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CANEX WKND 2022 (https://www.CANEX.Africa/), coming up from 25 – 27 November 2022 in Abidjan, Côte d’Ivoire, will be a 3 day gathering of creatives, investors, industry leaders, creative industry businesses and government representatives, with a strong focus on sharing skills and best practice issued from sectors across Africa’s creative and cultural industries.
More than simply a business-to-business conference aimed at Africa and the diaspora’s booming creative sector, CANEX WKND presented by Africa Export-Import Bank (Afreximbank) in partnership with the Governement of Cote d’Ivoire is also a celebration of the creative talent that is taking the world by storm.
In addition to a high-profile fashion show, film screening and a range of live performances, CANEX WKND will close with a multi-artist concert that features some of the best talent from Africa and beyond.
In proud partnership with The All Africa Music Awards, AFRIMA, on Sunday 27 September, CANEX WKND is proud to present a concert featuring:
Yemi Alade (Nigeria)
Josey (Côte d’Ivoire)
Nandy (Tanzania)
Nadia Nakai (South Africa)
Suspect 95 (Cote d’Ivoire)
Didi B (Côte d’Ivoire)
DJ Mohgreen (Morocco/ France)
Julian Marley (USA)
This line-up, especially curated by AFRIMA and CANEX WKND aims to showcase the diversity of talent from across the content, and with an important nod to the diaspora.
Artists representing the various regions of Africa will bring their star talent and energy to the closing event of what promises to be an historic even for Africa’s creative sector.
CANEX and AFRIMA are aligned as platforms with the mission to promote, develop, and celebrate African talent.
As Africa’s leading music awards event, AFRIMA has developed a strong reputation based on its key values of Fairness, Authenticity, Creativity, Excellence, Integrity and Transparency.
CANEX WKND is free to attend for all delegates who will be able to attend all the key event sessions including a range of intensive masterclasses commencing on Thursday 24 November, the main plenary sessions that will include experts such as:
Prof. Bruce Onobrakpeya (Nigeria)
Didier Drogba, Retired Professional Footballer (Côte d'Ivoire)
Alex Okosi, Managing Director of EMEA Emerging Markets at YouTube (Nigeria)
Elvis Adidiema, Director, Sony Music for French-speaking Africa (Congo)
Abdul-Karim Abdullah, Founder and Chief Executive Officer of Culture Management Group (CMG) and Afrochella Festival (Ghana)
Magali Ohouens, Modern Art Specialist & Exhibition Coordinator at Cécile Fakhoury Gallery (Côte d’Ivoire)
Armando Cabral, Founder and Creative Director, Armando Cabral (Portugal) and
Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie, Author (Nigeria) amongst others.
The event will be a milestone in Afreximbank's implementation of the Creative Africa Nexus (CANEX) program; a multi-faceted intervention aimed at supporting and developing Africa’s rapidly growing creative sector.
For more information and to register for free go to www.CANEX.Africa
Ahead of the highly anticipated 8th edition of the All-Africa Music Awards (AFRIMA) (www.AFRIMA.org) tagged ‘Teranga Edition’ scheduled to hold in Dakar, Senegal on 12-15 January 2023, the President of the Republic of Senegal, His Excellency, President Macky Sall, over the weekend, at his official residence in Dakar, hosted AFRIMA’s Executive Producer/President, Mr Mike Dada, assuring him of the government of Republic of Senegal’s unwavering support towards a successful hosting of AFRIMA in Senegal.
President Sall met with the AFRIMA President, after a world media conference/unveiling ceremony, held at the King Fahd Royal Palace hotel, in Dakar, on November 4,2022 where Senegal was announced as the official host country by the African Union Commission and the International Committee of AFRIMA.
According to President Macky Sall, who is also the 2022 Chairperson of the African Union (AU) ‘’The present and future of Africa, particularly Senegal in this case, is very important to our government and the youths represent that future.
AFRIMA speaks to the empowerment and engagement of young people in the creative economy as well as the celebration of our continent and global promotion of our cities for tourism benefits, hence the support and partnership from Republic of Senegal.
I am very happy and honoured to host the Teranga edition of the biggest music award in Africa, AFRIMA right here in Senegal, the people of Senegal are excited about this historical feat, given that this is the first time the awards will be held in a Francophone country”
He assured the AFRIMA team and the rest of the world of premium hospitality rights and support from the Senegalese government and her people, to ensure that the 8th AFRIMA will be an impactful, successful, and laudable affair for visitors and the people of Senegal.
On his part, the AFRIMA’s President and Executive Producer, Mr.Dada thanked His Excellency, President Macky Sall, government and people of Republic of Senegal for undertaken to partner and host 8th AFRIMA for the benefits of the Music industry in Africa in general and the creative economy in Senegal in particular.
