Politics / Southafrica
Metro FM Music Awards nominations
The 28th edition of the Metro FM Music Awards is scheduled for April 25th at Durban's International Convention Center, marking a return after nearly a decade. The nominees were announced on February 26th in Hyde Park, hosted by Lemme's Hallworthy and Smash Africa.
Source material: Metro FM Music Awards nods | JAZZWRLD, Thukuthela & Ciza Push 3-Step to the top
Summary
The 28th edition of the Metro FM Music Awards is scheduled for April 25th at Durban's International Convention Center, marking a return after nearly a decade. The nominees were announced on February 26th in Hyde Park, hosted by Lemme's Hallworthy and Smash Africa.
Leading the nominations are JAZZWRLD and Thukuthela, each securing seven nominations, including Best Produced Album for their debut project, The Most Wanted. Ciza follows with five nominations for his hit single, Isada, 6am.
Other nominees include Zilumalo, Maru, and Sam D. Bencabsdottasmo, who also received multiple nods. Notably, Lord Ki's made history as the first R&B female artist of the 2020s nominated for Best Female Artist for her hit, Aue.
The introduction of new categories such as Best Maskande and Best Le Compo reflects the evolving sound of South African music. This change aims to adapt to current musical trends and engage a broader audience.
Perspectives
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Supporters of the Awards
- Celebrate the return of the awards to Durban after nearly a decade
- Highlight the significant nominations for JAZZWRLD and Thukuthela
- Recognize Cizas impact with multiple nominations for his breakout hit
- Acknowledge the historical nomination of Lord Kis as a milestone for female artists
Critics of the Awards
- Question the criteria for nominations with the introduction of new categories
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- Announce the date and location of the awards ceremony
- List the nominees and their respective categories
Key entities
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The 28th edition of the Metro FM Music Awards will occur on April 25th at Durban's International Convention Center, returning after nearly a decade. Notable nominees include JAZZWRLD and Thukuthela with seven nominations, and Ciza with five for his hit, Isada, 6am.
- The 28th edition of the Metro FM Music Awards will take place on April 25th at Durbans International Convention Center, marking nearly a decade since the city last hosted the event. Nominees were announced on February 26th in Hyde Park, with the event hosted by Lemmes Hallworthy and Smash Africa
- Leading the nominations are JAZZWRLD and Thukuthela, who received seven nominations including Best Produced Album for their debut project, The Most Wanted. Ciza earned five nominations for his breakout hit, Isada, 6am, which dominated the charts in 2025
- New categories were introduced this year, including Best Maskande and Best Le Compo, reflecting the evolving sound of South African music. Lord Kis made history as the first R&B female artist of the 2020s to be nominated for Best Female Artist for her hit, Aue