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It’s here again South Africa! The countdown to one of South Africa’s biggest nights in music has officially begun. The METRO FM Music Awards (MMAs) are back, and entries are now open for the 2025 edition.
Brought to you by METRO FM, the SABC’s leading commercial radio station, this year’s MMAs are set to shine even brighter, thanks to ongoing partnerships with the Mpumalanga provincial government and the Motsepe Foundation. While the exact dates for the nominees’ announcement and awards ceremony are still under wraps, you can bet it’ll be worth the wait.
METRO FM’s Business Manager, Kina Nhlengethwa, couldn’t contain her excitement:
“We’re thrilled to kick off the journey to the 2025 METRO FM Music Awards! This year is extra special as South Africa celebrates 30 years of democracy, and we’ve seen some truly incredible music released during this time. To make sure every eligible artist has the chance to submit, we’re giving even more time for entries. We can’t wait to celebrate the best of South African music!”
How to Enter
Entries are open from Sunday, 01 December 2024, and the deadline is Sunday, 02 February 2025. To qualify, all albums, singles, and recordings must have been released between 28 February 2024 and 28 February 2025.
Submitting your entry is easy:
- Visit the METRO FM website to find the entry guidelines, general rules, and submission forms.
- Follow the instructions and make sure your music meets the eligibility criteria.
Once submissions are in, the top five nominees for each category will be unveiled in February, just ahead of the big awards night.
Categories to Compete In
Here’s the lineup of categories where you can make your mark:
- Best Gospel Album
- Best Jazz Album
- Best Produced Album
- Best Collaboration Song
- Song of the Year
- Best Music Video
- Best Viral Challenge
- Best Female Artist
- Best Male Artist
- Best New Artist
- Artist of the Year