The inaugural Basadi In Music Awards (Bima) got applause for serving a show-stopping event.
The awards, hosted by rappers Anele “Ney the Bae” Zondo and Nomuzi “Moozlie” Mabena, took place on October 15 at the Gallagher Convention Centre in Midrand and celebrated the contribution of women in the music industry, showcasing great performances from renowned artists, including Brenda Mtambo, Makhadzi and others.
The highlight of the evening was the all-women band on the stage.
Not forgetting the theme, “Ball gowns, tiaras and sneakers” for ladies and “Suits and sneakers” for the gents, which had many women saying they were grateful to be comfortable for the entire evening.
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The inaugural Basadi In Music Awards (Bima) got applause for serving a show-stopping event.
The awards, hosted by rappers Anele “Ney the Bae” Zondo and Nomuzi “Moozlie” Mabena, took place on October 15 at the Gallagher Convention Centre in Midrand and celebrated the contribution of women in the music industry, showcasing great performances from renowned artists, including Brenda Mtambo, Makhadzi and others.
The highlight of the evening was the all-women band on the stage.
Not forgetting the theme, “Ball gowns, tiaras and sneakers” for ladies and “Suits and sneakers” for the gents, which had many women saying they were grateful to be comfortable for the entire evening.
Image: MASI LOSI
The awards showed the extent to which supporters are willing to go to back the winners, regardless.
The biggest winners of the evening were media personalities Lamiez Holworthy and Lerato Kganyago who walked away with two awards each.
Lamiez scooped the “DJ of the Year” and “Music TV Presenter of the Year” awards. Though not present at the ceremony, the DJ took to her timeline dedicating accolades to her mother and supporters.
Lerato received the “Entertainment Radio Presenter of the Year” and was presented with the “Mosadi in Business Achievement Award”, alongside DJ Zinhle and Dineo Ranaka.
She also took to her timeline, thanking her followers for their unwavering support.
Here's the list of the winners.
Sampra Amapiano Artist of the Year
Boohle
Gospel Artist of the Year
Bathabile Skhosana
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
Kaya959 Afropop Artist of the Year
Phumla Music
Image: Veli Nhlapo
SofnFree Dance artist of the Year
Lizwi
Pop Artist of the Year
Holly Rey
AC Wines Jazz Artist of the Year
Zodwa Mabena
Artist of the Year
Makhadzi
DJ of the Year
Lamiez Holworthy
Social Media Influencer of the Year
Khanyisa Patricia Jaceni
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Entertainment Radio Producer of the Year
Prudence Mathebula of The Midday Link Up
Entertainment Radio Presenter of the Year
Lerato Kganyago of The Midday Link up (Metro FM)
Music TV Show Presenter
Lamiez Holworthy of Live Amp
Entertainment Journalist of the Year
Amanda Maliba of Sowetan
Song of the Year
Banyana ke Bafana (Pabi Cooper, Focalistic & Ch'cco feat LuuDadeejay & Nobantu Vilakazi)
Stylist of the Year
Boitumelo Katali
Sampra Lifetime Achievement Award
Abigail Kubeka
Yvonne Chaka Chaka
Image: Masi Losi
CEO Mosadi in Business Achievement Award
Dineo Ranaka Founder of Luv DR beauty
DJ Zinhle Founder of Era by DJ Zinhle, Hair Majesty & CEO at Boulevard Rose
Lerato Kganyago Founder of Flutter By LKG & CEO of OTAREL
Joburg Tourism Company Humanitarian Award
Cynthia Dinalane of Tshegofatso rona welfare and community organisation
Sampra Highest Airplay
Shekhinah Questions
Cappasso Most Streamed Song
Nomcebo Zikode — Xola Moya Wami
CEO Trailblazer Award
Zanele Mbokazi
Image: Masi Losi
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