# 2024 Basadi in Music Awards

The 2024 Basadi in Music Awards took place on August 10, 2024, at the Joburg Theatre in Braamfontein, Johannesburg to celebrate and honour women's in South African music industry. It was hosted for the second time by actress Unathi Nkayi.
The nominees were announced on May 27. Tyla received the most nominations with 5, followed Lwah Ndlunkulu and DJ Zinhle with four each.

## Winners and nominees

Below list are nominees. Winners are listed first in bold face.
| Amapiano Artist of the Year | Artist of the Year |
| Kamo Mphela – "Dalie" featuring Khalil Harrison, Tyler ICU, and Baby S.O.N Bassie – "Izenzo" featuring Aymos MaWhoo – "Ngilimele" featuring Deep Sen, KingTalkzin and Mthunzi Nkosazana Daughter – "Amaphutha" featuring Murumba Pitch Zee Nxumalo – "Thula Mabota" with Pabi Cooper, 031CHOPPA featuring Shakes & Les | Lwah Ndlunkulu Kamo Mphela Makhadzi Nomcebo Zikode Tyla |
| Best Styled Artist of the Year | Collaboration of the Year |
| Thembi Seete Kelly Khumalo Nhlanhla Mafu Tyla | DJ Zinhle and Basetsana – "Mdali" DJ Pruluv and Boohle – "Ngeke" DJ Zinhle and Cici – "Thula" Fezeka Dlamini, Nomfundo Moh, and Naledi – "Uyangijabulisa" |
| Dance Artist of the Year | DJ of the Year |
| Makhadzi – "Mapara" Cici – "Mjolo" Delta The Leo – "Phefumula" Lady Zamar – "Castles" Sefa (Ghana) – "Vibration" | DJ Zinhle PRULUV DJ Tshupi Happygal Kmat Dj |
| Entertainment Journalist of the Year | Entertainment TV Producer of the Year |
| Mbalenhle Zuma – Sunday World Kaunda Selisho – News24 Keitumetse Maako – News24 Oluthando Keteyi – Independent Media Qhama Dayile – Zimoja | Noni Khumalo – Trendz Live Anele Mdoda – The Masked Singer Swazi Dlamini – Church Girls who Rock Thapelo Mowela – Morning Live Theresa Wilson – The Sauce |
| Entertainment Radio Producer of the Year | Entertainment Radio Presenter of the Year |
| Nelza Buda – Sibuya Nawe Express Lane (IKwekwezi FM) Lettie Dube – The Royal Playground (Radio 2000) Masego Tlhakanye – Weekend breakfast (5FM) Miss Dimples – The Cruise Connection (KCA Radio) Noni Khumalo – The Lunch League (YFM) | Mroza Buthelezi – Vuka Afrika Breakfast Show (Ukhozi FM) Catherine Mahamo – The Opulant Life (Oppulance Radio) Lebo Maoela – Rea Thella 3-6 (Lesedi FM) Lethabo Lejoy Mathatho – Monate Breakfast Show (Thobela FM) Mpumi Mlambo – The Encore (Metro FM) |
| Gospel Artist of the Year | Hip Hop Artist of the Year |
| Zaza Mokhethi – "Shabach shofar Chronicles" Londiwe Ka Masondo Cele – "Ukhona La" Nomandla Sandra – "Egameni" Snezeiy – "Izulu (Live)" Xolly Mncwango – "Umuhle baba (Live at Cedawoods of Sandton, 2023)" | Dyna Steez – "Nomalanga" Dope Saint Jude – "Why Not" Faith K – "Qosh" Fifi Cooper – "Running" Nadia Nakai – "Never Leave" |
| Jazz Artist of the Year | Music Video of the Year |
| Salphina Kadiaka – "Tompie" AusTebza – "Mmangwane" Bokang Ramatlapeng – "The Waters" Qaqamba Ntshinka – "Zizinja" Thandi Ntuli – "Nomayoyo (Ingoma ka Mkhulu)" | Kamo Mphela– "Dalie" featuring Khalil Harrison, Tyler ICU, Baby S.O.N DJ Zinhle and Cici – "Thula" Kelly Khumalo – "Emaweni" Lwah Ndlunkulu – "Ngiyathandaza" Tyla – "Water" |
| Music TV Show Presenter of the Year | Newcomer of the Year |
| Robyn Nakaambo (Namibia) - WhataLifestyle NBC Candice Modiselle – Beatz and Rhymes - Season 1 BET Africa Nomalanga Shozi – The Sauce SABC 1 Bontle Modiselle – Clash of the Choirs Mzansi Magic Shamiso Mosaka – Newsish MTV Base | Nontokozo Mkhize – "Moyongcwele" DJ Tshegu – "Mzokwana" featuring Sims and Noreng MeloBeGreat – "Naledi" Nano Mothibi – "Bazobuya" Peekay Gavu – "Zahlanzwa" |
| Pop Artist of the Year | Reggae Artist of the Year |
| Shekhinah – "Risk" featuring Moliy Filah Lah lah – "Past Myself" Namakau Star – "Every Day" Pixie Whip – "Feel it" Tyla – "Water" | Reign Afrika – Hush Dimahr – Ramasedi Sanki Fayauman – Sthandwa Sami Undefynd Musiq – Bill pile op Zama Sunshine – Give Me You |
| Sofnfree Afropop Artist of the Year | Song of the Year |
| Naledi Aphiwe – "Ngiyabonga" Ikhona – "Andina Nto" Kelly Khumalo – "Emaweni" Lwah Ndlunkulu – "Eyam" Zamo (Kingdom of Eswatini) – "Lendlela" | "Water" – Tyla "Dalie" – Kamo Mphela featuring Khalil Harrison Tyler ICU & Baby S.O.N Eyami – Lwah Ndlunkulu Izenzo – Bassie & Aymos Ngiyabonga – Naledi Aphiwe |
| Songwriter of the Year | Traditional Artist of the Year |
| Brenda Mtambo – "Bhaluyacima" Buhlebendalo – "iLembe" Cici – "Mjolo" Londiwe Kamasondo Cele – "cUkhona La" Makhadzi – "Mapara" | Pleasure Tsa Manyalo – "Makoti Take 5" Buhlebendalo – "iLembe" Esther Mphahlele – "Moratiwa" Jessica Mbangeni – "Latshonilaga" NTUNJA – "Buya" |

## Special awards

Non-voting category recipients

### CEO Mosadi In Business Achievement Award Recipients

* Lady Du
* Zamo

### The Lifetime Achievement Recipients

* Mercy Pakela
* Linah Ebony Ngcobo

### Trailblazer Award Recipient

* DJ Zinhle

### International Achievement Award

* Makhadzi and Tyla

### Spar Humanitarian Award Recipient

* Mme Matshidiso Sekuwe

### Highest Airplay

* "Water" – Tyla

### Capasso Most Streamed Song

* "Ngiyeza" - Lwah Ndlunkulu