Basadi in Music Awards 2022: Mzansi's radio stars shine bright

Basadi in Music Awards 2022: Mzansi's radio stars shine brightRadio DJs Lerato Kganyago and Lamiez Holworthy won big at the inaugural Basadi in Music Awards on 15 October.

by Naledi de Wee

16-10-2022 11:58

in Music

Radio presenters and DJs Lerato Kganyago and Lamiez Holworthy dominated the Basadi in Music Awards on Saturday 15 October. Images via Twitter @Leratokganyago @LamiezHolworthy

The inaugural Basadi in Music Awards took place on Saturday 15 October at the Gallagher Convention Centre in Midrand, Gauteng. The lavish affair was hosted by local hip-hop star Nomuzi Mabena and Anele Zondo. Radio DJs Lamiez Holworthy and Lerato Kganyago dominated the awards with two wins each. Guests were treated to performances from amapiano star Kamo Mphela, Makhadzi, Nadia Nakai and several others.

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BASADI IN MUSIC AWARDS BIGGEST WINNERS Although the Basadi in Music Awards nominations were dominated by amapiano artists, Lamiez Holworthy and Lerato Kganyago shone bright at the Gallagher Convention Centre on 15 October.

Holworthy won the DJ of the Year and Music TV Presenter of the Year Awards while Kganyago walked away with Entertainment Radio Presenter of the Year and the Mosadi Business Achievement Award which was also awarded to DJ Zinhle and Dineo Ranaka.

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Taking to Instagram to celebrate her award, Kganyago wrote: I have never doubted your love and support! Thank you all for voting me Radio Personality of the Year! Basadi in Music, thank you for allowing me to soar!!! We won! Mama, I have another award.

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FULL LIST OF WINNERS

SAMPRA Amapiano Artist of the Year: Boohle

Artist of the Year: Makhadzi

Kaya959 Afropop Artist of the Year: Phumla Music

Gospel Artist of the Year: Bathabile Skhosana

Sofn'Free Dance Artist of the Year: Lizwi

Newcomer of the Year: Ntomza

Rap/Hip-Hop Artist of the Year: Gigi Lamayne

SAMRO Songwriter of the Year: Skye Wanda

Traditional Artist of the Year: BAsetsana Ba Setso

AC Wines Jazz Artist of the Year: Zodwa Mabena

Pop Artist of the Year: Holly Rey

DJ of the Year: Lamiez Holworthy

Social Media Influencer of the Year: Khanyisa Patricia

Entertainment Radio Producer of the Year: Prudence Mathebula The Midday Link Up (Metro FM)

Entertainment Radio Presenter of the Year: Lerato Kganyago The Midday Link Up (Metro FM)

Music TV Show Presenter: Lamiez Holworthy Live Amp

Entertainment Journalist of the Year: Amanda Maliba

Song of the Year: Pabi Cooper Banyaba ke Bafana

Stylist of the Year: Boitumelo Katali

CEO's Mosadi In Business Achievement Award: Dineo Ranaka, DJ Zinhle and Lerato Kganyago

Joburg Tourism Company Humanitarian Award: Cynthia Dinalane

SAMPRA Highest Airplay: Shekhinah

CAPPASSO Most Streamed Song: Nomcebo Zikode: Xola Moya Wami

CEO Trailblazer Award: Zana Mbokazi

Lifetime Achievement Award: Yvonne Chaka Chaka and Abigail Kubeka

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