2024 Basadi in Music Awards


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

Winners and nominees

Below list are nominees. Winners are listed first in bold face.
Amapiano Artist of the YearArtist of the Year
Kamo Mphela – "Dalie" featuring Khalil Harrison, Tyler ICU, and Baby S.O.N
  • * Bassie – "Izenzo" featuring Aymos
  • * MaWhoo – "Ngilimele" featuring Deep Sen, KingTalkzin and Mthunzi
  • * Nkosazana Daughter – "Amaphutha" featuring Murumba Pitch
  • * Zee Nxumalo – "Thula Mabota" with Pabi Cooper, 031CHOPPA featuring Shakes & Les
Lwah Ndlunkulu
  • * Kamo Mphela
  • * Makhadzi
  • * Nomcebo Zikode
  • * Tyla
    • Best Styled Artist of the YearCollaboration of the Year
    Thembi Seete
  • * Kelly Khumalo
  • * Nhlanhla Mafu
  • * Tyla
    		• 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 YearDJ of the Year
    Makhadzi – "Mapara"
  • * Cici – "Mjolo"
  • * Delta The Leo – "Phefumula"
  • * Lady Zamar – "Castles"
  • * Sefa – "Vibration"
    		• DJ Zinhle
  • * PRULUV
  • * DJ Tshupi
  • * Happygal
  • * Kmat Dj
    • Entertainment Journalist of the YearEntertainment TV Producer of the Year
    Mbalenhle Zuma – Sunday World
  • * Kaunda Selisho – News24
  • * Keitumetse Maako – News24
  • * Oluthando Keteyi – Independent Media
  • * 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
  • * Lettie Dube – The Royal Playground
  • * Masego Tlhakanye – Weekend breakfast
  • * Miss Dimples – The Cruise Connection
  • * Noni Khumalo – The Lunch League
    		• Mroza Buthelezi – Vuka Afrika Breakfast Show
  • * Catherine Mahamo – The Opulant Life
  • * Lebo Maoela – Rea Thella 3-6
  • * Lethabo Lejoy Mathatho – Monate
  • * Breakfast Show
  • * Mpumi Mlambo – The Encore
    • 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 "
  • * Xolly Mncwango – "Umuhle baba "
    		• Dyna Steez – "Nomalanga"
  • * Dope Saint Jude – "Why Not"
  • * Faith K – "Qosh"
  • * Fifi Cooper – "Running"
  • * Nadia Nakai – "Never Leave"
    • Jazz Artist of the YearMusic Video of the Year
    Salphina Kadiaka – "Tompie"
  • * AusTebza – "Mmangwane"
  • * Bokang Ramatlapeng – "The Waters"
  • * Qaqamba Ntshinka – "Zizinja"
  • * Thandi Ntuli – "Nomayoyo "
    		• Kamo Mphela– "Dalie" featuring Khalil Harrison, Tyler ICU, Baby S.O.N
  • * DJ Zinhle and Cici – "Thula"
  • * Kelly Khumalo – "Emaweni"
  • * Lwah Ndlunkulu – "Ngiyathandaza"
  • * Tyla – "Water"
    • Music TV Show Presenter of the YearNewcomer of the Year
    Robyn Nakaambo - 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 YearReggae 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 YearSong of the Year
    Naledi Aphiwe – "Ngiyabonga"
  • * Ikhona – "Andina Nto"
  • * Kelly Khumalo – "Emaweni"
  • * Lwah Ndlunkulu – "Eyam"
  • * Zamo – "Lendlela"
    		• "Water" – Tyla
  • * "Dalie" – Kamo Mphela featuring Khalil Harrison Tyler ICU & Baby S.O.N
  • * Eyami – Lwah Ndlunkulu
  • * Izenzo – Bassie & Aymos
  • * Ngiyabonga – Naledi Aphiwe
    • 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

    • Lady Du
    • Zamo

    The Lifetime Achievement Recipients

    • Mercy Pakela
    • Linah Ebony Ngcobo

    Trailblazer Award Recipient

    • DJ Zinhle

    International Achievement Award

    Spar Humanitarian Award Recipient

    • Mme Matshidiso Sekuwe

    Highest Airplay

    Capasso Most Streamed Song