Basadi In Music Awards 2025 Spectacle: Here are the Winners

The 2025 Basadi In Music Awards was nothing short of amazing, celebrating the heroin’s of the South African music business in its various forms and different professionals within the industry. The event held over 2 nights on the 1st and 2nd of August at the Joburg Theatre. The Spectacle was hosted by the lovely Lamiez Holworthy.

With a highly competitive nominees list, only a few could be crowned winners and all deserving.

The Winners on the Night

• Traditional Artist of the Year: MmaAusi
• Jazz Artist of the Year: Salphina Kadiaka
• Reggae Artist of the Year: MadaGlory
• Gospel Artist of the Year: Nontokozo Mkhize
• Collaboration of the Year: Cici and Liema Pantsi
• Afropop Artist of the Year: Naledi Aphiwe
• Best Styled Artist of the Year: Moozlie
• Pop Artist of the Year: Jamie-Lee Sexton
• Highest Airplay (April 2024 – March 2025): Bassie – Kwelanga 2.0
• Hip Hop Artist of the Year: Gigi Lamayne
• Music Video of the Year: Kharishma – Chokeslem
• Newcomer of the Year: Noni Muji
• DJ of the Year: Lamiez Holworthy
• Amapiano Artist of the Year: Babalwa M
• Dance Artist of the Year: Shandesh
• Song of the Year: Nontokozo Mkhize – Esandleni
• Entertainment TV Producer of the Year: Relebogile Mabotja for Tyla’s Homecoming Concert – Showmax
• CEO Mosadi in Business: Portia Mngomezulu of Portia M
• Trailblazer of the Year: Bongi Mlotshwa Make-Up Guru
• Entertainment Radio Presenter of the Year: Lootlove on The Touchdown – Metro FM
• Entertainment Radio Producer of the Year: Noni Khumalo on the Lunch League – YFM
• Entertainment Journalist of the Year: Mapule Pule – Maftown Online
• Podcaster of the Year: Laconco on Timeline with Laconco
• Choreographer of the Year: Tlhogi Molefi
• Make Artist of the Year: Nomsa Sasa Madida
• Hairstylist of the Year: Tumelo MJ Afrobotique
• Artist Manager of the Year: Tholsi Pilay
• Entertainment TV Presenter of the Year: Zanele Potelwa on the Hotspot Seli SABC 1

A beautifully planned and presented show on full display which aired on SABC 1 on Women’s Day, 9th of August. Keep it up Basadi, these awards are essential for the growth of women in the music and entertainment business.