Basadi in Music Awards™ 2023
A powerful celebration of talent and influence, the Basadi in Music Awards™ 2023 recognised the artists driving the industry forward. Discover the nominees, winners, and defining moments from the year.
Afro Pop Artist of the Year:
Kelly Khumalo - Akathintwa
Amapiano Artist of the Year
Khanyisa Jaceni Ft Sir Trill, Marcus Mc, Tycoon & Ben Da Prince – Gyjima
Artist of the Year
Lwah Ndlunkulu
Dance Artist of the Year
Nuzu Deep - Come Find Me
DJ of the Year
Lady Amar
Duo/Collaboration of the Year:
Qwabe Twins - Sobonana
Nando's Emerging Artist of the Year
Noluthando Ngema
Entertainment Journalist of the Year
Masego Seemela - Sowetan Smag
Entertainment Radio Presenter of the Year
Khutso Theledi - The Break Away - Metro M
10. Entertainment Radio Producer of the Year
Phila Tyekana - The Touchdown - Metro FM
Entertainment TV Producer of the Year
Philisa Bidi - Massive Music - Channel O
Gospel Artist of the Year
Ntokozo Mbambo - Ngcwele Nkosi
Hip Hop Artist of the Year
Nadia Nakai Ft Lucasraps - Not The Same
Jazz Artist of the Year
Thesis Za - Chosi
Music Tv Presenter
Ntombee Mzolo - Yash' Ingoma
Music Video of the Year
Ney The Bae Ft Given Zulu - Ingwe
Newcomer of the Year
Group Chat - Mama
Pop Artist of the Year
Holly Rey - Stripped
Reggae Artist of the Year
Empress Lilly - One Day
Social Media Influencer of the Year
Tshidi Kekana Manganye
Song of the Year
Lwah Ndlunkulu Ft Siya Ntuli - Ithuba
Samro Songwriter of the Year
Msaki
Stylist of the Year
Odirile The Savage Stylist
Traditional Artist of the Year
Dr Sophy - Vamaseve Wa Mina
Non-Voting Categories
CEO Mosadi in Business Achievement Award recipients
- Nhlanhla Mafu For NN Vintage
- Thando Thabethe For Thabooty’s Underwear and Shapewear
- Boity For BT Signature
Mosadi in Music In Africa Award recipients
- Berita (Zimbabwe)
- Maleh (Lesotho)
- Mpho Sebina (Botswana)
- Sefa (Ghana)
- Ayra Starr (Nigeria)
Lifetime Achievement Award recipients
- Letta Mbulu
- PJ Powers
- Angelique Kidjo
Most Streamed Song between April 2022 – March 2023:
Q Twins – Sobonana
Highest Playlisted Song between April 2022 – March 2023:
Nomfundo Moh – Soft Life
CEO Mosadi in Business Achievement Award recipients
- Nhlanhla Mafu For NN Vintage
- Thando Thabethe For Thabooty’s Underwear and Shapewear
- Boity For BT Signature
Mosadi in Music In Africa Award recipients
- Berita (Zimbabwe)
- Maleh (Lesotho)
- Mpho Sebina (Botswana)
- Sefa (Ghana)
- Ayra Starr (Nigeria)
Lifetime Achievement Award recipients
- Letta Mbulu
- PJ Powers
- Angelique Kidjo
Most Streamed Song between April 2022 – March 2023:
Q Twins – Sobonana
Highest Playlisted Song between April 2022 – March 2023:
Nomfundo Moh – Soft Life