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Nigerian entertainment journalist <strong>Ivie Ani<\/strong> was among the winners on the <a href=\"https:\/\/interspacemusic.com\/blog\/basadi-in-music-awards-2026-night-one-winners-announced\/\">first night<\/a>, while South African singer <strong>MaWhoo<\/strong> emerged as one of the biggest winners on the second night, taking home Amapiano Artist of the Year and the Highest Airplay Award for her single &#8216;Bengicela&#8217;.<\/p>\n<h2>Genre and Craft Awards<\/h2>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Kelly Khumalo<\/strong> \u2013 Afro Pop Artist of the Year<\/li>\n<li><strong>Zee Nxumalo<\/strong> \u2013 Artist of the Year<\/li>\n<li><strong>Thabsie<\/strong> \u2013 Best Styled Artist of the Year<\/li>\n<li><strong>Nia Pearl<\/strong> and <strong>Boohle<\/strong> \u2013 Best Female Feature of the Year for &#8216;Shela&#8217;<\/li>\n<li><strong>Kharishma<\/strong> \u2013 Dance Artist of the Year<\/li>\n<li><strong>DBN Gogo<\/strong> \u2013 DJ of the Year<\/li>\n<li><strong>Anele Zondo<\/strong> \u2013 Hip-Hop Artist of the Year<\/li>\n<li><strong>Judith Sephuma<\/strong> \u2013 Jazz Artist of the Year<\/li>\n<li><strong>Mmatema<\/strong> \u2013 Gospel Artist of the Year<\/li>\n<li><strong>Buhlebendalo<\/strong> \u2013 Traditional Artist of the Year<\/li>\n<li><strong>Ava Like Lava<\/strong> \u2013 Pop Artist of the Year<\/li>\n<li><strong>Cindy Sanyu<\/strong> (Uganda) \u2013 Reggae Artist of the Year<\/li>\n<li><strong>Nothando Hlophe<\/strong> \u2013 Song of the Year for &#8216;Methodist Medley&#8217;<\/li>\n<li><strong>Nonny Muji<\/strong> \u2013 <a href=\"https:\/\/www.samro.org.za\/\">Southern African Music Rights Organisation (SAMRO)<\/a> Songwriter of the Year for &#8216;Lo Bhuti&#8217;<\/li>\n<li><strong>Janesh Ngwanaka<\/strong> \u2013 <a href=\"https:\/\/www.capasso.co.za\/\">Composers, Authors and Publishers Association (CAPASSO)<\/a> Most Streamed Song<\/li>\n<li><strong>Kamo Mphela<\/strong> \u2013 Music Video of the Year for &#8216;Partii&#8217;<\/li>\n<li><strong>Siphiwe Black<\/strong> \u2013 Newcomer of the Year<\/li>\n<li><strong>Lwah Ndlunkulu<\/strong> and <strong>Starr Healer<\/strong> \u2013 Collaboration of the Year<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2>Special Honours<\/h2>\n<p>The International Recognition Award went to American singer and songwriter <strong>Monique Bingham<\/strong>, who also performed at the ceremony. Music icons <strong>Simphiwe Dana<\/strong> and <strong>Thandiswa Mazwai<\/strong> jointly received the G100 Gallo Renaissance Award as Gallo marks its centenary. Lifetime Achievement Awards were presented to <strong>Dr Nothembi Mkhwebane<\/strong> and <strong>Esta M<\/strong>. Media personality and entrepreneur <strong>Bonang Matheba<\/strong> received the <a href=\"https:\/\/interspacemusic.com\/blog\/bonang-matheba-to-receive-trailblazer-award-at-2026-basadi-in-music-awards\/\">Trailblazer of the Year Award<\/a>.<\/p>\n<h2>Performances and Broadcast<\/h2>\n<p>The ceremony featured performances by Kelly Khumalo, Thatohatsi, Monique Bingham, Makhadzi, Lira, Nia Pearl, MaWhoo, Nothando Hlophe and Anele Zondo. Hosting duties were shared by <strong>Unathi<\/strong>, <strong>Moozlie<\/strong>, <strong>Anele Zondo<\/strong> and <strong>Lerato Kganyago<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<p>BIMAs founder and chief executive <strong>Hloni Modise-Matau<\/strong> said: &#8220;REWIND was about honouring where we come from, celebrating how far we have come and making sure the women shaping our future know that they belong. Five years in, Basadi is bigger than an awards ceremony. It is a movement and we are only getting started.&#8221;<\/p>\n<p>Joburg City Theatres chief executive <strong>Xoliswa Nduneni-Ngema<\/strong> added: &#8220;Joburg Theatre is proud to stand with Basadi at this milestone. Basadi creates space for women to be seen, celebrated and remembered. REWIND honoured the past while giving us a clear view of the future.&#8221;<\/p>\n<p>The ceremony is scheduled to be broadcast on SABC2 on 16 August. Maphike Inc. managing director <strong>Manaileng Maphike<\/strong> noted: &#8220;Recognition creates visibility, and visibility creates opportunity. Basadi has spent five years building an ecosystem where women&#8217;s contribution is acknowledged, celebrated and remembered. 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