2023 Basadi in Music Awards
| 2023 Basadi in Music Awards | |
|---|---|
| Sponsored by | SAMPRA |
| Date | August 12, 2023 |
| Venue | Joburg Theatre, Braamfontein |
| Country | South Africa |
| Hosted by | Unathi Nkayi |
| Most awards | Lwah Ndlunkulu (2) |
| Most nominations | Lwah Ndlunkulu (4) |
| Website | basadiinmusicawards |
| Television/radio coverage | |
| Network | SABC 2 |
The 2023 Basadi in Music Awards is the second edition of Basadi in Music Awards. The ceremony was held at Joburg Theatre, Braamfontein on August 12, 2023, hosted by Unathi Nkayi.[1]
Lwah Ndlunkulu leads nominees with 4 nominations.
Background[edit]
2023 Basadi in Music Awards nominees were announced on June 29, 2023, voting opened same day, to be closed on July 24. 2023 ceremony introduced new categories Basadi in Music In Africa, Reggae Artist of the Year and Nando's Emerging Artist of the Year.[2]
Khanyi Mbau was initially announced as event host, before Unathi Nkayi announced as new host on August 12, 2023.[3]
The ceremony will be broadcast live on SABC 2, on August 27, 2023.
Performers[edit]
Premiere ceremony[edit]
The performers for the ceremony were announced on August 8, 2023.
| Artist(s) | Song(s) |
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| Skye Wanda | |
| CiCi | |
| Mpho Sebina | |
| Maleh |
Winners and nominees[edit]
Below list are winners and nominees.[4][5] [6] Winners are listed first in bold face. [7] [8] [9] [10]
| Amapiano Artist of the Year | Dance Artist of the Year |
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| DJ of the Year | Hip Hop Artist of the Year |
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| Pop Artist of the Year | Song of the Year |
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| SAMRO songwriter of the Year | Afro Pop Artist of the Year |
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| Traditional Artist of the Year | Stylist of the Year |
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| Artist of the Year | Duo/Collaboration of the Year |
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| Nando's Emerging Artist of the Year | Entertainment Journalist of the Year |
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| Entertainment Radio Presenter of the Year | Entertainment Radio Producer of the Year |
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| Entertainment TV Producer of the Year | Gospel Artist of the Year |
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| Jazz Artist of the Year | Music TV Presenter of the Year |
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| Music Video of the Year | Newcomer of the Year |
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| Reggae Artist of the Year | Social Media Influencer of the Year |
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Special awards[edit]
Non-voting category recipients
CEO Mosadi In Business Achievement Award Recipients[edit]
- Nhlanhla Mafu for NN Vintage
- Thando Thabethe for Thabooty’s Underwear and Shapewear
- Boity for Be You By Boity and BT Signature
Lifetime Achievement Awards[edit]
- Angélique Kidjo
- Letta Mbulu
- PJ Powers
Highest AirPlay Song[edit]
Mosadi In Music In Africa Award Recipients[edit]
- Mpho Sebina (Botswana)
- Berita (Zimbabwe)
- Maleh (Lesotho)
- Sefa (Ghana)
References[edit]
- ^ Shumba, Ano (2023-07-11). "SA: Khanyi Mbau to host Basadi in Music Awards". Music In Africa. Retrieved 2023-07-17.
- ^ "Basadi in Music Awards 2023: All the nominees". Music In Africa. June 29, 2023.
- ^ https://www.msn.com/en-za/news/other/unathi-nkayi-flawlessly-hosts-basadi-in-music-awards-after-khanyi-mbau-drops-them-like-a-hot-potato/ar-AA1ffJrL[dead link]
- ^ Rhode, Jade (June 30, 2023). "Here are the 2023 nominees for the Basadi in Music Awards".
- ^ "Basadi in Music Awards returns for second year — Here are the nominees". TimesLIVE.
- ^ Digital, Drum. "Basadi in Music Awards back to celebrate more women artists and creatives, with new categories". Drum.
- ^ Scheepers, Xanet (2023-08-13). "Nadia Nakai, Kelly Khumalo wins big at the second annual Basadi in Music Awards". The Citizen. Retrieved 2024-01-17.
- ^ https://www.iol.co.za/the-star/news/well-known-stars-win-big-at-basadi-dc8e5243-9c6c-45c7-a5aa-372945f1ebaf
- ^ "Here's what went down at the second annual Basadi in Music Awards". TimesLIVE. 13 August 2023. Retrieved 2024-01-17.
- ^ "Basadi in Music Awards 2023: All the winners". Music In Africa. 2023-08-12. Retrieved 2024-01-17.