Kelly Khumalo nominated for Afro-Pop Female Artist of the Year. Photo from Instagram
THE Basadi In Music Awards will take place on Saturday, 12 August.
This prestigious event, which coincides with Women's Month celebrations, will be held at the Joburg Theatre.
Khanyi Mbau will be the host and some of Mzansi's top musicians who will be on stage include Msaki, Mpho Sebina, Maleh, Cici and many more.
The theme of the event is called African Royalty Affair and Sneakers. The awards ceremony will be aired on SABC2.
Recipients of the CEO Mosadi in Business Achievement Award are Nhlanhla Mafu, Thando Thabethe and Boity Thulo.
Makhadzi won Artist of The Year award last year at Basadi in Music Awards.
The founder of the awards, Hloni Modise-Matau, told Daily Sun that they are very happy to celebrate Women’s Month in style.
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She said the Basadi in Music Awards will always recognise remarkable women who have made significant contributions to society.“We recognise the impact these trailblazers have had and present these awards in honour of their contributions to celebrate their legacy and inspire the next generation of women in music,” she said.
The nominees for Afro-Pop Female Artist of the Year are Kelly Khumalo, Brenda Mtambo, Lwah Ndlunkulu, Lioness Mohoje and Nomfundo Moh.
TV presenters Thando Thabethe, Mittah Ledimo, Lerato Kganyago, Khutso Theledi and Lethabo “Lejoy” Mathatho are nominated for Entertainment Radio Presenter of The Year.
The nominees for Hip Hop Artist of the Year are Ney The Bae, Nadia Nakai, Fifi Cooper, Faith K and Rouge, while the nominees for Amapiano Artist of the Year are Kamo Mphela, Khanyisa Jaceni, Pabi Cooper, Nkosazana Daughter, and Boohle.
Tickets for the event are on sale now for R300 at www.joburgtheatre.com.
