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The Citizen
07-07-2025
- Entertainment
- The Citizen
Rebecca Malope to receive lifetime honour at Basadi in Music Awards
The awards recognise women across a range of categories in music, media, and entertainment. Legendary gospel artist Dr Rebecca Malope will be honoured with the Lifetime Achievement Award at the 2025 Basadi in Music Awards. The 4th annual ceremony is set to take place on Saturday, 2 August, at the Joburg Theatre. 'We are proud to announce our Lifetime Achievement Award recipient, Dr Rebecca Malope… Her soul-stirring voice and unwavering dedication have shaped the heartbeat of our nation's music for decades,' the organisation announced. Malope, often referred to as the Queen of Gospel, has had a career spanning more than three decades and remains one of South Africa's most celebrated artists. In addition to Malope's honour, the awards will recognise women across a range of categories in music, media, and entertainment. ALSO READ: Wilson B Nkosi to receive Lifetime Achievement honour Full list of Basadi in Music Awards 2025 nominees The awards will be held over two days, starting on Friday, 1 August 2025, with the Vanguard Awards, which honour women working behind the scenes in entertainment. The main Basadi in Music Awards ceremony will take place the following day, Saturday, 2 August, at the Joburg Theatre, recognising musical excellence across a wide range of genres and categories. The Vanguard Awards – Day 1 Artist Manager of the Year: Hloni Hlo Mohlala Phindile Matroshe Tholsi Pillay Maphuthi Perez Miss T Thwala Entertainment Radio Presenter of the Year: Relebogile Mabotja – 702 Unplugged Sessions Lootlove – The Touchdown on Metro FM Hlekani Shikwambana – Capricorn Experience, Capricorn FM Lebo Maoela – Lesedi FM Kgomotso Meso – Kaya 959 Mannehileng Letuka – Lesedi FM Entertainment Journalist of the Year: Keitumetse Maako – News24 Joy Mphande – TshisaLIVE Nokuthula Zwane – Media24 Mbali Mbatha – City Press Mapule Pule – Maftown Online Choreographer of the Year: Delta the Leo Bontle Modiselle-Moloi Tlhogi Molefi Entertainment TV Presenter of the Year: Lerai Newsish – MTV Base Zanele Potela – Hotspot Seli Mpumi Mlambo – Ushuni Womhlaba, SABC 1 Best Styled Artist of the Year: Faith K Moozlie Kamo Mphela Anele Zondo (Ney the Bae) Entertainment TV Producer of the Year: Relebogile Mabotja – Tyla's Showmax Homecoming Concert Dineo Lusenga – The Orbit (YouTube) Entertainment Radio Producer of the Year: Tlou Tlonae – Capricorn Breakfast, Capricorn FM Phindile Mthombeni – The AM Prime Show, Emalahleni FM Noni Khumalo – The Lunch League Y Dineo Lusenga – The Midday Link Up, Metro FM Make-Up Artist of the Year: Bongi Mlotswa Nomsa Madida Nono Linchwe Stephy Kwanaite Hairstylist of the Year: Hair by Nana R Ntombomzi Lekgoro Mbalezwehair Jullz_Hairstylist Tumelo Mj Afrobotique Podcast Presenter of the Year: Pharoahfi – Popcorn and Cheese Relebogile Mabotja – The Relebogile Mabotja Podcast Laconco – Timeline with Laconco Si Jones – Si Sessions Africa The Music Awards – Day 2 Afropop Artist of the Year: Zethe – Abantu Nomakhosini – Angsafuni Ngami Motlanalo – Goya Goyile Naledi Aphiwe – Romeo and Juliet Lwah Ndlunkulu – Mnakwethu Amapiano Artist of the Year: Kamo Mphela – Woza Pabi Cooper – Pabi Jo Zee Nxumalo – Ngisakuthanda Bassie Kwelanga – 2.0 Babalwa M – Bothata Sofnfree Artist of the Year: Zee Nxumalo – Ngisakuthanda Xolly Mncwango – Liyabasebenzela Kamo Mphela – Woza Nontokozo Mkhize – Esandleni Makhadzi – Number 1 Collaboration of the Year: Cici & Liema – Pantsi Impumelelo Babalwa M & Yallunder – Mthuthuzeli Mpho Sebina & Lioness Ratang – Lioness Nosipho, Cici & Liema – Home Boohle, DEE Koala & K Mat – Iskhath' Sam Manje Dance Artist of the Year: Manana Highness – Mdali Makhadzi – Number 1 Shandesh – Sdudla/Slender Kharishma – Chokesmal Azana – Abogogo DJ of the Year: Lerato Kganyago DJ Tshepi Lamiez Holworthy DJ Zinhle Kele Megano Gospel Artist of the Year: Mapula Monyepao – Hale Phirimile Nontokozo Mkhize – Esandleni Sneizy Uyinqaba – Yethu Xolly Mncwango – Liyabasebenzela Sindi Ntombela – Ulithemba Lethu Hip Hop Artist of the Year: Ms Kulie – Dyi Baddie Nadia Nakai – No Problems Gigi Lamayne – Bleed Mama StaticFlo – Seven7 Faith – K Qosh Jazz Artist of the Year: Salphina Kadiaka – Champaign Rorisang Sechele – Tsoga Tshenolo – Freedom Song Gabi Motuba – Order My Steps Reggae Artist of the Year: Dimahr – Dry Tears Undefynd – Danceholic Lani M – Carried Away Sankie Fayauman – Motherland MadaGlory – Graceful Dub Traditional Artist of the Year: Phumla Music – Makhonjwa MmaAusi – 2 Pula Esther Mphahlele – Basadi Miss Hillary – Hangwani Song of the Year: Zee Nxumalo – Ngisakuthanda Bassie Kwelanga – 2.0 Nontokozo Mkhize – Esandleni Aya Msani – Dubai 2.0 Lwa Ndlunkulu – Mnakwethu Songwriter of the Year: Bongiwe Mngomezulu – Uyangihola Liema Pantsi – Let Me Be Cnethemba Gonelo – Lindishonele Motlanalo – Goya Goyile Zoe Modiga – Uyakhazimula Newcomer of the Year: Nonny Muji – Nguye Ayarhkay – Hamba Lani M – What You Made Of Mega Snowflake – Aketeng Pop Artist of the Year: Chante – Stay the Night Tasha Baxter – Bipolar Bear Jamie Lee Sexton – Missing Anica Kiana – Kiss Me Hard Music Video of the Year: Liema Pantsi – Let Me Be Zee Nxumalo – Ngisakuthanda Naledi Aphiwe – Ngiyabonga Kharishma – Chokeslem Pabi Cooper – Pabi Jo NOW READ: Like father, Like son: Dr Sizwe Mpofu-Walsh earns law degree
