Check Out the Full List of Basadi in Music Awards Nominees 2026

Check Out the Full List of Basadi in Music Awards Nominees 2026. The nominees for the Basadi in Music Awards 2026 have just been unveiled, with the likes of Kharishma and MaWhoo getting multiple nominations. These remarkable women represent excellence, creativity, resilience and impact across the music and entertainment industry.

Reggae Artist of the Year

• Undefynd Musiq
• Dimahr
• Empress Deevyne
• Cathy Matete
• Cindy Sanye

Jazz Artist of the Year

• Busigold
• Melorie Jane
• Kearoma Rantao
• Nokuthula Fundama
• Judith Sephuma

Newcomer of the Year

• Mafuthi Madondo
• Busigold
• De Rose
• Sakhile
• Siphiwe Black

Pop Artist of the Year

• Anica Kiana
• Ava Like Lava
• Erin Elliot
• Sophia Frank
• Shekhinah

Best Styled Artist of the Year

• Uncle Waffles
• Thabsie SA
• Nia Pearl
• Zawadi Yamungu
• DJ Zinhle
• Zee Nxumalo

Hip Hop Artist of the Year

• Mega Snowflake
• XXC Legacy ft. Emtee
• Rouge ft. Moozlie & Nadia Nakai
• K.Keed
• Bomb$hell Grenade ft. Yo Maps
• Nadia Nakai
• Ney The Bae

Collaboration of the Year

• Mamakie Motlogelwa & Mmaausi
• Cici & Naledi Aphiwe
• Erin Elliot & Sophia Frank
• DJ Zinhle & Thabsie SA
• MaWhoo & Zee Nxumalo
• Lwa Ndlukulu & Starr Healer

Dance Music Artist of the Year

• Shandesh
• Kharishma
• DJ Zinhle & Liema Pantsi
• Babes Wodumo
• Uncle Waffles

Afro Pop Artist of the Year

• Phumla Music
• Aya Msani
• Pretty Masompisi
• Kelly Khumalo
• Maleh
• Nonny Muji

Music Video of the Year

• Nkosazana Daughter
• Kharishma
• Cici & Naledi Aphiwe
• Pretty Masompisi
• Kamo Mphela
• Tyla
• Ayra Starr

AMRO Songwriter of the Year

• Cici ft. Naledi Aphiwe
• Zawadi Yamungu
• Buhlebendalo
• Nonny Muji
• Thando Zide
• Maleh

Best Female by Feature

• Zawadi Yamungu
• De Rose
• Nia Pearl & Boohle
• MaWhoo
• Mashudu
• Nontokozo Mkhize

Song of the Year

• Nothando Hlophe
• Kharishma
• Kamo Mphela
• MaWhoo
• Zee Nxumalo
• Ayra Starr
• Tyla

Artist of the Year

• Kharishma
• Shandesh
• MaWhoo
• Mmatema
• Zee Nxumalo
• Nkosazana Daughter

Amapiano Artist of the Year

• DBN Gogo
• Kamo Mphela
• Zee Nxumalo
• MaWhoo
• Thatohatsi
• Nkosazana Daughter

DJ of the Year

• Kele Megano
• LKG
• Kasi Duchaz
• DBN Gogo
• Uncle Waffles
• DJ Lesa

Gospel Artist of the Year

• Mmatema
• Nothando Hlophe
• Musa Yende
• Ada Ehi
• Futhi Mhlongo
• Hle

Traditional Artist of the Year

• Mamakie Motlogelwa & Mmaausi
• Miss Hilary
• Dr Nothembi Mkhwebane
• Buhlebendalo
• Thope Tse Khang

Entertainment Radio Presenter of the Year

• Lebo Maoela – Lesedi FM : Rea Thella Afternoon Drive Show
• Boipelo Mooketsi – 5FM : 5 After Hours
• Bolele Polisa – 947 : The Frequency
• Lerato Kganyago – Metro FM : The Midday Link-Up
• Lebo Ndiya – Motsweding : Megagamola