The biggest night in South African music just got even bigger as METRO FM announced a star-studded lineup of presenters to the METRO FM Music Awards 2025 (MMAs), set to take place on Saturday, May 3, at Mbombela Stadium, in Mpumalanga.
The MMAs will officially air on SABC 1 and will be available for streaming on SABC + at 20:00.
The main stage hosts for this year’s awards are two of Gqeberha’s very own, Luthando ‘Lootlove’ Shosha, as well as TV and radio personality, Siyabonga Ngwekazi.
Radio personality and TV host, Luthando Lootlove Shosha, is a co-host on METRO FM’s afternoon drive show, The Touch Down. Siyabonga Ngwekazi, widely recognised as ‘Scoop Makhathini’, is a multifaceted South African television presenter, writer, and cultural commentator.
“The MMAs 2024 were a truly monumental and unforgettable experience for me. I’m honoured to be entrusted with this role once again, and I’m beyond excited to share the stage with none other than my homeboy, Siyabonga Ngwekazi. I’m looking forward to an incredible night celebrating the very best of South African music talent,” LootLove said.
Scoop Makhathini also shared his excitement, “I’m looking forward to being part of this exciting event that’s at the forefront of celebrating South African music. As a passionate advocate for creativity and the music industry, I believe South African artists deserve regular recognition. I’m thrilled to collaborate with Luthando for the first time, and I’m grateful to Metro FM for providing a platform for us to showcase our skills and talents.”
Actor, TV presenter, model and rapper, Anele Zondo, as well as METRO FM’s Hustler Fix host, Mpumi Mlambo, will host the Black Carpet, which is sponsored by the Motsepe Foundation. The multi-talented METRO FM Top 30 host, Dineo Ranaka, and Hip-Hop star, Thato Madonsela, better known as ‘L-Tido’, will host in the Green Room, interviewing excited winners who just stepped off the stage.
It’s a big night for South African music, and it’s fitting that it’s being brought to life by some of the industry’s top talent.
The METRO FM Music Awards 2025 is an unparalleled lifestyle experience, which presents two main events in one night – the awards and the spectacular music festival.
This year’s event features a spectacular line up of performers such as Master KG, Black Motion, K.O, Zee Nxumalo.
For one ticket price, attendees will enjoy not one, but two incredible events: the awards ceremony and a live concert. It’s an experience not to be missed!
Tickets are available at Computicket. Lower Tier: R150 for 1 ticket. Upper Tier: R250 for 2 tickets. Golden Circle: R850.
