It is one of the biggest music awards ceremonies to look forward to every year.
Planned to take place on Saturday, 27 April at Mbombela stadium in Mpumalanga, the MetroFM awards will honour musical trailblazers in their art.
Taking the reins this year will be Tebogo ‘Proverb’ Thekisho and Luthando ‘LootLove’ Shosha as the main hosts for the evening, says the radio station.
“It is an honour to host the METRO FM Awards 2024. The SA music scene is constantly filled with rich, vibrant stories of our ever resilient and evolving country and the nominated artists are testament to this,” says Proverb.
Luthando LootLove Sosha will also bring her own distinct flair as one of the returning additions to the MetroFM radio line-up alongside Thabo “Tbo Touch” Molefe.
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“I'm thrilled and deeply honoured to be hosting the 2024 edition of the METRO FM Music Awards. It's also a monumental career moment, as I step into the role of hosting my first awards ceremony. I'm eager to bring joy, laughter, and unforgettable moments to the awards show, alongside Proverb. Here is to creating magic together on screen. ‘Black to the Future’, indeed!”
TV personality and co-host of The Penthouse Sessions, Lamiez Holworthy and 5FM’s Afternoon Drive presenter Zanele Potelwa, will co-host and capture all the winners’ thrill from the green room.
Meanwhile, the Best Mornings’ host DJ Sabby and SABC 1 presenter, Nomalanga Shozi will bring all the action from the Motsepe Foundation-sponsored black carpet.
To honour the country’s 30 years of democracy, the ceremony is themed ‘Black to the Future’ - a celebration of the achievements and contributions of black artists in the music industry.
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Kina Nhlengethwa, METRO FM’s Business Manager explains.
“SA music is thriving, attracting new audiences globally and inspiring black excellence. It was only fitting that this year’s theme be carried by some of the industry’s best presenters, who bring a wealth of knowledge about diverse facets of the SA arts and entertainment scene.”
The awards will be broadcast live on SABC1 and streaming service SABC Plus, at 20:00.
Each winner will walk away with a cash prize of R50 000 while the song of the year winner will walk away with R150 000, courtesy of the Motsepe Foundation.
