South Africa’s fiercely contested Song of the Year 2025 race has officially concluded across the country’s biggest radio stations — and one track has emerged as the clear national winner.
After tallying announcements from major broadcasters including Ukhozi FM, Metro FM, YFM, Kaya FM, Motsweding FM, Ligwalagwala FM, Thobela FM and Gagasi FM, “Shela” by Sam Deep, Boohle and Nia Pearl has claimed the most wins — crowning it South Africa’s Official Song of the Year 2025.
How the Winner Was Decided
Unlike formal awards ceremonies, Song of the Year in South Africa is determined independently by public voting on major radio stations, often producing multiple regional winners. The…
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