Lerato Kganyago is set to host the 20th Metro FM Music Awards alongside Lawrence Maleka, promising an exciting night filled with fashion and music. The event, which will take place in Durban, marks a full circle moment for Kganyago, who previously hosted the awards in 2023 with Katleg Maboe in Mbombela.
Kganyago, who is a lover of fashion, is excited to bring the stage to life with her outfits and the night in general. “It’s going to be an extremely explosive night. It’s going to be amazing,” she said. This year’s awards introduce two new categories, Best Maskandi and Best Lekompo, honouring the popular South African genres.
Metro FM Music Awards Categories
As a girl who comes from Limpopo, Kganyago is thrilled that the genre is being recognised. “Music brings us together. It doesn’t matter whether it’s lekompo, whether it’s a qgom, maskandi. It really doesn’t matter. Music is one language,” she said. The music of South Africa is a diverse and vibrant reflection of the country’s cultural heritage.
New Additions to the Awards
Metro FM has revealed a star-studded host line-up for the awards night. The station’s newest on-air talents, Nomuzi “Moozlie” Mabena and Siyabonga “Scoop” Ngwekazi, will host the Green Room, keeping winners and nominees buzzing. The Black Carpet, sponsored by Africa Fashion International (AFI), will be hosted by DJ Lamiez Holworthy, ensuring a glamorous arrival for all stars.
Here are some of the key highlights of the 2026 Metro FM Music Awards:
- Two new categories, Best Maskandi and Best Lekompo, have been introduced to honour the popular South African genres.
- The event will be hosted by Lerato Kganyago and Lawrence Maleka.
- The Black Carpet will be hosted by DJ Lamiez Holworthy.
- The Green Room will be hosted by Nomuzi “Moozlie” Mabena and Siyabonga “Scoop” Ngwekazi.
The 2026 Metro FM Music Awards promises to be an exciting and memorable event, celebrating the best of South African music and fashion.
