All The Winners From The Second Annual Basadi in Music Awards

The vibrant heart of the music and entertainment industry converged at Joburg Theatre on 12 August 2023, for the much-anticipated second instalment of the annual Basadi in Music Awards. This grand celebration brought together remarkable female talents who have contributed to the arts in exceptional ways, embodying the essence of creativity, resilience, and empowerment.
 
Under the guidance of the charismatic host Unathi Nkayi, the evening dazzled with extraordinary performances that transcended genres and generations featuring artists such as Andile Gaelesiwe, Khanyo, Winnie Khumalo, Tamara Dey, Maleh, Mpho Sebina, Vicky Sampson and Msaki. A highlight of the event was the captivating tribute by Yanga and Thembisile Ntaka, as they paid homage to the Lifetime Achievement Award recipients, Letta Mbulu, PJ Powers, and Angelique Kidjo, who were celebrated for their outstanding contributions to the world of music.
 
The Basadi in Music Awards not only applauded musical excellence but also celebrated the accomplishments of women across diverse entertainment domains. Lwah Ndlunkulu secured the evening’s top honours by clinching both Artist of the Year and Song of the Year accolades, the latter for her mesmerising collaboration Ithuba with Siya Ntuli. Noluthando Ngema, a 27-year-old talent from Ndwedwe, earned the inaugural Nando’s Emerging Artist of the Year distinction.
 
Recognising the unsung heroes, Phila Tyekana garnered the title Entertainment Radio Producer of the Year, while Masego Seemela stood out as Entertainment Journalist of the Year. Metro FM’s Khutso Theledi claimed the Entertainment Radio Presenter of the Year award, Philisa Bidi secured the esteemed title of Entertainment TV Producer of the Year and Msaki, mentor of the Nando’s Emergist Artist of the Year, emerged triumphant as SAMRO Songwriter of the Year. Ntombee Ngcobo Mzolo received the Music TV Presenter of the Year.
 
The CEO Mosadi in Business Achievement Award recipients were Nhlanhla Mafu, Thando Thabethe, and Boity, while the Mosadi in Music in Africa Award recipients included Berita (Zimbabwe), Maleh (Lesotho), Mpho Sebina (Botswana), Sefa (Ghana), and Ayra Starr (Nigeria).


Please find the complete list of nominees, winners (in bold) and special award recipients below:
 
1. AFRO POP ARTIST OF THE YEAR (Artist – Song Title)

1. Brenda Mtambo – Enzakwenzeke
2. Kelly Khumalo – Akathintwa
3. Lioness Mohoje – Dipotso
4. Lwah Ndlunkulu – Ngiyeza
5. Nomfundo Moh – Izibusiso

2. SOFNFREE AMAPIANO ARTIST OF THE YEAR (Artist – Song Title)

1. Boohle Ft Murumba Pitch & Gaba Cannal – Undenza Ntoni
2. Kamo Mphela Ft Various Artists – Hanna Montana
3. Khanyisa Jaceni Ft Sir Trill, Marcus Mc, Tycoon & Ben Da Prince – Gyjima
4. Nkosazana Daughter Ft Murumba Pitch, Master Kg & Lowsheen – Ring Ring Ring
5. Pabi Cooper Ft Mello & Sleazy – Wag a Bietjie

3. ARTIST OF THE YEAR

1. Lizwi
2. Lwah Ndlunkulu
3. Makhadzi
4. Skye Wanda
5. Uncle Waffles

4. DANCE ARTIST OF THE YEAR (Artist – Song Title)

1. Maline Aura Ft Karyendasoul – Ifu
2. Manana Highness – Ngifuna Wena
3. Nuzu Deep- Come Find Me
4. Simmy Ft Msaki – Hlelo
5. Skye Wanda – Amazwi

5. DJ OF THE YEAR      

1. Lady Amar
2. Lamiez Holworthy
3. Ms Cosmo
4. Pru Luv
5. Uncle Waffles

6. DUO/COLLABORATION OF THE YEAR (Artist – Song Title)

1. Bontle Smith Nia Pearl And Nicol Elocin – My Love
2. Group Chat – Mama
3. Ney The Bae And Nadia Nakai – Thick Slim
4. Qwabe Twins – Sobonana
5. Txc And Khanyisa – Vuka Mawulele   

7. NANDO’S EMERGING ARTIST OF THE YEAR

1. Black Villian
2. Buzzi Lee
3. Gemma Fassie
4. Noluthando Ngema
5. Qaqamba Ntshinka

8. ENTERTAINMENT JOURNALIST OF THE YEAR (Journalist – Publication)

1. Amanda Matshaka – SA POSITIVE NEWS
2. Andiswa Ngenyane – DAILY SUN
3. Masego Seemela – SOWETAN SMAG
4. Nokubongwa Phenyane – ISOLEZWE
5. Nokuthula Zwane – NEWS 24

9. ENTERTAINMENT RADIO PRESENTER OF THE YEAR (Presenter – Show Name – Radio Station)

1. Khutso Theledi – The Break Away – METRO FM
2. Lerato Kganyago – Midday Link Up – METRO FM
3. Lethabo Lejoy Mathatho – Monate Breakfast Show – THOBELA FM
4. Mittah Ledimo – The Kickstart On The Bloem Rise Breakfast Show – RADIO BLOEM
5. Thando Thabethe – 947 Drive With Thando – 947

10. ENTERTAINMENT RADIO PRODUCER OF THE YEAR (Producer – Show Name – Radio Station)

1. Ayanda Melansi – Jabul’ Ujule – UKHOZI FM
2. Kgoshigadi Rangata – Power Xperience – POWER FM
3. Masego Tlhakanye – 5 Weekend Breakfast – 5 FM
4. Phila Tyekana – The Touchdown – METRO FM
5. Pru Luv – Midday Link Up – METRO FM

