Cassper Wins 5 Awards at 14th Metro Awards In Durban

The 14th Metro FM music awards at the Albert Luthuli International Convention Centre in Durban belonged to Cassper Nyovest. 

 

The rapper walked away with five awards including best single for Doc Shebeleza, best hip hop  artist and best male album category for his successful album Tsholofelo. He also won in the song of the year and listener’s choice categories.
Legendary musician Tshepo Tshola and the Mahotella Queens were honoured with special lifetime achievement awards. More pics after cut....


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Hundreds of guests that included celebrities and famous personalities, politicians and listeners added glitz and glamour on the black carpet. Those in attendance included Deputy Agriculture Minister of Agriculture Bheki Cele and his wife Thembeka were there, as were  Durban businessman Sbu Mpisane and his wife Shawn.
Socialite Bonang Matheba’s cerise pink figure-hugging dress and Pearl Thusi’s white long white dress, both designed by Gert-Johan Coetzee, were definite winning designs.
Actress Pam Andrews wore a cheeky black and white design with leather straps covering her nipples.


Minnie Dlamini co-hosted the event with Metro FM afternoon drive show host Thabo Molefe, aka T-bo Touch.
Performers at the biggest event in the local music industry included local musos gospel singer Sifiso Mcwane, Brian Temba, Sibongile Mngoma and Moneoa. Rappers KO and HHP to mention but a few, ensured that guests were on their feet half the time dancing the night away.
With 20 awards presented on the night and sizzling hot performances and collaborations, this year’s theme was “Celebrating Greatness”.

Naima Kay walked away with Best Female Album and Nastee Nev  took the award for Best Dance Album.
Winner of the best R&B single was Lloyd Cele, best African pop album went to Afrotraction, while the best compilation album accolade went to House Afrika.
The Soil won best duo group award and best produced album for their album Nostalgic Moments. The best urban jazz album award went to Wanda Baloyi, best kwaito album went to Lvovo Derango and the best urban gospel album winner was Sfiso Ncwane.

The best new artist was Chymamusique for Gift of Song. The best music video award was won by DJ Fisherman for his hit track Call Out.
Best Remix went to Duncan featuring AKA, Professor, Mampitsha while AKA featuring Burna Boy, Da Les and JR won Best Collaboration. Donald won Best Styled Artist.


A heartwarming tribute was paid to radio legend Eddie Zondi. Metro FM’s Robert Marawa joined the station’s DJs and staff by lighting electric candles in his honour. They were joined by Zondï’s  widow, Phakamile Zondi and their children, who were presented with a special remembrance award.