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IOL News
23-05-2025
- Entertainment
- IOL News
M-Touch continues to celebrates triple win for ‘Kwelanga 2. 0' at Metro FM Music Awards
Born and bred in Pretoria, the young talent, real name Bulelwa Tibane is among the producers on the hit song "Kwelanga 2.0" Music producer M-Touch continues to enjoy the acclaim for his recent collaboration with Bassie and Ranger on the track 'Kwelanga 2.0.' 'Kwelanga 2.0', featuring TMan Xpress and Lee McKrazy, won three awards at the 2025 Metro FM Music Awards; Best Music Video, Best Amapiano Song, and Best Collaboration Song. Having seen the success of 'Kwelanga', M-Touch admits that he had expected to walk away with one award but three was the cherry on top. M-Touch shared with IOL Entertainment how he knew the song would be a hit as soon as Bassie was done recording. 'I couldn't stop playing it thereafter, I kinda knew it would be a hit'.
News24
19-05-2025
- Entertainment
- News24
Multi-award-winning vocalist Bassie ventures into pad drive after big MetroFM award victory
Stressful, joyful, fun. That's how Basetsana Maluleka best described her musical journey. Best known as Bassie, the vocalist has now officially cemented her place in the mainstream. It's been three years now since she took the leap of faith into what she's passionate about. So far, the 21-year-old has learned that 'You need to stand your ground when you want something'. From sacrificing sleep to be in studio to having her mother and siblings hold her down and support her whenever she needed it, she's living proof that it all pays off. At this year's MetroFM awards, Bassie scooped three of the biggest awards of the night with her song, Kwelanga 2.0. The song she made with M-Touch and Ranger, featuring Amaza, Zimmy, Tman Xpress and LeeMcKrazy won an award for best collaboration, best amapiano song and best music video. View this post on Instagram A post shared by Basetsana Maluleke (@real_bassie) To her, winning these was unbelievable. 'It's unbelievable; I'm still in disbelief but very grateful.' 'In Kwelanga, I was writing about my pain as if I'm writing in a journal; it helped me heal and I felt it could heal others,' she adds. The lyrics give hope that life will get better eventually. After this massive victory, the multi-award-winning artist will now be focusing on her other passions. She tells Drum that she's working on a sanitary drive that'll uplift young girls in the country. View this post on Instagram A post shared by Basetsana Maluleke (@real_bassie) 'I'm working on a sanitary drive where we give those that do not have access to pads; pads and hopefully much more in the future. I'm also planning on working on more features,' she concludes
TimesLIVE
05-05-2025
- Entertainment
- TimesLIVE
Crowning Greatness: Highlights from the 2025 Metro FM Music Awards
The Metro FM Music Awards (MMA) 2025 lit up Mbombela Stadium in Mpumalanga under the theme "Crowing Greatness" on Saturday with a stylish celebration of South Africa's top music stars. Siyabonga Ngwekazi and Luthando Shosha brought energy as hosts of the show. The 2025 MMAs honoured music stars, with Woodblock DJs taking Song of the Year for their hit song Skuta Baba, Bassie's Kwelanga winning big in three categories, namely Best Music Video, Best Amapiano Song and Best Collaboration, and Limpopo's Makhadzi took home the top title of Artist of the Year. Kwaito icons TKZee and gospel legend Dr Rebecca Malope were honoured with Lifetime Achievement Awards for their lasting impact on local music. 2025 Metro FM Music Awards Winners Best Female Artist – Xolly Mncwango Best R&B Song – Mawelele & Kwela – All My Life Best Dance Song – Chronical Deep, Lahleeza, Kabza De Small ft. Latique & Ezra – Hayi Baba Best Styled Artist – Morda Best Kwaito/Gqom Song – Mr Thela, Beast RSA, Mthandazi Gatya & Zanda Zakusa – Ekhaya Best Jazz Album – Linda Sikhakhane – iLadi Best Music Video – Bassie, M-Touch, Ranger, Amaza ft. TmanXpress & LeemcKrazy – Kwelanga 2.0 Best Viral Challenge – Woodblock DJS – Mvelost: Sest Off; Somololo – SkutaBaba Best Produced Album – Emtee – DIY 3 Best New Artist – Neo Dube Best Collaboration Song – Bassie, M-Touch, Range, Amaza ft. TmanXpress & LeemcKrazy – Kwelanga 2.0 Artist of the Year – Makhadzi Best Amapiano Song – Bassie, M-Touch, Ranger, Amaza ft. TmanXpress & LeemcKrazy – Kwelanga 2.0 Best Hip Hop Song – Skhandaworld, K.O& Nasty C – Too Much Best Duo/Group – Blaq Diamond Best African Pop Song – Naledi Aphiwe & Mawelele – Romeo & Juliet Best Gospel Album – Xolly Mncwango – Unusual Best Male Artist – Usimamane Some of the looks from the black carpet at the awards: Wiseman Zitha at the 2025 Metro FM Music Awards black carpet. Image: THABO TSHABALALA AB Da Costa at the 2025 Metro FM Music Awards black carpet. Image: THABO TSHABALALA Focalistic at the 2025 Metro FM Music Awards. Image: THABO TSHABALALA Luthando Shosha (LootLove) at the 2025 Metro FM Music Awards black carpet. Image: THABO TSHABALALA Mia le Roux at the 2025 Metro FM Music Awards black carpet. Image: THABO TSHABALALA
News24
04-05-2025
- Entertainment
- News24
Vocal royalty Bassie dominates star-studded 2025 Metro FM Music Awards
Sultry singer Bassie dominated this year's Metro FM Music Awards, scooping three impressive awards, including Best Music Video and Best Amapiano Song. The night's other big winners included Woodblock DJs, Mawelele and Xolly Mncwango. This was the final year the awards were hosted in the province of the rising sun after a three-year deal with the Mpumalanga provincial government. Mpumalanga's Mbombela Stadium was the pulsating centre of South African music on Saturday evening as it hosted the 2025 Metro FM Music Awards. The province came alive for a night brimming with glitz, glamour, and unforgettable moments – an anthem of celebration for the nation's top musical talent. At the heart of it all was sultry vocalist Bassie, who cemented her place as one of the night's biggest winners by bagging three impressive awards. She won Best Music Video, Best Collaboration Song, and Best Amapiano Song for her chart-dominating hit, Kwelanga 2.0. Congratulations to Bassie, M-Touch, Ranger & Amaza ft LeeMcKrazy & TmanXpress - Kwelanga. #MMA25 #METROFMMusicAwards2025 — METROFM SABC (@METROFMSA) May 3, 2025 Hometown heroes Woodblock DJs, a rising sensation, followed closely behind with two awards in the Best Viral Challenge and Song of the Year categories. Meanwhile, singer-songwriter Mawelele matched their tally, and gospel powerhouse Xolly Mncwango also won two awards for her soul-stirring contributions to the genre. International superstar Makhadzi, although not present, secured the coveted Artist of the Year honour, proving her enduring impact on the global stage. Mpumalanga native K.O. clinched the Best Hip-Hop Song award for his collaborative hit Too Much, featuring Nasty C. While the night celebrated achievements, it was equally defined by stellar live performances. Bassie delivered a show-stopping act, joined by the electrifying rhythms of Black Motion, K.O., and several others, who kept the audience on their feet. As the festivities progressed, the event showcased its improved organisation compared to previous years. However, a handful of technical hiccups served as a gentle reminder that no production exists without its imperfections. Still, the magic of the night outshone any glitches, leaving fans and artists alike reminiscing about a glittering evening that truly celebrated South African music's finest. See the full list of winners here: Best Female Artist Xolly Mncwango Best RnB Song Mawelele & Kwela – All My Life Best Dance Song: Chronical Deep, Lahleeza, Kabza De Small ft. Latique, Ezra – Hayi Baba Best Styled Artist: Morda Best Kwaito/Gqom Song: Mr Thela, Beast RSA, Mthandazi Gatya & Zanda Zakusa – Ekhaya Best Jazz Album: Linda Sikhakhane – iLadi Best Music Video: Bassie, M-Touch, Ranger, Amaza ft. TmanXpress, LeemcKrazy – Kwelanga 2.0 Best Viral Challenge: Woodblock DJs – Mvelost: Sest Off; Somololo – Skuta Baba Best Produced Album: Emtee – DIY 3 Best New Artist: Neo Dube Best Collaboration Song: Bassie, M-Touch, Range, Amaza ft. TmanXpress, LeemcKrazy – Kwelanga 2.0 Artist of the Year: Makhadzi Best Amapiano Song: Bassie, M-Touch, Ranger, Amaza ft. TmanXpress, LeemcKrazy – Kwelanga 2.0 Best Hip Hop Song: SKHANDAWORLD, K.O & Nasty C – Too Much Best Duo/Group: Blaq Diamond Best African Pop Song: Naledi Aphiwe & Mawelele – Romeo & Juliet Best Gospel Album: Xolly Mncwango – Unusual Best Male Artist: Usimamane Lifetime Achievement Awards: Rebecca Malope and TKZee
