{"id":27635,"date":"2026-04-08T17:56:18","date_gmt":"2026-04-08T15:56:18","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/wedodis.co.za\/news\/?p=27635"},"modified":"2026-04-08T17:56:21","modified_gmt":"2026-04-08T15:56:21","slug":"dynamic-duo-lawrence-lerato-light-up-the-metro-fm-awards","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/wedodis.co.za\/news\/dynamic-duo-lawrence-lerato-light-up-the-metro-fm-awards\/","title":{"rendered":"Dynamic Duo: Lawrence &amp; Lerato Light Up the Metro FM Awards!"},"content":{"rendered":"<div data-io-article-url=\"https:\/\/briefly.co.za\/entertainment\/tv-shows\/239043-lawrence-maleka-lerato-kganyago-host-metro-fm-awards-2026\/\">\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Lawrence Maleka, a former <\/strong><strong><i>Big Brother Mzansi<\/i><\/strong><strong> host, along with Lerato Kganyago, a former <\/strong><strong><i>Miss SA<\/i><\/strong><strong> judge, will be the hosts for the 2026 Metro FM Awards <\/strong><\/li>\n<li><strong>On Tuesday, 7 April 2026, Maleka and Kganyago shared the exciting news via their social media accounts<\/strong><\/li>\n<li><strong>The announcement was met with congratulatory messages from South Africans and fans of the station on social media<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p class=\"align-left\">Lawrence Maleka, once part of <i>The River<\/i>, and Lerato Kganyago have been revealed as the hosts of the 2026 Metro FM Awards.<\/p>\n<p class=\"align-left\">Maleka, known for his role in the second season of the <i>Amstel <\/i><i>Challenge<\/i><a href=\"https:\/\/briefly.co.za\/entertainment\/celebrities\/216011-lawrence-maleka-returns-host-season-2-friends-amstel-challenge-ve-bigger\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><i>,<\/i><\/a> gained fame through his work on the <i>Big Brother Mzansi<\/i> TV shows.<\/p>\n<p class=\"align-left\">Entertainment commentator Mlu revealed on his <a href=\"https:\/\/x.com\/TvblogbyMLU\/status\/2041389235530305649\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">X account<\/a> on Tuesday, 7 April 2026, that the two will take on hosting duties for the awards.<\/p>\n<blockquote>\n<p>&#8220;Media darling Lerato Kganyago (AKA Ausi Omotona) and the talented Lawrence Maleka are set to bring the charm on live TV as the official hosts of the 20th #MetroFMMusicAwards2026, broadcasting live on SABC 1 in Durban on 25 April 2026, at 20:00. #MMA26,&#8221; the entertainment.<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n<h2>Social Media Reactions to Maleka and Kganyago&#8217;s Hosting Announcement<\/h2>\n<p class=\"align-left\">@thandiemartin said:<\/p>\n<blockquote>\n<p>&#8220;The secret is out, and the bar is set high! A massive congratulations to the powerhouses. @Lawrence_Maleka and @Leratokganyago on being named the #MMA26 hosts. Truly &#8216;Icon-Inspired Excellence&#8217; personified! \u200bDurban ICC, we are ready for the magic on April 25th! @MetroFMSA.&#8221;<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n<p class=\"align-left\">@DJMaverickZA responded:<\/p>\n<blockquote>\n<p>&#8220;Metro FM Music Awards will have 8 presenters. Red carpet, main hosts, backstage, and People&#8217;s Park. This is super unnecessary, and I know it will be messy, dark, and have no sound. Hate it for them.&#8221;<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n<p class=\"align-left\">@bulelw22848 replied:<\/p>\n<blockquote>\n<p>&#8220;I am so excited for Lawrence. He&#8217;s a whole mood. I love Tyla @mapilotpm. Once you host the Metros, you\u2019re definitely guaranteed a radio show gig. 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Imagine Zee Nxumalo hosting the Metros, that would be epic.&#8221;<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n<p class=\"align-left\">@Xolani_khabazel responded:<\/p>\n<blockquote>\n<p>&#8220;At least they didn&#8217;t choose Somizi Mhlongo.&#8221;<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n<p class=\"align-left\">@MaluksMesho said:<\/p>\n<blockquote>\n<p>&#8220;My faves are going to be on one stage.&#8221;<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n<p class=\"align-left\">@12OctoberGang wrote:<\/p>\n<blockquote>\n<p>&#8220;We&#8217;re proud of our boy Lawrence.&#8221;<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n<p class=\"align-left\">@noku42210 replied:<\/p>\n<blockquote>\n<p>&#8220;Wow! 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