Minnie Dlamini has added another accolade to her career after taking home the Entertainment TV Producer of the Year award at the 2026 Basadi in Music Awards. The South African media personality was recognised for her work behind the scenes on Club Bangers, the Channel O music show that premiered in April 2025. The awards ceremony was held at the Joburg Theatre in Johannesburg on 7 and 8 August.
The recognition adds a new dimension to a career that has largely seen Dlamini become known as one of South Africa’s familiar television personalities. Her work on Club Bangers has given her an opportunity to take on a creative role beyond presenting. The latest award acknowledges her contribution as a producer.
The Basadi in Music Awards congratulated Dlamini following the announcement. The organisers highlighted her work behind the camera and credited her with helping shape South African television.
“Vision, creativity, and excellence deserve to be celebrated. Congratulations to Minnie Dlamini, winner of Entertainment TV Producer of the Year at the Basadi in Music Awards 2026. Your leadership behind the camera continues to shape South African television.”
Minnie Dlamini Wins Basadi In Music Award For Club Bangers
Dlamini celebrated the achievement by sharing photographs from the awards ceremony, including images of herself holding the trophy. She also reflected on what the recognition means to her after years of working across different areas of the entertainment industry. The award, she said, represents an important step in her evolution from presenter to producer and creative leader.
“The other night I won Entertainment TV Producer of the Year For my show #ClubBangers on Channel O. This one means more to me than I can put into words
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For so much of my career, you’ve known me in front of the camera. But producing has allowed me to expand beyond what I do, into who I am a storyteller, a creator, a builder, a leader, and a woman determined to create spaces and opportunities for stories that deserve to be told.
This award feels like recognition of that evolution. Of the years of learning, building, risking, creating, failing, trying again and believing that there was so much more for me to contribute to this industry.
I’m deeply grateful to every person who has trusted my vision, worked alongside me, challenged me and allowed me to grow.
Entertainment TV Producer of the Year.
What a beautiful reminder that sometimes the greatest chapters of your career begin when you’re brave enough to expand the definition of who you are. And I’m only getting started. Thank you @channelotv for trusting me, and to more award winning shows. Happy Woman’s Month » To celebrating all the incredible women who walked before me and walk after me.”
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Minnie Dlamini Expands Career Beyond Television Presenting
The Minnie Dlamini award win comes as she continues to broaden her role within South Africa’s entertainment industry. Her work as a producer has allowed her to become involved in the creative process away from the television screen. Club Bangers has provided a platform for her to develop that side of her career.
For Dlamini, the recognition also reflects the journey that has taken her from being in front of the camera to building opportunities behind it. She credited the years of learning, experimentation and taking risks as part of her development. Her latest achievement demonstrates another chapter in an already varied entertainment career.
Minnie Dlamini Says She Is “Only Getting Started”
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Dlamini ended her message by looking ahead rather than treating the award as a conclusion to her journey. Her comments pointed to her desire to continue producing shows and creating opportunities within the industry. She also thanked Channel O for trusting her vision.
The Basadi in Music Awards 2026 recognition gives Dlamini another major career milestone to celebrate. It also marks a notable achievement for her work as a producer, alongside the presenting career that first made her a household name. With her own declaration that she is “only getting started”, Dlamini is signalling that more projects could follow.