He promised on behalf of the International Committee of AFRIMA to ensure that the Teranga edition will go down in history as AFRIMA’s best and biggest edition so far.
As the whole world gears towards the 8th edition of the All Africa Music Awards, AFRIMA, which will be held from January 12 to 15, 2023, African music lovers are encouraged to keep voting intensively for their desired winners, using the voting portal live at www.AFRIMA.org and take part in the events on social media platforms (IG/TikTok - https://bit.ly/3AjSojU; Facebook - https://bit.ly/3TH2y4T; Twitter - https://bit.ly/3X5UvBG; LinkedIn - AFRIMA).
The voting process that determines winners at AFRIMA is audited by a globally renowned auditing firm, Pricewaterhousecoopers (PWC).
The event is scheduled to commence on Thursday January 12, 2023, with a host Country Tour, Courtesy Visit to the President of the Host Country, school visit and gift presentation (as part of AFRIMA’s Corporate Social Responsibility), as well as welcome Soiree will be held on the same day at Hotel Terroui -Bi, Dakar.
The 4-day event continues Friday January 13, 2023, with the Africa Music Business Summit at Centre International de Conference Abdou Diouf (CICAD) and the AFRIMA Urban Music Fest at Grand Theatre; while the main rehearsals, media engagements and nominees exclusive party will be held on Saturday January 14, 2023; the event will climax on Sunday January 15, 2023, at the 15000 capacity Dakar Arena with the live Awards ceremony broadcast by 104 TV Stations to over 84 countries around the world.
In partnership with the African Union Commission, AFRIMA is the pinnacle of African music globally.
The International Committee for the All Africa Music Awards (AFRIMA), the African Union Commission (AUC) and the Republic of Senegal have revealed plans for the eighth edition of AFRIMA.
Chinonso Ihekire, AFRIMA Communications Manager, said in this statement on Sunday in Lagos.
Ihekire said that the eighth AFRIMA would take place from January 12 to 15, 2023 in Senegal.
“The Senegalese government has accepted and is committed to hosting the eighth edition of AFRIMA.
“The award ceremony will now take place from January 12 to 15, 2023 in Dakar, Senegal; moving the previous date as announced jointly by the AFRIMA Committee, the AUC and the Republic of Senegal.
“This also means that the voting deadline for nominees will now be moved to January 13, 2023 at 23:00 (CAT).
"This will be the first time that the main award ceremony will be held in a French-speaking country after previous editions," he said.
Angela Martins, Head of the Division of Culture, Social Affairs of the AUC, said that the African Union was excited that the awards would be held in a francophone region.
“The AUC has been a strong partner and collaborator of the prestigious awards since its first edition in 2014.
“AFRIMA has grown to become the only continental platform that aims to promote and spread the musical works and immeasurable talent of African musicians of young and older generations.
“This prestigious platform gives expression to and supports the implementation of the AU's policy instruments in the creative economy, including the AU Action Plan on Cultural and Creative Industries.
“Allow me to join the international committee of AFRIMA in expressing gratitude and appreciation to the Government of Senegal for agreeing to host the 8th edition of AFRIMA from January 12-15, 2023.
"And for making history, the third AU member state to host the awards," he said.
He noted that Senegal's AFRIMA headquarters would occur at a time when Senegal would still be the President of the African Union.
Martins said it was a timely occasion to close out his presidency rich in arts, culture and heritage.
“Senegal is known for its huge investment in the arts, culture and heritage.
“Holding the AFRIMA meeting is therefore a step in the right direction to bring the beautiful city of Dakar back on the map as one of the music capitals in Africa and around the world,” he said. .
In his acceptance speech, the Minister of Tourism and Air Transport of Senegal, Mr. Alioune Sarr, said: “Now Sénégal is also positioning itself to become a champion of music because we are organizing the eighth AFRIMA.
“We are happy to know that Senegal becomes the third country and the first French-speaking country to host this great event.
“I can tell you that our ministry (tourism) and the government of Senegal will partner and collaborate with you (AFRIMA) to make AFRIMA a great success in Senegal.
“This is because our president, Macky Sall, is not only the president of the African Union, but also wants to position himself as the president of all African lovers of culture that AFRIMA emanates,” he said.
The Minister of Culture and Communication of Senegal, Aliou Sow, said: “I am honored to represent the Minister of Culture, together with my colleague in this preparatory event for the eighth edition of the AFRIMA Awards in Senegal.
“We are honored to welcome this great event in this country for the benefit of the youth of Senegal and the image of the country.
“The eighth AFRIMA in Senegal is officially labeled as the Teranga edition, which embraces the good hospitality, warmth, generosity and sharing that are fundamental to Senegalese life,” he said.
Also Mike Dada, president and executive producer of AFRIMA, said that the values of the Senegalese people would be celebrated globally through the AFRIMA platform.
