2025 Basadi in Music Awards

2025 Basadi in Music Awards
Sponsored bySAMPRA
Date1-2 August 2025
VenueJoburg Theatre, Braamfontein
CountrySouth Africa
Hosted byLamiez Holworthy
Lerato Kganyago
Most awardsNontokozo Mkhize, Naledi, Liema (2 each)
Most nominationsZee Nxumalo (4)
Websitebasadiinmusicawards.co.za
Television/radio coverage
NetworkSABC 2

The 2025 Basadi in Music Awards took place on August 1–2, 2025, at the Joburg Theatre in Braamfontein, Johannesburg to celebrate and honour women's in South African music industry.[1]

The nominees were announced on June 19. Zee Nxumalo received the most nominations with 4 nods.[2][3]

Winners and nominees

Below list are nominees.[4] Winners are listed first in bold face.[5][6]

Vanguard Awards

Artist Manager of the Year Entertainment Radio Presenter of the Year
  • Tholsi Pillay
    • Hloni Hlo Mohlala
    • Phindile Matroshe
    • Maphuthi Perez
    • Miss T Thwala
  • Lootlove – The Touchdown Metro FM
    • Relebogile Mabotja – 702 Unplugged Sessions
    • Hlekani Shikwambana – Capricorn Experience Capricorn FM
    • Lebo Maoela – Lesedi FM
    • Kgomotso Meso – 959 Kaya FM
    • Mannehileng Letuka – Lesedi FM
Entertainment Journalist of the Year Choreographer of the Year
  • Mapule Pule – Maftown online
    • Keitumetse Maako – News 24
    • Joy Mphande – Tshisa Live
    • Nokuthula Zwane – Media 24
    • Mbali Mbatha – City Press
  • Tlhogi Molefi
    • Delta the Leo
    • Bontle Modiselle-Moloi
Entertainment TV Presenter of the Year Best Styled Artist of the Year
  • Lerai Newsish – MTV Base
  • Zanele Potela – Hotspot Seli
  • Mpumi Mlambo – Ushuni Womhlaba SABC 1
Entertainment TV Producer of the Year Entertainment Radio Producer of the Year
  • Relebogile Mabotja – Tyla's Showmax Homecoming Concert
    • Dineo Lusenga – The Orbit YouTube
  • Noni Khumalo – The Lunch League Y
    • Tlou Tlonae – Capricorn Breakfast Capricorn FM
    • Phindile Mthombeni – The AM Prime Show Emalahleni FM
    • Dineo Lusenga – The Midday Link Up Metro FM
Make Up Artist of the Year Hairstylist of the Year
  • Nomsa Madida
    • Bongi Mlotswa
    • Nono Linchwe
    • Stephy Kwanaite
  • Tumelo Mj Afrobotique
    • Hair by Nana R
    • Ntombomzi Lekgoro
    • Mbalezwehair
    • Jullz_Hairstylist
Podcast Presenter of the Year
  • Laconco – Timeline with Laconco
    • Pharoahi – Popcorn and Cheese
    • Relebogile Mabotja – The Relebogile
    • Mabotja Podcast
    • Si Jones – Si Sessions Africa


