However, it was disappointing for some netizens, as they expected Zakes Bantwini to take the win home, with his hit single, Osama.
Taking to Twitter, people oozed out their anger and disappointment at Ukhozi FM again, as it’s become an annual act for the radio station to irk some mzansi netizens.
Check out reactions below:
Tribalism yamasimba, congratulations to the 1st female DJ Hlo to win song of the year pic.twitter.com/MSeniGGzqk
One thing about abalaleli boKhozi they will vote for the Fav unlike keyboard warriors who will Nywe nywe but zero action! Congratulations to DJ Hlo you deserve this win. #UkhozifmNYE and not everyone likes amaPiano wenu! https://t.co/uKOhyiuhda
The disrespect on Amapiano on this country is real. Amapiano carried us through Covid times. Hit after hit beke le beke. Only when the curfew is being lifted kuwina o DJ Hlo esingabaziyo. Hayi this country not even Zakes Bantwini or Sun-El ke. The whole Hlokoloza