2023 Basadi in Music Awards

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2023 Basadi in Music Awards
Sponsored bySAMPRA
DateAugust 12, 2023 (2023-08-12)
Venue Joburg Theatre, Braamfontein
CountrySouth Africa
Hosted byUnathi Nkayi
Most awardsLwah Ndlunkulu (2)
Most nominationsLwah Ndlunkulu (4)
Website basadiinmusicawards.co.za
Television/radio coverage
Network SABC 2
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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. [1]

Contents

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. [2]

Khanyi Mbau was initially announced as event host, before Unathi Nkayi announced as new host on August 12, 2023. [3]

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.

List of performers at the premiere ceremony
Artist(s)Song(s)
Skye Wanda
CiCi
Mpho Sebina
Maleh

Winners and nominees

Below list are winners and nominees. [4] [5] [6] Winners are listed first in bold face. [7] [8] [9] [10]

Amapiano Artist of the YearDance Artist of the Year
  • Nuzu Deep
    • Maline Aura
    • Skye Wanda
    • Simmy
    • Manana Highness
DJ of the YearHip Hop Artist of the Year
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
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
  • 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 (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)
  • Phila Tyekana – The Touchdown (Metro FM)
    • Ayanda Melansi – Jabul' Ujule (Ukhozi FM)
    • Kgoshigadi Rangata – Power Experience (Power FM)
    • Masego Tlhakanye – 5 Weekend Breakfast (5FM)
    • Pru Luv – Midday Link Up (Metro FM)
Entertainment TV Producer of the YearGospel Artist of the Year
  • Philisa Bidi – Massive Music (Chanel O)
    • Layinah Petersen – Espresso Show (SABC 3)
    • Mathawe Matsapola – The Morning Show (eTV)
    • Mbali Gamede – Lifestyle 101 (Soweto TV)
    • Thapelo Mowela – Morning Live (SABC 2)
  • 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

Lifetime Achievement Awards

Highest AirPlay Song

Mosadi In Music In Africa Award Recipients

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