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K.O, AKA & Sjava Lead Metro FM Awards 2023 – Full Nominees List

K.O is at the top of the charts after being named the most nominated artist for the upcoming 2023 Metro FM Awards.

The National Broadcaster SABC announced the list of nominees for the awards, which will be held on May 6 at Mbombela Stadium in Mbombela, Mpumalanga.

K.O is leading the pack with seven nominations thanks to his record-breaking smash hit “Sete”. According to Fakaza, K.O showered Young Stunna and Blxckie with some praises in the backdrop of his seven nominations. He captioned the post with, “Never give up on yourself.”

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The multi-award-winning rapper was nominated for the following:

Song of the Year
Best Collaboration Song
Best Hip Hop Artist
Best Male Artist
Best Music Video
Best Viral Challenge

On the other hand, AKA and Sjava were close behind the “Sete” hitmaker with six nominations apiece. The late AKA was nominated for:

Song of the Year
Best Hip Hop Artist
Best Male
Best Collaboration Song
Artist Of The Year
Best Music Video

FULL LIST OF METRO FM AWARDS NOMINEES

Song of the Year

K.O for Sete
AKA for Lemons (Lemonade)
Konke & Musa Keys for Kancane
Aymos for Fatela
Big Nuz for Ngeke
Kabza De Small for Khusela
Betusile Mcinga for Ngena Noah
Gaba Cannal for Healer Ntliziyo Yam
Sjava for Isoka
Wanitwa Mos for Sofa Silahlane

Best Afrosoul-Pop

Sjava for Isibuko
Zuko Sa for Andikalibali
Brenda Mtambo for Enza Kwenzeke
Inkabi Nation for Voicemail
Mlindo The Vocalist for Lindokuhle

Best Amapiano Song

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

Artist of the Year

K.O for Sete
Wanitwa Mos for Sofa Silahlane
AKA for Lemons (Lemonade)
Nomfundo MOH for Izibusiso
Sjava for Isoka

Best Jazz Album

Linda Sikhakhane for Isambulo
Nduduzo Makhathini for In The Spirits of NTU
Spartz for Awake

Metro FM Awards Best New Age R&B Artist

Manana for Patiently
MOE for Me Ever After
ThandoNje for Our Story: Untold
Venom & Shishiliza for uThando
Zadok for Othanda Mina

Best Collaboration Song

AKA feat. NastyC for Lemons (Lemonade)
K.O feat. Young Stunna & Blxckie for Sete
Kususa, Argento Dust & Zakes Bantwini for Asanda
Aymos feat. Ami Faku for Fatela
Sjava feat. Q Twinz & Mzukulu for Isoka

Best Duo or Group

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

Best Female Artist

Nomfundo MOH for Izibusiso
Makhazi African for Queen 2.0
Simmy for Hlelo
Brenda Mtambo for Enza Kwenzeke
HLE for You’re The Worthy One

Metro FM Best Gospel Album

Dumi Mkokstad for The Over Flow
Soweto Gospel Choir for Hope
Khaya Mthethwa for Art & Worship
Kingdmusic for Perfect Love
Pastor Lungi Ndala for Victorious Praise

BEST HIP HOP ARTIST

AKA for Mass Country
K.O for SR3
Nasty Cfor Ivyson Army Tour Mixtape
Blxckie for The4Mula
Maglera Doe Boy for Diaspora

Metro FM Best House Song

Kususa, Argento Dust & Zakes Bantwini for Asanda
Mthandazo Gatya ft. Nhlonipho for Sizobambana
Karyendasoul ft. Ami Faku for Umthandazo
Caiiro ft. Pixie L for Lwandle
Skye Wanda for Amazwi

Best Kwaito/Gqom Song

Big Nuz for Ngeke
DJ Tira for Sikilidi
Kwesta and Kabza De Small for Mrholo Wayizolo
Spikiri for Tana La
Professor for Ezangakini

Best Male Artist

AKA for Lemons (Lemonade)
K.O for Sete
Kabza De Small for Khusela
Sjava for Isoka
Mthandazo Gatya for Sizobambana

New Artist

Oufadafada for I can’t give up
CocoSA for I never said
Group Chat for Mama
Mayten for Wait on Me
Tee for Andizenzi

Styled Artist

Mafikizolo
Musa Keys
Sjava
Daliwonga
Sino Msolo

Best Music Video

K.O for Sete
AKA for Lemons (Lemonade)
DJ Tira for Sikilidi
Wanitwa Mos for Sofa Silahlane
Costa Titch for Big Flexa Remix

Best Viral Challenge

Deep London feat Boohle for Hamba Wena
DJ Maphorisa & Visca for Ba Straata
Felo Le Tee & Toss for Manca
Myztro feat Focalistic, Daliwonga, Shaunmusiq and Ftears for Tobetsa
K.O. feat Young Stunna and Blxckie for Sete

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