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I’m Disappointed In Organisers Of AFRIMA – Prince Mackay

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The CEO of Big Events Ghana, Prince Mackay, has lashed out at the organizers of the All

Africa Music Awards (AFRIMA).

Prince’s disappointment follows the failure of the event organizers to have

created just a single slot for gospel music.

According to him, gospel music as a genre of music is one that has been a great pillar

for the continent and he does not understand why the organizers of the awards decided

to turn a blind eye to it.

Mr Mackay was speaking in an interview with popular blogger Zionfelix.

“I was so disappointed that organizers couldn’t just provide one slot for gospel music…Africa has many top gospel acts…” Prince Mackay stated.

The Big Events boss in throwing the jabs the way of the organizers of the AFRIMA awards

also called on the ministry to help with a new awards scheme for gospel music he has introduced.

Mackay urged the ministry to come on board to make this African gospel music awards

scheme a huge success just like they have done for AFRIMA recently.

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He made the point that what the ministry did for AFRIMA is just for secular music and as such, they should do the same for gospel music by investing in his awards.

Prince Mackay further told Zionfelix that his awards scheme has been already launched in Accra. He also revealed that the scheme has already signed partnership deals with top media houses like EIB, Praise TV, DSTV, and PBN Africa.

The climax of the AFRIMA was on the 24th of November 2018 at the Accra International

Conference Centre (AICC). There were 22 categories for the awards.

These categories were Album of the Year, Best Artist, Duo or Group of the Year in an African

country, Best African DJ, Best African Rapper or Lyricist, Most Promising Artiste in Africa,

Producer of the Year, Revelation of the African Continent, Song of the Year and Songwriter

of the Year and many others but none for gospel music.

AFRIMA 2018: Guilty Beatz Grabs Two Awards With Popular ‘Akwaaba’ Song

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Popular Ghanaian music producer, Guilty Beatz has won two awards at the just ended All Africa Music Awards (AFRIMA).

The 2018 edition of the All Africa Music Awards (AFRIMA) came off on Saturday, November 24.

The grand event, which took place at the Accra International Conference Centre saw many personalities across the African continent being awarded for their immense contribution towards the African entertainment industry.

Amongst winners for the night is Guilty Beatz, who dropped the popular ‘Akwaaba’ song, accompanied with a viral dance earlier this year.

He won the “Best African Collaboration” and “Song of the Year” awards on the night.

Guilty beatz however beat tough competitors such as;

Tiwa Savage (Nigeria), Balti (Tunisia), DJ Moh Green (Algeria/Cameroon), DJ

Spinall & Wizkid (Nigeria), Fally Ipupa (DRC), Maitre Gims (DRC/France), Major Lazer & DJ

Maphorisa (South Africa), Nasty C & Runtown (South Africa/Nigeria), Revolution & Magic

System (Cote d’Ivoire) and Sauti Sol & Patoranking (Kenya/Nigeria) to clinch the

“Best African Collaboration”.

The night also saw Dancehall artiste, Stonebowy being crowned the “Best Reggae/Dancehall Artiste of the Year.”

Meanwhile, visuals for Shatta Wale’s ‘Gringo’ also emerged the “Best African Video of the year”.

Ghana Is Ready To Host AFRIMA Awards This Week – Planning Committee

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All is set for this year’s edition of All African Music Awards (AFRIMA).

The three days event will begin on November 21 and end on November 24, 2018 at the plush Kempinski Hotel in Accra.

Expatiating on the event, Vice Chairman of the National Planning Committee for All African

Music Awards (AFRIMA), Nana Anim has stated that the Ministry of Tourism and its partners

are ready and aligned on preparations for the AFRIMA awards.

According to Nana Anim, the 2018 edition of AFRIMA will be a sight to behold as Africa’s

musical giants get recognised, tourism is boosted and entertainment sectors of Ghana prepare

to receive international and continental dignitaries.

AFRIMA is to reward and celebrate musical works, talents and creativity around the African

continent while promoting the African cultural heritage. The four-day event, according to the

event organizers, is packed with various activities about the Creative Arts.

Speaking on Happy FM’s ‘Epa Hoa Daben’, Mr. Anim revealed that 125 musicians from the

African continent and other parts of the world are billed to arrival in the country for the

AFRIMA awards.

“The benefits Ghana will derive from hosting AFRIMA is enormous. As at now, the records we have shows that 125 musicians are coming for AFRMA and they will come along with their dancers and managers. The African Union (AU) has also sent a 24-man delegation to attend the event while local and international media will also be present to cover the entire event. So if you observe, the publicity Ghana will get from hosting AFRIMA is mind blowing”, he emphasized.

