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IOL News
23-05-2025
- Entertainment
- IOL News
Cloned - Durban set to host Metro FM Music Awards for the next three years
The eThekwini Municipality is anticipating hosting the Metro FM Music Awards (MMA) for the next three years with a proposed R30 million investment. Image: File THE eThekwini Municipality is setting its sights on becoming the new home of the prestigious Metro FM Music Awards (MMAs) for the next three years, with a bold R30 million investment proposal on the table. The Metro FM Music Awards, known for celebrating the best in South African urban music, have long been a staple in the local entertainment calendar. Their potential relocation to Durban signals more than just a venue change, it marks a strategic move by the city to position itself as a cultural powerhouse both regionally and internationally. The proposal, which was discussed in detail during an Executive Committee (Exco) meeting on Friday, is set to go before the full council for approval on Monday. Lihle Phewa, the head: Development Planning, Environment and Management, said the host city partnership with Metro FM will yield positive results, adding that the profile of the MMAs event is significant and historical because it is the biggest lifestyle radio station in South Africa, the Southern African Development Community (SADC), and online. This year, the highly anticipated MMAs were held at the Mbombela Stadium in Mpumalanga on May 3, and included a live concert with a star-studded line-up after the awards ceremony. Video Player is loading. Play Video Play Unmute Current Time 0:00 / Duration -:- Loaded : 0% Stream Type LIVE Seek to live, currently behind live LIVE Remaining Time - 0:00 This is a modal window. Beginning of dialog window. Escape will cancel and close the window. Text Color White Black Red Green Blue Yellow Magenta Cyan Transparency Opaque Semi-Transparent Background Color Black White Red Green Blue Yellow Magenta Cyan Transparency Opaque Semi-Transparent Transparent Window Color Black White Red Green Blue Yellow Magenta Cyan Transparency Transparent Semi-Transparent Opaque Font Size 50% 75% 100% 125% 150% 175% 200% 300% 400% Text Edge Style None Raised Depressed Uniform Dropshadow Font Family Proportional Sans-Serif Monospace Sans-Serif Proportional Serif Monospace Serif Casual Script Small Caps Reset restore all settings to the default values Done Close Modal Dialog End of dialog window. Advertisement Next Stay Close ✕ The municipality intends to invest R10 million per year, part of it for media destination, promotion, and leveraging. Phewa said the event planning, implementation, delivery of contractual obligations, and the overall management will be closely monitored by the city. She stated that the event debriefs with documented reports will be carried out post-event to determine the municipality's return on investment. According to Phewa, Durban strategically positions itself as a premium tourism and events city within the global space. Phewa said the approach in event partnership is aligned with the recently launched Durban's visitor strategy to take Durban to the world. "The key focus is to leverage events for territorial marketing and promotion, economic development, and job creation," Phewa said. Phewa said the partnership between eThekwini and the MMAs offers numerous benefits, ensuring maximum visibility, economic impact, and community development. All event and pre-event logistics, including security, catering, furniture, and restaurant services, will be managed by local suppliers, driving economic activity within the community. The municipality stated that the exposure they receive has a projected value of R60 million. Phewa added that temporary jobs will also be created, and the city was determined to bring the event back to Durban. Mdu Nkosi, IFP Exco member, said the event will also boost township tourism and even street traders in Durban. Nkosi commended the Economic cluster for negotiating to bring the event back to Durban. Nkosenhle Madlala, ANC Exco chief whip, said that previously the event attracted international visitors and celebrities to Durban, which will also benefit hoteliers. 'The vibe it created and the spin-off from other events, like after-parties, is a valuable contributor to the municipality. We lost the event to Cape Town previously, and we are happy that negotiations will get under way to bring the event back,' Madlala said. Cyril Xaba, eThekwini mayor, said Durban should be the preferred destination for entertainment and sporting events. 'In business, you must invest money to make money. The spin-off from hosting this event is huge, so we must support it. Durban should become the home of this prestigious event. We regret losing this event,' he said.