Dada said that young people, the central focus of the eighth edition, would be exposed to opportunities in the creative economy and new music business models, monetization in music, intellectual property rights and licensing.
"They will also be exposed to collaborations with other world superstars of African music who will participate in the eighth edition of AFRIMA in Dakar," he said.
Matar Diop, Country Director of AFRIMA in Senegal, said: “I am excited that the International Committee of AFRIMA and the African Union have heard our plea and presentation to bring AFRIMA to Senegal for the benefit of the tourism and music industry in Senegal. .
"I thank the President and Government of the Republic of Senegal for supporting this project that will change the creative industry and tourism landscape of Senegal forever."
As the whole world prepares for the 8th edition of the AFRIMA Awards, African music lovers are encouraged to continue voting intensely for the desired winners, using the live voting portal at www.afrima.org.
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APO Group (www.APO-opa.com), the leading pan-African press release distribution and communications consultancy service, is pleased to announce that its founder and Chairman, Nicolas Pompigne-Mognard (www.Pompigne-Mognard.com) has been appointed to the International Committee of the All Africa Music Awards (AFRIMA) (www.AFRIMA.org), the largest music awards event in Africa.
The AFRIMA International Committee is a group of music professionals and other prominent African stakeholders.
The International Committee, together with the African Union Commission, organizes the annual AFRIMA Awards that recognize the best African talent in various musical genres and from all corners of the continent.
The AFRIMA Awards 2022 will take place from December 8 to 11, 2022 and will culminate in a glittering ceremony that will be broadcast live to more than 80 countries around the world.
APO Group was recently appointed (https://bit.ly/3T4llak) as the Official Public Relations Agency of AFRIMA with a mandate to showcase the African music industry to a new global audience of music fans.
In his role on the AFRIMA International Committee, Nicolás will draw on his vast experience in African business and communications, having founded APO Group in 2007 and seeing it grow to become the only truly pan-African PR consultancy with reach in the 54 African countries.
Nicolas and APO Group have established relationships with some of the most prominent public and private institutions, sports organizations and multinational companies operating in Africa, which puts them in a good position to help AFRIMA achieve its core mission of a peaceful Africa, prosperous and integrated through the celebration of excellence in African music and culture.
For decades, Africa has influenced the shaping of the global music industry.
The genres, from rock to hip-hop to bluegrass, have their origins in traditional African styles and music created by African slaves in the United States.
Today, the African music industry is growing rapidly and the growing popularity of music of African origin on the world stage creates a path to increased business opportunity and sustainable growth for African economies.
Data from the Apple Music streaming service shows that African DJ mixes increased by more than 500% between August 2021 and August 2022, while African electronic genres such as Afrobeats, Amapiano and Gqom are generating a huge following.
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APO Group and AFRIMA are champions of African culture and work tirelessly to shine a light on the most positive African stories.
Other members of the AFRIMA International Committee include Rikki Stein, former personal manager of Afrobeat legend Fela Kuti. “We are delighted to welcome Nicolás to the AFRIMA International Committee,” said Michael Dada, President and Executive Producer of the All Africa Music Awards (AFRIMA).
"As founder and chairman of APO Group, Nicolas has always been committed to changing the narrative about Africa and elevating the continent on the world stage."
"AFRIMA is a very important organization within the African music industry," said Nicolas Pompigne-Mognard, founder and president of APO Group.
“It provides a global spotlight for top African talent and demonstrates the universal power of music as a symbol of hope.
and unity on the African continent.
I am delighted to join the AFRIMA International Committee and work with others who share my vision to help Africa realize its potential.” This is a joint press release from APO Group and All Africa Music Awards (AFRIMA).
APO Group (www.APO-opa.com), the leading pan-African communications consultancy and press release distribution service, announced today that it has been named the Official Public Relations Agency of the All Africa Music Awards (AFRIMA) (www.
AFRIMA.org) - the largest music awards event in Africa.
The AFRIMA Awards are organized by the African Union Commission in collaboration with the AFRIMA International Committee, a group of music professionals and other stakeholders in the African music industry.
The 2022 edition of the AFRIMA Awards will take place from December 8 to 11, 2022.
More than 40 awards will be presented to acts spanning the entire continent and covering diverse musical genres and creative expressions ranging from classical to traditional and the contemporary.
The AFRIMA Awards 2022 event will feature a four-day party of music, glitz and glamor meant to celebrate Africa.
The event is scheduled to kick off with a Welcome Evening, followed by the AFRIMA Music Village Tour, Africa Music Business Summit and the exclusive AFRIMA Nominees Party, with the grand finale being the Awards Ceremony, which will be broadcast on I live in more than 80 countries around the world.
AFRIMA also operates a year-round program of development events that take place throughout the African diaspora.
