DBN Gogo Lead Inaugural Basadi In Music Awards Nominations . Mandisa Radebe, popularly known as DBN Gogo is a South African female DJ and producer who gained attention after she featured on the Channel O Lockdown House Party in 2020. Prior to her feature on the popular Live show, she had had successful stints at DJing until her big break. Her outstanding performance on the show drew so much attention to her, causing her to become one of the most talked about female DJs in South Africa from 2020 into 2021
With August (National Women’s Month) approaching, and in the spirit of celebrating and showcasing just what women can achieve when given the platform to shine, DBN Gogo is amongst the artists who are leading the nominations pack for the inaugural Basadi in Music Awards (BIMA) nominations. DBN Gogo has scooped three nominations for Artist of the Year, DJ of the Year and Song of the Year for _Bambelela. _Pabi Cooper is also up for Artist of the Year and Song of the Year for Banyana ke Bafana, and also earned a nomination for SAMPRA Amapiano Artist of the Year. DJ Zinhle and Nomfundo Moh are also front of the nominations pack.
The awards event is set to be held on Women’s Day – August 9, honouring varied local talents such as singers, rappers, DJs, composers, producers, and creatives in the music ecosystem. The awards are expected to be held on Women’s Day, honouring varied talents such as singers, rappers, DJs, composers, producers, and creatives in the music ecosystem. The nominees, announced on Wednesday in Johannesburg, were voted for by the public, with radio personality Dineo Ranaka hosting the nominees’ announcement.
CEO and founder of the awards, Hloni Modise said the awards are aimed at celebrating women excellence within the music space. “There is space for us women and I am hoping there through these awards we officially open up that space for all the queens in this country.
