Basadi in Music Awards 2024: All the nominees

The nominees’ ceremony was hosted virtually by media personality Ipeleng Selepe featuring captivating performances from Wanda Baloyi, Makhanj and DJ Mmatsheko Mosito.

The nominations list is led by Grammy-winning artist Tyla, with an impressive five nods in the Pop Artist of the Year, Song of the Year, Best Styled Artist of the Year, Music Video of the Year and prestigious Artist of the Year categories.

Following closely behind are DJ Zinhle and Lwah Ndlunkulu, each with four nominations. DJ Zinhle is nominated in the Collaboration of the Year for ‘Thula’ with Cici and ‘Mdali’ with Basetsana, DJ of the Year, and Music Video of the Year, while Lwah Ndlunkulu is nominated for Afropop Artist of the Year, Music Video of the Year, Song of the Year and Artist of the Year.

Kamo Mphela and Cici also garnered four nominations each. Kamo Mphela is nominated in the Amapiano Artist of the Year, Music Video of the Year for ‘Dali’, Artist of the Year and Song of the Year. Cici is nominated for Collaboration of the Year, Dance Artist of the Year, Songwriter of the Year and Music Video of the Year. Makhadzi is not far behind, with nominations for Songwriter of the Year, Dance Artist of the Year, and Artist of the Year.

The public can vote in South Africa only by sending the category code and name of their favourite nominee to 49960. For example, (Afropop Brenda). Voting is unlimited and the SMS costs R2. Free SMSes do not apply.

Below are the nominees:

Sofnfree Afropop Artist of the Year

• Ikhona – ‘Andina Nto’
• Kelly Khumalo – ‘Emaweni’
• Lwah Ndlunkulu – ‘Eyam’
• Naledi Aphiwe – ‘Ngiyabonga’
• Zamo (Kingdom of Eswatini) – ‘Lendlela’      

Jazz Artist of the Year

• AusTebza – ‘Mmangwane’
• Bokang Ramatlapeng – ‘The Waters’
• Qaqamba Ntshinka – ‘Zizinja’
• Salphina Kadiaka – ‘Tompie’
• Thandi Ntuli – ‘Nomayoyo (Ingoma ka Mkhulu)’

DJ of the Year

• PRULUV         
• DJ Tshupi        
• DJ Zinhle        
• Happygal        
• Kmat Dj          

Pop Artist of the Year

• Filah Lah lah – ‘Past Myself ‘
• Namakau Star – ‘Every Day’
• Pixie Whip – ‘Feel it’
• Shekhinah – ‘Risk featuring Moliy’
• Tyla – ‘Water’

Traditional Artist of the Year            

• Buhlebendalo  – ‘Ilembe’
• Esther Mphahlele – ‘Moratiwa’
• Jessica Mbangeni – ‘Latshonilaga’
• NTUNJA – ‘Buya’
• Pleasure Tsamanyalo – ‘Makoti Take 5’

   Entertainment Journalist of the Year           

• Kaunda Selisho – ‘News24’
• Keitumetse Maako – ‘News24’
• Mbalenhle Zuma – ‘Sunday World’
• Oluthando Keteyi – ‘Independent Media’
• Qhama Dayile – ‘Zimoja’

Songwriter of the Year          

• Brenda Mtambo – ‘Bhaluyacima’
• Buhlebendalo  – ‘Ilembe’
• Cici – ‘Mjolo’
• Londiwe Kamasondo Cele – ‘Ukhona La’
• Makhadzi – ‘Mapara’

Entertainment TV Producer of the Year                   

• Anele Mdoda – The Masked Singer
• Noni Khumalo – Trendz Live
• Swazi Dlamini – Church Girls who Rock
• Thapelo Mowela – Morning Live
• Theresa Wilson – The Sauce

Collaboration of the Year     

• DJ Pruluv and Boohle  – ‘Ngeke’
• DJ Zinhle and basetsana – ‘Mdali’
• DJ Zinhle and Cici – ‘Thula’
• Fezeka Dlamini Nomfundo Moh and Naledi  – ‘Uyangijabulisa’

