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Hloni Modise Matau turned her childhood dreams into a movement, founding the Basadi in Music Awards to spotlight women in music while they’re still here to feel the love. Rising from humble beginnings in Alexandra, she learned early that manifesting your vision is key — even without resources, she built community projects and events that fueled her creative fire. Her path into music was accidental, starting with a tough gig booking artists, then pivoting through marketing challenges to discover her PR talent. Now, she’s a force behind SA’s biggest music awards, creating space for women who’ve long been overlooked. For Matau, kindness and connection are the real powerhouses — the Basadi isn’t just an awards show, it’s a lifeline, a hub, and a home where resilience meets vulnerability, and every celebration is worth the fight.

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