Gigi LaMayne, Reason and 9 more looks from the 2025 Basadi in Music Awards
The main awards ceremony celebrating women in music was hosted by DJ and media personality Lerato Kganyago, who ushered in moving tributes and electrifying performances from stars like Sofnfree Artist of the Year award winner Zee Nxumalo and DJ of the Year winner Lamiez Holworthy-Morule.
Highlights of the award ceremony include a powerful spoken word performance from Dr Gcina Mhlope, singers Naledi Aphiwe, Liema Pantsi and Nontokozo Mkhize emerging as the biggest winners of the night - each taking home two awards - and a touching tribute to revered gospel singer Dr Rebecca Malope, who was honoured with the Lifetime Achiever award.
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'It's an honour, it's very humbling to receive this award for you guys. This is love. Now I know how much I'm loved in my country,' Dr Rebecca tearfully gushed on stage.
The theme for the ceremony was The Symphony of Harmony and encouraged guests to embrace the elements of nature, breathing new life into the awards.
Here are what the stars wore at the final night of the 2025 Basadi in Music Awards.
1. Phuti Khomo
2. Lethabo LeJoy Mathatho
3. Hip Hop Artist of the Year winner Gigi LaMayne and Sizwe 'Reason' Alakine in LSJ
4. Nobuhle Mimi Mahlasela in UD Fashion House
5. Mpumi Mlambo in Designs by Rati
6. Simphiwe Ngema in DeShez Fashion Studio and Tino Chinyani
7. Andy Maqondwana
8. Moozlie and Rouge
9. Jazz Artist of the Year winner Salphina Kadiaka
10. Penny Lebyane in Imprint ZA
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