These events focus on the development of the African arts and culture sector, and both the AFRIMA International Committee and the African Union Commission focus on driving the development of African economies.
APO Group is perfectly positioned to help AFRIMA achieve its vision for Africa.
Leveraging its considerable media relations experience, APO Group will work with AFRIMA to promote and showcase the African music industry to a largely untapped African population, and to a new global audience of music fans.
APO Group is the only truly pan-African PR agency, with reach in all 54 countries on the African continent.
It works with more than 300 multinational clients and has deep relationships with African media, institutions and public organizations.
APO Group is also the official pan-African PR agency for Afro Nation (https://bit.ly/3EcpeWO), the world's largest Afrobeats music festival, with a partnership covering events in Portugal and Ghana until 2025.” Our culture as Africans is rooted in music that uplifts, inspires, motivates and unites us,” said Michael DADA, President and Executive Producer of the All Africa Music Awards (AFRIMA).
"AFRIMA has always been a showcase for the best African talent, and APO Group will help us introduce that talent to new audiences in Africa and around the world."
“AFRIMA is not just a celebration of the music industry in Africa, it is an opportunity to increase the influence of African culture on the world stage,” said Nicolas Pompigne-Mognard (www.Pompigne-Mognard.com), founder and President of APO Group.
"At APO Group, we share AFRIMA's vision of promoting a peaceful, prosperous and integrated Africa through the celebration of excellence in African music and culture."
For more information about AFRIMA, please watch the video: https://bit.ly/3SSHf06 This is a joint press release from APO Group and All Africa Music Awards (AFRIMA).
The International Executive Committee of the All Africa Music Award (AFRIMA) (www.AFRIMA.org), together with the African Union Commission (AUC), on Tuesday appointed Mr. Makhtar Diop as the national director of AFRIMA in the Republic of Senegal .
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The decision reflects AFRIMA's principle of inclusion, especially with regard to the unification of the entire continent through the tool of music.
With Diop's new appointment, AFRIMA is poised to deepen its impact within the West African region and other francophone regions within the continent.
“AFRIMA is made up of real people, with core passions and energetic enthusiasm.
It is a collective of people with a pan-African spirit who draw strength and inspiration from the concept and vision of AFRIMA, which is the highest recognition of African music worldwide, positioned to boost the creative economy of the continent, as well as to be a unifier between Africans at home.
and in the diaspora.
“We are pleased to have Diop in charge of AFRIMA's stronghold in Senegal, as the country has a very rich legacy of African music and culture that needs to be preserved and promoted.
And that is also at the core of AFRIMA's operations.
With Diop, we believe that AFRIMA's presence is well represented, and the overall vision of the AU, AFRIMA and every single African will be achieved through the efforts that will be made in Senegal," said AFRIMA President and Executive Producer Mike Dadaist.
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Commenting on the development, the Head of the African Union Commission (AUC) Culture Division, Ms. Angela Martins, noted that: “We are always working to expand the fold and make sure all the right hands are on the ground.
on deck to help us achieve this.
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We welcome Diop and are sure that his selfless efforts will help improve the creative scene in Senegal and across the continent.” Diop's appointment cements his pioneering efforts within the music industry in Africa.
Born in 1983, Diop built his legacy within the Senegalese music scene, being a music event organizer, promoter and record label executive.
With his Soubatel Music Group, he has successfully managed and developed big names, including Malian superstar Sidiki Diabate, and has worked with other great talents such as Pape Diouf, Wally B Seck, Youssou Ndour, Samuel Eto'o, among many others.
Instructively, the Country Director plays a key role in the comprehensive, stakeholder-based approach of the AFRIMA International Committee through a high level of strategic leadership and partnership.
He directs, leads, builds and maintains alliances and relationships between stakeholders; governments and policymakers; entertainment, music and creative industry; the media and fans of African music.
He is ultimately responsible in his country office for all aspects of AFRIMA's strategic partnerships, leading the consolidation and development of the AFRIMA programme.
In association with the African Union Commission (AUC), the All Africa Music Awards, AFRIMA, is a music and cultural initiative developed to celebrate, reward and showcase Africa's rich musical heritage, stimulate conversations between Africans and between Africa and the rest of the world about the great potentials and values of African culture and artistic heritage in order to create jobs, reduce poverty, draw the attention of world leaders to Africa and promote the positive image of Africa in the world.
Meanwhile, the 2022 All Africa Music Awards will now take place from December 8 to 11, 2022.
A special announcement regarding the host country and location of the awards will be made on September 30, 2022.
AFRIMA awards will feature a 4-day party of music, glitz and glamor with the aim of celebrating Africa, recognizing talents and expanding the economic frontiers of culture and the creative industry on the continent.
