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  • Fally Ipupa, Kcee, Spyro others shine at AFRIMMA

    Fally Ipupa, Kcee, Spyro others shine at AFRIMMA

    The 10th edition of the African Muzik Magazine Awards (AFRIMMA) saw music stars like Fally Ipupa, Spyro, and Kcee shine brightly.

    Fally Ipupa stole the spotlight by clinching the Lifetime Achievement Award and the Best Francophone Award. 

    Nigeria’s Kcee took home the AFRIMMA Legendary Award, while the title of Best Collaboration was bestowed upon Spyro.

    The star-studded event unfolded at the Dallas Symphony Center in Dallas, Texas and attracted a global array of attendees.

    Hosted by Nancy Isime and Nadia Nakai, the duo ensured a captivating show, while attendees were treated to an electrifying musical performances by Blaqbonez, Spyro, Odumodu Blvck, Mike Kalambay, Kcee, King Promise, and Fally Ipupa.

    The AFRIMMA Awards also recognised outstanding talents in various categories. 

    Read Also: Davido’s ‘Timeless’ wins AFRIMMA 2023 ‘Album of the Year’

    Notable winners included Rema as Artist of the Year; Ms DSF as Best DJ Africa; DJ Freshy K -Best African DJ USA; Maajabu as Music Producer of the Year; Toofan is Best African Group, and  AFRIMMA Album of the Year went to Davido’s Timeless. 

    Timaya also received the AFRIMMA Legendary Award, and other deserving artists and acts were honoured across diverse genres and regions.

    In his acceptance speech, Kcee expressed gratitude to the organisers and dedicated the recognition to his closest friend and brother, E-money.

    “I want to extend my sincere appreciation to the organisers for this incredible honour,” Kcee began, “and I’d like to dedicate this award to my dear friend and brother, E-money.”

    Continuing, he said: “I have a message for someone here tonight. I’ve been on this musical journey for 24 years, which might give you a hint about my age. But let me share this with you: They will often try to tell you that you don’t know what you’re doing, that you can’t make it. But remember, nobody can define you except yourself.

     Each time they doubt me, I retreat to my sanctuary and ask myself, ‘Kcee, can you do this?’ And that’s why I’ve maintained my consistency for 25 years.”

    The founder of AFRIMMA, Anderson Obiagwu said, “It was experiences like that which inspired me to create this platform, a platform for us, by us. That’s why we’re all gathered here today.”

  • Uganda star Ykee Benda features Reakado Banks in ‘Time Table’

    Talented Uganda musician, songwriter and performer, Ykee Benda has team up with Mavin Records superstar Reakado Banks on a new single titled ‘Time Table’ which currently is enjoying massive airplay in both radio and TV stations. Shot by Clearance Peters, the visual of the new song captures the beauty and appreciation of a beautiful African woman as a whole.

    Signed to Mpaka Records Label, Munyonyo, Mugendagye; Ykee Benda aspires to be the best household daily musical product in East, central, west and South Africa while promoting world class musical talent. The Chemical engineering graduate, who described his kind of music as dancehall and pop kicked of his musical career while in Algeria, got signed to BADI music in January 2016 thereafter started Mpaka Mecords Label where he is signed.

    It is pertinent to note that Ykee is the first East African artist to have performed at the Africa Movie Academy Awards in Nigeria 2017.

    Ykee recently won the Best New Act category award at the just concluded AFRIMMA awards held in Dallas

  • America’s Got Talent’s Kechi for AFRIMMA 2017 Awards

    America’s Got Talent’s Kechi for AFRIMMA 2017 Awards

    Organisers of African Miuzik Magazine Awards (AFRIMMA) have announced that Sosoliso crash survivor, Kechi Okwuchi, will be a special guest at this year’s event, taking place in Daallas, Texas, on October 8, 2017.

    It will be the first official outing for Nigeria’s Kechi, who dazzled on America’s Got Talent, blowing the minds of many with her performances.

    “Kechi is set to be at the AFRIMMA 2017 Awards & Music Festival. This would be her first engagement after leaving the America’s Got Talent competition where her music talent earned her worldwide acclaim,” said Anderson Obiagwu, Founder/CEO of AFRIMMA.

