{"id":116,"date":"2026-05-15T16:00:18","date_gmt":"2026-05-15T13:00:18","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/zalebs.com\/news\/lerato-kganyago-and-lawrence-maleka-go-viral-with-pre-awards-backstage-clip\/"},"modified":"2026-05-15T16:00:18","modified_gmt":"2026-05-15T13:00:18","slug":"lerato-kganyago-and-lawrence-maleka-go-viral-with-pre-awards-backstage-clip","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/zalebs.com\/news\/lerato-kganyago-and-lawrence-maleka-go-viral-with-pre-awards-backstage-clip\/","title":{"rendered":"Lerato Kganyago and Lawrence Maleka Go Viral With Pre-Awards Backstage Clip"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>Lerato Kganyago and Lawrence Maleka\u2019s latest backstage moment is setting social media alight\u2014hours before they even officially took over hosting duties for the Metro FM Music Awards 2026.<\/p>\n<h2>Key takeaways<\/h2>\n<ul>\n<li>Lerato Kganyago and Lawrence Maleka shared a backstage TikTok clip shortly before the Metro FM Music Awards 2026.<\/li>\n<li>The ceremony took place at the Durban International Convention Centre, where the duo served as hosts.<\/li>\n<li>In the video, Maleka surprises Kganyago with flowers, leading to a close hug and a brief exchange of words.<\/li>\n<li>Kganyago captioned the post by referencing their path \u201cfrom Soweto TV\u201d to \u201cBIG platforms,\u201d adding a heart and the hashtag #MMA26.<\/li>\n<li>Viewers quickly speculated about whether the moment was more than friendly\u2014while others focused on how effortlessly they worked together.<\/li>\n<li>After their hosting performance, many called for them to return to the awards again in 2027.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2>Backstage chemistry turns into kiss speculation<\/h2>\n<p>Even before the lights came up, Lerato Kganyago and Lawrence Maleka had already built hype for the Metro FM Music Awards 2026, which was hosted at the Durban International Convention Centre.<\/p>\n<p>Just hours ahead of the show, the pair posted a TikTok that gave fans a peek at their on-screen and off-screen chemistry.<\/p>\n<p>In the clip, Maleka walks in with flowers for Kganyago in her dressing room, setting the tone for a sweet, intimate exchange. The two then share a warm hug as they trade a few lighthearted lines.<\/p>\n<p>Kganyago later reflected on the journey they\u2019ve taken together in the caption, writing: \u201cWe\u2019ve come a long way, Law! From Soweto TV to BIG platforms together! Hard work does pay off\u2026 Let\u2019s GO Family \u2764\ufe0f #MMA26.\u201d<\/p>\n<h2>Fans react: friendly comfort or something more?<\/h2>\n<p>The short interaction didn\u2019t take long to trend, with many people reading into the natural connection between the hosts.<\/p>\n<p>Some fans leaned into playful speculation, claiming the opening of the video looked like it could be a kiss. Others, however, focused on admiring how at ease the duo seemed in each other\u2019s presence.<\/p>\n<p>One viewer commented, \u201c[Sticker] I thought you guys were kissing,\u201d while another looked back nostalgically\u2014bringing up their early days on Soweto TV and describing how their on-screen dynamic used to define afternoon viewing.<\/p>\n<p>Another TikTok user asked simply, \u201cWas that a kiss?\ud83d\ude33\u201d<\/p>\n<p>Still, beyond the viral hug, a lot of attention went to what mattered in real time: how well the two complemented each other as hosts throughout the night.<\/p>\n<h2>Hosting praised\u2014and calls for a return in 2027<\/h2>\n<p>After their performance, viewers agreed that the duo delivered, praising the way they smoothly played off one another as the ceremony moved along.<\/p>\n<p>The reception was so enthusiastic that many people began pushing for a repeat, with several suggesting Kganyago and Maleka should be brought back to host the awards again in 2027.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Lerato Kganyago and Lawrence Maleka\u2019s latest backstage moment is setting social media alight\u2014hours before they even officially took over hosting duties for the Metro FM Music Awards 2026. Key takeaways Lerato Kganyago and Lawrence Maleka shared a backstage TikTok clip shortly before the Metro FM Music Awards 2026. 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