Metro FM Awards 2023: All the nominees

According to the organisers, 900 entries were received, with artists such as K.O, Kabza De Small, Sjava, MOE and Nomfundo Moh receiving the most nominations.

“We are excited to have reached the second stage of the road to the MMAs,” Metro FM business manager Kina Nhlengethwa said. “The announcement of MMAs nominees always sets the music industry abuzz and this year is no different. We congratulate all the nominees, as this signifies that that their hard work and impact in the industry does not go unnoticed.

“The station went an extra mile to ensure that there are measures in place to screen properly all entries received, for compliance with the relevant rules of the awards. The rules, regulations and submission checklist were all published on Metro FM platforms. As the awards are based on the public voting for their favourite artist/s in the respective categories, we urge the nominees to go out hard and campaign to their fans.”

The public can vote by dialling *120*45787# and following the prompts. The voting deadline is 30 April at midnight except for Song of the Year, which closes on 6 May at 9pm.

Below is the full list of nominees:

Song of the Year

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

Best Afrosoul Pop

• Siava – ‘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 Yam’
• Kabza De Small – ‘Khusela’
• Daliwonga – ‘Abo Mvelo’
• Wanitwa Mos – ‘Sofa Silahlane’

Artist of the Year

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

Best Jazz Album

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

Best New Age R&B Artist

• Manana – ‘Patiently’
• MOE. – ‘Me Ever After’
• 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’

Best Duo or Group

• Mafikizolo – ‘Kwanele’
• Big Nuz – ‘Ngeke’
• Mellow & Sleazy – ‘Wenza Kanjani’
• Kwesta and 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

• Dumi Mkokstad – The Over Flow
• Soweto Gospel Choir – Hope
• Khava 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 – ‘The4Mula’
• 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 – ‘Lwandile’
• Skye Wanda – ‘Amazwi’

Best Kwaito/Gqom Song

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

Best Male Artist

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

New Artist

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

Styled Artist

• Mafikizolo
• Musa Keys
• Siava
• Daliwonga
• Sino Msolo

Best Music Video

• K.O – ‘SETE’
• АКА – ‘Lemons (Lemonade)’
• DJ Tira – ‘Sikilidi’
• 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’