2024 Basadi in Music Awards explained

2024 Basadi in Music Awards
Sponsor:SAMPRA
Venue:Joburg Theatre, Braamfontein
Country:South Africa
Hosts:Unathi Nkayi
Most Awards:Tyla and DJ Zinhle (3 each)
Most Nominations:Tyla (5)
Next:2025

The 2024 Basadi in Music Awards took place on August 10, 2024, at the Joburg Theatre in Braamfontein, Johannesburg to celebrate and honour women's in South African music industry. It was hosted for the second time by actress Unathi Nkayi.[1]

The nominees were announced on May 27.[2] Tyla received the most nominations with 5, followed Lwah Ndlunkulu and DJ Zinhle with four each.[3]

Winners and nominees

Below list are nominees. Winners are listed first in bold face. [4]

Amapiano Artist of the YearArtist of the Year
Best Styled Artist of the Year Collaboration of the Year
  • DJ Zinhle and Basetsana – "Mdali"
    • DJ Pruluv and Boohle – "Ngeke"
    • DJ Zinhle and Cici – "Thula"
    • Fezeka Dlamini, Nomfundo Moh, and Naledi – "Uyangijabulisa"
Dance Artist of the Year DJ of the Year
  • Makhadzi – "Mapara"
    • Cici – "Mjolo"
    • Delta The Leo – "Phefumula"
    • Lady Zamar – "Castles"
    • Sefa (Ghana) – "Vibration"
Entertainment Journalist of the Year Entertainment TV Producer of the Year
  • Mbalenhle Zuma – Sunday World
    • Kaunda Selisho – News24
    • Keitumetse Maako – News24
    • Oluthando Keteyi – Independent Media

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  • Qhama Dayile – Zimoja
  • Noni Khumalo – Trendz Live
    • Anele Mdoda – The Masked Singer
    • Swazi Dlamini – Church Girls who Rock
    • Thapelo Mowela – Morning Live
    • Theresa Wilson – The Sauce
Entertainment Radio Producer of the YearEntertainment Radio Presenter of the Year
  • Nelza Buda – Sibuya Nawe Express Lane (IKwekwezi FM)
    • Lettie Dube – The Royal Playground (Radio 2000)
    • Masego Tlhakanye – Weekend breakfast (5FM)
    • Miss Dimples – The Cruise Connection (KCA Radio)
    • Noni Khumalo – The Lunch League (YFM)
  • Mroza Buthelezi – Vuka Afrika Breakfast Show (Ukhozi FM)
    • Catherine Mahamo – The Opulant Life (Oppulance Radio)
    • Lebo Maoela – Rea Thella 3-6 (Lesedi FM)
    • Lethabo Lejoy Mathatho – Monate
    • Breakfast Show (Thobela FM)
    • Mpumi Mlambo – The Encore (Metro FM)
Gospel Artist of the YearHip Hop Artist of the Year
  • Zaza Mokhethi – "Shabach shofar Chronicles"
    • Londiwe Ka Masondo Cele – "Ukhona La"
    • Nomandla Sandra – "Egameni"
    • Snezeiy – "Izulu (Live)"
    • Xolly Mncwango – "Umuhle baba (Live at Cedawoods of Sandton, 2023)"
  • Dyna Steez – "Nomalanga"
Jazz Artist of the YearMusic Video of the Year
  • Salphina Kadiaka – "Tompie"
    • AusTebza – "Mmangwane"
    • Bokang Ramatlapeng – "The Waters"
    • Qaqamba Ntshinka – "Zizinja"
    • Thandi Ntuli – "Nomayoyo (Ingoma ka Mkhulu)"
Music TV Show Presenter of the Year Newcomer of the Year
  • Robyn Nakaambo (Namibia) - WhataLifestyle NBC
    • Candice Modiselle – Beatz and Rhymes - Season 1 BET Africa
    • Nomalanga Shozi – The Sauce SABC 1
    • Bontle Modiselle – Clash of the Choirs Mzansi Magic
    • Shamiso Mosaka – Newsish MTV Base
  • Nontokozo Mkhize – "Moyongcwele"
    • DJ Tshegu – "Mzokwana" featuring Sims and Noreng
    • MeloBeGreat – "Naledi"
    • Nano Mothibi – "Bazobuya"
    • Peekay Gavu – "Zahlanzwa"
Pop Artist of the Year Reggae Artist of the Year
  • Shekhinah – "Risk" featuring Moliy
    • Filah Lah lah – "Past Myself"
    • Namakau Star – "Every Day"
    • Pixie Whip – "Feel it"
    • Tyla – "Water"
  • Reign Afrika – Hush
    • Dimahr – Ramasedi
    • Sanki Fayauman – Sthandwa Sami
    • Undefynd Musiq – Bill pile op
    • Zama Sunshine – Give Me You
Sofnfree Afropop Artist of the Year Song of the Year
  • Naledi Aphiwe – "Ngiyabonga"
Songwriter of the YearTraditional Artist of the Year
  • Brenda Mtambo – "Bhaluyacima"
    • Buhlebendalo – "iLembe"
    • Cici – "Mjolo"
    • Londiwe Kamasondo Cele – "cUkhona La"
    • Makhadzi – "Mapara"
  • Pleasure Tsa Manyalo – "Makoti Take 5"
    • Buhlebendalo – "iLembe"
    • Esther Mphahlele – "Moratiwa"
    • Jessica Mbangeni – "Latshonilaga"
    • NTUNJA – "Buya"

Special awards

Non-voting category recipients

CEO Mosadi In Business Achievement Award Recipients

The Lifetime Achievement Recipients

Trailblazer Award Recipient

International Achievement Award

Spar Humanitarian Award Recipient

Highest Airplay

Capasso Most Streamed Song

Notes and References

  1. News: South Africa . en-ZA. subscription. 'A night filled with the magic of music': Unathi Nkayi returns to host Basadi In Music Awards. News24. 2024-06-28. 2024-06-01. Constance . Gaanakgomo.
  2. Web site: Basadi in Music Awards 2024: All the nominees . Ano. Shumba. 2024-06-28. Music in Africa . 2024-06-27.
  3. Web site: Top five Basadi in Music Awards nominees!. 2024-05-28. Daily SUN. 2024-06-27. Sibongumenzi. Sibiya.
  4. Web site: Basadi In Music Awards 2024: Full List Of Winners. 2024-08-11. Atlehang. Moloi. Slikouronlife. 2024-08-11.
  5. Web site: DJ Zinhle reaches career milestones with #ZeeNationFest, Basadi Trailblazer Award on Women’s Day weekend . Independent Online. 2024-08-07. 2024-08-10.
  6. Web site: Tyla and DJ Zinhle win big at Basadi in Music Awards 2024. Independent Online. 14 August 2024. 13 August 2024.