5FM Bag three International Music Awards Nominations – 5FM, South Africa’s favourite youth radio station, is proud to announce that it has received three international nominations from the Urban Music Awards South Africa (UMA SA).
Founded in 2003 in the United Kingdom, expanding into the USA in 2007, the Caribbean in 2008, and Asia in 2009, the awards have now expanded into South Africa with the mission to elevate South African music, musicians, producers, DJs, and artists to the global stage – bringing South African Music to the World.
The Urban Music Awards South Africa will debut on Sunday, 4 May 2025, at the Heartfelt Arena in Pretoria.
The awards that 5FM has been nominated for are:
Best South African Radio Station: 5FM
Best South African Radio Show: The Roger Goode Show on 5
Best South African Radio Show: 5 Hip Hop Nights
5FM and Good Hope FM’s Business Manager, Masi Mdingane, says, “We are thrilled by the UMA’s expansion into South Africa, and even more so by our 3 nominations. 5FM has always been known as THE hotspot for all things youth in South Africa, the driving force behind every conversation that matters to young movers and shakers, as well as a launchpad for Mzansi’s hottest new talent. The recognition by the UMA shows that SA music is making waves globally, Ampli5ed by 5FM.”
The South African edition of The Urban Music Awards, will be broadcast live to audiences worldwide via VooVix TV, a free-to-watch television streaming service with over 4.5 million subscribers. Viewers from South Africa, Europe, Asia, North America, and beyond will tune in to witness the biggest celebration of African music talent.
As part of UMA SA, the South Africa’s Next Superstar competition will uncover the next big name in music, offering one rising star the chance to perform live at UMA SA on 4 May, 2025.
Launch of Official World Charts in South Africa
UMA SA will also mark the launch of the Official World Charts in South Africa, giving local artists a direct pipeline to release music and engage with a charting system that has been in existence since 1998. This expansion will allow South African artists to compete in a global music market and gain the recognition they deserve.
Cressida Oppenheimer, Head of Global Partnerships at UMA and Official World Charts, says: “We are thrilled to expand the Urban Music Awards and Official World Charts into South Africa. This expansion is a game-changer, offering South African artists an unparalleled opportunity to succeed on a global stage. Music tourism is a multi-billion-dollar industry, encompassing sales, concerts, tours, festivals, merchandise, and businesses, and our mission is to ensure South African music reaps the rewards worldwide.”
Fans have the chance to vote for their favorite nominees until midnight on 2 May, 2025.
Voting
To vote, users must register their profile on www.telephonos.com and follow the direct link: www.telephonos.com/umavoting. The winners will be announced live at the Heartfelt Arena in Pretoria on May 4, 2025.
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