In light of the 6th edition of the All Africa Music Awards (AFRIMA), Tiwa Savage, Teni, Pasuma Wonder, Saheed Osupa and others will thrill music lovers and enthusiasts at the AFRIMA Music Village, themed ‘Wild & Wow’ on November 21 at the Agege Stadium, Agege, Lagos, from 6:00 pm.
Artistes to perform live on stage will include top music stars from across five African regions, African artistes in the diaspora, past AFRIMA winners, as well as past and present nominees of AFRIMA.
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Ghana’s dancehall artiste, Stonebwoy, South Africa’s Nasty C, Sho Madjozi and Master KG will also join their African counterparts on the 6th AFRIMA Music Village stage.
For a first time AFRIMA appearance, the international Congolese music veteran, Awilo Longomba, will bring his extraordinaire energy and sensual dance moves to play. Also performing is Sauti Sol from Kenya, Rayvanny from Tanzania, Daphne from Cameroon; Anna Jone from Angola, Toofan from Togo, Aminux from Morocco, and Kanvee Adams from Liberia.
In addition, Nigerian artistes lined up for performances include 2Face, Ycee, Rudeboy, Small Doctor, Skiibi, Niniola, Falz, DJ Spinall, and Mr. P.
Others are DJ Cuppy, 9ice, Fireboy, Atawewe, Harrysong, Q.dot, Obesere, Slimcase, Mr. Reel, Mayorkun, Reminisce, DJ Neptune, and many more.
Speaking on the upcoming event, Project Lead and Head of Media, AFRIMA, Sola Dada, said: “It is no doubt this year’s AFRIMA Music Village attendees will leave with utmost fulfillment. The decision by the International Committee of AFRIMA to change venue and take the concert closer to the grassroots in Agege Stadium, Agege Lagos where die-hard and loyal music lovers are, is to avail them the opportunity to experience their favorite African stars perform live on stage. From its inception, the concert has catered to its audience creating an experience that stays with them for a long time.
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“The previous edition in Ghana at the 100,000-capacity Independence Square in Accra left the crowd yearning for more, and the 6th edition will surely surpass previous ones.”
In partnership with the African Union Commission, AFRIMA is committed to the stimulation of conversations among Africans and between Africa and the rest of the world about the potentials of the cultural and creative economy for real enterprise on the continent, contributing significantly to social cohesion and continental integration as well as sustainable economic growth and development in Africa by lending its voice to promotion of education and campaign against extreme poverty and preventable diseases.
