The Basadi in Music Awards (BIMAs) are South African music awards show in association with South African Music Performance Rights Association (SAMPRA), created by Hloni Modise in 2022.[1] The awards will celebrate and honour women's in South African music industry.[2][3]
| Basadi in Music Awards | |
|---|---|
| Current: 2023 Basadi in Music Awards | |
| Awarded for | Celebrate and honour women in South African music industry |
| Sponsored by | South African Music Performance Rights Association |
| Date | March 9, 2022 |
Categories
edit- Artist of the Year
- Rap/Hip Hop Artist of the Year
- Gospel Artist of the Year
- Kwaito Artist of the Year
- Amapiano Artist of the Year
- Best Dance Artist of the Year
- Afro Pop Artist of the Year
- Jazz Artist of the Year
- Newcomer of the Year
- Best Entertainment Radio Presenter
- Female DJ of the Year
- Best Pop Artist of the Year
- Kontemporêre Artist of the Year
- Music TV Show Presenter of the Year
- Entertainment Journalist of the Year
- Social Media Influencer of the Year
- Music Video Director of the Year
- Songwriter of the Year
- Stylist of the Year
- Best Entertainment Radio Producer
- Basadi in Music In Africa (2023-present)
- Reggae Artist of the Year (2023-present)
- Nando's Emerging Artist of the Year (2023-present)
List of ceremonies
editThe inaugural ceremony initially was scheduled to be in August 2022. The ceremony date was rescheduled to October 15, 2022.
| # | Date | Venue | Host city | Host |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | 15 October 2022 | Gallagher Convention Centre | Midrand | Anele Zondo, Moozlie [4] |
| 2023 | 12 August 2023 | Joburg Theatre | Braamfontein | Khanyi Mbau  Cancelled [5] Unathi Nkayi
|
| 2024 Basadi in Music Awards | 10 August 2024 | Unathi Nkayi |
References
edit- ^ Masuku, Ditiro (2022-03-09). "Founder of Basadi in Music Awards Hloni Modise on why she celebrates women excellence | Drum". Drum. South Africa. Retrieved 2022-05-14.
- ^ Ngenyane, Andiswa (2022-03-09). "Awards to uplift women | Dailysun". DailySun. Retrieved 2022-05-14.
- ^ Shumba, Ano (2022-03-09). "SA gets new music awards to honour women | Music In Africa". Music In Africa. Retrieved 2022-05-14.
- ^ Shumba, Ano (October 15, 2022). "Basadi in Music Awards 2022: All the winners". Music in Africa. Retrieved 2022-10-15.
- ^ Shumba, Ano (2023-07-11). "SA: Khanyi Mbau to host Basadi in Music Awards". Music In Africa. Retrieved 2023-07-13.