The 2022 Basadi in Music Awards is the first edition of Basadi in Music Awards. The ceremony took place at Gallagher Convention Centre, Midrand on October 15, 2022, hosted by Anele Zondo and Moozlie streamed live on YouTube and Instagram.
Background Nominations across 16 categories were announced on July 6, 2022. 4 categories Kontemporêre Kunstenaar van die Jaar, Music Video Director of the Year, Gqom Artist of the Year and Kwaito Artist of the Year were cancelled due to low public voting.
Winners and nominees Below the list are the nominees were announced on July 6, 2022, live on YouTube and Kaya 959 by Dineo Ranaka.
Below list are nominees. Winners are listed first in bold. Artist of the Year Business Achievement Award Makhadzi Azana DBN Gogo Holly Rey Nomfundo Moh Pabi Cooper Simmy Dineo Ranaka DJ Zinhle Lerato Kganyago Afro Pop Artist of the Year SAMPRA Artist of the Year Phumla Amahle Amanda Black Nomfundo Moh Skye Wanda Boohle DJ Fonzi Kamo Mphela Lady Du Pabi Cooper Dance Artist of the Year DJ of the Year Lizwi Simmy Lady X Rethabile Khumalo Laloya Fox Lamiez Holworthy DJ Zinhle Lerato Kganyago DBN Gogo Lesego Entertainment Radio Presenter of the Year Gospel Artist of the Year Lerato Kganyago Anele Mdoda Jabulile Vilakazi Lebo Jojo Mokoena Minenhle Masondo Rethabile Skhosana Chairo Mmatema Puleng March Tsusie Rap/Hip Hop Artist of the Year Social Media Influencer of the Year Gigi Lamayne Boity Moozlie Nadia Nakai Yashna Khanyisa Bad Milk Mandz.Hot.Not Mihlali Ndamase Yaya Mavundla SAMRO Songwriter of the Year Pop Artist of the Year Skye wanda Amahle Azana Jamie Lee Sexton Msaki Holly Rey Bonj Jacky Carpede Jamie Lee Sexton Shekinah Jazz Artist of the Year Newcomer of the Year Zodwa Mabena Linda Shabalala Shannon Mowday Thembelihle Dunjana Zoë Modiga Ntomza Buhle Womculo Chairo Paige Traditional Artist of the Year Song of the Year Basetsana Ba Setse Candy Tsamandebele Mphoruku Moritini Ntunja Zizipho Radebe "Banyana ke Bafana" - Pabi Cooper "Bambelela" - DBN Gogo featuring Pabi Copper, Young Stunna "Ghanama" - Makhadzi featuring Prince Benza "Phakade Lami" - Nomfundo Moh featuring Ami Faku, Sha Sha "Questions" - Shekinah Entertainment Journalist of the Year Entertainment Radio Producer of the Year Amandla Maliba Doreen Molefe Qhama Dayile Kedibone Modise Patience Bambalele Prudence Mathebula Hlegiwe Khumalo Nthabiseng Mamabolo Nthabiseng Molapo Phila Tyekana
Special awards Joburg Tourism Company Humanitarian Award Cynthia Dinalane
SAMPRA Highest Airplay Shekhinah
Cappasso Most Streamed Song Nomcebo Zikode – "Xola Moya Wam"
CEO Trailblazer Award Zanele Mbokazi
Lifetime Achievement Award Yvonne Chaka Chaka Abigail Kubeka
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