2026 Basadi in Music Awards

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The 2026 Basadi in Music Awards will take place on 07-08 August, 2026, at the Joburg Theatre in Braamfontein, Johannesburg to celebrate and honour women in South African music industry.[1]

Sponsored bySAMPRA
Date7-8 August 2026
VenueJoburg Theatre, Braamfontein
CountrySouth Africa
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2026 Basadi in Music Awards
Sponsored bySAMPRA
Date7-8 August 2026
VenueJoburg Theatre, Braamfontein
CountrySouth Africa
Most nominationsZee Nxumalo (6), MaWhoo (5)
Websitebasadiinmusicawards.co.za
Television/radio coverage
NetworkSABC 2
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Zee Nxumalo received most nominations with total of 6 nods, followed by MaWhoo with 5.[2]

Background

Nominations for 2026 event were open from 30 April and ran up until 30 May, marking their fifth year of recognising and celebrating women in the music industry.[3][4]

Nominees

Below list are nominees.[5]

Music Awards

More information Afro Pop Artist of the Year, Amapiano Artist of the Year ...
Afro Pop Artist of the Year Amapiano Artist of the Year
  • Aya Msani – ‘Sondela’
  • Kelly Khumalo – ‘Nyamezela’
  • Maleh – ‘Khotso Le Lesedi’ (Lesotho)
  • Nonny Muji – ‘Lo Bhuti’
  • Pretty Masompisi – ‘eKhaya’
  • Phumla Music – ‘Brand New’
Artist of the Year Best Female Feature of the Year
  • De Rose – ‘Lutho’
  • Kabza De Small featuring Nontokozo Mkhize & Mthunzi – ‘Siyabonga’
  • Kabza De Small, MDU aka TRP featuring Zawadi Yamungu – ‘Lawuleka’
  • Kelvin Momo featuring Zee_nhle, Mashudu & Mano – ‘Spani Sam’
  • MaWhoo, GL_Ceejay, Jazzworx & Thukuthela featuring Tracy & Thatohatsi – ‘Tholukuthi (Bengicela)’
  • Sam Deep, Nia Pearl & Boohle featuring Mano – ‘Shela’

Best Styled Artist of the Year

 Collaboration of the Year
Dance Music Artist of the Year DJ of the Year
Gospel Artist of the Year
  • Ada Ehi – ‘Maberumo’ (Nigeria)
  • Futhi Mhlongo – ‘Phat Igama LikaJesu’
  • HLE – ‘Blessed’
  • Mmatema – ‘Oa Ntwanela’
  • Musa Yende – ‘Kubo Bonke’
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Vanguard Awards

More information Artist Manager of the Year, Entertainment Journalist of the Year ...
Artist Manager of the Year Entertainment Journalist of the Year
  • Daisy Thato Selebogo (Botswana)
  • Mela Mtimande
  • Sannah Thwala
  • Shiran Weltsman
  • Thuli Kweupile
  • Vanessa Mazabane
  • Ivie Ani (OkayAfrica / Vanity Fair / Vibe) (Nigeria)
  • Joy Mphande (TimesLive)
  • Lopang Mokae (Newzroom Afrika)
  • Oluthando Keteyi (IOL Entertainment)
  • Phumi Ramalepe (News24)
Entertainment Radio Presenter of the Year Entertainment Radio Producer of the Year
  • Boipelo Mooketsi (5FM – 5 After Hours)
  • Bolele Polisa (947 - The Frequency )
  • Lebo Maoela (Lesedi FM - Rea Thella Afternoon Drive Show)
  • Lebo Ndiya (Motsweding FM -Megagamola)
  • Lerato Kganyago (Metro FM - Midday Link-Up)
  • Letty Nyathela Chili (Ikwekwezi FM – Emthonjeni)
  • Masego (5FM - 5 Drive )
  • Nthabiseng Mamabolo (Radio 2000 -Better together)
  • Phila Tyekana (Kaya 959 – Drive 959)
Entertainment TV Producer of the Year Hairstylist of the Year
  • Dibuseng Meloe (The Morning Show)
  • Minnie Dlamini (Club Bangers – Channel O)
  • Thapelo Mowela (Morning Live)
  • Irene de Fonseca
  • Jessica Neyasi Chiau (Mozambique)
  • Ntombomzi Lekgoro
  • Smangele Sibisi
Make Up Artist of the Year Podcast Presenter of the Year
  • Bokamoso Dikobe
  • Carol Nleya (Zimbabwe)
  • Nono Linchwe
  • Renee De Wit
  • Zamo Dlamini (eSwatini)
  • Anyiko Owoko (VIP Access) (Kenya)
  • Khanyi Mars (Yano Lyrics)
  • Londi London (Read The Room)
  • Relebogile Mabotja (Relebogile Mabotja Podcast)
  • Yanda Woods (Spreading Humours)
Stylist of the Year TV Show Presenter of the Year
  • Khanyisile Mdletshe
  • Mamello Makha
  • Siyamthanda Ndube
  • Thato Ndzimande
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