As South Africa prepares to close Women’s Month, the Basadi in Music Awards (BIMA) will bring the month-long celebration of women to a powerful conclusion with the television broadcast of Basadi in Music Awards 2026: REWIND on SABC 2.
Lootlove, Unathi, Lerato Kganyago, Moozlie and Anele Zondo will lead the celebration of five years of women, music and African excellence.
The two-night television special will give audiences across the country an opportunity to relive the spectacular fifth-anniversary edition of the Basadi in Music Awards, staged at Joburg Theatre on 7 and 8 August.
The Music Night Awards will broadcast on Saturday, 29 August at 21:00, followed by Vanguard Awards on Sunday, 30 August at 21:00, both on SABC 2.
With Women’s Month centred on celebrating the achievements, contributions and resilience of women, the Basadi in Music Awards provides a fitting finale placing the spotlight firmly on the women who continue to shape South Africa’s music and entertainment landscape.
MUSIC NIGHT | SATURDAY, 29 AUGUST | 21:00
The celebrations begins on Saturday, 29 August at 21:00 with the broadcast of the spectacular Music Night Basadi in Music Awards .
Taking audiences through a night of music, fashion, celebration and recognition are four of South Africa’s leading women in entertainment: Unathi, Lerato Kganyago, Moozlie (Nomuzi Mabena) and Anele Zondo.
The evening features outstanding performances and the recognition of women who continue to make their mark across the music industry.
The 2026 Music Night celebrated some of the country and continent’s biggest musical talents, including Lira, Makhadzi, Kelly Khumalo, Nia Pearl, MaWhoo, Noluthando Hlophe and Anele Zondo, alongside international star Monique Bingham, recipient of the 2026 International Recognition Award.
VANGUARD AWARDS | SUNDAY, 30 AUGUST | 21:00
The broadcast culminates with the Basadi in Music Vanguard Awards, hosted by acclaimed media personality Lootlove.
The Vanguard Awards recognise women whose influence extends beyond the stage, celebrating the industry leaders, executives, creatives, entrepreneurs and visionaries whose contribution continues to strengthen the music ecosystem.
Through powerful stories and moments of recognition, the Vanguard Awards shines a light on the women building the infrastructure and legacy of African music.
The Basadi in Music Awards brings that message directly into the music industry, creating a platform where women are not simply celebrated as performers, but recognised across the entire value chain as artists, DJs, producers, songwriters, executives, managers, journalists, stylists, entrepreneurs and cultural leaders.
Hloni Modise Matau, CEO and Founder of the Basadi in Music Awards, said: “There could not be a more fitting way to close Women’s Month than by celebrating Basadi. The Basadi in Music Awards has always been about creating space for women to be seen, heard and recognised for the extraordinary contribution they make to our industry. Broadcasting REWIND on SABC 2 allows us to extend that celebration into homes across the country and reminds us that the work of celebrating and empowering women must continue long after August.”
Xoliswa Nduneni Ngema, CEO of Joburg Theatre, said: “Joburg Theatre was honoured to host the fifth edition of the Basadi in Music Awards and to witness such a powerful celebration of women, music and African excellence unfold on our stages. The partnership reflects the importance of creating spaces where women’s stories, talent and achievements can be celebrated at the highest level. We are proud to have been part of this milestone edition and look forward to seeing these special moments reach an even wider audience through the SABC 2 broadcast.”
Dichaba Phalatse, Head of Video Entertainment at SABC 2, said: “SABC 2 is where South Africa’s stories and cultures come home, which makes it the right stage for the Basadi in Music Awards. REWIND celebrates the women shaping our music, our culture and our communities, and closing Women’s Month with it reflects our commitment to local content that speaks to the families we serve every day.”
As Women’s Month draws to a close, Basadi in Music Awards 2026: REWIND offers audiences an opportunity to celebrate one more time to honour the women who have changed the industry, celebrate those changing it today, and inspire those who will shape its future.
CATCH BASADI IN MUSIC AWARDS 2026: REWIND ON SABC 2
Music Night
Saturday, 29 August 2026 | 21:00
SABC 2
Hosts: Unathi | Lerato Kganyago | Moozlie | Anele Zondo
Vanguard Awards
Sunday, 30 August 2026 | 21:00
SABC 2
Host: Lootlove
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