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What a night! The METRO FM Music Awards 2025, ignited Mbombela Stadium in Mpumalanga, whilst celebrating South Africa’s music royalty in style.

Hosted by the dynamic duo of Siyabonga Ngwekazi and Luthando Shosha, who sizzled with undeniable chemistry, and delivered multiple show-stopping moments while rocking six stunning looks, these  awards  were broadcast live on SABC 1 and livestreamed on SABC+.

Bassie, one of Mzansi’s vocal royalty, kicked off the night with a show-stopping performance, bringing the house down with high-energy choreography.

The night continued with captivating performances by Black Motion, Usimamane, Langa Mavuso, and K.O, who delivered renditions of South Africa’s most iconic hits. The 2025 MMAs celebrated South African music royalty, with Bassie’s Kwelanga making a clean sweep in three categories: Best Music Video, Best Amapiano Song, and Best Collaboration Song. Meanwhile, Limpopo Queen Makhadzi was crowned Artist of the Year.

Kwaito legends TKZee and Gospel Queen, Dr. Rebecca Malope were celebrated for their contributions to South African music, all receiving Lifetime Achievement Awards.

The winners in the various categories were as follows:

1. 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, M-Touch, Ranger, Amaza ft TManXpress. LeemcKrazy – Kwelanga 2.0

• Best Viral Challenge

WOODBLOCK DJS – Mvelost: Sest Off; Somololo – Skuta Baba

• Best Produced Album

Emtee – DIY 3

1. Best New Artist

NEO DUBE

1. Best Collaboration Song

Bassie, M-Touch, Range, Amaza tf. TmanXpress, LeencKrazy – Kwelanga 2.0

1. Artist of The Year

Makhadzi

1. Best Amapiano Song

Bassie, M-Touch, Ranger, Amaza ft. TmanXpress, LeemcKrazy – Kwelanga 2.0

1. Best Hip Hop Song

SKHANDAWORLD, K.O & Nasty C – Too Much

1. Best Duo/Group

Blaq Diamond

1. Best African Pop Song

Naledi Aphiwe & Mawelele – Romeo & Juliet

1. Best Gospel Album

Xolly Mncgwango – Unusual

1. Best Male Artist

Usimamane