Music Awards

Afropop Artist of the Year Amapiano Artist of the Year
  • Naledi Aphiwe – ‘Romeo and Juliet’
    • Zethe – ‘Abantu’
    • Nomakhosini – ‘Angsafuni Ngami’
    • Motlanalo – ‘Goya Goyile’
    • Lwah Ndlunkulu – ‘Mnakwethu’
  • Babalwa M – ‘Bothata’
    • Kamo Mphela – ‘Woza’
    • Pabi Cooper – ‘Pabi Jo’
    • Zee Nxumalo – ‘Ngisakuthanda’
    • Bassie - ‘Kwelanga 2.0’
Sofnfree Artist of the Year Collaboration of the Year
  • Zee Nxumalo – ‘Ngsakuthanda’
    • Xolly Ncwango – ‘Liyabasebenzela’
    • Kamo Mphela – ‘Woza’
    • Nontokozo Mkhize – ‘Esandleni’
    • Makhadzi – ‘Number 1’
  • Ci Ci and Liema – ‘Pantsi Impumelelo’
    • Babalwa M and Yallunder – ‘Mthuthuzeli’
    • Mpho Sebina and Lioness Ratang – ‘Lioness’
    • Nosipho, Ci Ci and Liema Pantsi – ‘Home’
    • Boohle, DEE Koala, K Mat – ‘Iskhath’ Sam Manje’
Dance Artist of the Year DJ of the Year
  • Shandesh – Sdudla/Slender
    • Manana Highness – Mdali
    • Makhadzi – Number 1
    • Karishma – Chokeslem
    • Azana – Abogogo
  • Lamiez Holworthy
    • Lerato Kganyago
    • DJ Tshepi
    • DJ Zinhle
    • Kele Megano
Gospel Artist of the Year Hip Hop Artist of the Year
  • Nontokozo Mkhize – ‘Esandleni’
    • Mapula Monyepao – ‘Hale Phirimile’
    • Sneizy Uyinqaba – ‘Yethu’
    • Xolly Mncwango – ‘Liyabasebenzela’
    • Sindi Ntombela – ‘Ulithemba Lethu’
  • Gigi Lamayne – ‘Bleed Mama’
    • Ms Kulie – ‘Dyi Baddie’
    • Nadia Nakai – ‘No Problems’
    • StaticFlo – ‘Seven7’
    • Faith – ‘K Qosh’
Jazz Artist of the Year Reggae Artist of the Year
  • Salphina Kadiaka – ‘Champaign’
    • Rorisang Sechele – ‘Tsoga’
    • Tshenolo – ‘Freedom Song’
    • Gabi Motuba – ‘Order my Steps’
  • MadaGlory – ‘Graceful Dub’
    • Dimahr – ‘Dry Tears’
    • Undefynd – ‘Danceholic’
    • Lani M – ‘Carried Away’
    • Sankie Fayauman – ‘Motherland’
Traditional Artist of the Year Song of the Year
  • MmaAusi – ‘2 Pula’
    • Phumla Music – ‘Makhonjwa’
    • Esther Mphahlele – ‘Basadi’
    • Miss Hillary – ‘Hangwani’
  • Nontokozo Mkhize – ‘Esandleni’
    • Zee Nxumalo – ‘Ngisakuthanda’
    • Bassie - 'Kwelanga 2.0’
    • Aya Msani – ‘Dubai 2.0’
    • Lwah Ndlunkulu – ‘Mnakwethu’
Songwriter of the Year Newcomer of the Year
  • Liema Pantsi – ‘Let me Be’
    • Bongiwe Mngomezulu – ‘Uyangihola’
    • Cnethemba Gonelo – ‘Lindishonele’
    • Motlanalo – ‘Goya Goyile’
    • Zoe Modiga – ‘Uyakhazimula’
  • Nonny Muji – ‘Nguye‘
    • Ayarhkay – ‘Hamba‘
    • Lani M – ‘What You Made Of’
    • Mega Snowflake – ‘Aketeng’
Pop Artist of the Year Music Video of the Year
  • Jamie-Lee Sexton – ‘Missing’
    • Chante – ‘Stay the Night’
    • Tasha Baxter – ‘Bipolar Bear’
    • Anica Kiana – ‘Kiss me Hard’
  • Kharishma – ‘Chokeslem’
    • Liema Pantsi – ‘Let me Be’
    • Zee Nxumalo – ‘Ngisakuthanda’
    • Naledi Aphiwe – ‘Ngiyabonga’
    • Pabi Cooper – ‘Pabi Jo’

Special awards

Non-voting category recipients

Capasso Most Streamed Song

  • Naledi - "Ngiyabonga"

CEO Mosadi In Business Achievement Award Recipients

  • Portia Mngomezulu

Highest Airplay

  • Bassie - "Kwelanga 2.0"

The Lifetime Achievement Recipients

  • Dr Rebecca Malope[7]

Trailblazer of the Year

  • Bongi Mlotswa

References

  1. ^ Shumba, Ano (2025-06-23). "Basadi Music Awards 2025: All the nominees". Music in Africa. Retrieved 2025-06-24.
  2. ^ Seemela, Masego (2025-06-19). "Lerai, Zee Nxumalo, Shandesh nominated at the fourth annual Basadi in Music Awards". Sowetan LIVE. Retrieved 2025-06-24.
  3. ^ "ZEE NXUMALO LEADS NOMINATIONS AS BASADI IN MUSIC AWARDS UNVEILS STAR-STUDDED 2025 LINEUP". Texx and The City. 2025-06-23. Retrieved 2025-06-24.
  4. ^ Birjalal, Alyssia (2025-06-23). "Celebrating female talent: Relebogile Mabotja and Makhadzi nominated for the 2025 Basadi in Music Awards". Independent Online. Retrieved 2025-06-24.
  5. ^ Seemela, Masego (2025-08-05). "Former Big Brother Mzansi star Liema wins big at the Basadi in Music Awards". SowetanLIVE. Retrieved 2025-08-04.
  6. ^ "Basadi in Music Awards Winners 2025". Basadiinimusicawards. Retrieved 2025-08-04.
  7. ^ Ramalepe, Phumi (2025-08-03). "From Dr Rebecca Malope to Lamiez Holworthy: 4th Basadi in Music Awards honour local stars". South Africa: News24. Retrieved 2025-08-04.
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