K.O elated with Metro FM nominations: ‘Never give up’

K.O is topping trends after emerging as the most nominated artist for the upcoming 2023 Metro FM Awards.

The National Broadcaster SABC announced the list of nominees for the awards slated for Mbombela Stadium in Mbombela Mpumalanga on 6 May.

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

To vote for your favourite artist, dial *120*45787# and follow the prompts. USSD rates are charged at R1.50 per minute.

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