Entertainment Radio Producer of the Year 

• Lettie Dube – The Royal Playground (Radio 2000)
• Masego Tlhakanye –Weekend breakfast (5FM)
• Miss Dimples – The Cruise Connection (KCA Radio)
• Nelza Buda – Sibuya Nawe Express Lane (Ikwekwezi FM)
• Noni Khumalo – The Lunch League (YFM)

Reggae Artist of the Year      

• Dimahr – ‘Ramasedi’
• Reign Afrika – ‘Hush’
• Sanki Fayauman – ‘Sthandwa Sami’
• Undefynd Musiq – ‘Bill pile op’
• Zama Sunshine – ‘Give Me You’

Best Styled Artist of the Year

• Thembi Seete 
• Kelly Khumalo
• Nhlanhla Mafu           
• Tyla    

Dance Artist of the Year        

• Cici – ‘Mjolo’
• Delta The Leo  – ‘Phefumula’
• Lady Zamar – ‘Castles’
• Makhadzi – ‘Mapara’
• Sefa (Ghana) – ‘Vibration’

Hip Hop Artist of the Year    

• Dope Saint Jude – ‘Why Not’
• Dyna Steez – ‘Nomalanga’
• Faith K – ‘Qosh’
• Fifi Cooper – ‘Running’
• Nadia Nakai – ‘Never Leave’

Music Video of the Year       

• DJ Zinhle and CICI – ‘Thula’
• Kamo Mphela – ‘Dali’ featuring Khalil Harrison & Tyler ICU, Baby S.O.N
• Kelly Khumalo – ‘Emaweni’
• Lwah Ndlunkulu – ‘Ngiyathandaza’
• Tyla – ‘Water’        

Entertainment Radio Presenter of the Year

• Catherine Mahamo – The Opulant Life (Oppulance Radio)
• Lebo Maoela – Rea Thella 3-6 (Lesedi FM)
• Lethabo Lejoy Mathatho – Monate Breakfast Show (Thobela FM)
• Mpumi Mlambo – The Encore (Metro FM)
• Mroza Buthelezi – Vuka Afrika Breakfast Show (Ukhozi FM)

Amapiano Artist of the Year

• Bassie – ‘Izenzo’ featuring Amos
• Kamo Mphela – ‘Dali’ featuring Khalil Harrison & Tyler ICU, Baby S.O.N
• Mawhoo – ‘Ngilimele’ featuring Deep Sen, KingTalkzin and Mthuzi
• Nkosazana Daughter – ‘Amaphutha’ featuring Murumba Pitch
• Zee Nxumalo   – ‘Thula Mabota’ with Pabi Cooper ,031CHOPPA Featuring Shakes and Les   

Newcomer of the Year          

• DJ Tshegu – ‘Mzokwana’ featuring Sims and Noreng   
• MeloBeGreat – ‘Naledi’
• Nano Mothibi  – ‘Bazobuya’
• Nontokozo Mkhize – ‘Moyongcwele’
• Peekay Gavu – ‘Zahlanzwa’   

Music TV Show Presenter of the Year          

• Candice Modiselle – Beatz and Rhymes Season 1 BET Africa
• Robyn Nakaambo (Namibia) – WhataLifestyle NBC
• Nomalanga Shozi – The Sauce SABC 1
• Bontle Modiselle – Clash of the Choirs Mzansi Magic
• Shamiso Mosaka – Newsish MTV Base

Song of the Year        

• ‘Dali’ – Kamo Mphela featuring Khalil Harrison Tyler ICU & Baby S.O.N      
• ‘Eyami’– Lwah Ndlunkulu
• ‘Izenzo’– Bassie, Aymos
• ‘Ngiyabonga – Naledi Aphiwe
• ‘Water’ – Tyla

Artist of the Year                   

• Kamo Mphela
• Lwah Ndlunkulu         
• Makhadzi       
• Nomcebo Zikode                    
• Tyla    

Gospel Artist of the Year      

• Londiwe Ka Masondo Cele – ‘Ukhona La’
• Nomandla Sandra – ‘Egameni’
• Snezeiy – ‘Izulu (Live)’
• Xolly Mncwango – ‘Umuhle baba (Live at Cedawoods of Sandton, 2023)’
• Zaza Mokhethi – ‘Shabach shofar Chronicles’