04-08-2025
Highlights from the Basadi In Music Awards at Joburg Theatre
The 4th annual Basadi In Music Awards took place over the weekend at the iconic Joburg Theatre.
Hundreds of people came together to honour the best females in the entertainment industry.
This year's theme was symphony of harmony – four elements of nature (earth, water, fire, and air).
The first event took place on Friday, 01 August, kicking off women's month on a high note.
The who's who in the entertainment industry came to Johannesburg to celebrate female excellence.
The night featured entertainment from some of the biggest female artist in South Africa, including the amazing performance from musician Moneoa who took to stage dressed in a stunning white dress and perfumed her hit single, More Than You.
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On Friday, the awards ceremony was dedicated to behind-the-scenes trailblazers, such as make up artists, artist managers, makeup artists, choreographers, producers, and stylists.
One of the highlights of the night was when Enhle Mbali and her sons presented the Trailblazer of the Year award to her mother, Bongi Mlotshwa.
Actress, presenter, and radio host, Relebogile Mabotja, was honoured with the TV Producer of the Year.
Other winners who were awarded on Friday evening are:
CEO Mosadi in Business Award
Portia Mngomezulu
Entertainment Radio Presenter of the Year
Lootluv
TV Producer of the Year
Noni Khumalo
Entertainment Journalist of the Year
Mapule Pule
Podcaster of the Year
Laconco
Choreographer of the Year
Tlhogi Molefe
Artist Manager of the Year
Tholsi Pillay
Makeup Artist of the Year
Nomsa Madida
Hair Stylist of the Year
TumeloMj's Afroboutique
Music TV Show Presenter of the Year
Zanele Potelwa
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2025 Music Awards winners
Saturday evening was about honouring the best females in the music industry. There was performance from award-winning Gospel artist, Ntokozo Mbambo.
Below are the winners:
Song of the Year
Nontokozo Mkhize
Sofnfree Artist of the Year
Zee Nxumalo
Dance Artist of the Year
Shandesh
Amapiano Artist of the Year
Babalwa M
DJ of the Year
Lamiez Holworthy
CAPASSO Most Streamed Song
Naledi Aphiwe - Ngiyabonga
Hip-Hop Artist of the Year
Gigi Lamayne
Newcomer of the Year
Nonny Muji
Best Styled Artist of the Year
Moozlie
Afro-Pop Artist of the Year
Naledi Aphiwe
Highest Airplay
Bassie - Kwelanga 2.0
Music Video of the Year
Karishma - Chokeslem
Collaboration of the Year
Cici and Liema Pantsi
Pop Artist of the Year
Jamie Lee Sexton
Collaboration of the Year
Cici and Liema Pantsi
Pop Artist of the Year
Jamie Lee Sexton
Gospel Artist of the Year
Nontokozo Mkhize
SAMRO Songwriter of the Year
Liema Pantsi
Reggae Artist of the Year
MadaGlory
Jazz Artist of the Year
Salphina Kadiaka
Traditional Artist of the Year
MmaAusi
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