Artists go all out to win Song of the Year title

19 January 2017 - 09:02 By KYLE ZEEMAN
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HOT NUMBER: Durban kwaito musician Babes Wodumo was one of the stars of the show
HOT NUMBER: Durban kwaito musician Babes Wodumo was one of the stars of the show
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Some of the country's hottest artists are gearing up to go head-to-head for the coveted Song of the Year title at the annual Metro FM Music Awards.

When the nominations were announced the loudest cheer was reserved for the nominees in the prestigious Song of the Year category. The winner will be determined by popular vote.

The category will be contested by Babes Wodumo with Wololo, Musa & Robbie Malinga (Mthande), Kwesta (Ngud), Amanda Black (Amazulu), Dr Malinga (Akulaleki), Durban's Finest (Umsindo), King Monada (Ska Bhora Moreki), Nasty C (Hell Naw), Lebo Sekgobela (Lion of Judah) and Black Motion (Imali).

Hip-hop artist Kwesta said he was confident about winning the award and would take his campaign for votes to schools and taverns across the country.

"I feel great about my nomination. I feel like I didn't waste a year making music for nothing. Now it is up to us (as artists) to campaign and get votes."

Another artist who is planning to take his campaign to the streets is Dr Malinga.

The Akulaleki hitmaker said he was happy with the nomination and was confident about his chances of winning.

"I am so happy. I've always only wanted to make my [fans] happy and I'm happy that they love my music."

Afro-soul singer Amanda Black was the night's biggest winner with five nominations. Babes Wodumo, Nasty C and Kwesta scored four nods each.

The awards ceremony will be held at the Inkosi Albert Luthuli Convention Centre, Durban, on February 25. Voting lines close on February 12.

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