduzo Makhathini, and Betusile Mcinga, who were all recognized for their outstanding contributions to the South African music industry. 

These artists represented a diverse range of genres, showcasing the depth and richness of the country's musical heritage. The awards show was a night of celebration of South African music, recognizing the hard work and talent of artists across different genres. The event was a memorable one, and the winners were congratulated for their outstanding contributions to the music industry.

Where Did the Metro FM Awards took place? 

The Metro FM Awards is an annual music awards ceremony in South Africa that celebrates the best talent in the country's music industry. The event takes place in different locations every year, showcasing the diverse and vibrant music scenes of different regions in the country. In 2023, the 17th edition of the awards took place at Mbombela Stadium, in Mpumalanga Province.

Mbombela Stadium is a state-of-the-art sports facility that boasts a seating capacity of over 43,000. It is situated in the heart of Mbombela, a bustling city in the northeast of South Africa. The 2023 Metro FM Awards at Mbombela Stadium was a glamorous affair, with some of the biggest names in South African music in attendance.

The event showcased the very best in local music, highlighting the diverse genres and styles that have emerged from the country's rich cultural heritage. The awards ceremony provided a platform for emerging artists to showcase their talent and for established artists to be recognized for their contributions to the industry. 

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Metro Awards 2023 Winners List

Song of the Year

  • Betusile Mcinga – ‘Ngena Noah’
  • K.O – ‘SETE’
  • AKA – ‘Lemons (Lemonade)’
  • Konke & Musa Keys – ‘Kancane’
  • Aymos – ‘Fatela’
  • Big Nuz – ‘Ngeke’
  • Kabza De Small – ‘Khusela’
  • Gaba Cannal – ‘Healer Ntlizivo Yam’
  • Siava – ‘Isoka’
  • Wanitwa Mos – ‘Sofa Silahlane’

Best Afrosoul Pop

  • Zuko SA – ‘Andikalibali’
  • Siava – ‘Isibuko’
  • Brenda Mtambo – ‘Enza Kwenzeke’
  • Inkabi Nation – ‘Voicemail’
  • Mlindo The Vocalist – ‘Lindokuhle’

Best Amapiano Song

  • Deep London – ‘Hamba Wena’
  • Gaba Cannal – ‘Healer Ntliziyo Yam’
  • Kabza De Small – ‘Khusela’
  • Daliwonga – ‘Abo Mvelo’
  • Wanitwa Mos – ‘Sofa Silahlane’

Artist of the Year

  • AKA – ‘Lemons (Lemonade)’
  • K.O – ‘Sete’
  • Wanitwa Mos – ‘Sofa Silahlane’
  • Nomfundo Moh – ‘Izibusiso’
  • Siava – ‘Isoka’
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Best Jazz Album

  • Nduduzo Makhathini – In the Spirit of Ntu
  • Linda Sikhakhane – Isambulo
  • Spartz – AWAKE

Best New Age R&B Artist

  • MOE. – ‘Me Ever After’
  • Manana – ‘Patiently’
  • ThandoNie – ‘Our Story: Untold’
  • Venom & Shishiliza – ‘uThando’
  • Zädok – ‘Othanda Mina’

Best Collaboration Song

  • AKA ft. Nasty C – ‘Lemons (Lemonade)’
  • K.O ft. Young Stunna & Blxckie – ‘Sete’
  • Aymos ft. Ami Faku – ‘Asanda’
  • Sjava ft. Q Twinz & Mzukulu – ‘Isoka’
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Best Duo or Group

  • Inkabi Nation – ‘Voice Mail’
  • Mafikizolo – ‘Kwanele’
  • Big Nuz – ‘Ngeke’
  • Mellow & Sleazy – ‘Wenza Kanjani’
  • Kwesta and Kabza De Small – ‘Mrholo Wayizolo’

Best Female Artist

  • Makhadzi – ‘African Queen 2.0’
  • Nomfundo Moh – ‘Izibusiso’
  • Simmy – ‘Hlelo’
  • Brenda Mtambo – ‘Enza Kwenzeke’
  • HLE – ‘You're The Worthy One’

Best Gospel Album

  • Pastor Lungi Ndala – Victorious Praise
  • Dumi Mkokstad – The Over Flow
  • Soweto Gospel Choir – Hope
  • Khava Mthethwa – Art & Worship
  • Kingdmusic – Perfect Love
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Best Hip Hop Artist

  • AKA – ‘Mass Country’
  • K.O – ‘SR3’
  • Nasty C – ‘Ivyson Army Tour Mixtape’
  • Blxckie – ‘The4Mula’
  • Maglera Doe Boy – ‘Diaspora’

Best House Song

  • Skye Wanda – ‘Amazwi’
  • Kususa, Argento Dust & Zakes Bantwini – ‘Asanda’
  • Mthandazo Gatya ft. Nhlonipho – ‘Sizobambana’
  • Karyendasoul ft. Ami Faku – ‘Umthandazo’
  • CAIIRO ft. Pixie L – ‘Lwandile’

Best Kwaito/Gqom Song

  • DJ Tira – ‘Sikilidi’
  • Big Nuz – ‘Ngeke’
  • Kwesta and Kabza De Small – ‘Mrholo Wayizolo’
  • Spikiri – ‘Tana La’
  • Professor – ‘Ezangakini’
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Best Male Artist

  • AKA – ‘Lemons (Lemonade)’
  • K.O – ‘SETE’
  • Kabza De Small – ‘Khusela’
  • Siava – ‘Isoka’
  • Mthandazo Gatya – ‘Sizobambana’

New Artist

  • COCOSA – ‘I Never Thought’
  • Oufadafada – ‘I can’t Give Up’
  • Group Chat – ‘Mama’
  • Mayten – ‘Wait On Me’
  • Tee Tee – ‘Andizenzi’

Styled Artist

  • Musa Keys
  • Mafikizolo
  • Siava
  • Daliwonga
  • Sino Msolo
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Best Music Video

  • DJ Tira – ‘Sikilidi’
  • K.O – ‘SETE’
  • АКА – ‘Lemons (Lemonade)’
  • Wanitwa Mos – ‘Sofa Silahlane’
  • Costa Titch – ‘Big Flexa Remix’

Best Viral Challenge

  • Deep London ft. Boole – ‘Hamba Wena’
  • DJ Maphorisa & Visca – ‘Ba Straata’
  • Felo Le Tee & Toss – ‘Manca’
  • Mytro ft. Focalistic, Daliwonga, Shaunmusiq, Ftears – ‘Tobetsa’
  • K.O. ft Young Stunna and Blxckie – ‘SETE’


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Metro Fm Awards 2023 Winners - FAQs

1. What are the Metro FM Awards?    

The Metro FM Awards is an annual music awards ceremony in South Africa that celebrates the best talent in the country's music industry.

2. Where did the 2023 Metro FM Awards take place?  

The 2023 Metro FM Awards took place at Mbombela Stadium, in Mpumalanga Province, South Africa.

3. Who won the most awards at the 2023 Metro FM Awards?  

The late rapper AKA won the most awards at the 2023 Metro FM Awards with four wins.

4. Which artists won multiple awards at the 2023 Metro FM Awards?  

DJ Tira and Deep London both won two awards each at the 2023 Metro FM Awards.

5. What is the purpose of the Metro FM Awards?  

The Metro FM Awards celebrate the diversity and vibrancy of South African music and provide a platform for emerging artists to showcase their talents to a wider audience.

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