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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.”
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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