Makhadzi and Pleasure Tsa Manyalo Shine at the 2024 Basadi Awards Show
Makhadzi walked away with the award for Dance Artist Of The Year and International Achievement Award.
Pleasure Tsa Manyalo walked away with Traditional Artist Of The Year.
The 2024 Basadi in Music Awards took place at Joburg Theatre in Joburg on Saturday, under the theme “Girl In The Mirror – Our Reflection.”
The nominees were announced on May 27. Tyla received the most nominations with 5, followed Lwah Ndlunkulu and DJ Zinhle with four each.
Makhadzi said everything that happens to her is a miracle. She said she is happy that she is getting all the awards and she deserves them.
“When I started in the streets they called me crazy. I now have BET Awards, and now the Basadi In Music Awards,” she said.
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Mercy Phakela said she is happy they honoured her with a Lifetime Achievement Award. She said she was cancelled and sidelined by the industry.
The second Lifetime Achievement Award was given to Linah Ebony Ngcobo. She said this award meant a lot to her and her family.
DJ Zinhle was honoured with Trailblazer Of The Year , Zinhle and Basetsana Kolwane walked away with the Collaboration Award.
The award-winning female producer also walked away with the award for DJ Of The Year.
Noni Khumalo walked away with the Entertainment TV Producer Award. Zaza Mokhethi’s son took her award for Gospel Artist Of The Year on her behalf as she couldn’t be at the venue.
See the full list of winners below:
Amapiano Artist Of The Year
- Kamo Mphela – “Dalie” featuring Khalil Harrison, Tyler ICU, and Baby S.O.N
Artist Of The Year
- Lwah Ndlunkulu
Best Styled Artist of the Year
- Thembi Seete
Collaboration Of The Year
- DJ Zinhle and Basetsana – “Mdali”
Dance Artist of the Year
- Makhadzi – “Mapara”
DJ Of The Year
- DJ Zinhle
Entertainment Journalist of the Year
- Mbalenhle Zuma – Sunday World
Entertainment TV Producer of the Year
- Noni Khumalo – Trendz Live
Entertainment Radio Producer of the Year
- Nelza Buda – Sibuya Nawe Express Lane (IKwekwezi FM)
Entertainment Radio Presenter of the Year
- Mroza Buthelezi – Vuka Afrika Breakfast Show (Ukhozi FM)
Gospel Artist of the Year
- Zaza Mokhethi – “Shabach shofar Chronicles”
Hip Hop Artist of the Year
- Dyna Steez – “Nomalanga”
Jazz Artist of the Year
- Salphina Kadiaka – “Tompie”
Music Video of the Year
- Kamo Mphela– “Dalie” featuring Khalil Harrison, Tyler ICU, Baby S.O.N
Music TV Show Presenter of the Year
- Robyn Nakaambo (Namibia) – WhataLifestyle NBC
Newcomer of the Year
- Nontokozo Mkhize – “Moyongcwele”
Pop Artist of the Year
- Shekhinah – “Risk” featuring Moliy
Reggae Artist of the Year
- Reign Afrika – Hush
Sofnfree Afropop Artist of the Year
- Naledi Aphiwe – “Ngiyabonga”
Song of the Year
- “Water” – Tyla
Songwriter of the Year
- Brenda Mtambo – “Bhaluyacima”
Traditional Artist of the Year
- Pleasure Tsa Manyalo – “Makoti Take 5”
Makhadzi and Pleasure Tsa Manyalo Shine at the 2024 Basadi Awards Show