Oskido honoured with a lifetime achievement at the Metro FM Awards

Langalakhe Mabena

South Africa based veteran wheel spinner DJ Oskido, real name Oscar Mdlongwa, was honoured with a lifetime achievement award at the Metro FM Awards which were held over the weekend at Mbombela Stadium in Mbombela, Mpumalanga, South Africa.

The award comes as a special recognition accolade for Oskido’s immense contribution to the Kwaito music as well as his contribution to African music for over three decades.

While receiving his award, The I Believe hitmaker said he is grateful for the recognition he received at the same time applauding members of Kalawa Jazmee from inception to the current bunch of talent – that helped him to be where he is today.

“Celebrating three decades of democracy with a Lifetime Achievement Award is a testament to the remarkable journey of my life.

“I am thankful for the gift of music, the freedom to create, and the support from our democratic government since our humble beginnings.

“This award is not just for me; it’s for everyone who has been part of this incredible journey, from Kwaito to House, AmaPiano, and the entire explosion of South African music that has captivated the world.”

Other artistes who received the Lifetime Achievement Award are the 90s Kwaito group Boom Shaka who were groomed by Oskido under Kalawa.

“I applaud Metro FM for awarding Oskido and Boom Shaka with Lifetime Achievement Awards. Oskido has inspired and molded generations of artists in democratic South Africa.

“Boom Shaka’s legacy continues to shape and influence South African culture,” said Minister of Sport, Arts & Culture, Zizi Kodwa, who attended the awards ceremony.

This year’s Metro FM Awards were filled with glitz and glamour as Mzansi celebrities rose to the occasion with their sense of fashion.

The awards were hosted by veteran Hip Hop sensation Proverb as well as Luthando “LootLove” Shosha.

Notable celebrities who were spotted at the awards include Casper Nyovest and his new wife, Tyla who is a Grammy award winner, as well as Goapele Mphlabane.

AmaPiano Kingpin Kabza De Small and his collaborator Mthunzi Ndimande were the biggest winners on the night courtesy of their hit Imithandazo.

They took the Best Collaboration, Best Amapiano, Song of the Year and Best Produced Album for Isimo.

Metro FM Awards 2024 Winners:

Best Gospel Album
Ntokozo Mbambo – Lavish Worship

Best Jazz Album
Amandla Freedom Ensemble – Oratorio Of A Forgotten Youth

Best Produced Album
Isimo – Kabza De small & Mthunzi

Best Collaboration
Kabza De small & Mthunzi – ‘Imithandazo’ ft. DJ Maphorisa, Young Stunna, Sizwe Alakine and Umthakathi Kush

Song of the Year
‘Imithandazo’ – Kabza De small & Mthunzi ft. DJ Maphorisa, Young Stunna, Sizwe Alkaline and Umthakathi Kush

Artist of the Year
Lwah Ndlunkulu

Best Viral Challenge
TitoM & Yuppe – ‘Tshwala’ Bam ft. S.N.E & EeQue

Best New Artist
Nontokozo Mkhize

Best Duo/Group
Thee Legacy