IOL News
23-05-2025
- Entertainment
- IOL News
Durban set to host Metro FM Music Awards for the next three years
The eThekwini Municipality is anticipating hosting the Metro FM Music Awards (MMA) for the next three years with a proposed R30 million investment. Image: File The eThekwini Municipality is anticipating hosting the Metro FM Music Awards (MMAs) for the next three years with a proposed R30 million investment. The highly anticipated MMAs were held at the Mbombela Stadium in Mpumalanga on May 3, 2025, and included a live concert with a star-studded line-up after the awards ceremony. The municipality discussed hosting the MMAs at length during an Executive Committee (Exco) meeting on Friday and will seek final approval at the council meeting that will be held on Monday. Lihle Phewa, the head: Development Planning, Environment and Management, said the host city partnership with Metro FM will yield positive results, adding that the profile of the MMAs event is significant and historical because it is the biggest lifestyle radio station in South Africa, the Southern African Development Community (SADC), and online. Video Player is loading. Play Video Play Unmute Current Time 0:00 / Duration -:- Loaded : 0% Stream Type LIVE Seek to live, currently behind live LIVE Remaining Time - 0:00 This is a modal window. Beginning of dialog window. Escape will cancel and close the window. Text Color White Black Red Green Blue Yellow Magenta Cyan Transparency Opaque Semi-Transparent Background Color Black White Red Green Blue Yellow Magenta Cyan Transparency Opaque Semi-Transparent Transparent Window Color Black White Red Green Blue Yellow Magenta Cyan Transparency Transparent Semi-Transparent Opaque Font Size 50% 75% 100% 125% 150% 175% 200% 300% 400% Text Edge Style None Raised Depressed Uniform Dropshadow Font Family Proportional Sans-Serif Monospace Sans-Serif Proportional Serif Monospace Serif Casual Script Small Caps Reset restore all settings to the default values Done Close Modal Dialog End of dialog window. Advertisement Next Stay Close ✕ The municipality intends to invest R10 million per year, part of it for media destination, promotion, and leveraging. Phewa said the event planning, implementation, delivery of contractual obligations, and the overall management will be closely monitored by the city. She stated that the event debriefs with documented reports will be carried out post-event to determine the municipality's return on investment. According to Phewa, Durban strategically positions itself as a premium tourism and events city within the global space. Phewa said the approach in event partnership is aligned with the recently launched Durban's visitor strategy to take Durban to the world. "The key focus is to leverage events for territorial marketing and promotion, economic development, and job creation," Phewa said. Phewa said the partnership between eThekwini and the MMAs offers numerous benefits, ensuring maximum visibility, economic impact, and community development. All event and pre-event logistics, including security, catering, furniture, and restaurant services, will be managed by local suppliers, driving economic activity within the community. The municipality stated that the exposure they receive has a projected value of R60 million. Phewa added that temporary jobs will also be created, and the city was determined to bring the event back to Durban. Mdu Nkosi, IFP Exco member, said the event will also boost township tourism and even street traders in Durban. Nkosi commended the Economic cluster for negotiating to bring the event back to Durban. Nkosenhle Madlala, ANC Exco chief whip, said that previously the event attracted international visitors and celebrities to Durban, which will also benefit hoteliers. 'The vibe it created and the spin-off from other events, like after-parties, is a valuable contributor to the municipality. We lost the event to Cape Town previously, and we are happy that negotiations will get under way to bring the event back,' Madlala said. Cyril Xaba, eThekwini mayor, said Durban should be the preferred destination for entertainment and sporting events. 'In business, you must invest money to make money. The spin-off from hosting this event is huge, so we must support it. Durban should become the home of this prestigious event. We regret losing this event,' he said.