The event is scheduled to kick off with the welcome evening, followed by the AFRIMA Music Village, host city tour, Africa Music Business Summit and exclusive nominees party, and concluded with the live broadcast of the award ceremony.
awards to more than 84 countries around the world.
Fans of African music superstars can participate in the awards process by voting for their preferred nominees in each of the 39 categories, respectively.
The voting portal is available on the AFRIMA website at www.AFRIMA.org, and will be closed on December 10, 2022, which is the eve of the awards.
Fans are also encouraged to follow #RoadToAFRIMA2022, by visiting AFRIMA's website at www.AFRIMA.org, as well as its social media platforms (Instagram/TikTok – @Afrima.official; Facebook - @Afrimawards; Twitter – @Afrimaofficial ), and they can watch coverage of the event by tuning in to their local and cable TV providers.
In partnership with the African Union Commission, AFRIMA is a youth-focused music platform that recognizes and rewards the work and talent of African artists across generations.
AFRIMA primarily stimulates conversations among Africans and also the rest of the world, especially about the potential of the creative arts to foster real human enterprise, as well as contributing significantly to social cohesion as well as sustainable development in Africa.
The Events Program is in line with the AU Agenda 2063, which describes Aspiration 05 as the development of the arts and culture sector, including its cultural and creative industries, to drive the development of the African economy.
The voting portal for the 2022 edition of the All Africa Music Awards (AFRIMA) (https://www.AFRIMA.org) will open on Sunday, September 25 at 9:00 p.m. (CAT), to the public, worldwide , to decide the winners of each of the 39 prize categories.
The All Africa Music Prize International Committee (AFRIMA), together with the African Union Commission (AUC), made this announcement on Friday, encouraging African music lovers to vote intensely using the live voting portal.
at www.AFRIMA.org, before the portal closes on December 10, 2022, which is the day before the award ceremony.
More information about the voting process, which would also be audited by the international auditing firm, PriceWaterHouseCoopers (PWC), can also be found on the website, as well as on AFRIMA's social networks (Instagram/TikTok - @Afrima.official ; Facebook - Afrimawards ; Twitter - @aflimaofficial).
As in the AFRIMA 2021 edition, the PWC, which has audited other major world awards, including the Oscars, will audit the voting portal, collate the votes and present them at the awards.
According to AFRIMA Executive Producer/President Mike Dada, “FACE IT's AFRIMA Core Values: Fairness, Authenticity, Creativity, Excellence, Integrity and Transparency remain at the core of our operations.
With PWC, we are further reinforcing these value drivers, ensuring that we remain as inclusive, credible and authentic as ever."
Remember that the list of nominees was released worldwide last Wednesday, revealing a total of 382 nominations in the 39 categories.
The nominations, which have been met with positive acclaim around the world, are the fruit of a rigorous 10-day adjudication by AFRIMA's 13-member jury in July. Furthermore, only entries within the validity period of August 20, 2021 to August 5, 2022 were considered for nomination for this year's awards.
According to Executive Producer/President of AFRIMA, Mr. Mike Dada, the The awards body remains the highest recognition of African music globally, and also serves as a muse for other awards bodies across the continent.
“We don't ignore the fact that there are other award bodies that copy our nominations every year.
As the highest recognition of African music globally, we are a source of inspiration for music guardians and music lovers alike across the industry.
AFRIMA continues to lead the way in celebrating African talent and developing our creative ecosystem, and this year's edition is another step in that direction,” he said.
For her part, the Head of Culture of the African Union Commission, Angela Martins, encouraged music lovers to vote decisively and objectively.
She said: “We have done our part.
It's up to you, the fans, to decide your winners now.
Remember that these categories are highly competitive and based on merit.
Let your votes help the best person(s) emerge as champion.” The 2022 All Africa Music Awards will now take place from December 8-11, 2022.
A special announcement regarding the host country and location of the awards will be made on September 30, 2022.
The AFRIMA Awards Ceremony will feature a 4-party of music, glitz and glamor that aims to celebrate Africa, recognize talents and expand the economic frontiers of culture and the creative industry on the continent.
The event is scheduled to kick off with the welcome evening, followed by the AFRIMA Music Village, host city tour, Africa Music Business Summit and exclusive nominees party, and concluded with the live broadcast of the award ceremony.
awards to more than 84 countries around the world.
African music lovers can join the events on social media, stream live on the AFRIMA website at www.afrima.org and visit social media platforms (IG/TikTok - @afrima.official; Facebook - Afrimawards; Twitter - @afrimaofficial; LinkedIn - AFRIMA)), and you can watch coverage of the event by tuning in to your local and cable TV providers.
In partnership with the African Union Commission, AFRIMA is a youth-focused music platform that recognizes and rewards the work and talent of African artists across generations.
