{"id":55504,"date":"2026-04-09T11:27:15","date_gmt":"2026-04-09T11:27:15","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/eduzim.co.zw\/news\/?p=55504"},"modified":"2026-04-09T11:27:15","modified_gmt":"2026-04-09T11:27:15","slug":"utm_sourcerssutm_mediumrssutm_campaignmetro-fm-music-awards-2026-announces-star-studded-hosts-and-line-up","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/eduzim.co.zw\/news\/2026\/04\/09\/utm_sourcerssutm_mediumrssutm_campaignmetro-fm-music-awards-2026-announces-star-studded-hosts-and-line-up\/","title":{"rendered":"Metro FM Music Awards 2026 announces star-studded hosts and line-up"},"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_190339\" style=\"width: 610px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-190339\" class=\"wp-image-190339 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/eduzim.co.zw\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/Metro-FM-Music-Awards-2026-announces-star-studded-hosts-and-line-up.jpg?resize=600%2C398&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"\" width=\"600\" height=\"398\" srcset=\"https:\/\/eduzim.co.zw\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/Metro-FM-Music-Awards-2026-announces-star-studded-hosts-and-line-up.jpg 600w, https:\/\/fakazanews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/Zakes-Bantwini-Lerato-Kganyago-Somizi-300x199.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 600px) 100vw, 600px\"\/><\/p>\n<p id=\"caption-attachment-190339\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Zakes Bantwini, Lerato Kganyago, Somizi and many others announced to host Metro FM Awards 2026<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<p>The annual Metro FM Music Awards is back, and this year\u2019s edition promises a night of glitz, glamour, and unforgettable performances.<\/p>\n<p>Set to take over Durban on April 25, the ceremony will be broadcast live on SABC 1 and SABC Plus, giving fans a front-row seat to one of South Africa\u2019s most anticipated music events.<\/p>\n<p>Taking charge of the musical direction is Grammy Award-winning producer and performer Zakes Bantwini, whose global experience is expected to bring next-level performances to the stage.<\/p>\n<p>Fans can anticipate high-energy sets and show-stopping collaborations throughout the night.<\/p>\n<p>Hosting duties for the main stage fall to media powerhouse Lerato Kganyago, affectionately known as \u201cAusi Omotona,\u201d and singer Lawrence Maleka.<\/p>\n<p>Together, the duo promises laughs, style, and moments that will have the audience talking long after the show ends.<\/p>\n<p>Behind the scenes, Metro FM personalities Nomuzi Mabena, popularly known as Moozlie, and Siyabonga Ngwekazi will bring viewers closer to the action from the Green Room, chatting with winners and nominees and keeping the energy buzzing throughout the evening.<\/p>\n<p>On the Black Carpet, DJ queen Lamiez Holworthy and fashion host Zola Mhlongo will showcase the night\u2019s hottest arrivals, highlighting jaw-dropping looks, designer flair, and the celebrity style that always steals the show.<\/p>\n<p>Fans at People\u2019s Park won\u2019t miss a beat, with entertainment icons Somizi Mhlongo and Hope Mbhele keeping the crowd hyped and delivering live reactions as the ceremony unfolds.<\/p>\n<p>With a mix of musical mastery, star power, and behind-the-scenes energy, the 2026 Metro FM Music Awards are shaping up to be a spectacle that promises to celebrate South African music in style.<\/p>\n<p><!-- CONTENT END 4 -->\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n<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#Metro #Music #Awards #announces #starstudded #hosts #lineup<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>&#13; 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