    “The star singer who is one of the two survivors of the infamous Sosoliso air crash has mystified the world with her talents. Come see her at the House of Blues, Dallas at AFRIMMA 2017 Awards & Music Festival,” Obiagwu announced on Tuesday.

    Earlier, the award organisers announced notable Nigerian stand-up comedian, Bright Okpocha, aka Basketmouth and Kenya-born East African rave comedian, Chipukeezy as co-hosts of AFRIMMA 2017.

    This is the fourth time in a row that Basketmouth would be headlining the award show.

    Last year, he was paired with the delectable American reality television sweetheart, Cynthia Bailey.

    The show which, according to Obiagwu, will hold at the House of Blues, promises to be the best, going by the combination of the West and East African helmsmen, and a host of other performances and side attractions on the night.

  • AFRIMMA unveils 2017 nominees

    AFRIMMA unveils 2017 nominees

    •Wizkid, Mr. Eazi, Davido, Diamond Platnumz, Tekno, others make list

    Organisers of African Muzik Magazine Award, otherwise called AFRIMMA Awards & Music Festival, have released the much anticipated nominees list for the 4th edition of the show holding on October 8, 2017 in Dallas, Texas, United States.

    Touted as the biggest African music event in the Diaspora, the show, this year, hosts an impressive calibre of potential winners, including Wizkid, Tekno, Mr Eazi, Davido, Runtown, Ray Vanny, Fally Ipupa, Flavour and other acts on the continent who have all earned the nomination gongs for the year in review.

    New offerings for the year, according to AFRIMMA Founder and CEO of Big A Entertainment, Mr. Anderson Obiagwu, includes new stars like Dremo, Kadejevera DJ, Hiro, and Mr Leo who have all done well for the year; a more prestigious venue – ‘House of Blues’; and two new categories –  Best Lusophone and Best Francophone.

  • AFRIMMA unveils 2017 nominees

    AFRIMMA unveils 2017 nominees

    …Wizkid, Mr. Easi, Davido, Diamond Platnumz, Tekno, others make list

    Organisers of African Muzik Magazine Award, otherwise called AFRIMMA Awards & Music Festival, have released the much anticipated nominees list for the 4th edition of the show holding on October 8, 2017 in Dallas, Texas, United States.

    Touted as the biggest African music event in the Diaspora, the show, this year, hosts an impressive calibre of potential winners, including Wizkid, Tekno, Mr Eazi, Davido, Runtown, Ray Vanny, Fally Ipupa, Flavour and other acts on the continent who have all earned the nomination gongs for the year in review.

    New offerings for the year, according to AFRIMMA Founder and CEO of Big A Entertainment, Mr. Anderson Obiagwu, includes new stars like Dremo, Kadejevera DJ, Hiro, and Mr Leo who have all done well for the year; a more prestigious venue – ‘House of Blues’; and two new categories –  Best Lusophone and Best Francophone.

    “As we countdown to October 8th, 2017 for the star-studded show, check out the nominees list and other information on www.afrimma.com and vote for your favourite artistes,” said Obiagwu.

    Full list of nominees for AFRIMMA 2017

    Best Male West Africa

    1. Wizkid – Nigeria
    2. Falz – Nigeria
    3. Serge Beynaud  – Ivory Coast
    4. Mr Eazi – Nigeria
    5. Toofan – Togo
    6. Moh Dediouf – Senegal
    7. Davido – Nigeria
    8. Stonebwoy – Ghana
    9. Tekno – Nigeria
    10. Kedejevara DJ (Ivory Coast)

     

    Best Female West Africa 

    Tiwa Savage – Nigeria

    Yemi Alade – Nigeria

    Efya – Ghana

    Adiouza – Senegal

    Becca – Ghana

    Josey – Ivory Coast

    Mz Vee – Ghana

    Simi – Nigeria

    Almok – Togo

     

    Best Male East Africa

    Eddy Kenzo – Uganda

    Diamond Platnumz – Tanzania

    Jacky Gosee – Ethiopia

    Ali Kiba – Tanzania

    Navio – Uganda

    Bebe Cool – Uganda

    Sauti Sol – Kenya

    Dynamq – South Sudan

    Nyashinski – Kenya

    Darasa – Tanzania

     

