Meet the Nominees
Honouring the women shaping the sound of South Africa.
The 4th Annual Basadi in Music Awards shine a light on excellence, creativity, and impact across the music industry. Explore our incredible 2025 nominees across 28 categories, then cast your vote and support your favourite powerhouse!
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
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
Artist Manager of the Year
Hloni Hlo Mohlala
Tholsi Pillay
Phindile Matroshe
Maphuthi Perez
Miss T Thwala
Entertainment Radio Producer of the Year
TLOU TLOLANE
Capricorn Breakfast Capricorn FM
Phindile Mthombeni
The AM Prime Show Emalahleni FM
Noni Khumalo
The Lunch League Y
Dineo Lusenga
The Midday Link UpMetro FM
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
702 unplugged Sessions noon 702 Afternoons with Relebogile Mabotja
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
Jullz_Hairstylist
Tumelo Mj Afrobotique