AFRIMA primarily stimulates conversations among Africans and also the rest of the world, especially about the potential of the creative arts to foster real human enterprise, as well as contributing significantly to social cohesion as well as sustainable development in Africa.
The Program of Events is in line with the AU Agenda 2063, which describes Aspiration 05 as the development of the arts and culture sector, including its cultural and creative industries, to drive the development of the African economy.
The voting portal for the 2022 edition of the All Africa Music Awards (AFRIMA) will be opened on Sunday, Sept. 25 at 21:00 (CAT), to the public.
Mr Mike Dada, AFRIMA’s Executive Producer, disclosed this in a statement on Friday.
Dada said the voting was to globally decide the winners of each of the 39 award categories.
He encouraged African music lovers to vote intensively using the voting portal live at www.
afrima.
org, before the it closes on Dec. 10, eve of the awards.
He said that the voting process would be audited by the international auditing firm, PriceWaterHouseCoopers (PWC)
According to him, the voting process can also be found on the website, as well as AFRIMA’s social media, – @Afrima.
official; Facebook – Afrimawards.
“More like it did at the AFRIMA 2021 edition, the PWC, which has audited other major global awards including the Oscars, will audit the voting portal, collate the votes and present them at the awards.
“AFRIMA’s core values of FACE IT – Fairness, Authenticity, Creativity, Excellence, Integrity and Transparency remain at the heart of our operations.
“With PWC, we are further reinforcing these value drivers, ensuring that we remain as inclusive, credible and authentic as always,” he said.
Dada noted that the awards body remained the ultimate recognition of African music globally, also serving as a muse to other award bodies across the continent.
“We are not oblivious to the fact that there are some other award bodies that copy our nominations every year.
“As the ultimate recognition of African music, globally, we are a source of inspiration to both music gatekeepers and music lovers across the entire industry.
“AFRIMA continues to blaze the trail in celebrating African talent and developing our creative ecosystem, and this year’s edition is a step further in that direction,” he said.
On her part, the African Union Commission’s Head of Culture, Mrs Angela Martins, encouraged music lovers to vote decisively and objectively.
She said, “We have done our part, It is left to you the fans to now decide your winners.
“Remember that these categories are highly competitive and are based on merit.
Let your votes help the best person(s) emerge as champion.
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Recall that the list of nominees were unveiled globally, recently, revealing a total of 382 nominations across all 39 categories.
The nominations, which have been greeted with positive acclaim across the world, are the fruit of a rigorous 10-day adjudication held by AFRIMA’s 13-member jury, in July.
Also, only entries within the validity period of Aug. 20, 2021 to Aug. 5 were considered for nomination for 2022 awards.
The 2022 AFRIMA will be held from Dec. 8 to Dec. 11, a special announcement will also be made on the host country and location for the awards, on Sept. 30.
The AFRIMA awards ceremony will feature a four-day fiesta of music, glitz, and glamour aimed at celebrating Africa, recognising talents and expanding the economic frontiers of the culture and creative industry on the continent.
The event is scheduled to commence with the welcome soiree, followed by the AFRIMA Music Village, the host city tour, Africa Music Business Summit, and the exclusive nominees’ party and concluded with the live awards ceremony broadcast to over 84 countries around the world.
African music lovers can take part in the events on social media, live stream on the AFRIMA website at www.
afrima.
org and visit the social media platforms ( – @afrima.
official; Facebook – Afrimawards; Twitter – @afrimaofficial; LinkedIn – AFRIMA).
They can watch the event coverage by tuning in to their local and cable TV providers.
In partnership with the African Union Commission, AFRIMA is a youth-focused music platform that recognises and rewards the work and talents of African artistes across generations.
AFRIMA primarily stimulates conversations among Africans, also the rest of the world, especially on the potential of the creative arts for fostering real human enterprise, as well as contributing significantly to social cohesion, and sustainable development in Africa.
The programme of events is in line with the AU Agenda 2063 which outlines Aspiration 05 as the development of the arts and culture sector including its cultural and creative industries, to boost the development of the continent.
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The International Executive Committee of the All Africa Music Awards (AFRIMA) (https://www.AFRIMA.org), in conjunction with the African Union Commission (AUC), released the official list of nominees for the edition of 2022.
Download document 1: https://bit.ly/3UrlFBH Download document 2: https://bit.ly/3BxWapB Download document 3: https://bit.ly/3Lw03Qw Selected from a total of 9,067 entries submitted, the highest number ever recorded by the awards, since its inception: the AFRIMA jury selected a total of 382 nominations in 39 categories, to represent the five regions of Africa, as well as the diaspora.
Let us remember that the jury, made up of a 12-member panel of musical experts, in addition to the AUC, held a 10-day adjudication, in July, to select the best entries of the contest to make up the list.
