Senegal has been announced as the host nation for the 8th Edition of the All Africa Music Awards (AFRIMA).
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| Senegal to host 8th Edition of the All Africa Music Awards (AFRIMA). Photo: Facebook/All Africa Music Awards |
The announcement was made at a joint world conference – host country unveiling – which took place at the Hotel King Fahd Royal Palace, in Dakar, Senegal.
The awards ceremony will now take place from January 12 to 15 2023 in the Senegal capital city, Dakar, postponing the previous date by four weeks.
This announcement was made jointly by the International Committee of AFRIMA. This means that the deadline for voting for nominees will now be shifted to January 13, 2023, at 23:00 (CAT).
This will be the first time the awards ceremony will be hosted in a Francophone country.
Several Senegalese Representatives attended the conference: Minister of Tourism and Air travels, Minister of Culture and Communication, and a host of other local and international professionals.
Angela Martins, Head, Culture Division, Social Affairs Division, African Union Commission (AUC), said, “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 disseminate musical works and immeasurable talent of African Musicians from both young and old generations.
“This prestigious platform gives expression and supports the implementation of the AU policy instruments in the creative economy including the AU Plan of Action on Cultural and Creative Industries.
“Allow me to join the International Committee of All Africa Music Awards in expressing gratitude and appreciation to the Government of Senegal for accepting to host AFRIMA 8th Edition on 12th to 15th January, 2023and for making history by being the 3rd AU Member State to host the Awards. The hosting of AFRIMA by the Republic of Senegal will happen at a time when Senegal will still be the Chairperson of the African Union and it is an opportune occasion to close its chairmanship by promoting our rich arts, culture and heritage.”
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SENEGAL TO HOST 8TH AFRIMA, Tagged The Teranga Edition
…Main award ceremonies to hold Jan 12 – 15, 2023.
The Government of Senegal has accepted and undertaken to host the 8th edition of All Africa Music Awards, AFRIMA at a joint world media conference – pic.twitter.com/41PlzKNpIB
— AFRIMA – All Africa Music Awards (@afrimaofficial) November 6, 2022
