Metro FM awards to be held on Freedom Day

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By: Simon Majadibodu

SABC’s group executive for radio, Nada Wotshela has announced that the Metro FM Music Awards will be held on Freedom Day, on April 24. Photo: X / @METROFMSA

The Metro FM Music Awards (MMAs) are set to be held on Freedom Day, on April 24.

This was announced during a launch which was held in Mpumalanga, at Kruger Gate Hotel on January 18.

The SABC’s biggest commercial radio station, launched the much-anticipated 2024 installment of its flagship and music awards ceremony.

SABC group executive for radio, Nada Wotshela said the prestigious MMAs will be hosted by the Mpumalanga Provincial Government, in Mbombela.


Metro FM Music Awards to be held in Mpumalanga province in Mbombela, on Freedom Day. Photo: X / @METROFMSA

“It is quite fitting that this year’s awards ceremony is hosted on freedom day as music has always played an integral part in influencing and shaping urban culture in South Africa,” said Wotshela.

She went on to say that instalment of the awards is a demonstration of the station’s commitment to uplifting the South African music industry. 

“The station continues to provide a platform to a variety of prolific artists and record labels, to contribute to one of South Africa’s richest exports, Music.”

Wotshela pointed out that the awards will be sponsored by the Motsepe Foundation, “And promise to provide attendees with a lifestyle experience that is set to have the industry and revelers enthralled,” she added.


SABC group executive for radio Nada Wotshela and Godfret Ntombela, HOD Culture, Sport and Creation are all smiles at the launch of Metro FM Awards. Photo: X / @METROFMSA

Godfrey Ntombela, HOD Culture, Sport and Recreation said the Mpumalanga government takes pride in the recorded milestone of its partnership with the SABC.

“Through the Metro FM Music Awards, which we introduced last year, we have invested massively in the creative industry and has boosted the growth of the tourism sector.”

He added: “The awards were a huge success, and this confirms Mpumalanga as a Province with a capacity to host big events. This year the awards will be bigger and better and we look forward to welcome all our visitors to the event.”

Submittions from artists and record labels for consideration as MMA finalists, and opens on metrofmmusicawards.co.za.

The submission process will be followed by the finalists announcement event, the voting phase and a series of activations that will culminate into the main awards ceremony




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