He added that Ghana hosting over thousand foreigners will one way of the other will transform the tourism sector.

“We are also expecting over thousand foreigners in the country all because of AFRIMA; so just imagine the monies Ghana will get from hosting this programme. The taxi drivers, Hotels, food vendors and others will all benefit and above all it will boost the tourism sector and that will make the country to generate more revenue”, he stated.

He, therefore, seized the opportunity to debunk some media reports circulating by some online

portals that the event would be called due financial difficulties and also urged the general

public that event is coming on live on November 21st to 24th, 20118 as expected.

“I urge Ghanaians to remain focused because there is no way this biggest event will be call off and I use this opportunity to advise the media to be professional enough and do a cross-check”, he stated.

This however is the first time Ghana is organizing the prestigious event.

AFRIMA 2018: Submission Of Songs To Commence On May 25

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Monday, May 21, 2018 saw the unveiling of the  Calendar of events for the 5th edition of the All Africa Music Awards(AFRIMA).

The event was spearheaded by the African Union as paid a courtesy visit President  Akufo-Addo.

This year’s event is on the theme; “Africa is Music”

Meanwhile, organizers have set May 25 as the official opening day for the submission of works/song by African music professionals.

These will be songs which were released within the eligibility period as stated by the organizers.

They’ll then proceed and  compete for possible nomination in one or more of the 36 categories of the awards.

The final date for submission will however be  August 1,2018.

 

PHOTOS: Checkout What Your Favorite Celebs Wore To The 2018 AFRIMA Welcome Party

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The launch of the 5th edition of the All African Music Awards(AFRIMA) took place on May 21, at the Movenpick Hotel-Accra.

This, however, wasn’t the only event that took place on that day. There was also a Welcome Party for the celebs who were in attendance.

This took place at the premises of Sky Bar in Accra.

Gracing the event were both local and foreign celebrities who are warming towards the main event.

Celebrities spotted include Richie, Efya, Salma Mumin, Sarkodie, Kuami Eugene, Kidi, 2Baba and many others.

Checkout what they wore below:

 

PHOTOS: What Your Favorite Celebrities Wore To AFRIMA 2018 Unveiling

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On Monday May 21, the launch of the fifth edition of the All African Music Awards(AFRIMA) took place at the plush Movenpick Hotel in Accra.

Gracing the event were both local and foreign celebrities who were looking glamorous in their outfits.

Celebrities spotted include; Sister Derby, Kidi, Kuami Eugene, Richie Mensah, Sarkodie, Fancy Gadam, Boris Kodjoe, etc.

Also present was the Minister for Tourism, Arts and Culture, Madam Catherine Afeku.

See photos below:

 

 

AFRIMA 2018: African Union, Ghana Partner For Calendar Unveiling

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On Monday, May 21, 2018, the African Union Commission (AUC) will unveil the 2018 all Africa Music Awards (AFRIMA) annual calendar of programmes.

This will be done in collaboration with the Government of the Republic of Ghana, and the International Committee of AFRIMA.

This would be done during a world media event and music conference scheduled for Accra, the capital city of Ghana.

This will however be the fifth edition of the AFRIMA since its inception. As part of the agenda for the Calendar Unveiling, a Courtesy Visit to His Excellency, the President of Ghana, Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo.

The President, is set to receive African delegates and music stars attending the event from around Africa.

They include;

*the Head of Culture, African Union, Mrs. Angela Martins;

*President/Executive Producer, AFRIMA, Mr. Mike Dada;

*Director, Brand Communications, AFRIMA; Ms. Matlou Tsotetsi;

*AFRIMA Regional Director; Western Africa, Mr. Don Obilor,

*the Ghanaian-UK AFRIMA Juror, (representing UK-Diaspora) and BBC-1 show host, Ms. Rita Ray

*and the AFRIMA Country Director, Ghana, Mr. Francis Doku.

Also participating at the event are past AFRIMA nominees and winners, music professionals and executives, and creative/culture industry policy makers.

Members of the media industry and other award-winning recording artistes living in Ghana and in other African countries would also be present.

 

AFRIMA, Africa’s biggest music awards property, will roll out the 2018 calendar under the theme “Africa is Music”. The calendar features back-to-back events traversing several countries in the five regions of Africa.

Some of these planned events include music/culture conferences; country visits to converse with critical music/culture industry stakeholders. As well as high-octane music concerts tagged “Turn Up Africa” .

The objective of this is to connect fans and followers of African music with their favorite Africa music stars of the traditional and contemporary genres.

The All Africa Music Awards is a music property that recognizes and rewards the work and talent of a myriad of African artists from the old to the new generation of musicians.