Basadi in Music Awards celebrate women in music at Joburg Theatre

702’s Bongani Bingwa speaks to Hloni Modise, CEO of the Basadi in Music Awards.

Listen below:

The Basadi in Music Awards kick off at the Joburg Theatre this weekend.

The two-day event will see the Vanguard Awards taking place on 1 August, hosted by Lamiez Holworthy, spotlighting the unsung heroines behind the scenes.

Everyone from artist managers to entertainment producers, hairstylists, and creative masterminds.

The Music Awards take place on 2 August, hosted by Lerato Kganyago, honouring the country’s phenomenal female musicians.

“I’ve been in the industry for more than 20 years… a platform like this was needed for women to be celebrated in the industry… a platform that is really just their own.”

– Hloni Modise, CEO – Basadi in Music Awards

This year’s Lifetime Achievement recipient is gospel icon Rebecca Malope. 

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“This is the year for Dr Rebecca Malope. She deserves this… it’s really our honour to be able to do that for her.”

– Hloni Modise, CEO – Basadi in Music Awards

Tickets to both nights are available on Webtickets.

It will also be broadcast on SABC 2 – Music Awards on 9 August and the Vanguard Awards on 10 August.

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