GLAMOUR. VIBES. ROYALTY.
Mbombela Stadium Lit Up with Legends at the METRO FM Music Awards 2025!
Mbombela – Saturday, 03 May 2025
The stars descended on Mpumalanga and the beat of the nation echoed through the Mbombela Stadium as the METRO FM Music Awards 2025 turned up the heat! Music lovers, icons, and fans united for a night of epic performances, jaw-dropping fashion, and unforgettable wins.
Hosts with the Most!
The charismatic Siyabonga Ngwekazi and electric Luthando Shosha lit up the stage with sass, humor, and a combined wardrobe of six show-stopping looks that had fashionistas buzzing. From the red carpet to the grand finale, their chemistry was pure fire.
Bassie Brought the House Down
Kicking off the night, vocal queen Bassie hit the stage with a high-energy, choreo-packed performance that had the crowd on its feet — and she didn’t stop there! Her hit Kwelanga 2.0 made a clean sweep with three major wins:
🏆 Best Music Video
🏆 Best Amapiano Song
🏆 Best Collaboration Song
👑 Crowning Glory
She’s bold. She’s brilliant. She’s Makhadzi — and now, she’s officially Artist of the Year! Limpopo’s queen cemented her status as a national treasure.
A Stage of Legends
Performances by Black Motion, Usimamane, Langa Mavuso, and K.O kept the vibe alive all night long. Meanwhile, South African music giants TKZee and Dr. Rebecca Malope were honored with Lifetime Achievement Awards, celebrating decades of sonic brilliance.
Full List of Winners
- Best Female Artist – Xolly Mncwango
- Best RnB Song – Mawelele & Kwela – All My Liffe
- Best Dance Song – Chronical Deep, Lahleeza, Kabza De Small ft. Latique, Ezra – Hayi Baba
- Best Styled Artist – Morda
- Best Kwaito/Gqom Song – Mr Thela, Beast RSA, Mthandazi Gatya & Zanda Zakusa – Ekhaya
- Best Jazz Album – Linda Sikhakhane – iLadi
- Best Music Video – Bassie – Kwelanga 2.0
- Best Viral Challenge – WOODBLOCK DJS – Mvelost: Sest Off; Somololo – Skuta Baba
- Best Produced Album – Emtee – DIY 3
- Best New Artist – NEO DUBE
- Best Collaboration Song – Bassie – Kwelanga 2.0
- Artist of The Year – Makhadzi
- Best Amapiano Song – Bassie – Kwelanga 2.0
- Best Hip Hop Song – SKHANDAWORLD, K.O & Nasty C – Too Much
- Best Duo/Group – Blaq Diamond
- Best African Pop Song – Naledi Aphiwe & Mawelele – Romeo & Juliet
- Best Gospel Album – Xolly Mncwango – Unusual
- Best Male Artist – Usimamane
One Night. Infinite Memories.
From the thunderous applause to the shimmer of sequins, the 2025 MMAs were a glowing celebration of South African music culture — past, present, and future.
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