Here's what went down at the second annual Basadi in Music Awards

The red carpet was rolled out for women in showbiz at the second Basadi in Music Awards at Joburg Theatre in Johannesburg. 

The awards ceremony didn't go off without any glitches. Notably the media had a hard time getting entry to the theatre to watch the show, but were finally 'allowed' in. 

Like any other 'toddler' these were teething problems that we hope can be resolved in its third instalment. These are after all the only awards in Mzansi exclusively for women and we tip the hat to the founder Hloni Modise Matau. 

The ceremony kicked off on Saturday evening with performances that took us on a trip down memory lane and everyone was up on their feet jamming to all the songs. 

That opening by Andile Gaelesiwe, Khanyo Maphumulo, Tshedi Mholo, Winnie Khumalo and Tamara Dey plus the Gusheshes on stage set the tone and made us forget how getting in was such an admin nightmare.

At the helm and holding us down was media personality Unathi Nkayi. By far this was her most memorable hosting gig. She made it look so natural and easy. They couldn't have picked a better host. She kept the audience captivated, engaged and zoned into the whole show.

Unathi, however, was in the shoes of previously announced host Khanyi Mbau. No reason was given for the sudden change of hosts.

Though I give them a zero for admin, the production was a 10 out of 10. The women only band was impressive. 

Musicians Maleh, Mpho Sebina, Vicky Sampson and Msaki also performed on the night.

Below is the full list of winners:

Afro Pop Artist of the Year

Kelly Khumalo — ‘Akathintwa’

Sofnfree Amapiano Artist of the Year

Khanyisa Jaceni ft. Sir Trill, Marcus MC, Tycoon & Ben Da Prince — ‘Gyjima’

Artist of the Year

Lwah Ndlunkulu

Dance Artist of the Year

Nuzu Deep — ‘Come Find Me’

DJ of the Year

Lady Amar

Duo/Collaboration of the Year

Qwabe Twins — ‘Sobonana’

Nando's Emerging Artist of the Year

Noluthando Ngema

Entertainment Journalist of the Year

Masego Seemela — Sowetan Smag

Entertainment Radio Presenter of the Year

Khutso Theledi — The Break Away (Metro FM)

Entertainment Radio Producer of the Year

Phila Tyekana — The Touchdown (Metro FM)

Entertainment TV Producer of the Year

Philisa Bidi — Huge Music (Chanel O)

Gospel Artist of the Year

Ntokozo Mbambo — ‘Ngcwele Nkosi’

Hip Hop Artist of the Year

Nadia Nakai ft. Lucasraps — ‘Not The Same’

Jazz Artist of the Year

Thesis ZA — ‘Chosi’

Music TV Presenter of the Year

Ntombee Mzolo — Yash' Ingoma’

Music Video of the Year

Ney The Bae ft. Given Zulu — ‘Ingwe’

Newcomer of the Year

Group Chat — ‘Mama’

Pop Artist of the Year

Holly Rey — ‘Stripped’

Reggae Artist of the Year

Empress Lilly — ‘One Day’

Social Media Influencer of the Year

Tshidi Kekana Manganye

Song of the Year

‘Ithuba’ — Lwah Ndlunkulu ft. Siya Ntuli

Samro Songwriter of the Year

Msaki

Stylist of the Year

Odirile

Traditional Artist of the Year

Dr Sophy — ‘Vamaseve wa Mina’

Non-voting category recipients

CEO Mosadi In Business Achievement Award Recipients

• Nhlanhla Mafu for NN Vintage
• Thando Thabethe for Thabooty’s Underwear and Shapewear
• Boity for Be You By Boity and BT Signature

Mosadi In Music In Africa Award Recipients

• Berita (Zimbabwe)
• Maleh (Lesotho)
• Mpho Sebina (Botswana)
• Sefa (Ghana)

Lifetime Achievement Awards

• Angélique Kidjo
• Letta Mbulu
• PJ Powers