    Best Female East Africa

    Victoria Kimani – Kenya

    Vanessa Mdee – Tanzania

    Ester Aweke –  Ethiopia

    Avril – (Kenya)

    Lady Jaydee (Tanzania)

    Knowles Butera – Rwanda

    Irene Ntale  – Uganda

    Akothee – Kenya

    Dayna Nyange  – Tanzania

     

     

    Best Male Central Africa

    Fally Ipupa – Congo

    Hiro – Congo

    Ferre Golla – DRC

    C4 Pedro – Angola

    Stanley Enow – Cameroon

    Anselmo Ralph – Angola

    Maitre Gims – (Congo)

    Werrason – DRC

    Mr Leo – Cameroon

     

    Best Female Central Africa

    Laurette La Perle – Congo

    Betty Akna – Equitorial Guinea

    Syssi Mananga – Cameroon

    Ary – Angola

    Rennis – Cameroon

    Arielle T – Gabon

    Mani Bella – Cameroon

    Nsoki – angola

    Daphne – Cameroon

     

    Best Male Southern Africa

    Donald – South Africa

    Black Coffee – South Africa

    The Dogg – Namibia

    Jah Prayza – Zimbabwe

    Nasty C – South Africa

    Emtee – South Africa

    Roberto – Zambia

    Casper Nyomvest- South Africa

    Aka – South Africa

     

    Best Female Southern Africa

    Babes Wodumo – South Africa

    Miss Lira – South Africa

    Ice Queen Cleo – Zambia

    Lizha James – Mozambique

    Pah Chihera – Zimbabwe

    Sally Boss Madam – Namibia

    ahara – South Africa

    Chikune – Namibia

    Bucie- South Africa

     

    Best Male North Africa 

    Amr Diab – Egypt

    Tamer Hosny – Egypt

    Chawki – Morocco

    Ahmed Soultan – Morocco

    Douzi – Morocco

    Ayman Alatar- Morocco

    Khaled -Algeria

    Saber Rebai – Tunisia

     

    Best Female North Africa 

    Samira Said – Morrocco

    Ibtissam Tiskat – Morocco

    Angham – Egypt

    Sandy – Egypt

    Amal Maher – Egypt

    Latifa – Tunisia

    Amani Swissi – Tunisia

    Sarah Ayoub – Morocco

     

    Best African Group

    Sauti Sol – Kenya

    Radio & Weasel – Uganda

    Toofan – Togo

    Bracket – Nigeria

    Mi Casa – South Africa

    R2bee’s – Ghana

     

    Best Life Music – Burundi 

     

    Yamoto Band – Tanzania

    Forca Suprema- Angola

     

    Crossing Boundaries With Music Award

    C4 Pedro (Angola)

    Wizkid  (Nigeria)

    Young Paris  – (Congo)

    French Montana-  Morocco

    MHD – Guinea Conakry

    Ayo Jay – Nigeria

    King Kanja – (Kenya)

    Wale (Nigeria )

    Jidenna (Nigeria)

    Maleek Berry (Nigeria)

     

     

    Best Gospel 

    Frank Edwards – Nigeria

    Uche Agu – Nigeria

    Willy Paul – Kenya

    SP Koffi Sarpong – Ghana

    Icha Kavons – Congo

    Ntokozo Mbambo – South Africa

    Nathaniel Bassey – Nigeria

    Sonnie Badu – Ghana

     

     

    Best Newcomer

    Dremo – Nigeria

    Medikal – Ghana

    Ray Vanny – Tanzania

    Preto Show- Angola

    Maleek Berry – Nigeria

    Mr Leo – Cameroon

    Nathi – South Africa

    Julz – Ghana

    Niniola – Nigeria

    Zani Challe – Malawi

     

     

    Artist of The Year 

    Flavour (Nigeria)

    Diamond Platnumz ( Tanzania)

    Fally Ipupa- Congo

    Wizkid (Nigeria)

    Cassper Nyovest  (South Africa)

    Davido – (Nigeria)

