By Rorisang Modiba
Oskido won a Lifetime Achievement Award at the Metro FM Awards on Saturday night in Mpumalanga.
The event, titled “Back to the Future” and broadcast live on SABC, was hosted by Tebogo “ProVerb” Thekisho and Luthando “LootLove” Shosha.
Oskido, real name Oscar Mdlongwa, co-founder of Kalawa Jazmee, said celebrating three decades of democracy with a Lifetime Achievement Award is a testament to the remarkable journey of his life.
“I am thankful for the gift of music, the freedom to create, and the support from our democratic government,” Oskido said on Sunday.
“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.”
Kwaito group from the 90s, Boom Shaka also won a Lifetime Achievement Award.
Minister of Sport, Arts & Culture, Zizi Kodwa applauded the decision to honour Oskido and Boom Shaka with Lifetime Achievement Awards.
Laura Seethal, known as Tyla, won only the Global Icon Award, despite being the most nominated artist with six nominations.
South African musicians Kabza De Small and Mthunzi Ndimande were the top winners, taking home awards for Best Collaboration, Best Amapiano, Song of the Year, and Best Produced Album for “Isimo.”
Mthunzi accepted the awards on behalf of Kabza, who was absent due to illness.
Pictured above: Oskido.
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