By Katlego Sekhu
The first annual Basadi in Music Awards (BIMAs) will be taking place on the 15th of October 2022 at the Gallagher Convention Centre.
The BIMAs mark the first awards exclusively for women in the music industry.
This extends beyond singers and songwriters to include journalists, producers, presenters, and stylists.
Themed “Ball-gowns, Tiaras and Sneakers” for the ladies and “Suits and Sneakers” for the gents; fans will not only get to rub shoulders with their favourite women in music but also be treated to awe-inspiring performances and splendid stage appearances.
Nominees spread across 19 categories and were selected by the public.
DBN Gogo, Pabi Cooper, and Nomfundo Moh are among those leading this year’s nominees.
The trio will not only be battling it out for the Artist and Song of the Year awards, but DBN Gogo is also in the running for DJ of the Year while Pabi Cooper earned a nod in the SAMPRA Amapiano Artist of the Year.
Nomfundo Moh is nominated for Kaya 959 Afropop Artist of the Year.
Recipients of the esteemed CEO’s Mosadi In Business Achievement Award include the founder of Luvdr Beauty Dineo Ranaka; founder of Era, Hair Majesty & CEO at Boulevard Rose by DJ Zinhle; and founder of Flutter by LKG & CEO of OTAREL, Lerato Kganyago.
BIMA CEO Hloni Modise Matau says they are “excited and overwhelmed” by the positive response.
“At the time we closed voting, we had tallied over 56 000 votes which speaks to the support that we have. We look forward to acknowledging female excellence in music at the Gallagher Convention Centre on 15 October 2022 and we hope that tickets will be bought in large numbers.”
Tickets are available at Web tickets and Pick ‘n Pay at R400 for general, R650 for golden circle, and R1000 for VIP.



