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Heard it on the radio: Musicians need the airwaves to make it

Article Sabelo Mkhabela - 21 Mar 2017

Artists may one day make it by releasing their music on the internet, but radio is still king.

The weekly pop sack: Bring back the spotlight

Article Kuntha Ndimande - 3 Mar 2017

"If they aren’t excluding black Hollywood, they are highkey stealing the credit and the spotlight"

Acceptance speech politics

Article Sabelo Mkhabela - 3 Mar 2017

The pomp and ceremony of music award events cannot escape sociopolitical realities, if acceptance speeches are anything to go by

Lack of local music content casts shadow on Metro FM awards

Article bogdan TagDiv - 25 Feb 2016

Radio station manager Sibongile Mtyali talks to the M&G about Metro's playlist and looks ahead to one of the industry's most prestigious award shows.

14th Metro FM Music Awards nominees announced

Article Staff Reporter - 26 Jan 2015

The 14th Metro FM Music awards return to Durban for the third consecutive year, with Cassper Nyovest and DJ Dimplez being among the contenders.

Metro FM Music awards … the beat goes on

Article bogdan TagDiv - 2 Mar 2014

From performances by AKA to Mafikizolo's big win, here are the highlights of this year's Metro FM Music awards.

The 13th Metro FM Music Awards celebrates ’20 years of beat’

Article bogdan TagDiv - 1 Mar 2014

Get ready for the 13th annual Metro FM Music Awards, held in Durban for the second consecutive year.

Metro FM Music Awards nominees announced

Article bogdan TagDiv - 17 Jan 2014

Metro FM has announced the nominees for the 13 annual Metro FM Music Awards for 2014.

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Cop outfit lands Professor R3k fine or imprisonment

Article Sapa - 23 Apr 2013

Kwaito star Mkhonzeni "Professor" Langa has been fined R3 000 or one month in prison for wearing a metro police uniform to the Metro FM Music Awards.

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Police to question Professor over Metro FM outfit

Article Sapa - 25 Feb 2013

Kwaito music star Professor is being investigated for wearing a police uniform to the Metro Music Awards, says a police spokesperson.

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Donald and Professor Langa win big at the Metro FM Music Awards

Article bogdan TagDiv - 23 Feb 2013

Following a year of absence, one of SA’s largest award ceremonies returned to Durban, and also made its TV debut.

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Metro FM Music Awards announces nominees

Article bogdan TagDiv - 17 Jan 2013

The Metro FM Music Awards are back and have announced their nominees - with singers Toya Delazy and Unathi Msengana receiving several mentions.

Performances, fashion light up Metro FM Music Awards

Article bogdan TagDiv - 29 Nov 2010

The 10th Metro FM Music Awards were held in Nelspruit at the beautiful Mbombela Stadium on November 27.

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