Last night, the glitz and glamour of the music industry converged at the Joburg Theatre for the second edition of the Basadi In Music Awards.
The event celebrated the talent and dedication of women in the music industry.
The red carpet, filled with lots of excitement and elegance, witnessed the presence of women who are the heartbeat of the industry. From musicians, to producers, songwriters and the list goes on. Every facet of the music landscape was represented in full splendour.
Below is the full list of 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 — Huge 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
Empress Lilly — ‘One Day’
Social Media Influencer of the Year
Tshidi Kekana Manganye
Song of the Year
‘Ithuba’ — Lwah Ndlunkulu ft. Siya Ntuli
Samro 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
Mosadi In Music In Africa Award Recipients
Lifetime Achievement Awards
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