2023 Basadi in Music Awards


The 2023 Basadi in Music Awards is the second edition of Basadi in Music Awards. The ceremony was held at Joburg Theatre, Braamfontein on August 12, 2023, hosted by Unathi Nkayi.
Lwah Ndlunkulu leads nominees with 4 nominations.

Background

2023 Basadi in Music Awards nominees were announced on June 29, 2023, voting opened same day, to be closed on July 24. 2023 ceremony introduced new categories Basadi in Music In Africa, Reggae Artist of the Year and Nando's Emerging Artist of the Year.
Khanyi Mbau was initially announced as event host, before Unathi Nkayi announced as new host on August 12, 2023.
The ceremony will be broadcast live on SABC 2, on August 27, 2023.

Performers

Premiere ceremony

The performers for the ceremony were announced on August 8, 2023.
ArtistSong
Skye Wanda
CiCi
Mpho Sebina
Maleh

Winners and nominees

Below list are winners and nominees.
Winners are listed first in bold face.
Amapiano Artist of the YearDance Artist of the Year
Khanyisa Jaceni
Nuzu Deep
  • * Maline Aura
  • * Skye Wanda
  • * Simmy
  • * Manana Highness
    • DJ of the YearHip Hop Artist of the Year
    Lady Amar
  • * Uncle Waffles
  • * Ms Cosmo
  • * Lamez Holworthy
  • * Pru Luv
    		• Nadia Nakai
  • * Rogue
  • * Faith K
  • * Fifi Cooper
  • * Ney The Bae
    • Pop Artist of the YearSong of the Year
    Holly Rey
  • * Jamie-Lee Sexton
  • * Tamara Dey
  • * Herrah
  • * Rah Punzl
    		• "Ithuba" - Lwah Ndlunkulu featuring Siya Ntuli
  • "Undenzantoni" - Boohle featuring Murumba Pitch & Cabba Cannal
  • "Waga Bhetje" - Pabi Cooper featuring Mellow and Sleazy
  • "Hamba Juba" - Lady Amar, Cici, JL and Murumba Pitch
  • "Yahyuppiyah" - Uncle Waffles, Tony Duardo, Justin, Pcee, Eeque, and Chley
    • SAMRO songwriter of the YearAfro Pop Artist of the Year
    Msaki
  • * Gloria Bosman
  • * Phumla
  • * Lioness Mohoje
  • * Jamie-Lee Sexton
    		• Kelly Khumalo
  • * Lwah Ndlunkulu
  • * Brenda Mtambo
  • * Lioness Mohoje
  • * Nomfundo Moh
    • Traditional Artist of the YearStylist of the Year
    Dr Sophy – Vamaseve wa Mina
  • * Candy Tsamandebele ft. Henny C – Rato Laka
  • * Dr Buselaphi ft. Camagwini & Shota – Uma Khanda Khanda
  • * MmaAusi – Chiba le Kgomo
  • * Pleasure Tsa Manyalo – Mahlako Roko Ya Mosadi
    		• Odirile
  • * Boogy Maboi
  • * Lindo Mnguni
  • * Lindu Stylist
  • * Nhlanhla Mafu
    • Artist of the YearDuo/Collaboration of the Year
    Lwah Ndlunkulu
  • * Lizwi
  • * Makhadzi
  • * Skye Wanda
  • * Uncle Waffles
    		• Qwabe Twins – "Sobonana"
  • * Bontle Smith, Nia Pearl and Nicol Elocin – "My Love"
  • * Group Chat – "Mama"
  • * Ney the Bae and Nadia Nakai – "Thick Slim"
  • * Txc And Khanyisa – "Vuka Mawulele"
    • Nando's Emerging Artist of the YearEntertainment Journalist of the Year
    Noluthando Ngema
  • * Black Villain
  • * Buzzi Lee
  • * Gemma Fassie
  • * Qaqamba Ntshinka
    		• Masego Seemela – Sowetan Smag
  • * Amanda Matshaka – Sa Positive News
  • * Andiswa Ngenyane – Daily Sun
  • * Nokubongwa Phenyane – Isolezwe
  • * Nokuthula Zwane – News24
    • Entertainment Radio Presenter of the YearEntertainment Radio Producer of the Year
    Khutso Theledi – The Break Away
  • * Lerato Kganyago – Midday Link Up
  • * Lethabo Lejoy Mathatho – Monate Breakfast Show
  • * Mittah Ledimo – The Kickstart on The Bloem Rise Breakfast Show
  • * Thando Thabethe – 947 Drive With
    		• Phila Tyekana – The Touchdown
  • * Ayanda Melansi – Jabul' Ujule
  • * Kgoshigadi Rangata – Power Experience
  • * Masego Tlhakanye – 5 Weekend Breakfast
  • * Pru Luv – Midday Link Up
    • Entertainment TV Producer of the YearGospel Artist of the Year
    Philisa Bidi – Massive Music
  • * Layinah Petersen – Espresso Show
  • * Mathawe Matsapola – The Morning Show
  • * Mbali Gamede – Lifestyle 101
  • * Thapelo Mowela – Morning Live
    		• Ntokozo Mbambo – Ngcwele Nkosi
  • * Athandie Mvusi – Thixo Akunangqaleko
  • * Bucy Radebe – Vuka Jona
  • * Hle – Take Heart
  • * Mmatema – My Time Is Now
    • Jazz Artist of the YearMusic TV Presenter of the Year
    Thesis ZA – Chos
  • * Gloria Bosman – Bonga Njalo
  • * Katalia – Bophelo
  • * Thandi Ntuli – Inkululeko
    		• Ntombee Mzolo – Yash' Ingoma
  • * Pamela Mtanga – Massive Music
  • * Senelisiwe Mbongwa – Soweto TV Gospel Xplosion
    • Music Video of the YearNewcomer of the Year
    Ney The Bae ft. Given Zulu – Ingwe
  • * Jamie Lee-Sexton – Run Run Run
  • * Kamo Mphela ft. Various Artists – Ghost
  • * Lwah Ndlunkulu – Ngiyeza
  • * Pabi Cooper ft. Mello & Sleazy – Waga Bietjie
    		• Group Chat – Mama
  • * Dimahr – Uptown Girls
  • * Dimakatso Lee – Holokile
  • * Eves Manxeba Ft May Jack – Ukukhanya
  • * Kele M – Awake
    • Reggae Artist of the YearSocial Media Influencer of the Year
    Empres Lily – One Day
  • * Delta The Leo – Pum Pum
  • * Dimahr – Uptown Girls
  • * Reign Afrika – Bazali Bam
  • * Zama Sunshine – Tell Me
    		• Tshidi Kekana Manganye
  • * Mandz Not Hot
  • * Nelisiwe Sibiya
  • * Pamela Mtanga
  • * Thato Immaculate

    • Special awards

    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

    Lifetime Achievement Awards

    • Angélique Kidjo
    • Letta Mbulu
    • PJ Powers

    Highest AirPlay Song

    Mosadi In Music In Africa Award Recipients

    • Mpho Sebina
    • * Berita
    • * Maleh
    • * Sefa