Photo of Sergio Miller

Makhadzi secures a nomination for 2025 Basadi in Music Award

BET Award winner Makhadzi will soon have the chance to extend her list of accolades after being nominated for yet another prestigious award. 

The Limpopo-based singer was recently announced as one of the nominees that will be in the running to win another Basadi in Music Award. 

The event, which first launched in 2022, is a proudly South African Award ceremony that aims to honour and celebrate women having an impact on the local music industry. It furthermore aims to shine a light on females on various levels, from artists, producers, as well as supporting background staff, for their valuable contributions to the arts and entertainment industry. 

This is not the first time the singer has received high honours at the star-studded event. Last year, the Energy hitmaker stole the show when she walked away with both the Dance Artist of the Year and International Achievement Award. 

After receiving the award, she expressed gratitude after reflecting on the journey it had taken her to reach that point. 

“When I started in the streets, they called me crazy. I now have BET Awards and Basadi in Music Awards,” she said in an interview. 

 

View this post on Instagram

 

A post shared by Makhadzi (@makhadzisa)

Meanwhile, this year, she will return after being nominated in two categories, Sofnfree Song of the Year, and Dance Artist of the Year. 

This year, the event will return to the Joburg Theatre for a two-night celebration on the 1st and 2nd August 2025. 

Night one will be an exclusive, invite-only awards evening known as the Vanguard Awards that will honour the unsung heroes of music and radio. While night two will be the main awards evening, which will be open to the public. 

Also see:Makhadzi nominated for Basadi in Music Artist of the Year

Afrika Mayibuye Movement turns heads with strong Limpopo election debut

The Afrika Mayibuye Movement (AMM), founded by former Economic Freedom Fighters (EFF) deputy president Floyd Shivambu, has attracted attention following its first appearance in the 2026 local government elections. Also see: Papa Penny joining Afrika Mayibuye Movement draws scepticism The newly formed political movement recorded encouraging results in Limpopo, emerging as the second-largest party in […]

Read more...

Orlando Pirates to face Sekhukhune United in Carling Knockout Cup

Orlando Pirates will host Sekhukhune United in the Carling Knockout Cup quarter-finals on Saturday, 7 November 2026, as the defending champions look to move one step closer to retaining their title. Also see: Kaizer Chiefs vs TS Galaxy: Carling Knockout Cup clash tonight The match will take place at Orlando Amstel Arena in Soweto, with […]

Read more...

Lira celebrates 20 years of ‘Feel Good’

South African neo-soul singer Lira shared an Instagram post celebrating the 20th anniversary of the album that truly changed it all… Feel Good. Also see: Mi Casa, Lira and more join 19-concert line-up in Kirstenbosch The project has been a beautiful soundtrack to the South African neo-soul era and a staple sound for the average South […]

Read more...