The Annual Basadi in Music Awards were held at the Joburg Theatre yesterday.
The awards recognises female achievements in the entertainment industry. Below are the winners.
- Afro Pop Artist of the Year
Kelly Khumalo – ‘Akathintwa’
- Sofnfree Amapiano Artist of the Year
Khanyisa Jaceni ft. Sir Trill, Marcus Mc, Tycoon & Ben Da Prince – ‘Gyjima’
- Artist of the Year
Lwah Ndlunkulu
- Dance Artist of the Year
Nuzu Deep – ‘Come Find Me’
- DJ of the Year
Lady Amar
- Duo/Collaboration of the Year
Qwabe Twins – ‘Sobonana’
- Nando’s Emerging Artist of the Year
Noluthando Ngema
- Entertainment Journalist of the Year
Masego Seemela – Sowetan Smag
- Entertainment Radio Presenter of the Year
Khutso Theledi – The Break Away (Metro FM)
- Entertainment Radio Producer of the Year
Phila Tyekana – The Touchdown (Metro FM)
- Entertainment TV Producer of the Year
Philisa Bidi – Massive Music (Chanel O)
- Gospel Artist of the Year
Ntokozo Mbambo – ‘Ngcwele Nkosi’
- Hip Hop Artist of the Year
Nadia Nakai ft. Lucasraps – ‘Not The Same’
- Jazz Artist of the Year
Thesis ZA – ‘Chosi’
- Music TV Presenter of the Year
Ntombee Mzolo – Yash’ Ingoma’
- Music Video of the Year
Ney The Bae ft. Given Zulu – ‘Ingwe’
- Newcomer of the Year
Group Chat – ‘Mama’
- Pop Artist of the Year
Holly Rey – ‘Stripped’
- Reggae Artist of the Year
Empres Lilly – ‘One Day’
- Social Media Influencer of the Year
Tshidi Kekana Manganye
- Song of the Year
‘Ithuba’ – Lwah Ndlunkulu ft. Siya Ntuli
- Songwriter of the Year
Msaki
- Stylist of the Year
Odirile
- Traditional Artist of the Year
Dr Sophy – ‘Vamaseve wa Mina’
- Non-voting category recipients
- CEO Mosadi In Business Achievement Award Recipients
- Nhlanhla Mafu for NN Vintage
- Thando Thabethe for Thabooty’s Underwear and Shapewear
- Boity for Be You By Boity and BT Signature
- Mosadi In Music In Africa Award Recipients
Berita (Zimbabwe)
Maleh (Lesotho)
Mpho Sebina (Botswana)
Sefa (Ghana)
- Lifetime Achievement Awards
Angélique Kidjo
Letta Mbulu
PJ Powers