Importantly, only entries within the validity period of August 20, 2021 to August 5, 2022 were considered for nomination for this year's awards.
Leading the nominations regionally this year is the West African region, with 134 nominations, representing 35 percent; while the East African region follows closely with 69 nominations, representing 18 percent; the southern African region is closely vying with 68 nominations, representing 17.8 percent; while Central Africa attracts its weight with 52 nominations, representing 13.6 percent; while the North African region follows closely behind with 49 nominations, accounting for 12.8 percent.
In addition, the Global music region, which represents the music of non-Africans in the diaspora who are still contributing to the growth of the African region, adds 10 nominations to the list, representing 2.6 percent.
Dominating the list with the most nominations this year is South African maverick Costa Titch, with six nominations for his 2021 smash hit Big Flexa in "Song of the Year"; “Revelation Artist of the Year”; “Best African Collaboration”: “Best Artist, Duo or Group in African Electro”; and “Best Artist, Duo or Group in Use of African Dance/Choreography”.
Curiously, the Congolese teacher, Dadju, ties with six nominations, in addition, in “Best Male of Central Africa”; "The song of the year"; "Album of the year"; "Artist of the Year"; “Best African Act in the Diaspora”; and “Best Soundtrack for a Movie, Series or Documentary”.
Close behind the third-highest nominations is Ivorian rapper Didi B, who picks up five nominations for "Best Male Artist in West Africa"; "The song of the year"; "Album of the year"; “Best African Rapper/Lyricist”; “Best African Hip Hop Artist, Duo or Group”.
Again, tied with five nominations, there is also the Algerian disc jockey and record producer, in “Best Male Artist in North Africa”; "The song of the year"; “Best African DJ”; “Best African Act in the Diaspora”; and “Best Artist, Duo or Group in African Electro”.
Also, in third place among the highest nominations is another Algerian singer, Soolking, with five nominations in "Best Male Artist in North Africa"; "The song of the year"; "Album of the year"; "The best video"; and “Best African Act in the Diaspora”.
Lastly, closing the tie for artists with the third-highest nominations is Egyptian rapper and record producer, Wegz, with five nominations for “Best North African Male Artist”; "The song of the year"; “Producer of the Year”; "Artist of the Year"; and “Best Artist, Duo or Group in Contemporary Africa”.
Other artists with four nominations are the Nigerian mavericks, Burna Boy in “Best Male Artiste in Western Africa”; "The song of the year"; "Album of the year"; and “Artist of the Year”); Fireboy in “Best West African Male Artist”; "The song of the year"; “Producer of the Year”; "Artist of the Year"; and “Best African Collaboration”; Kizz Daniel in “Best West African Male Artist”; "The song of the year"; "Artist of the Year"; “Best African Collaboration”; and “Best African Pop Artist, Duo or Group”; and Tiwa Savage for “Best West African Female Artist”; "Artist of the Year"; “Best African Collaboration”; and “Best Artist, Duo or Group in African RnB/Soul”.
The other African superstars with four nominations are Zakes Bantwini (South Africa) in “Best Male Artist from Southern Africa”; “Best African DJ”; "Artist of the Year"; and “Best Artist, Duo or Group in African Electro”; Marwan Moussa (Egypt) in “Best North African Male Artist”; “Best African Rapper/Lyricist”; “Revelation Artist of the Year”; and “Best African Hip Hop Artist, Duo or Group”; and Nomfundo Moh (South Africa) in “Best Southern African Female Artist”; "Album of the year"; “Revelation Artist of the Year”; and “Best Artist, Duo or Group in African RnB/Soul”.
Interestingly, artists who were recognized in the "Most Promising" category last year, whose current nominations indicate significant growth in their respective artistic work include: Ckay (Nigeria) in "Producer of the Year"; "Artist of the Year"; and “Best African Pop Artist, Duo or Group”; Ruger (Nigeria) in “Best Artiste in African Reggae, Ragga and Dancehall”; El Grande Toto (Morocco) in “Best North African Male Artist”; and “Revelation Artist of the Year”.
Commenting on the list of nominations, AFRIMA jury member representing the Southern African Region, Adam Tiran, said: “The wide variety of music from across the continent that we considered in awarding AFRIMA, for the awards of this year, it's amazing.
It's really heartening to see so many African superstars on the list, as well as other rising stars who have had an amazing year and eventually many new musical discoveries.
The future is bright for the continent!” It is important to note that the public voting portal for the AFRIMA 2022 edition will be available on Sunday, September 25, 2022 at 12:00 pm central time.
African music lovers on the continent and around the world can visit the official website www.AFRIMA.org to vote.
Voting closes at 12:00 (CAT), December 10, 2022, before the main AFRIMA awards ceremony.
“The list of nominees comprises 29 continental award categories and 10 regional award categories published for public voting on www.AFRIMA.org.