    Eddy Kenzo – Uganda

    Tekno –  Nigeria

    Mr Eazi – Nigeria

    C4 Pedro – Angola

    Dancehall Act of the Year

    Timaya – Nigeria

    Stonebwoy – Ghana

    Jah Prayza – Zimbabwe

    Burna Boy – Nigeria

    Samini – Ghana

    Patoranking – Nigeria

    Shatta Wale – Ghana

    Buffalo Souljah- Zimbabwe

     

    Best Video Director

    Daps – Nigeria

    Justin Campos – South Africa

    Sesan – Nigeria

    Clarence Peters – Nigeria

    Patrick Elis- Nigeria

    Shammack -Cameroon

    Enos Olik – Kenya

    Savy Filmz – Uganda

    Avalon Okpe- Nigeria

    Godfather- South Africa

     

    Best Dj Africa

    Dj Spinall – Nigeria

    Dj Joe MFalme – Kenya

    Dj Black Coffee – South Africa

    Dj Exclusive – Nigeria

    Dj Kalonje  – Kenya

    Dj D-Ommy – Tanzania

    Dj Paulo Paulo Alves – Angola

    Dj Crème Delacreme- Kenya

    DJ Nyce- Ghana

     

    Best African Dj USA

    Dj Tunez – Nigeria

    Dj Wagura  – Ethiopia

    Dj FreshyK- Nigeria

    Dj Deemoney – Nigeria

    Dj Silent Killa – Carribeans

    Dj Akua – Ghana

    Dj Fully Focus -Kenya

    Dj Rell – Sierra Leone

    Dj Poison Ivy  – Kenya

    Dj Mike Kiss- Carribeans

     

    AFRIMMA Video of The Year

    Toofan – Terre (Togo)

    Davido – If (Nigeria)

    Wizkid  – Come Closer (Nigeria)

    Runtown – Mad Over You (Nigeria)

    Casper Nyovest – Tito Mboweni (South AFrica)

    Emtee ft Nasty C – Winning (South Africa)

    Diamond Platnumz ft Ray Vanny – Salome (Tanzania)

    Victoria Kimani ft Donald – Fade Away(Kenya/South Africa)

    Fally Ipupa – Eloko Iyo (Congo)

    C4 Pedro ft Sautisol- Love again (Angola/Kenya)

    Wande Coal ft Dj Tunez – Iskaaba (Nigeria)

     

     

    Music Producer of The Year

    Dj Breezy – Nigeria

    Masterkraft – Nigeria

    Dr Fizol – Uganda

    Julz – Ghana

    Visita – Kenya

    Tweezy – South Africa

    Tud Thomas – Tanzania

    Krissbeatz – Nigeria

    Del B – Nigeria

    Sidikiba Diabate – Mali

     

     

    Best African Dancer

    Kaffy Dancequeen – Nigeria

    Korra Obidi – Nigeria

    Nabile Danser – South Africa

    Sherri Silver  – Rwanda

    La Petite Zota – Ivory Coast

    Manuel Canza Laurenzo –  Angola

    Moses Iyobo – Tanzania

    Brenda Derry – Cameroon

    Ghetto Triplet Kids(Uganda)

    Eddie Wizzy Dances (Uganda)

     

     

    Best Rap Act

    Phyno – Nigeria

    Olamide – Nigeria

    Aka – South Africa

    Sarkodie – Ghana

    Casper Nyovest – South Africa

    King Kaka Sungura  – Kenya

    Octopizzo – Kenya

    Prodigio – Angola

    Falz – Nigeria

     

     

    Best Collaboration

    Wizkid ft Chris Brown- African Bad girl (Nigeria/USA)

    Diamond Platnumz ft Neo – Marry you (Tanzania/USA)

    Babe Wodumo ft Mampinsta – Wololo (South Africa)

    Ycee ft Maleek Berry – Juice (Nigeria)

    Runtown ft Sarkodie – Painkiller(Nigeria/Ghana)

    Davido ft Nasty C – Coolest Kid in Africa(Nigeria/South Africa)

    Edy Kenzo ft Alaine – Addicted (Uganda/Jamaica)

