Smash Africa and Lamiez Holworthy hosted the 2026 Metro FM Awards nomination announcement ceremony. Picture: Nigel Sibanda Metro FM has announced the nominees for the 2026 Metro FM Music Awards. The nominees were revealed at a launch event held at The Forum in Hyde Park on Thursday, 26 February.
This year’s awards feature 21 categories, with more than 100 artists nominated across genres. Two new categories have been added: Best Maskandi and Best Lekompo. Jazzwrld and Thukuthela lead the nominations with seven each.
Mawhoo, Sam Deep and Kabza De Small also received multiple nominations. Karishma, Goon Flavour and Nkesh are among the first-time nominees. Kina Nhlengethwa, Metro FM business manager, said the awards celebrate the breadth of South African music.
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“These nominations reflect the vibrant diversity of our music landscape. It’s a testament to the creativity and talent of our artists, and we’re excited to honour their achievements,” Nhlengethwa said. The main ceremony will take place at the Durban ICC on Saturday, 25 April 2026.
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