Metro FM Awards 2025: Full List of Winners

Metro FM Music Awards 2025 Winners

The highly anticipated Metro FM Awards 2025 took center stage on Saturday, May 3rd, 2025, at the Mbombela Stadium in Mpumalanga, drawing music lovers, celebrities, and industry heavyweights from across South Africa. Coincidentally, the awards clashed with the Durban Music Fest 2025, which was held at the iconic Moses Mabhida Stadium in Durban, headlined by American hip hop mogul Rick Ross. Still, the Metro FM Awards held its ground as a major celebration of local musical talent.

The event wasn’t just about handing out trophies — it doubled as a thrilling music concert, featuring electrifying performances from South Africa’s finest, including DJ Maphorisa, K.O, Zee Nxumalo, Master KG, and more.

Here’s a full rundown of the night’s big winners:

1. Best Dance Song
Winner: Chronical Deep, Leehleza & Kabza De Small ft Ezra & Latique – Hayi Baba

2. Lifetime Achievement Award
Recipient: Dr. Rebecca Malope

3. Artist of the Year
Winner: Makhadzi

4. Best Amapiano Song
Winner: Bassie, M-Touch, Ranger & Amaza ft LeeMcKrazy & TmanXpress – Kwelanga

5. Song of the Year
Winner: Woodblock DJs ft Buzzi Lee, Kane Keid, Cassper Nyovest, Kwesta, Tony Dayimane, Mvelost, Set Off & Somololo – Skuta Baba (Remix)

6. Best Female Artist
Winner: Xolly Mncwango

7. Best Produced Album
Winner: Emtee – DIY 3

8. Best Male Artist
Winner: Usimamane

9. Best Viral Challenge
Winner: Woodblock DJs, Mvelost, Set Off & Somololo – Skuta Baba

10. Best Kwaito/Gqom Song
Winner: Mr Thela – Ekhaya

11. Best Hip Hop Song
Winner: SkhandaWorld, K.O & Nasty C – Too Much

12. Best Styled Artist
Winner: Morda

13. Best Collaboration Song
Winner: Bassie, M-Touch, Ranger & Amaza ft LeeMcKrazy & TmanXpress – Kwelanga

14. Best Gospel Album
Winner: Xolly Mncwango – Unusual

15. Best New Artist
Winner: Neo Dube

16. Best R&B Song
Winner: Mawelele ft Kwesta – All My Life

17. Best African Pop Song
Winner: Naledi Aphiwe & Mawelele – Romeo & Juliet

18. Best Jazz Album
Winner: Linda Sikhakhane – iLadi

The Metro FM Awards 2025 served not only as a recognition platform but also as a celebration of the incredible evolution and diversity of South African music. From Amapiano and Hip Hop to Afro-soul and Maskandi, the awards highlighted the best of the best, offering fans unforgettable moments and performances.