Khanyi Mars Beats Londi London to Win Best Podcast Presenter at Basadi in Music Awards
- Khanyi Mars walked away with the Best Podcast Presenter of the Year award at the Basadi in Music Awards on Friday, 8 August
- The win shocked many fans online, who expected Londi London to take the trophy at the Joburg Theatre ceremony
- Mzansi has since weighed in on the result, with reactions ranging from confusion to full-throated support for Khanyi
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Mzansi was caught off guard on Friday night when Khanyi Mars claimed the Best Podcast Presenter of the Year award at the Basadi in Music Awards, beating out a stacked field that included fan favourite Londi London. The ceremony took place at the Joburg Theatre on 7 August, and the moment quickly went viral.
The Basadi in Music Awards is an annual event dedicated to celebrating women in the music industry, with nominees selected and voted for by the public. Khanyi, who presents Yanos Lyrics, walked onto the stage to collect her trophy as her name and image lit up the large screen behind her, with the crowd reacting to the win.
Who was Khanyi up against?
She was up against Read The Room presenter Londi London, Yanda Woods, Relebogile Mabotja, and Anyiko Owoko in the category, making the victory all the more surprising to those who had expected a different outcome.
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A clip of the win, shared by @Lord_Ori_on X, spread quickly as people debated whether she deserved the recognition over her fellow nominees. Watch the moment Khanyi Mars accepted her award on stage.
Reactions online were split between genuine celebration and surprise, particularly from those who had backed Londi London going in.
@Melanin_0204 wrote: "Ya maybe I'm not from South Africa, I don't know her."
@LyndaniM backed the result: "She deserves it, man, she's been doing great"
@shenseastan highlighted the competition: "Against Yanda Woods and Londie London."
@MzwakheMah9806 added: "She's brilliant... She last gained her confidence back."
@villageboy made a strong case for the win: "Those are not podcasters, they're influencers. She clears them. Her intro on Music Pulse was >>>>>"
@Lord_Ori_ simply replied with a resounding: "💯"
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The rising Yano Lyrics presenter has built a growing reputation in South Africa's entertainment industry.
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