What: 🎵 BASADI IN MUSIC AWARDS
When:
Where: 🕳 Mandela Theatre at Joburg Theatre
How much:
🎟️ R1000.00Webtickets
Welcome to Basadi in Music Awards 2026, a landmark celebration as we
commemorate five extraordinary years of honouring the women who continue to
shape, redefine, and elevate the African music industry.
BASADI IN MUSIC AWARDS 2026 THEME: REWIND
As we celebrate this important milestone, the 2026 theme, REWIND, invites us
to look back on the incredible journey of Basadi in Music Awards revisiting
the unforgettable themes, iconic fashion, and powerful moments that have
defined our legacy.
Over the past five years, Basadi in Music Awards has become more than an
awards ceremony; it has evolved into a cultural movement, a platform of
empowerment, and a celebration of female excellence through music, style, and
storytelling.
A Journey Through the Years:
Year One: Ball Gowns & Tiaras
Our inaugural year introduced Basadi with regal sophistication, inviting
guests into a world of grandeur, royalty, and timeless elegance. Ball gowns
and tiaras symbolized the crowning of women in music as queens of their craft.
Year Two: Glam with a Touch of Africa
This theme celebrated African beauty, heritage, and identity through bold
glamour infused with rich cultural influences. It was a proud expression of
African excellence on a world-class stage.
Year Three: Girl in the Mirror
A deeply reflective and empowering theme, “Girl in the Mirror” celebrated
self-awareness, individuality, inner beauty, and personal evolution
encouraging women to embrace every part of who they are.
Year Four: Four Elements of Nature
Inspired by Earth, Water, Fire, and Air, this theme honoured the power,
beauty, resilience, and transformative energy of women. It represented
balance, strength, creativity, and unstoppable force.
2026: REWIND
This year, we celebrate all these defining moments by inviting guests to
revisit and reinterpret their favourite previous BIMA theme.
Whether you were inspired by:
• Regal elegance
• African glamour
• Reflective empowerment
• Natural elemental beauty
REWIND allows you to relive the magic while adding your own modern
interpretation.
The result:
A spectacular red carpet and event experience that becomes a living archive of
Basadi’s rich history, style evolution, and cultural significance.
Why REWIND Matters
• Celebrates 5 years of Basadi’s impact
• Honours the women who built this platform
• Revisits iconic fashion moments
• Encourages creativity and nostalgia
• Bridges past achievements with future aspirations
REWIND is not simply about looking back it is about recognising how far women
in music have come, while boldly stepping into the future.
TICKET OPTIONS
Vanguard Awards Night
R300 per ticket
Celebrate emerging talent, industry excellence, and the women shaping
tomorrow’s music landscape.
Music Awards Night
R650 per ticket
Experience the flagship Basadi in Music Awards evening featuring:
• Major award categories
• Live performances
• Red carpet glamour
• Celebrity appearances
• Cultural celebration
VVIP Music Awards Night Experience
R1000 per ticket
Includes:
• Premium seating
• Exclusive goodie bag
• VIP guest experience
• Elevated event access
REWIND Celebration Package
R800 for both nights
Enjoy:
• Vanguard Awards Night
• Main Music Awards Night
The ultimate Basadi experience at exceptional value.
Be Part of History
Join us as we honour five years of:
• Excellence
• Empowerment
• Fashion
• Music
• Legacy
Basadi in Music Awards 2026: REWIND
Honouring the past. Celebrating the present. Inspiring the future.
Secure your tickets now and celebrate the legacy.