Johannesburg – Tuesday, 18 March 2025 – 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.
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. 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.
Stay tuned to 5FM, download the 5FM app for iOS and Android, visit www.5fm.co.za, and follow 5FM across all social media platforms for more.
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About 5FM
5FM is not just a radio station. 5FM is a multimedia brand that builds and shares content across digital and on-air media channels informed by the youth. 5FM’s purpose is to bring together the youth of South Africans through the power of music. As an entertainment powerhouse 5FM
features some of the most well-known media personalities and music DJs in South Africa. The station embraces content that is relevant, youth driven and co-created with the 5FM community while proudly supporting the South African music industry. 5FM has won numerous awards at the Rapport Reader’s Choice Awards, Sunday Times GenNext Awards and Telkom Radio Awards, to name only a few.
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Distributed by: Altus Venables
PR Specialist - 5FM :altus@5fm.co.za / 079 632 9852
On Behalf of: Masi Mdingane 5FM and Good Hope FM PCS Combo Business Manager