South Africa’s music royalty has a new queen, and her name is Bassie. The powerhouse vocalist lit up the 2025 Metro FM Awards, walking away as the night’s biggest winner with not one, but three major accolades, all for her groundbreaking hit, Kwelanga 2.0.
The Amapiano anthem, a bold, high-energy project featuring M-Touch, Ranger, Amaza, LeeMcKrazy, and Tman Xpress, earned Bassie the awards for:
- Best Amapiano Song
- Best Music Video
- Best Collaboration Song
With over 14.9 million streams, 889,000 Shazams, and a massive 11.5 million video views, Kwelanga 2.0 has undeniably taken over the airwaves and the internet alike. It’s been spun 1,911 times on radio, added to 236 playlists with a combined reach of 4.92 million listeners, and made waves across 100 different music charts.
Amapiano’s pulse beats strong in this track, elevated by Bassie’s distinct voice and the raw, magnetic energy of her collaborators.
Taking to the stage with tears in her eyes, Bassie gave a heartfelt shout-out to those closest to her:
“Mama, I did it. Khanyi, I did it. Thabiso, I did it.”
She went on to thank her supporters for their unwavering love, saying their energy fueled her rise to the top.
Bassie’s triple win is a declaration that the sound of the streets, powered by genuine artistry and working together , is rewriting the narrative of South African music.