Basadi in Music Awards 2024: All the winners

The South African artists scooped three awards each, with DJ Zinhle clinching DJ of the Year, Collaboration of the Year and the coveted Trailblazer gongs. Tyla received the International Achievement Award in addition to her hit song ‘Water’ winning both Song of the Year and Song with the Highest Airplay accolades.

Lwah Ndlunkulu and Makhadzi each took home two awards. Ndlunkulu won Artist of the Year and CAPASSO Most Streamed Song for ‘Ngiyeza’ , while Makhadzi claimed Dance Artist of the Year and the International Achievement Award. Kamo Mphela also secured two awards in the Amapiano Artist of the Year and Music Video of the Year categories.

The evening also celebrated exceptional women in other fields. Zamo and Lady Du were honoured with the CEO Mosadi in Business Award for their entrepreneurial achievements, while Linah Ebony Ngcobo and Mercy Pakela received the Lifetime Achievement Awards for their contributions to the music industry. The Spar Humanitarian Award was presented to Matshidiso Seruwe of Refilwe Legae Home for her outstanding humanitarian work.

Hosted by Unathi Nkayi, the ceremony featured performances from Amanda Black, Skye Wanda and Mmatema, while DJ Kmatt closed the show with a high-energy set. Other notable performances came from Pixie Whip, Lady Zamar, Bucie, Naledi Aphiwe, Nontokozo, Chubby Cheeks, and a poignant in memoriam tribute by Buhlebendalo Mda and Qaqamba Ntshinka.

Below are all the winners:

Sofnfree Afropop Artist of the Year

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

Jazz Artist of the Year

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

DJ of the Year

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

Pop Artist of the Year

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

Traditional Artist of the Year            

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

  Entertainment Journalist of the Year           

• Mbalenhle Zuma – ‘Sunday World’
• Kaunda Selisho – ‘News24’
• Keitumetse Maako – ‘News24’
• 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                   

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

Collaboration of the Year     

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

Entertainment Radio Producer of the Year 

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

Reggae Artist of the Year      

• Reign Afrika – ‘Hush’
• Dimahr – ‘Ramasedi’
• 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        

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

Hip Hop Artist of the Year    

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

Music Video of the Year       

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

Entertainment Radio Presenter of the Year

• Mroza Buthelezi – Vuka Afrika Breakfast Show (Ukhozi FM)
• 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)

Amapiano Artist of the Year

• Kamo Mphela – ‘Dali’ featuring Khalil Harrison & Tyler ICU, Baby S.O.N
• Bassie – ‘Izenzo’ featuring Amos
• 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          

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

Music TV Show Presenter of the Year          

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

Song of the Year        

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

Artist of the Year                   

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

Gospel Artist of the Year      

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

CEO Mosadi in Business Award

• Zamo and Lady Du

Lifetime Achievement Award

• Linah Ebony Ngcobo
• Mercy Pakela

Spar Humanitarian Award

• Matshidiso Seruwe
• Refilwe Legae Home

Song with the Highest Airplay

• ‘Water’ – Tyla

CAPASSO Most Streamed Song

• ‘Ngiyeza’ – Lwah Ndlunkulu

International Achievement Award

• Tyla
• Makhadzi

Trailblazer Award

• DJ Zinhle