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All eyes on Metro FM Music Awards black carpet

- ANITA NKONKI

THE annual Metro FM Music Awards 2023 (MMA23) ceremony serves as one of the most glamorous music events.

They celebrate not only leading music artists, but also local fashion.

This year, A-listers are expected to flock to the City of Mbombela on May 6 sporting head-turning garments.

It has also been announced that the Metro FM Black is Back fashion competitio­n is making a return, to see who will steal the show.

Hopefuls stand a chance to score an exclusive access pass to this year’s Metro FM Music Awards and access to the official pre- and after-party.

They also stand a chance to get access to the iconic Metro FM AllWhite Love Movement.

The event will be hosted by media personalit­y Lerato “LKG” Kganyago alongside popular television personalit­y Katlego Maboe.

Kganyago said she was looking forward to hosting the affair.

“I am deeply honoured to be entrusted with the role of co-hosting the prestigiou­s Metro FM Music Awards 2023 alongside the incredibly talented Katlego Maboe.

“As a long-standing member the Metro FM family with seven years of experience, and with a solid background in live television and broadcasti­ng, I understand the significan­ce of this event and am confident in my ability to deliver an exceptiona­l experience for music fans.

“The MMAs are a true highlight of the year for music lovers, and I am grateful for the opportunit­y to be a part of it all. Together with Katlego Maboe, we promise to bring an unparallel­ed level of class, energy, and excitement to the stage.”

Maboe also commented, saying: “I am thrilled to be chosen as the host of the MMA23! It’s an incredible honour to be part of such a prestigiou­s event, and I am super excited to be hosting alongside the talented Lerato Kganyago.

“I am looking forward to celebratin­g the best of South African music with all the amazing artists, producers and fans. I can’t wait.”

The awards will be broadcast live on SABC 1, SABC Plus, and Metro FM’s YouTube channel at 8pm.

The public is encouraged to tune in to witness some of today’s biggest South African music acts on stage, as well as see their favourite local celebritie­s walk the “black carpet”.

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Lerato ‘LKG’ Kganyago and Katlego Maboe will host of the star-studded and esteemed METRO FM Music Awards 2023 (MMA23), at Mbombela Stadium, Mpumalanga. | Supplied

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