11. ENTERTAINMENT TV PRODUCER OF THE YEAR(Producer – Show Name – TV Channel)

1. Layinah Petersen          Espresso Show  – S3
2. Mathawe Matsapola  The Morning Show – ETV
3. Mbali Gamede Lifestyle 101 – Soweto TV
4. Philisa Bidi       Massive Music – CHANNEL O
5. Thapelo Mowela          Morning Live – SABC 2

12. GOSPEL ARTIST OF THE YEAR(Artist – Song Title)

1. Athandie Mvusi – Thixo Akunangqaleko
2. Bucy Radebe – Vuka Jona
3. Hle – Take Heart
4. Mmatema – My Time Is Now
5. Ntokozo Mbambo – Ngcwele Nkosi

13. HIP HOP(Artist – Song Title)

1. Faith K – Ongen’koti
2. Fifi Cooper Ft Lwah Ndlunkulu – Ngeke
3. Nadia Nakai Ft Lucasraps – Not The Same
4. Ney The Bae – Hi, Everybody
5. Rouge – Turn It Up

14. JAZZ ARTIST OF THE YEAR(Artist – Song Title)

1. Gloria Bosman – Bonga Njalo
2. Katalia  – Bophelo        
3. Thandi Ntuli – Inkululeko
4. Thesis Za – Chosi

15. MUSIC TV PRESENTER(Presenter – Show Name)

1. Ntombee Mzolo – Yash’ Ingoma
2. Pamela Mtanga – Massive Music
3. Senelisiwe Mbongwa – Soweto Tv Gospel Xplosion

16. MUSIC VIDEO OF THE YEAR (Artist – Song Title)

1. Jamie Lee-Sexton – Run Run Run
2. Kamo Mphela Ft Various Artists – Ghost
3. Lwa Ndlunkulu – Ngiyeza
4. Ney The Bae Ft Given Zulu – Ingwe
5. Pabi Cooper Ft Mello & Sleazy – Wag A Bietjie

17. NEWCOMER OF THE YEAR(Artist – Song Title)

1. Dimahr – Uptown Girls
2. Dimakatso Lee – Holokile
3. Eves Manxeba Ft May Jack – Ukukhanya
4. Group Chat – Mama
5. Kele M – Awake

18. POP ARTIST OF THE YEAR(Artist – Song Title)

1. Herrah – 19:00
2. Holly Rey – Stripped
3. Jamie-Lee Sexton – Run Run Run
4. Rah Punzl – Don’t Stop
5. Tamara Dey – Disco Therapy

19. REGGAE ARIST OF THE YEAR(Artist – Song Title)

1. Delta The Leo – Pum Pum
2. Dimahr – Uptown Girls
3. Empres Lilly – One Day
4. Reigh Afrika – Bazali Bam
5. Zama Sunshine – Tell Me

20. SOCIAL MEDIA INFLUENCER OF THE YEAR

1. Mandz Not Hot
2. Nelisiwe Sibiya
3. Pamela Mtanga
4. Thato Immaculate
5. Tshidi Kekana Manganye

21. SONG OF THE YEAR(Artist – Song Title)

1. Boohle Ft Murumba Pitch and Gabba Canal – Undeza Ntoni
2. Lady Amar, Jl Sa. Cici and Murumba Pitch – Hamba Juba
3. Lwah Ndlunkulu Ft Siya Ntuli – Ithuba
4. Pabi Cooper Ft Mello & Sleazy – Wag a Bietjie
5. Uncle Waffles,Tony Duardo, Justin99 Ft Pcee, Eeque and Chley – Yahyuppiyah

22. SAMRO SONGWRITER OF THE YEAR

1. Gloria Bosman
2. Jamie Lee Sexton
3. Lioness Mohoje
4. Msaki
5. Phumla Music

23. STYLIST OF THE YEAR

1. Boogy Maboi
2. Lindo Mnguni
3. Lindu Stylist
4. Nhlanhla Mafu
5. Odirile the savage stylist

24. TRADITIONAL ARTIST OF THE YEAR(Artist – Song Title)

1. Candy Tsamandebele ft Henny C – Rato Laka
2. Dr Buselaphi ft Camagwini & Shota – Uma khanda Khanda
3. Dr Sophy – Vamaseve wa Mina
4. Mma Ausi – Chiba lekgomu
5. Pleasure Tsa Manyalo – Mahlako Roko Ya Mosadi

NON-VOTING CATEGORY RECIPIENTS
25. CEO MOSADI IN BUSINESS ACHIEVEMENT AWARD RECIPIENTS             

1. Nhlanhla Mafu for NN Vintage
2. Thando Thabethe for Thabooty’s Underwear and Shapewear
3. Boity for BT Signature

26. MOSADI IN MUSIC IN AFRICA AWARD RECIPIENTS                      

1. Berita (Zimbabwe)
2. Maleh (Lesotho)
3. Mpho Sebina (Botswana)
4. Sefa (Ghana)
5. Ayra Starr (Nigeria)

27. LIFETIME ACHIEVEMENT AWARD RECIPIENTS

1. Letta Mbulu
2. PJ Powers
3. Angelique Kidjo

28. MOST STREAMED SONG BETWEEN APRIL 2022 – MARCH 2023

1. Q TWINS – Sobonana

29. HIGHEST PLAYLISTED SONG BETWEEN APRIL 2022 – MARCH 2023.

1. Nomfundo Moh – Soft Life