The remaining category for the "Legend Award" will be announced at the awards.
In addition, this year we recovered the category “Best Soundtrack in a Movie, Series or Documentary”, due to the availability of quality tickets for this year's edition.
Let's remember that we had to suspend it, last year, due to lack of quality tickets.
“Overall, we are very proud and confident in our work, and we will continue to intensify our efforts to ensure that AFRIMA remains the highest recognition of African music globally in line with its vision”, Head of Culture, Jury Commission of the African Union Angela Martins said.
Meanwhile, the 2022 All Africa Music Awards will now take place from December 8 to 11, 2022.
A special announcement regarding the host country and location of the awards will be made on September 30, 2022.
AFRIMA awards will feature a 4-day party of music, glitz and glamor with the aim of celebrating Africa, recognizing talents and expanding the economic frontiers of culture and the creative industry on the continent.
The event is scheduled to kick off with the welcome evening, followed by the AFRIMA Music Village, host city tour, Africa Music Business Summit and exclusive nominees party, and concluded with the live broadcast of the award ceremony.
awards to more than 84 countries around the world.
African music lovers can participate in events on social media, stream live on the AFRIMA website at www.AFRIMA.org and visit social media platforms (Instagram/Facebook – Afrima.official; Twitter – Aframawards), and you can watch the event coverage by tuning in to your local and cable TV providers.
In partnership with the African Union Commission, AFRIMA is a youth-focused music platform that recognizes and rewards the work and talent of African artists across generations.
AFRIMA primarily stimulates conversations among Africans and also the rest of the world, especially about the potential of the creative arts to foster real human enterprise, as well as contributing significantly to social cohesion as well as sustainable development in Africa.
The Events Program is in line with the AU Agenda 2063, which describes Aspiration 05 as the development of the arts and culture sector, including its cultural and creative industries, to drive the development of the African economy.
Organisers of the All Africa Music Award (AFRIMA) said their upcoming award event would aim at promoting the strength of Africa, to tell a positive story of the continent.
The organisers disclosed this during the 8th Edition of AFRIMA’s Adjudication Process and Patrons’ Dinner in Lagos.
Mr Mike Dada, President and Executive Producer, AFRIMA, said the organisers were committed and dedicated to the objectives of the platform meant to motivate Africa.
“We are not moving away from the objectives, which are simple – we use music and culture as platform to unite Africa, to motivate Africa and to create a peaceful Africa.
“We will use culture and music to ensure that jobs are created, more people are employed and more people are taken away from the streets; those are our objectives.
“In addition to that, we use the platform of AFRIMA to promote the strength of Africa and tell a positive story of the continent,” he said.
Dada added that it was a different year and the audience should expect peculiarities, newness and other bumper surprises that Africa was capable of.
He advised that artistes should not be limited by the challenges of the environment and that they should create the doors of opportunities themselves.
“There is going to be light at the end of the tunnel because the opportunities are boundless and there is no limit as to what they can become,” he said.
Amb Minata S.
Cessouma, AU Commissioner for Health, Humanitarian Affairs and Social Development, said AFRIMA was a great contribution to the development of the creative economy.
Cessouma was represented by Ms Angela Martins, Head of Culture Division, Department of Health.
Cessouma said the AU Commission as a long-term AFRIMA partner, commended the leadership of AFRIMA especially its Executive Producer, Dada and his team for their commitment, enthusiasm and efforts.
She said AFRIMA would promote the growth and development of the creative industry of music on the continent, despite various challenges, including the Ebola crisis in 20142015 and the COVID-19 Pandemic since 2020.
“This is a great contribution to the development of the creative economy of the continent and the creation of job opportunities for young people in the various music professions.
“The excellent work that AFRIMA is doing wouldn’t have made high strides without the support of committed well-wishers and believers in the potential and viability of the creative economy of the continent.
“The All Africa Music Awards adjudication process is long and requires professionalism, dedication, fairness, transparency and hard-work.
“It takes an African music and continent lover to perform their duties the way they have been doing since the inception of this process; jury members, we pay tribute and applaud you,” she said.
AFRIMA Patron, Dr Bisi Onasanya, said he felt very proud to be associated with AFRIMA and that there was the need to acknowledge the that Africa was taking the whole world by surprise in terms of music.
Onasanya said African music was being played outside the continent and that it was an achievement as African music was making waves like never before.
The News Agency of Nigeria reports that the official jury for the All Africa Music Awards (AFRIMA) arrived in Lagos on Aug. 11 for an 8-day adjudication which would herald the list of nominees for this year’s edition.
The AFRIMA jury is composed of a 13-member panel, with two jurors representing each of the five regions and two others representing North America and Europe.
It also has a representative from the African Union Commission (AUC).
(nannews.
ng)
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