Basadi In Music Awards Announces It’s Star-Studded Nomination List
The Basadi In Music Awards were launched in March this year at a star-studded event with some of Mzansi’s brightest stars. The awards will honor women who have excelled in the entertainment industry. The inaugural awards show are set to take place on the 9th of August hosted by Dineo Ranaka
Pabi Cooper, Dbn Gogo and Nomfundo Moh are topping the charts with three nominations each. The nominees, voted by the public were announced during a virtual event held at Kaya959 studios in Johannesburg on Tuesday.
Kaya959 is proud to be sponsoring the Afropop Category for the first annual Basadi in Music Awards. “To be part of an event that honors women in their endeavors is truly a pleasure. Congratulations to all the nominees who continue to break boundaries in this often-male dominated industry. Women who embrace their power through the music and entertain us everyday” said by Sibongile Mtyali who is the managing director at Kaya959.
Celebrating the success of South African woman, an announcement for the prestigious CEO’s Mosadi in business achievement award was made. The honour will be bestowed on a selected few in recognition of their entrepreneurial excellence. Lerato Kganyago is in the DJ of the year and entertainment Radio presenter categories alongside DJ Zinhle who is also nominated for DJ of the year. Both ladies have been honoured with the CEO Mosadi in Business Achievement Award.
Below is the full list of nominees:
Artist of the Year
- Azana
- Pabi Cooper
- DBN Gogo
- Holly Rey
- Makhadzi
- Nomfundo Moh
- Simmy
SAMPRA Artist of the Year
- Boohle
- DJ Fonzi
- Kamo Mphela
- LadyDu
- Pabi Cooper
Kaya959 Afropop Artist of the Year
- Phumla Music
- Amahle
- Amanda Black
- Nomfundo Moh
- Skye Wanda
Sofn’Free Dance Artist of the Year
- Lady X
- Lalova Fox
- Lizwi
- Rethabile Khumalo
- Simmy
Gospel Artist of the Year
- Bathabile Skhosana
- Chairo
- Mmatema
- Puleng March
- Tsusie
Newcomer of Year
- Chairo
- Buhle Womculo
- Millie Ngwalangwala
- Ntomza
- Paige
Rap/Hip Hop Artist of the Year
- Boity
- Gigi Lamayne
- Moozle
- Nadia Nakai
- Yashna
Songwriter of the Year
- Amahle
- Azana
- Jamie-Lee Sexton
- Msaki
- Skye Wanda
Traditional Artist of the Year
- Basetsana Ba Setso
- Candy Tsamandebele
- Mphoroku Moritini
- Ntunja
- Zipho Radebe
Pop Artist of the Year
- Jamie-Lee Sexton
- Jacky Carpede
- Holly Rey
- Bonj
- Shekhinah
AC Wines Jazz Artist of the Year
- Zodwa Mabena
- Linda Tshabalala
- Shannon Mowday
- Thembelihle Dunjana
- Zoe Modiga
DJ of the Year
- DJ Zinhle
- DBN Gogo
- Lamiez Holworthy
- Lerato Kganyago
- Lesego M
Social Media Influencer of the Year
- Bad Milk
- Khanyisa Patricia
- Mandz.Hot.Not
- Mihlali Ndamase
- Yaya Mavundla
Entertainment Radio Producer of the Year
- Hlengiwe Khumalo – The Glenzito Super drive
- Nthabiseng Mamabolo – Better Together
- Nthabiseng Molapo – Afternoon Fix
- Phila Tyekana – The Touch Down
- Prudence Mathebula – The Midday Link Up
Entertainment Radio Presenter of the Year
- Anele Mdoda – Anele and the Club
- Jabulile Vilakazi – Ghetto Sound Zone
- Lebo Jojo Mokoena – Opulent Life
- Lerato Kganyago – The Midday Link up
- Minenhle Masondo – Behind the curtain
Music TV Show Presenter
- Anele Zondo – Massive Music
- Helicopter Ndlovu – Ugubhulwami
- Lalla Hirayama – Massive Music
- Lamiez Holworthy – Live Amp
- Lootlove – Mzanzi Magic Music Specials
Entertainment Journalist of the Year
- Amanda Maliba – Sowetan
- Doreen Molefe – Daily Sun
- Kedibone Modise – The Star
- Patience Bambalele – Sowetan
- Qhama Dayile – Drum Magazine
Song of the Year
- Pabi Cooper – ‘Banyana ke Bafana’
- DBN Gogo – ‘Bambelela’
- Makhadzi – ‘Ganama’
- Nomfundo Moh – ‘Phakade Lami’
- Shekhinah – ‘Questions’
Stylist of the Year
- Boitumelo Katali
- Mbalenhle Pokwane
- Thobeka Mbane
- Tsakane Ndlovu
- Tshiamo Modisane
CEO’s Mosadi In Business Achievement Award
- Dineo Ranaka
- DJ Zinhle
- Lerato Kganyago