IOL News
23-06-2025
- Entertainment
- IOL News
Celebrating female talent: Relebogile Mabotja and Makhadzi nominated for the 2025 Basadi in Music Awards
Relebogile Mabotja scored nominations across radio, TV and podcasting. Image: Supplied As the countdown begins for the 2025 Basadi in Music Awards, South Africans have cast their votes for the female trailblazers who are reshaping the entertainment landscape. The awards honour women shaping the entertainment landscape through creativity, resilience and influence. The Basadi in Music Awards has long stood as a beacon for recognising female talent, and this year takes a significant leap forward with an expanded range of categories. Women from various sectors of the entertainment industry will receive awards across new categories like Manager of the Year, Makeup Artist of the Year, Podcast Presenter of the Year and Choreographer of the Year, in addition to traditional honours. Among the notable nominees this year, Relebogile Mabotja leads the nominations pack with a remarkable three nominations in the categories Entertainment Radio Presenter of the Year, Entertainment TV Producer of the Year and Podcast Presenter of the Year. Video Player is loading. Play Video Play Unmute Current Time 0:00 / Duration -:- Loaded : 0% Stream Type LIVE Seek to live, currently behind live LIVE Remaining Time - 0:00 This is a modal window. Beginning of dialog window. Escape will cancel and close the window. Text Color White Black Red Green Blue Yellow Magenta Cyan Transparency Opaque Semi-Transparent Background Color Black White Red Green Blue Yellow Magenta Cyan Transparency Opaque Semi-Transparent Transparent Window Color Black White Red Green Blue Yellow Magenta Cyan Transparency Transparent Semi-Transparent Opaque Font Size 50% 75% 100% 125% 150% 175% 200% 300% 400% Text Edge Style None Raised Depressed Uniform Dropshadow Font Family Proportional Sans-Serif Monospace Sans-Serif Proportional Serif Monospace Serif Casual Script Small Caps Reset restore all settings to the default values Done Close Modal Dialog End of dialog window. Advertisement Video Player is loading. Play Video Play Unmute Current Time 0:00 / Duration -:- Loaded : 0% Stream Type LIVE Seek to live, currently behind live LIVE Remaining Time - 0:00 This is a modal window. Beginning of dialog window. Escape will cancel and close the window. Text Color White Black Red Green Blue Yellow Magenta Cyan Transparency Opaque Semi-Transparent Background Color Black White Red Green Blue Yellow Magenta Cyan Transparency Opaque Semi-Transparent Transparent Window Color Black White Red Green Blue Yellow Magenta Cyan Transparency Transparent Semi-Transparent Opaque Font Size 50% 75% 100% 125% 150% 175% 200% 300% 400% Text Edge Style None Raised Depressed Uniform Dropshadow Font Family Proportional Sans-Serif Monospace Sans-Serif Proportional Serif Monospace Serif Casual Script Small Caps Reset restore all settings to the default values Done Close Modal Dialog End of dialog window. Next Stay Close ✕ Makhadzi, DJ Zinhle and Zee Nxumalo are also on the list. Mabotja will be up against the likes of Lootluv, Dineo Lusenga and "The Real Housewives of Durban" reality star, Laconco in respective categories. Speaking on her triple nomination, Mabotja said: "It's such a blessing to be recognised across the different mediums I pour my heart into. Each space allows me to connect with people in a unique way, and I'm so grateful to every listener, viewer, subscriber, follower and voter who has supported my journey and continually shares love for my work." Joining Mabotja in the fray is singer Makhadzi, who has received two nominations for her electrifying hit "Number 1" vying for both Dance Artist of the Year and Artist of the Year. Makhadzi. Image: Instagram The competition is fierce, especially in the coveted DJ of the Year category, where DJ Zinhle will face off against notable figures such as Lerato Kganyago, Lamiez Holworthy, Kele Megano and DJ Tshepi. The emerging talents, including newcomers like Nonny Muji, Ayarhkay, Lani M and Mega Snowflake, add another layer of excitement to this year's nominations. Hloni Modise Matau, CEO of the Basadi in Music Awards, expressed her excitement for this year's event: "These awards celebrate female excellence in the music industry. While progress has been made, there is still work to be done. Big things happen when women support each other. This is for all queens with big dreams who may be hesitant, I want them to see that achieving greatness is possible." As anticipation builds for this extraordinary celebration of feminine excellence, the Basadi in Music Awards continue to forge pathways for recognition and empowerment, proving that the contributions of women in entertainment are both vital and transformative. The 2025 Basadi in Music Awards will be held on August 1 and 2 at the Joburg Theatre.
