Media personality Khanyi Mbau was announced as the host for the 2nd edition of the Basadi in Music Awards on the 12 August. However, to our surprise the reality TV star was replaced on the day of the event by radio personality and musician Unathi Nkayi.

On Saturday, 12 August the Basadi in Music Awards took to their Instagram to announce that Unathi Nkayi will be hosting the prestigious awards ceremony.

 

 

“The organisers of Basadi in Music Awards have announced musician, media personality and author Unathi Nkayi as the host of this years awards. The award ceremony is scheduled to take place today, 12 August 2023 at 6pm at the Joburg Theatre”, they shared in a statement to their Instagram story.

The awards gave no specific reason as to why Khanyi was no longer hosting the ceremony.

They shared: It was initially announced that the event would be hosted by actress and musician Khany Mbau who, due to unforseen circumstances would no longer be at helm”.

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CELEBRATING WOMEN
The Basadi in Music Awards is an award ceremony that celebrates and honours female creatives and their contributions to the music industry. The awards also honours varied talent such as singers, rappers, DJs, composers, producers and creatives in the music ecosystem.

Honouring their ethos, last night saw a celebration of excellence.

Rapper Nadia Nakai won Hip Hop Artist of the Year and radio personality Kutso Thaledi won the Basadi in Music Award for Entertainment Radio Presenter of the Year. Nhlanhla Mafu, Boity and Thando Thabethe received the CEO Mosadi in Business Achievement Award trophies for their respective business ventures. Musicians Angélique Kidjo, PJ Powers and Letta Mbulu were honoured with the Basadi in Music Lifetime Achievement awards for their contributions to the music industry.