NEWS: 4th Basadi in Music Awards Full List of Winners

NEWS: 4th Basadi in Music Awards Full List of Winners

The 4th Annual Basadi in Music Awards is here, and this year’s edition celebrates the effort of all creatives, shining a light on excellence, creativity, and impact across the music industry.

This year’s edition spans 28 categories, each touching on all sectors in the entertainment space in South Africa. Every genre was covered and podcasters too got some mentions.

Naledi Aphiwe bagged the most awards in this year’s edition of the Basadi in Music Awards, winning the category of CAPASSO Most Streamed Song with her chart topping song, “Ngiyabonga” and “Afro Pop Artist of the Year.”

Full list of Winners

• Song of the Year
  Winner: Nontokozo Mkhize – “Esandleni”
• Artist of the Year
  Winner: Zee Nxumalo
• Dance Artist of the Year
  Winner: Shandesh
• Amapiano Artist of the Year
  Winner: Babalwa M
• DJ of the Year
  Winner: Lamiez Holworthy
• CAPASSO Most Streamed Song
  Winner: Naledi Aphiwe – “Ngiyabonga”
• Hip‑Hop Artist of the Year
  Winner: Gigi Lamayne
• Newcomer of the Year
  Winner: Nonny Muji
• Best Styled Artist of the Year
  Winner: Moozlie
• Afro‑Pop Artist of the Year
  Winner: Naledi Aphiwe
• Highest Airplay
  Winner: Bassie Kwelanga – “Kwelanga 2.0” (feat. Tman Xpress & LeeMcKrazy)
• Music Video of the Year
  Winner: Kharishma – “Chokeslem”
• Collaboration of the Year
  Winner: Cici & Liema Pantsi – “Impumelelo”
• Pop Artist of the Year
  Winner: Jamie Lee Sexton (“Missing”)
• Gospel Artist of the Year
  Winner: Nontokozo Mkhize
• SAMRO Songwriter of the Year
  Winner: Liema Pantsi
• Lifetime Achievement Award
  Recipient: Dr. Rebecca Malope
• Reggae Artist of the Year
  Winner: MadaGlory
• Jazz Artist of the Year
  Winner: Salphina Kadiaka
• Traditional Artist of the Year
  Winner: MmaAusi
• Music TV Show Presenter of the Year
  Winner: Zanele Potelwa
• Hair Stylist of the Year
  Winner: Tumelo Mj Afrobotique
• Makeup Artist of the Year
  Winner: Nomsa Madida
• Artist Manager of the Year
  Winner: Tholsi Pillay
• Choreographer of the Year
  Winner: Tlhogi Molefe
• TV Producer of the Year
  Winner: Relebogile Mabotja
• Entertainment Radio Presenter of the Year
  Winner: Lootlove
• Entertainment Radio Producer of the Year
  Winner: Noni Khumalo
• Entertainment Journalist of the Year
  Winner: Mapule Pule
• Podcaster of the Year
  Winner: Laconco
• Trailblazer of the Year
  Recipient: Sisbongi Mlotshwa
• CEO Mosadi in Business Award
  Recipient: Portia Mngomezulu (supported by Brand South Africa)