2022 Basadi in Music Awards

The 2022 Basadi in Music Awards is the first edition of Basadi in Music Awards. The ceremony took place at Gallagher Convention Centre, Midrand on October 15, 2022 hosted by Anele Zondo and Moozlie streamed live on YouTube and Instagram.

Background
Nominations across 16 categories were announced on July 6, 2022. 4 categories Kontemporêre Kunstenaar van die Jaar, Music Video Director of the Year, Gqom Artist of the Year and Kwaito Artist of the Year were cancelled due to low public voting.

Winners and nominees
Below the list are the nominees were announced on July 6, 2022 live on YouTube and Kaya 959 by Dineo Ranaka.

Below list are nominees. Winners are listed first in bold.

Joburg Tourism Company Humanitarian Award

 * Cynthia Dinalane

SAMPRA Highest Airplay

 * Shekhinah

Cappasso Most Streamed Song

 * Nomcebo Zikode – "Xola Moya Wam"

CEO Trailblazer Award

 * Zanele Mbokazi

Lifetime Achievement Award

 * Yvonne Chaka Chaka
 * Abigail Kubeka