Basadi in Music Awards™ 2026
The Basadi in Music Awards™ 2026 marked a defining evolution of the platform, with the introduction of the Basadi Vanguard Awards, expanding the celebration to honour legacy, impact, and excellence beyond the main categories. This landmark edition brought together powerful voices across the industry, highlighting both rising talent and established leaders shaping the future of music.
Music Awards Winners
08 August 2026
G100 Gallo Renaissance Award
Thandiswa Mazwai
G100 Gallo Renaissance Award
Simphiwe Dana
Lifetime Achievement Award
EstA M
Lifetime Achievement Award
Dr Nothembi Mkhwebane
Trailblazer of the Year Award
Bonang Matheba
International Recognition Award
Monique Bingham
Afro Pop Artist of the Year
Kelly khumalo
Amapiano Artist of the Year
MaWhoo
Artist of the Year
Zee Nxumalo
Best Female Feature of the year
Nia Pearl & Boohle
Best Styled Artist of the year
Thabsie
Collaboration of the Year
Lwa Ndlukulu & Starr healer
Dance Artist of the Year
Kharishma
DJ of the Year
DBN Gogo
Gospel Artist of the Year
Mmatema
Hip-Hop Artist of the Year
Anele Zondo
Jazz Artist of the Year
Judith Sephuma
Music Video of the Year
Kamo Mphela
Newcomer of the Year
Siphiwe Black
Pop Artist of the Year
Ava like Lava
Reggae Artist of the Year
Cindy Sanyu
Song of the Year
Nothando Hlophe - Methodist Medley
SAMRO Songwriter of the year
Nonny Muji
Traditional Artist of the year
Buhlebendalo
CAPASSO Most Streamed Song
Janesh
Highest Air Play Award
MaWhoo
Vanguard Awards Winners
07 August 2026
CEO Mosadi in Business Award
Mbali Mncwane
Artist Manager of the Year
Sannah Thwala
Entertainment Journalist of the Year
Ivie Ani
Entertainment Radio Presenter of the Year
Boipelo Mooketsi
Entertainment Radio Producer of the Year
Letty Nyathela Chilu
Entertainment TV Producer of the year
Minnie Dlamini
Hair Stylist of the Year
Smangele Sibisi
Makeup Artist of the Year
Zamo Dlamini
Podcast Presenter of the Year
Khanyi Mars
Stylist of the Year
Khanyisile Mdletshe
TV Show Presenter of the Year
Candice Modiselle-Sello
Music Awards Nominees
Sofnfree Artist of the Year
Zee Nxumalo
Ngsakuthanda
Xolly Mncwango
Liyabasebenzela
Kamo Mphela
Woza
Nontokozo Mkhize
Esandleni
Makhadzi
Number 1
Songwriter of the Year
Bongiwe Mngomezulu
Zoe Modiga
Cnethemba Gonelo
Liema Pantsi
Motlanalo
Song of the Year
Zee Nxumalo
Ngisakuthanda
Lwa Ndlunkulu
Mnakwethu
Bassie
Kwelanga
Aya Msani
Dubai
Nontokozo Mkhize
Esandleni
Gospel Artist of the Year
Xolly Mncwango
Sneizy
Sindi Ntombela
Mapula Monyepao
Nontokozo Mkhize
Esandleni
Hip Hop Artist of the Year
StaticFlo
Ms Kulie
Nadia Nakai
Gigi Lamayne
Faith K
Amapiano Artist of the Year
Babalwa M
Bassie
Pabi Cooper
Kamo Mphela
Zee Nxumalo
Afro Pop Artist of the Year
Zethe
Nomakhosini
Motlanalo
Naledi Aphiwe
Lwah Ndlunkulu
Dance Artist of the Year
Manana Highness
Makhadzi
Azana
Shandesh
Karishma
Jazz Artist of the Year
Tshenolo
Salphina Kadiaka
Rorisang Sechele
Gabi Motuba
Newcomer of the Year
Nonny Muji
Ayarhkay
Lani M
Mega Snowflake
DJ of the Year
Lerato kganyago
Lamiez Holworthy
Kele Megano
DJ Zinhle
DJ Tshepi
Pop Artist of the Year
Chante
Tasha Baxter
Jamie Lee Sexton
Anica Kiana
Reggae Artist of the Year
Undefynd
Sankie Fayauman
MadaGlory
Dimahr
Lani M
Traditional Artist of the Year
Phumla Music
MmaAusi
Miss Hillary
Esther Mphahlele
Collaboration of the Year
Cici and Liema Pantsi
Impumelelo
Babalwa M and Yallunder
Mthuthuzeli
Mpho Sebina and Lioness Ratang
Lioness
Nosipho,Cici and Liema Pantsi
Home
Boohle, DEE Koala,K Mat
Iskhath' Sam Manje
Music Video of the Year
Liema Pantsi
Let me be
Zee Nxumalo
Ngisakuthanda
Naledi Aphiwe
Ngiyabonga
Pabi Cooper
Pabi Jo
Kharishma
Chokeslem
Vanguard Awards Nominees
Artist Manager of the Year
Hloni Hlo Mohlala
Tholsi Pillay
Phindile Matroshe
Maphuthi Perez
Miss T Thwala
Entertainment Radio Producer of the Year
Hloni Hlo Mohlala
Tholsi Pillay
Phindile Matroshe
Maphuthi Perez
Miss T Thwala
Entertainment TV Producer of the Year
Relebogile Mabotja
Tyla's Showmax Homecoming Concert
Dineo Lusenga
The Orbit Youtube
Entertainment Radio Presenter of the Year
Relebogile Mabotja
Tyla's Showmax Homecoming Concert
Mannehileng Letuka
Ithlabolle Lesedi FM
Lootluv
The Touchdown Metro FM
Hlekani Shikwambana
Capricorn Experience Capricorn FM
Lebo Maoela
Rea Thella Aftrnoon Drive Lesedi FM
Kgomotso Meso
Drive 959 Kaya FM
Entertainment TV Presenter of the Year
Mpumi Mlambo
Ushuni Womhlaba SABC 1
Lerai
Newsish MTV Base
Zanele Potelwa
Hotspot Seli SABC 1
Naledi M
Channel O
Entertainment Journalist of the Year
Nokuthula Zwane
Media 24
Mapule Pule
Maftown online
Keitumetse Maako
News 24
Joy Mphande
Tshisa Live
Mbali Mbatha
City Press
Choreographer of the Year
Delta the Leo
Bontle Modiselle-Moloi
Tlhogi Molefe
Sne Mbatha
Best Styled Artist of the Year
Anele Zondo
Moozlie
Kamo Mphela
Faith K
Podcast Presenter of the Year
Laconco
Timeline with Laconco
Si Jones
Si Sessions Africa
Relebogile Mabotja
The Relebogile Mabotja Podcast
Pharoahfi
Popcorn and Cheese
MakeUp Artist of the Year
Nono Linchwe
Nomsa Madida
Bongi Mlotswa
Stephy Kwanaite
Hair Stylist of the Year
Hair by Nana R
Ntombomzi Lekgoro
Mbalezwehair
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