The 2022 Basadi in Music Awards is the first edition of Basadi in Music Awards. The ceremony took place at Gallagher Convention Centre, Midrand on October 15, 2022, hosted by Anele Zondo and Moozlie streamed live on YouTube and Instagram.
Nominations across 16 categories were announced on July 6, 2022. 4 categories Kontemporêre Kunstenaar van die Jaar, Music Video Director of the Year, Gqom Artist of the Year and Kwaito Artist of the Year were cancelled due to low public voting.
Below the list are the nominees were announced on July 6, 2022, live on YouTube and Kaya 959 by Dineo Ranaka.
Below list are nominees. Winners are listed first in bold.