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.[1]

2023 Basadi in Music Awards
Sponsored bySAMPRA
DateAugust 12, 2023 (2023-08-12)
VenueJoburg Theatre, Braamfontein
CountrySouth Africa
Hosted byUnathi Nkayi
Most awardsLwah Ndlunkulu (2)
Most nominationsLwah Ndlunkulu (4)
Websitebasadiinmusicawards.co.za
Television/radio coverage
NetworkSABC 2
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Lwah Ndlunkulu leads nominees with 4 nominations.

Background

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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

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Premiere ceremony

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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

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

Amapiano Artist of the Year Dance Artist of the Year
  • Nuzu Deep
    • Maline Aura
    • Skye Wanda
    • Simmy
    • Manana Highness
DJ of the Year Hip Hop Artist of the Year
Pop Artist of the Year Song 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 Year Afro Pop Artist of the Year
  • Msaki
    • Gloria Bosman
    • Phumla
    • Lioness Mohoje
    • Jamie-Lee Sexton
Traditional Artist of the Year Stylist 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 Year Duo/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 Year Entertainment 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 Year Entertainment 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 Year Gospel 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 Year Music 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 Year Newcomer 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 Year Social 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

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Non-voting category recipients

CEO Mosadi In Business Achievement Award Recipients

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  • 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

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  • Angélique Kidjo
  • Letta Mbulu
  • PJ Powers

Highest AirPlay Song

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Mosadi In Music In Africa Award Recipients

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  • Mpho Sebina (Botswana)
    • Berita (Zimbabwe)
    • Maleh (Lesotho)
    • Sefa (Ghana)

References

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  1. ^ Shumba, Ano (2023-07-11). "SA: Khanyi Mbau to host Basadi in Music Awards". Music In Africa. Retrieved 2023-07-17.
  2. ^ "Basadi in Music Awards 2023: All the nominees". Music In Africa. June 29, 2023.
  3. ^ https://www.msn.com/en-za/news/other/unathi-nkayi-flawlessly-hosts-basadi-in-music-awards-after-khanyi-mbau-drops-them-like-a-hot-potato/ar-AA1ffJrL[dead link]
  4. ^ Rhode, Jade (June 30, 2023). "Here are the 2023 nominees for the Basadi in Music Awards".
  5. ^ "Basadi in Music Awards returns for second year — Here are the nominees". TimesLIVE.
  6. ^ Digital, Drum. "Basadi in Music Awards back to celebrate more women artists and creatives, with new categories". Drum.
  7. ^ Scheepers, Xanet (2023-08-13). "Nadia Nakai, Kelly Khumalo wins big at the second annual Basadi in Music Awards". The Citizen. Retrieved 2024-01-17.
  8. ^ https://www.iol.co.za/the-star/news/well-known-stars-win-big-at-basadi-dc8e5243-9c6c-45c7-a5aa-372945f1ebaf
  9. ^ "Here's what went down at the second annual Basadi in Music Awards". TimesLIVE. 13 August 2023. Retrieved 2024-01-17.
  10. ^ "Basadi in Music Awards 2023: All the winners". Music In Africa. 2023-08-12. Retrieved 2024-01-17.