The 5th edition of the All Africa Music Awards (AFRIMA) will hold in Ghana, the organisers have announced.
A letter of intent to host signed by Ghana’s Minister of Tourism, Arts and Culture, Catherine Afeku, has been received by the African Union (AU) Commissioner of Social Affairs, Amira Elfadil.
The host country unveiling was conducted at the AU headquarters in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia on Thursday, September 6, by Acting Director for Social Affairs, Mariama Cisse Mohamed; Head of Culture, African Union, Angela Martins, and President and Executive Producer of AFRIMA, Mike Dada.
In her response letter dated September 13, 2018 with reference number DSA/CUL/16/341818 awarding host country right to Ghana, Mrs. Elfadil congratulated the West African country on beating others to the right.
The AU also thanked the Lagos State Government for partnering and supporting the successful hosting of previous editions of AFRIMA.
“We are counting on the Republic of Ghana to fulfil all requirements and efforts to make AFRIMA 2018 a huge success.
“The 2018 edition of AFRIMA is also the 5th edition of the continental awards and the 5th AFRIMA remains steadfast to the AUC’s values of promoting African unity and celebrating cultural uniqueness through the program of events on the AFRIMA calendar between May and November 2018.
“Music and entertainment are key sectors of the African culture industry stimulating the sustainable social development and growth of Africa.
“It is in this light that the AUC is determined to support these sectors to continue to contribute significantly to Africa`s development and favourable economic advantage on the global stage,” Elfadil said.
To be known as AFRIMA –Ghana 2018, this year’s programme will span four days of exhilarating activities from November 21 to 24.
Activities scheduled to precede the main awards ceremony include the AFRIMA Welcome Soiree, Africa Music Business Summit, AFRIMA Music Village, Media Interviews/Meet & Greet and a tour of the historic Elmina Castle in Ghana.
