2023 Basadi in Music Awards

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.

Lwah Ndlunkulu leads nominees with 4 nominations.

Background
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.

Khanyi Mbau was initially announced as event host, before Unathi Nkayi announced as new host on August 12, 2023.

The ceremony will be broadcast live on SABC 2, on August 27, 2023.

Premiere ceremony
The performers for the ceremony were announced on August 8, 2023.

Winners and nominees
Below list are winners and nominees. Winners are listed first in bold face.

Special awards
Non-voting category recipients

CEO Mosadi In Business Achievement Award Recipients

 * 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

 * Angélique Kidjo
 * Letta Mbulu
 * PJ Powers

Highest AirPlay Song

 * "Soft Life" - Nomfundo Moh

Mosadi In Music In Africa Award Recipients

 * Mpho Sebina (Botswana)
 * Berita (Zimbabwe)
 * Maleh (Lesotho)
 * Sefa (Ghana)