Complete list of Categories and Nominees for the Basadi in Music Awards 2023

Created on 2 July, 2023 • Directory • 74 views • 3 minutes read

Here are all the categories and their respective nominees for the Basadi in Music Awards 2023:

Afro Pop Artist of the Year

• Brenda Mtambo – ‘Enzakwenzeke’
• Kelly Khumalo – ‘Akathintwa’
• Lioness Mohoje – ‘Dipotso’
• Lwah Ndlunkulu – ‘Ngiyeza’
• Nomfundo Moh – ‘Izibusiso’

Sofnfree Amapiano Artist of the Year

• Boohle ft. Murumba Pitch & Gaba Cannal – ‘Undenza Ntoni’
• Kamo Mphela ft. Various Artists – ‘Hannah Montana’
• Khanyisa Jaceni ft. Sir Trill, Marcus Mc, Tycoon & Ben Da Prince – ‘Gyjima’
• Nkosazana Daughter ft. Murumba Pitch, Master Kg & Lowsheen – ‘Ring Ring Ring’
• Pabi Cooper ft. Mello & Sleazy – ‘Waga Bietjie’

Artist of the Year

• Lizwi
• Lwah Ndlunkulu
• Makhadzi
• Skye Wanda
• Uncle Waffles

Dance Artist of the Year

• Maline Aura ft. Karyendasoul - Ifu
• Manana Highness - Ngifuna Wena
• Nuzu Deep- Come Find Me
• Simmy ft. Msaki - Hlelo
• Skye Wanda - Amazwi

DJ of the Year

• Lady Amar
• Lamiez Holworthy
• Ms Cosmo
• Pru Luv
• Uncle Waffles

Duo/Collaboration of the Year

• Bontle Smith, Nia Pearl and Nicol Elocin – ‘My Love’
• Group Chat – ‘Mama’
• Ney the Bae and Nadia Nakai – ‘Thick Slim’
• Qwabe Twins – ‘Sobonana’
• Txc And Khanyisa – ‘Vuka Mawulele’

Nando's Emerging Artist of the Year

• Black Villain
• Buzzi Lee
• Gemma Fassie
• Noluthando Ngema
• Qaqamba Ntshinka

Entertainment Journalist of the Year

• Amanda Matshaka – Sa Positive News
• Andiswa Ngenyane – Daily Sun
• Masego Seemela – Sowetan Smag
• Nokubongwa Phenyane – Isolezwe
• Nokuthula Zwane – News24

Entertainment Radio Presenter of the Year

• Khutso Theledi – The Break Away (Metro FM)
• Lerato Kganyago – Midday Link Up (Metro FM)
• Lethabo Lejoy Mathatho – Monate Breakfast Show (Thobela FM)
• Mittah Ledimo – The Kickstart on The Bloem Rise Breakfast Show (Radio Bloem)
• Thando Thabethe – 947 Drive With (Thando 947)

Entertainment Radio Producer of the Year

• Ayanda Melansi – Jabul' Ujule (Ukhozi FM)
• Kgoshigadi Rangata – Power Experience (Power FM)
• Masego Tlhakanye – 5 Weekend Breakfast (5FM)
• Phila Tyekana – The Touchdown (Metro FM)
• Pru Luv – Midday Link Up (Metro FM)

Entertainment TV Producer of the Year

• Layinah Petersen – Espresso Show (S3)
• Mathawe Matsapola – The Morning Show (eTV)
• Mbali Gamede – Lifestyle 101 (Soweto TV)
• Philisa Bidi – Massive Music (Chanel O)
• Thapelo Mowela – Morning Live (SABC 2)

Gospel Artist of the Year

• Athandie Mvusi – Thixo Akunangqaleko
• Bucy Radebe – Vuka Jona
• Hle – Take Heart
• Mmatema – My Time Is Now
• Ntokozo Mbambo – Ngcwele Nkosi

Hip Hop Artist of the Year

• Faith K – Ongen'koti
• Fifi Cooper ft. Lwah Ndlunkulu – Ngeke
• Nadia Nakai ft. Lucasraps – Not The Same
• Ney The Bae – Hi Everybody
• Rouge – Turn It Up

Jazz Artist of the Year

• Gloria Bosman – Bonga Njalo
• Katalia – Bophelo
• Thandi Ntuli – Inkululeko
• Thesis ZA – Chosi

Music TV Presenter of the Year

• Ntombee Mzolo – Yash' Ingoma
• Pamela Mtanga – Massive Music
• Senelisiwe Mbongwa – Soweto TV Gospel Xplosion

Music Video of the Year

• Jamie Lee-Sexton – Run Run Run
• Kamo Mphela ft. Various Artists – Ghost
• Lwah Ndlunkulu – Ngiyeza
• Ney The Bae ft. Given Zulu – Ingwe
• Pabi Cooper ft. Mello & Sleazy – Waga Bietjie

Newcomer of the Year

• Dimahr – Uptown Girls
• Dimakatso Lee – Holokile
• Eves Manxeba Ft May Jack – Ukukhanya
• Group Chat – Mama
• Kele M – Awake

Pop Artist of the Year

• Herrah – 7PM
• Holly Rey – Stripped
• Jamie-Lee Sexton – Run Run Run
• Rah Punzl – Don't Stop
• Tamara Dey – Disco Therapy

Reggae Artist of the Year

• Delta The Leo – Pum Pum
• Dimahr – Uptown Girls
• Empres Lilly – One Day
• Reign Afrika – Bazali Bam
• Zama Sunshine – Tell Me

Social Media Influencer of the Year

• Mandz Not Hot
• Nelisiwe Sibiya
• Pamela Mtanga
• Thato Immaculate
• Tshidi Kekana Manganye

Song of the Year

• ‘Undeza Ntoni’ – Boohle ft. Murumba Pitch and Gabba Canal
• ‘Hamba Juba’ – Lady Amar, JL SS, Cici and Murumba Pitch
• ‘Ithuba’ – Lwah Ndlunkulu ft. Siya Ntuli
• ‘Waga Bietjie’ – Pabi Cooper ft. Mello & Sleazy
• ‘Yahyuppiyah’ – Uncle Waffles, Tony Duardo, Justin99 ft. Pcee, Eeque and Chley

SAMRO Songwriter of the Year

• Gloria Bosman
• Jamie Lee Sexton
• Lioness Mohoje
• Msaki
• Phumla Music

Stylist of the Year

• Boogy Maboi
• Lindo Mnguni
• Lindu Stylist
• NhlanhlaMafu
• Odirile

Traditional Artist of the Year

• Candy Tsamandebele ft. Henny C – Rato Laka
• Dr Buselaphi ft. Camagwini & Shota – Uma Khanda Khanda
• Dr Sophy – Vamaseve wa Mina
• MmaAusi – Chiba le Kgomo
• Pleasure Tsa Manyalo – Mahlako Roko Ya Mosadi

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)

You can vote for your favourite artist on https://acalytica.com/basadi-in-music-awards-2023-voting