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Basadi in Music Awards: DBN Gogo, Nomfundo Moh lead nominations

08/07/2022

Basadi in Music Awards: DBN Gogo, Nomfundo Moh lead nominationsAmapiano star DBN Gogo and Phakade Lam' hitmaker Nomfundo Moh scored three nominations for the inaugural Basadi in Music Awards.

by Naledi de Wee

08-07-2022 12:05

in Music

Amapiano star DBN Gogo and Phakade Lam' hitmaker Nomfundo Moh lead the Basadi in Music Awards nominations. Images via Twitter @DBNGOGO @Nomfundo_Moh

The nominees for the inaugural Basadi in Music Awards were announced on Wednesday 6 July in Johannesburg with Kaya 959 radio presenter, Dineo Ranaka, as the host. Amapiano stars DBN Gogo and Pabi Cooper lead the pack of nominees along with Phakade Lam hitmaker, Nomfundo Moh. The three talents all scored three nominations each.

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ALSO READ: SA legends honoured at Basadi in Music Awards luncheon [photos]

INAUGURAL BASADI IN MUSIC AWARDS The Basadi in Music Awards were launched in March this year at a star-studded event with some of Mzansi's brightest stars. Founded by Hloni Modise, the awards will honour women who have excelled in the entertainment industry.

For the inaugural awards show, set to take place on 9 August, there are several categories including Song of the Year, Dance Artist of the Year, Social Media Influencer of the Year and Newcomer of the Year.

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The Basadi in Music Awards has also introduced a Mosadi in Business Achievement Award, where DJ Zinhle, Dineo Ranaka and Lerato Kganyago will be honoured with awards.

TAKE A LOOK AT THE FULL LIST OF NOMINEES HERE SAMPRA AMAPIANO ARTIST OF THE YEAR

Boohle

DJ Fonzi

Kamo Mphela

Lady Du

Pabi Cooper

GOSPEL ARTIST OF THE YEAR

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Bathabile Skhosana

Chairo

Mmatema

Puleng March

Tsusie

RAP/HIP-HOP ARTIST OF THE YEAR

Boity

Gigi Lamayne

Moozlie

Nadia Nakai

Yashna

NEWCOMER OF THE YEAR

Buhle Womculo

Chairo

Millie Ngwalangwala

Ntomza

Paige

KAYA959 AFROPOP ARTIST OF THE YEAR

Amahle

Amanda Black

Nomfundo Moh

Phumla Music

Skye Wanda

SOCIAL MEDIA INFLUENCER OF THE YEAR

Bad Milk

Khanyisa Patricia Jaceni

Mandz.Not.Hot

Mihlali Ndamase

Yaya Mavundla

AC WINES JAZZ ARTIST OF THE YEAR

Lindi Tshabalala

Shannon Mowday

Thembelihle Dunjana

Zodwa Mabena

Zoe Modiga

POP ARTIST OF THE YEAR

Bonj

Holley Rey

Jacky Carpede

Jamie-Lee Sexton

Shekhinah

TRADITIONAL ARTIST OF THE YEAR

Basetsana Ba Setso

Candy Tsamandebele

Mphoroku Moritini

Ntunja

Zipho Radebe

SOFNFREE DANCE ARTIST OF THE YEAR

Simmy

Lady X

Laloya Fox

Lizwi

Rethabile Khumalo

DJ OF THE YEAR

DBN GOGO

DJ Zinhle

Lamiez Holworthy

Lerato Kganyago

Lesego M

ARTIST OF THE YEAR

Azana

Pabi Cooper

DBN Gogo

Holly Rey

Makhadzi

Nomfundo Moh

Simmy

SONG OF THE YEAR

DBN GOGO featuring Felo Le Tee, Pabi Cooper and Young Stunna: Bambelela

Makhadzi featuring Prince Benza: Ghanama

Nomfundo Moh featuring Sha Sha and Ami Faku: Phakade Lam

Pabi Cooper featuring Focalistic: Banyana ke Bafana

Shekhinah: Questions

SONGWRITER OF THE YEAR

Amahle

Azana

Jamie-Lee Sexton

Msaki

Skye Wanda

STYLIST OF THE YEAR

Boitumelo Katali

Mbalenhle Pokwane

Thobeka Mbane

Tsakane Ndlovu

Tshiamo Modisane

ENTERTAINMENT RADIO PRESENTER OF THE YEAR

Anele Mdoda - Anele and the Club on 947

Jabulile Vilakazi - Ghetto Sound Zone on Sekhukhune Community Raio

Lebo Jojo Mokoena - Opulent Life on Opulance Radio

Lerato Kganyago - The Midday Link up on Metro FM

Minenhle Masondo - Behind the curtain on Imvula FM

MUSIC TV SHOW PRESENTER OF THE YEAR

Anele Zondo: Massive Music

Helicoper Ndlovu: Ugubhulwami

Lalla Hirayama: Massive Music

Lamiez Holworthy: Live Amp

Lootlove: Mzanzi Magic Music Specials

CEO'S MOSADI IN BUSINESS ACHIEVEMENT AWARD

Dineo Ranaka

DJ Zinhle

Lerato Kganyago

ALSO READ: Soft life: Nomfundo Moh gets platinum plaque at UKZN graduation [watch]

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