    C4 Pedro ft Sautisol- Love again (Angola/Kenya)

    Darasa ft Ben Pol- muziki (Tanzania)

    Fally Ipupa ft Booba- Kinane (Congo)

     

     

    Song of The Year 

    Runtown – Mad over you (Nigeria)

    Davido – if  (Nigeria )

    Diamond Platnumz ft Rayvanny – Salome (Tanzania)

    Babe Wodumo ft Mampintsha – Wololo (South Africa )

    Wizkid –  Come Closer(Nigeria)

    Caspper Nyovest – Tito Mboweni(South Africa)

    Fally Ipupa – Eloko Iyo(Congo)

    Toofan – Terre (Togo)

    Darasa ft Ben Pol – Muziki (Tanzania)

    MHD- Bravo (Guinea Conakry)

     

    Best Lusophone

    C4Pedro- Angola

    Nsoki – Angola

    Ary- Angola

    Yola Semedo- Angola

    Yasmine (Guinea)

    Calema  (Sao Tome)

    Anselmo Ralph- Angola

    Nelson Freitas- Cape Verde

    Mr Bow- Mozambique

    Djodje- Cape Verde

     

    Best Francophone 

    Sidikiba Diabate – Mali

    Moh Dediouf – Guinea Conakry

    Dj Arafat –  Ivory Coast

    Toofan – Togo

    Hiro- Congo

    Fally Ipupa – Congo

    Maitre Gims – (Congo)

    Adiouza – Senegal

    Daphne   – Cameroon

    Serge Beynaud – Ivory Coast

     

    BEST SOUND ENGINEER

    MixMonster- Nigeria

    Suka sounds- Nigeria

    Ogopa Brothers- Kenya

    Tud Thomas- Tanzania

    Sheyman- Nigeria

    Kaywa- Ghana

    Tweezy – South Africa

    Bebe Philip – Ivory Coast

  • Tiwa Savage gets 6 AFRIMMA nominations

    Tiwa Savage gets 6 AFRIMMA nominations

    Known for dishing out hot singles and having home and international collaborations, Marvin Records signee is reported to have gotten six nominations for the oncoming African Musik Magazine Awards, coming up October 15th, 2015 in Dallas.

    The awards listed for the songstress include: Artiste Of The Year: Best Female West Africa: AFRIMMA Video Of The Year: Best African Collaboration, Song Of The Year, and Best Artiste In African Contemporary.

    According to report, she has also being nominated for MOBO awards as ‘Best African Act’ an award established by Kanya King MBE, to recognise the outstanding achievements of artists who perform music in different genres.

    Her official soundtrack for A Trip To Jamaica movie is also said to be out for listening and download.

    Coming back after her maternity break, the mother of one is not resting; she is bill to perform alongside rapper, Phyno and singer, Davido, as the third headliner later this month at 3Thrones concert in Lagos, on October 23, 2016.

  • DAY AFRICAN ARTISTES SHUT DOWN DALLAS FOR AFRIMMA

    DAY AFRICAN ARTISTES SHUT DOWN DALLAS FOR AFRIMMA

    SATURDAY, October 10 witnessed another inventory of African musical journey, with the Diasporan African Music Magazine Awards, AFRIMMA, holding sway at the historic Black Academy of Arts and Letters in Dallas, Texas, United States.

    The Cowboy City had hosted Africa to one of the few celebrity events that make the annual calendar in Texas, and veteran South African artiste, Yvonne Chaka Chaka, who did more than thrill audience with her classics at the awards show, appreciated the fact.

    “Thank you AFRIMMA for bringing Africa to America,” she said.

    There is no gainsaying that in just two years, AFRIMMA has become another rallying point for African artistes, artiste managers, label owners and fans of African music from around the world, who converge on the Dallas-Forth Worth metropolis.

    From the Westin to Sheraton and the popular Wyndham Dallas Suites and other hotels where guests were housed in the Central Park area, it was an invasion by the glitz of Africa and its stars. The scenario took a notch higher as the celebrities were conveyed in head-turning Limousines to the event venue where the ovation became loudest.

