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The Metro FM Music Awards open entries for 2025 edition

Unlike the previous years, where they started with the launch of the awards and only then opened the entries, Kina Nhlengethwa, Metro FM’s business manager says this year they decided to provide more time to allow the eligible artists to make their submissions.
“We are thrilled to open entries for the 2025 MMA. This is especially so after an incredible year of vibrant music, released during a time when the country is commemorating 30 years of democracy.”
The awards will be hosted by the South African Broadcasting Corporation's (SABC) Metro FM, and have partnered with the Mpumalanga provincial government and the Motsepe Foundation.
Application process
To be eligible for entry, all recorded albums, singles, and recordings must have been released between 28 February 2024 and 28 February 2025.
The entry guidelines, general rules and regulations are available on the Metro FM website where entries can also be submitted.
The top five nominees per category will be announced at the nominees' announcement event scheduled to take place in February, prior to the main awards ceremony.
Categories
The following categories are open for entries:
- 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
- Best Styled Artist
- Best Duo/Group
- Best R&B
- Best Dance
- Best African Pop
- Best Amapiano
- Best Hip Hop
- Best Kwaito/Gqom
The date for the nominees' announcement and awards ceremonies will be announced soon.
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