2022 Basadi in Music Awards


The 2022 Basadi in Music Awards is the first edition of Basadi in Music Awards. The ceremony took place at Gallagher Convention Centre, Midrand on October 15, 2022 hosted by Anele Zondo and Moozlie streamed live on YouTube and Instagram.

Background

Nominations across 16 categories were announced on July 6, 2022. 4 categories Kontemporêre Kunstenaar van die Jaar, Music Video Director of the Year, Gqom Artist of the Year and Kwaito Artist of the Year
were cancelled due to low public voting.

Winners and nominees

Below the list are the nominees were announced on July 6, 2022 live on YouTube and Kaya 959 by Dineo Ranaka.
Below list are nominees. Winners are listed first in bold.
Artist of the YearBusiness Achievement Award
Makhadzi
Dineo Ranaka
  • * DJ Zinhle
  • * Lerato Kganyago
    • Afro Pop Artist of the YearSAMPRA Artist of the Year
    Phumla
  • * Amahle
  • * Amanda Black
  • * Nomfundo Moh
  • * Skye Wanda
    		• Boohle
  • * DJ Fonzi
  • * Kamo Mphela
  • * Lady Du
  • * Pabi Cooper
    • Dance Artist of the YearDJ of the Year
    Lizwi
  • * Simmy
  • * Lady X
  • * Rethabile Khumalo
  • * Laloya Fox
    		• Lamiez Holworthy
  • * DJ Zinhle
  • * Lerato Kganyago
  • * DBN Gogo
  • * Lesego
    • Entertainment Radio Presenter of the YearGospel Artist of the Year
    Lerato Kganyago
  • * Anele Mdoda
  • * Jabulile Vilakazi
  • * Lebo Jojo Mokoena
  • * Minenhle Masondo
    		• Rethabile Skhosana
  • * Chairo
  • * Mmatema
  • * Puleng March
  • * Tsusie
    • Rap/Hip Hop Artist of the YearSocial Media Influencer of the Year
    Gigi Lamayne
  • * Boity
  • * Moozlie
  • * Nadia Nakai
  • * Yashna
    		• Khanyisa
  • * Bad Milk
  • * Mandz.Hot.Not
  • * Mihlali Ndamase
  • * Yaya Mavundla
    • SAMRO Songwriter of the YearPop Artist of the Year
    Skye wanda
  • * Amahle
  • * Azana
  • * Jamie Lee Sexton
  • * Msaki
    		• Holly Rey
  • * Bonj
  • * Jacky Carpede
  • * Jamie Lee Sexton
  • * Shekinah
    • Jazz Artist of the YearNewcomer of the Year
    Zodwa Mabena
  • * Linda Shabalala
  • * Shannon Mowday
  • * Thembelihle Dunjana
  • * Zoë Modiga
    		• Ntomza
  • * Buhle Womculo
  • * Chairo
  • * Paige
    • Traditional Artist of the YearSong of the Year
    Basetsana Ba Setse
  • * Candy Tsamandebele
  • * Mphoruku Moritini
  • * Ntunja
  • * Zizipho Radebe
    		• "Banyana ke Bafana" - Pabi Cooper
  • * "Bambelela" - DBN Gogo featuring Pabi Copper, Young Stunna
  • * "Ghanama" - Makhadzi featuring Prince Benza
  • * "Phakade Lami" - Nomfundo Moh featuring Ami Faku, Sha Sha
  • * "Questions" - Shekinah
    • Entertainment Journalist of the YearEntertainment Radio Producer of the Year
    Amandla Maliba
  • * Doreen Molefe
  • * Qhama Dayile
  • * Kedibone Modise
  • * Patience Bambalele
    		• Prudence Mathebula
  • * Hlegiwe Khumalo
  • * Nthabiseng Mamabolo
  • * Nthabiseng Molapo
  • * Phila Tyekana

    • Special awards

    Joburg Tourism Company Humanitarian Award

    • Cynthia Dinalane

    SAMPRA Highest Airplay

    Cappasso Most Streamed Song

    CEO Trailblazer Award

    • Zanele Mbokazi

    Lifetime Achievement Award