As Basadi in Music Awards celebrates its fifth anniversary, the 2026 theme, REWIND, invites guests to revisit the unforgettable themes, fashion moments, and milestones that have shaped the journey of the awards over 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 symbolised 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 an 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 inspired by regal elegance, African glamour, reflective empowerment, or the beauty and strength of nature, REWIND encourages guests to relive the magic while adding their own modern interpretation.

The result is a spectacular red-carpet experience that becomes a living archive of Basadi’s rich history, style evolution, and cultural significance.

Why REWIND Matters

REWIND celebrates five years of Basadi’s impact, honours the women who helped build this platform, revisits iconic fashion moments, encourages creativity and nostalgia, and bridges past achievements with future aspirations.

More than a theme, REWIND is a celebration of how far women in music have come, while boldly stepping into the future.