{"id":43795,"date":"2025-12-02T13:54:20","date_gmt":"2025-12-02T13:54:20","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/eduzim.co.zw\/news\/?p=43795"},"modified":"2025-12-02T13:54:20","modified_gmt":"2025-12-02T13:54:20","slug":"utm_sourcerssutm_mediumrssutm_campaignukhozi-fm-drops-top-10-list-for-2025-song-of-the-year-as-voting-officially-opens","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/eduzim.co.zw\/news\/2025\/12\/02\/utm_sourcerssutm_mediumrssutm_campaignukhozi-fm-drops-top-10-list-for-2025-song-of-the-year-as-voting-officially-opens\/","title":{"rendered":"Ukhozi FM drops top 10 list for 2025 Song of the Year as voting officially opens"},"content":{"rendered":"<p> <script data-jetpack-boost=\"ignore\" async src=\"https:\/\/pagead2.googlesyndication.com\/pagead\/js\/adsbygoogle.js?client=ca-pub-1669381584671856\"\r\n     crossorigin=\"anonymous\"><\/script>\r\n<!-- Africa tv video display -->\r\n<ins class=\"adsbygoogle\"\r\n     style=\"display:block\"\r\n     data-ad-client=\"ca-pub-1669381584671856\"\r\n     data-ad-slot=\"3579572842\"\r\n     data-ad-format=\"auto\"\r\n     data-full-width-responsive=\"true\"><\/ins>\r\n<script data-jetpack-boost=\"ignore\">\r\n     (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({});\r\n<\/script><br \/>\n<\/p>\n<div id=\"mvp-content-main\">&#13;<\/p>\n<div id=\"attachment_185543\" style=\"width: 609px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-185543\" class=\"wp-image-185543 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/eduzim.co.zw\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/Ukhozi-FM-drops-top-10-list-for-2025-Song-of.jpg?resize=599%2C478&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"\" width=\"599\" height=\"478\" srcset=\"https:\/\/eduzim.co.zw\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/Ukhozi-FM-drops-top-10-list-for-2025-Song-of.jpg 599w, https:\/\/fakazanews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/Ciza-300x239.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 599px) 100vw, 599px\"\/><\/p>\n<p id=\"caption-attachment-185543\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Ciza<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<p>Ukhozi FM has finally revealed the ten songs competing for its highly coveted 2025 Song of the Year title, and the lineup has the country buzzing.<\/p>\n<p>The announcement was made on Monday, 1 December 2025, by presenter Khathide \u201cTshatha\u201d Ngobe during his live afternoon show at Mojo\u2019s Carwash &amp; Shisanyama in Chesterville.<\/p>\n<p>This year, the radio giant introduced a revamped voting system to minimize drama and ensure a fairer process.<\/p>\n<p>Instead of nominating freely, listeners were asked to choose their top ten tracks from a curated list of 20, with the final tally determining the official contenders.<\/p>\n<p>The station has long faced criticism over its previous format, and the update is meant to make the competition more transparent.<\/p>\n<p>The 2025 list is heavily stacked with the 3-step powerhouses Jazzworx and Thukuthela, who have dominated the airwaves with multiple hits.<\/p>\n<p>Their smash single with Ciza, Isaka (6 AM), and their MaWhoo-assisted banger Bengicela have kept them on repeat nationwide.<\/p>\n<p>The duo appears three times in the top ten, solidifying their stronghold on this year\u2019s charts.<\/p>\n<p>Zee Nxumalo follows closely behind with two songs in the running: her fan-favourite Mamma and Mali, a collaboration with Dlala Thukzin.<\/p>\n<p>The only Maskandi song in the race is Umafikizolo\u2019s Uyoncengwa Unyoko, representing the genre in a list otherwise dominated by 3-step and amapiano-infused hits.<\/p>\n<p>Other tracks competing for the crown include Shela by Sam Deep, Nia Pearl, Boohle and Mano; Sjava\u2019s Uyena; Professor and Larny\u2019s Order; and Awungazi from DJ Tira, Pcee, Campmasters and General C\u2019Mamane.<\/p>\n<p>In an exciting twist, the artist behind the winning song will walk away with a brand-new VW Polo.<\/p>\n<p>Voting is officially open, and fans can support their favourite by sending an SMS to 32253. 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