The Citizen
05-05-2025
- Entertainment
- The Citizen
Fashion Highlights from the Latest NALA Collection
Bold fashion statements at the 2025 Metro FM Music Awards. The 2025 Metro FM Music Awards (MMAs), in collaboration with Dr Precious Moloi-Motsepe's Africa Fashion International (AFI), celebrated the intersection of music and fashion over the weekend. The highly anticipated 'new template for award shows' was brought to life in style. The show featured the latest NALA|Privé collection. This collection honoured the tradition of Black Dandyism through contemporary, avant-garde designs that played with proportion, texture and cultural symbolism. Designed by the AFI's in-house atelier led by the 2023/24 AFI Fastrack Prize winner, Loice Dube, the collection features bold colours, exaggerated silhouettes and meticulous tailoring that reference the Black Dandyism movement's history while pushing it firmly into the future. ALSO READ: K.O finally gets his Metro FM award in his home province Fashion statements made Various public figures showed up draped in the NALA|Privé collection, bringing to life what Mapakgole, a fashion and retail creative, dubbed as 'a powerful statement about contemporary African aesthetics while honouring our rich sartorial heritage'. SA celebrities stepped out in style — here are some standout looks: Miss South Africa, Mia le Roux. Picture AFI Anele Zondo, host of the MMA black carpet. Picture AFI Dineo Ranaka. Picture by AFI Football legend, Teko Modise. Picture AFI
The Star
02-05-2025
- Entertainment
- The Star
Excitement builds for Metro FM Music Awards 2025 as fashion meets music on stage
The anticipation for the prestigious Metro FM Music Awards (MMAs) 2025 continues to build, with hours before the spectacular ceremony slated for May 3 at the iconic Mbombela Stadium. This year, attendees can expect an unprecedented fusion of music and fashion, as Africa Fashion International (AFI) prepares to unveil a major on-stage fashion showcase that will redefine the concept of awards show entertainment. The AFI Fashion Experience is set to transform the MMAs stage into a dynamic runway, showcasing the latest collection from NALA | Privé. It is explained that the collection pays homage to the tradition of Black Dandyism through contemporary designs that interplay with cultural symbolism, showcasing a powerful statement of contemporary African aesthetics. This remarkable collaboration promises a high-energy blend of avant-garde fashion designs and live performances by some of the most popular nominated artists, reimagining how fashion and music can elevate one another in an exhilarating live format. Thabang Mapokgole, the show producer emphasises that this initiative aims to create a new template illustrating how fashion and music can complement and elevate one another in real-time.
IOL News
02-05-2025
- Entertainment
- IOL News
Excitement builds for Metro FM Music Awards 2025 as fashion meets music on stage
In a historic first for African music awards shows, Africa Fashion International (AFI) is set to present the AFI Fashion Experience - a captivating on-stage fashion showcase that will transform the MMAs into a dynamic fusion of fashion and music. This revolutionary concept will feature the latest NALA | Privé collection, accompanied by live performances from nominated artists, ultimately aiming to redefine the essence of awards show entertainment. The anticipation for the prestigious Metro FM Music Awards (MMAs) 2025 continues to build, with hours before the spectacular ceremony slated for May 3 at the iconic Mbombela Stadium. This year, attendees can expect an unprecedented fusion of music and fashion, as Africa Fashion International (AFI) prepares to unveil a major on-stage fashion showcase that will redefine the concept of awards show entertainment. The AFI Fashion Experience is set to transform the MMAs stage into a dynamic runway, showcasing the latest collection from NALA | Privé. In a historic first for African music awards shows, Africa Fashion International (AFI) is set to present the AFI Fashion Experience - a captivating on-stage fashion showcase that will transform the MMAs into a dynamic fusion of fashion and music. This revolutionary concept will feature the latest NALA | Privé collection, accompanied by live performances from nominated artists, ultimately aiming to redefine the essence of awards show entertainment. It is explained that the collection pays homage to the tradition of Black Dandyism through contemporary designs that interplay with cultural symbolism, showcasing a powerful statement of contemporary African aesthetics. Video Player is loading. 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Next Stay Close ✕ In a historic first for African music awards shows, Africa Fashion International (AFI) is set to present the AFI Fashion Experience - a captivating on-stage fashion showcase that will transform the MMAs into a dynamic fusion of fashion and music. This revolutionary concept will feature the latest NALA | Privé collection, accompanied by live performances from nominated artists, ultimately aiming to redefine the essence of awards show entertainment. This remarkable collaboration promises a high-energy blend of avant-garde fashion designs and live performances by some of the most popular nominated artists, reimagining how fashion and music can elevate one another in an exhilarating live format. In a historic first for African music awards shows, Africa Fashion International (AFI) is set to present the AFI Fashion Experience - a captivating on-stage fashion showcase that will transform the MMAs into a dynamic fusion of fashion and music. This revolutionary concept will feature the latest NALA | Privé collection, accompanied by live performances from nominated artists, ultimately aiming to redefine the essence of awards show entertainment. Thabang Mapokgole, the show producer emphasises that this initiative aims to create a new template illustrating how fashion and music can complement and elevate one another in real-time. Africa Fashion International (AFI) will showcase an on-stage fashion presentation titled the AFI Fashion Experience. This dynamic fashion showcase is set to transform the MMAs stage into an exhilarating runway, featuring the latest collection from NALA | Privé alongside performances from some of this year's nominated artists.
