The Metro FM Awards took place on Saturday night with Oskido being honoured with the Lifetime Achievement Award as leading nominee Tyla left with only one award.
Celebrating three decades of democracy with a Lifetime Achievement Award is a testament to the remarkable journey of my life. I am thankful for the gift of music, the freedom to create, and the support from our democratic government since our humble beginnings, Oskido, whose real name is Oscar Mdlongwa, said in a statement on Sunday.
Celebrating three decades of democracy with a Lifetime Achievement Award is a testament to the remarkable journey of my life. I am thankful for the gift of music, the freedom to create, and the support from our Democratic Government during our humble beginnings. I extend my pic.twitter.com/dPHq3X2j0C Legend Live (@OskidoIBelieve) April 28, 2024The Kalawa Jazmee co-founder was one of the nights Lifetime Achievement Award recipients at the Metro FM Awards in Mbombela, Mpumalanga.
The other recipients were 90s kwaito group Boom Shaka.
I applaud Metro FM for awarding Oskido and Boom Shaka with Lifetime Achievement Awards. Oskido has inspired and molded generations of artists in democratic South Africa. Boom Shakas legacy continues to shape and influence South African culture, said Minister of Sport, Arts Culture, Zizi Kodwa , who attended the awards ceremony.
I applaud @METROFMSA for awarding @OskidoIBelieve and Boom Shaka with Lifetime Achievement Awards. Oskido has inspired and moulded generations of artists in democratic South Africa. Boom Shakas legacy continues to shape and influence South African culture #MMA2024 #Freedom30 pic.twitter.com/tE05u2pPfm Minister of Sport, Arts Culture (@zizikodwa) April 28, 2024This award is not just for me; its for everyone who has been part of this incredible journey, from kwaito to house, amapiano, and the entire explosion of South African music that has captivated the world, said Oskido.
Metro FM AwardsThemed Black To The Future and happening at the provinces biggest stadium for a second consecutive year, the awards had some of the countrys biggest celebrities in attendance.
From the newly married Cassper Nyovest to US R B singer Goapele Mohlabane, the awards were well-attended.
Hosted by rapper and former Idols host Tebogo ProVerb Thekisho and Luthando LootLove Shosha, the event was broadcast live on SABC.
Grammy Award winning Tyla, who was the leading nominee at this years instalment with six nods, only won one award, the Global Icon Award.
Real name Kabelo Motha, Kabza had his team release a statement on Saturday saying he wouldnt be able to attend any of his gigs on Freedom Day due to illness.
I understand this may have caused great inconvenience for the event promoters, their sponsors as well as my fans/supporters, therefore I truly apologise. My team, together with the promoters, are working on a new date for my performances, read the statement.
We celebrate our legends who have elevated South African music and culture in our 30 years of freedom, and the artists who have taken the baton and continue to evolve and take the South African sound to the world. Amandla phezulu on your @METROFMSA #MMA2024 success #Freedom30 pic.twitter.com/rDDELoJUuN Minister of Sport, Arts Culture (@zizikodwa) April 28, 2024The super producer was, however, in attendance at the awards pre-party at The Prestige Lifestyle Grand in Mbombela on Friday night.
