Khanyi Mbau Announced As the Host for the 2nd Annual Basadi in Music Awards: “I Am Not the OG for Nothing”
- Reality TV star Khanyi Mbau has been revealed as the host for the second annual Basadi in Music Awards
- The much-anticipated awards ceremony dedicated to recognising the best in the music industry will be taking place on 12 August at the Joburg Theatre
- Khanyi Mbau said the ceremony is a great space to celebrate female musicians dominating in the male-driven space
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Viewers are counting down the days until the second annual Basadi in Music Awards airs.
The anxiously awaited ceremony will be held at the Joburg Theatre on 12 August, and the OG in SA entertainment, Khanyi Mbau, will be hosting.
Khanyi Mbau to host the BIMA, organisers are excited to have her on board
The BIMA is in its second year, and they have announced that Khanyi Mbau will be the host.
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In a statement shared with Briefly News, the CEO at BIMA, Hloni Modise, is confident that Khanyi will live up to the standards the organisation strives to achieve.
"Khanyi's magnetic presence and ability to connect with audiences make her an ideal choice for this prestigious event.We are confident that Khanyi will bring her unique energy and charm to the stage, creating a memorable experience for all in attendance."
What hosting the BIMA means for media personality Khanyi Mbau
Speaking to Briefly News, Khanyi Mbau let her passion for women's empowerment drive her into accepting the role as the host.
Khanyi said the BIMA is an excellent space to celebrate women in the music industry.
"What a great space to celebrate women in a male-driven space."
When asked what women's empowerment meant to her, Khanyi said it meant everything.
"Everything, you empower a woman, you build a neighbourhood."
The Young, Famous and African reality star said fans can expect even more significant moves from her.
"Keep watching the space as they say reloaded, I am not the OG for nothing."
Candice Modiselle hosted the Basadi in Music Awards nominations
Doing a stellar job as always, Candice Modiselle hosted the nominations ceremony, which took place in June.
According to TshisaLIVE, BIMA added more categories this year, allowing African singers the opportunity to shine.
These include the Mosadi in Business Achievement Award, Mosadi in Music in Africa Award, Reggae Artist of the Year, Nando's Emerging Artist of the Year and Mosadi in Music in Africa awards.
Khanyi Mbau fires back at the producers of Young, Famous and African for editing some of the scenes
Briefly News previously reported that Khanyi Mbau shared her thoughts on the producers of the Netflix reality show, editing some of the scenes.
Khanyi disapproved of the way the producers and editors made her look like villainous.
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