2022 Basadi in Music Awards Winners List

Women have always played an important role in music, through the sharing of their story, the climbing of charts and the breaking of records. Through years, they have kept our feet tapping to the beats and today these beautiful souls are been celebrated via the Basadi in Music Awards.

The inaugural Basadi in Music Awards took place on Saturday 15 October at the Gallagher Convention Centre in Midrand, Gauteng. The lavish affair was hosted by local hip-hop star Nomuzi Mabena and Anele Zondo. Radio DJs Lamiez Holworthy and Lerato Kganyago dominated the awards with two wins each. Guests were treated to performances from amapiano star Kamo Mphela, Makhadzi, Nadia Nakai and several others. 

Makhadzi bagged the artist of the year Awards while Boohle was crowned the SAMPRA artists of the year. Dj Holworthy was the biggest winner after she walked away with two Awards in the category of the DJ of the Year and Music TV Presenter of the Year.

Although the Basadi in Music Awards nominations were dominated by amapiano artists, Lamiez Holworthy and Lerato Kganyago shone bright at the Gallagher Convention Centre.

Taking to Instagram to celebrate her award, Kganyago wrote: “I have never doubted your love and support! Thank you all for voting me Radio Personality of the Year! Basadi in Music, thank you for allowing me to soar!!! We won! Mama, I have another award.”

“What an incredible night of glitz, glamour and music. Congratulations to all the winners of the night! You are all deserving of the honours and spotlight. Keep on keeping on. We are incredibly proud to have been a sponsor of the inaugural Basadi in Music Awards. We are even more proud of all performers who took to the stage to perform to showcase South African talent. What a night to remember. Congratulations to the Basadi in Music Awards team.” – Tiyani Maluleke SAMPRA’s CMO

Below is the full list of the winners:

Kaya959 Afropop Artist of the Year

  • Phumla Music
  • Amahle
  • Amanda Black
  • Nomfundo Moh
  • Skye Wanda

Artist of the Year

  • Makhadzi
  • Azana
  • Pabi Cooper
  • DBN Gogo
  • Holly Rey
  • Nomfundo Moh
  • Simmy

Rap/Hip Hop Artist of the Year

  • Gigi Lamayne
  • Boity
  • Moozle
  • Nadia Nakai
  • Yashna

SAMPRA Artist of the Year

  • Boohle
  • DJ Fonzi
  • Kamo Mphela
  • LadyDu
  • Pabi Cooper

Sofn’Free Dance Artist of the Year

  • Lizwi
  • Lady X
  • Lalova Fox
  • Rethabile Khumalo
  • Simmy

Gospel Artist of the Year

  • Bathabile Skhosana
  • Chairo
  • Mmatema
  • Puleng March
  • Tsusie

Newcomer of Year

  • Ntomza
  • Chairo
  • Buhle Womculo
  • Millie Ngwalangwala
  • Paige

SAMRO Songwriter of the Year

  • Skye Wanda
  • Amahle
  • Azana
  • Jamie-Lee Sexton
  • Msaki

Traditional Artist of the Year

  • Basetsana Ba Setso
  • Candy Tsamandebele
  • Mphoroku Moritini
  • Ntunja
  • Zipho Radebe

Pop Artist of the Year

  • Holly Rey
  • Jamie-Lee Sexton
  • Jacky Carpede
  • Bonj
  • Shekhinah

AC Wines Jazz Artist of the Year

  • Zodwa Mabena
  • Linda Tshabalala
  • Shannon Mowday
  • Thembelihle Dunjana
  • Zoe Modiga

DJ of the Year

  • Lamiez Holworthy
  • DJ Zinhle
  • DBN Gogo
  • Lerato Kganyago
  • Lesego M

Social Media Influencer of the Year

  • Khanyisa Patricia
  • Bad Milk
  • Mandz.Hot.Not
  • Mihlali Ndamase
  • Yaya Mavundla

Entertainment Radio Producer of the Year

  • Prudence Mathebula – The Midday Link Up
  • Hlengiwe Khumalo – The Glenzito Super drive
  • Nthabiseng Mamabolo – Better Together
  • Nthabiseng Molapo – Afternoon Fix
  • Phila Tyekana – The Touch Down

Entertainment Radio Presenter of the Year

  • Lerato Kganyago – The Midday Link up
  • Anele Mdoda – Anele and the Club
  • Jabulile Vilakazi – Ghetto Sound Zone
  • Lebo Jojo Mokoena – Opulent Life
  • Minenhle Masondo – Behind the curtain

Music TV Show Presenter

  • Lamiez Holworthy – Live Amp
  • Anele Zondo – Massive Music
  • Helicopter Ndlovu – Ugubhulwami
  • Lalla Hirayama – Massive Music
  • Lootlove – Mzanzi Magic Music Specials

Entertainment Journalist of the Year               

  • Amanda Maliba – Sowetan
  • Doreen Molefe – Daily Sun
  • Kedibone Modise – The Star
  • Patience Bambalele – Sowetan
  • Qhama Dayile – Drum Magazine

Song of the Year         

  • Pabi Cooper – ‘Banyana ke Bafana’
  • DBN Gogo – ‘Bambelela’
  • Makhadzi – ‘Ganama’
  • Nomfundo Moh – ‘Phakade Lami’
  • Shekhinah – ‘Questions’

Stylist of the Year       

  • Boitumelo Katali    
  • Mbalenhle Pokwane
  • Thobeka Mbane
  • Tsakane Ndlovu
  • Tshiamo Modisane

CEO’s Mosadi In Business Achievement Award

  • Dineo Ranaka  
  • DJ Zinhle         
  • Lerato Kganyago

Joburg Tourism Company Humanitarian Award

  • Cynthia Dinalane

SAMPRA Highest Airplay

  • Shekhinah

CAPPASSO Most Streamed Song

  • Nomcebo Zikode – Xola Moya Wami

CEO Trailblazer Award

  • Zanele Mbokazi

Lifetime Achievement Award

  • Yvonne Chaka Chaka
  • Abigail Kubeka

Congratulations Guys!!!!!