    The red carpet was a sight to behold. And as one artiste performed after another, the crowd went into frenzy, setting the mood for the awards proper. Yet, at intervals, the thrill of musical performances, great choreography and comedy continued.

    Adding verve to the show was co-hosts, Nigeria’s Basketmouth and Uganda’s comedy queen, Anne Kansiime.

    From Dallas-based Nigerian acts, Las Gidi and Big A Entertainment signee, Teddy A to Senegalese Carlou D who mesmerized the audience with his vocal strength and traditional flavoured hip-hop tune, to the incredible performances by Yemi Alade, AKA, Kcee, Bracket and evergreen songstress, Yvonne Chaka Chaka who, after presenting the Legendary Award to Youssou Ndour, who was unavoidably absent, started off with her new song, a tribute to the legendary Nelson Mandela, it was full all the way. Notably, Chaka Chaka who was AFRIMMA 2014 Legendary Award winner brought down the roof with her classic song, Umqombothi, Mr. DJ among others.

    Sliding into the business of the evening, the night was so much in favour of Diamond Platnumz, having won Best Male East Africa, AFRIMMA Video of The Year, and African Artist of the Year.

    Winners also include Bracket for Alive – AFRIMMA Inspirational Song ft Diamond Platinum; Yemi Alade -Best Female West Africa; Vanessa Mdee -Best Female East Africa; Mani Bella-Best Female Central Africa; Kiss Daniel-Best Newcomer; Davido-Best Male West Africa; AKA -Best Male Southern Africa; Yuri da Cunha-Best Male Central Africa; Jidenna-Crossing Boundaries With Music Award; Wizkid’s Ojuelegba-Song of The Year and Icha Chavons-Best Gospel Artist.

    Others are Best Dancehall Artist  Patoranking Stonebwoy; Best Dance In A Video  Serge Beynaud  Okeninkpin; Best Collaboration  Aka ft Burnaboy, DaL.E.S and JR  All Eyes On Me; Legendary Award  Youssou Ndour; Best Traditional Act  Flavour; Best dancehall Artist  Stonebwoy; Best Dance In A Video  Serge Beynaud Okeninkpin; AFRIMMA Humanitarian Artist  2face Idibia; Best Dance Group  Sauti Sol; and Best Dance Group  D3 dancers.

    There would be so much to remember AFRIMMA 2015 for: these include the Friday night welcome party at Club Villa, the AFRIMMA After Party and the Sunday night Comedy Show with Basketmouth, Anne Kansiime, Buchi, Yaw among others.

  • Nigerian artistes dominate AFRIMMA nominee list

    Nigerian artistes dominate AFRIMMA nominee list

    Just after their haul of awards at the recent MTV Africa Music Awards (MAMA) which held last Saturday, Nigerian artistes again may repeat that feat as they dominate the nominee list of the African Muzik Magazine Awards, AFRIMMA.

    The annual event, which is in its second edition, celebrates African music and heritage and will honour some top African musicians, producers and cultural influencers with awards in 28 different categories. It is scheduled to hold on October 10, at the Black Academy of Arts and Letters, Dallas, US.

    The awards segmented the artistes across different regions; West, East, Central, North and Southern Africa.

    In the West Africa category, Davido, Wizkid, Flavour and Olamide, are in competition with Serge Beynaud (Ivory Coast), Sarkodie (Ghana), Carlou D (Senegal) and Stonebwoy (Ghana) for the Best Male West Africa category while Yemi Alade and Tiwa Savage will slog it out with Wiyaala (Ghana), Viviane Chidid (Senegal), Teeyah (Ivory Coast), Becca (Ghana), Almok (Togo) and Efya (Ghana) for the Best Female West Africa award.

    Also nominated for 2015 AFRIMMA are Wizkid for Ojuelegba, Korede Bello for Godwin and Lil Kesh ft Olamide and Davido for Shoki (Song of the Year), Flavour, Davido, Wizkid and Yemi Alade (Artiste of the Year), P-Square (Best African Group), Wale, Nneka, Asa, Jidenna and Tinnie Tempah (Crossing Boundaries with Music Award), Timaya and Patoranking (Best Dancehall Artiste), Lil Kesh ft Olamide and Davido for Shoki, Olamide for Shakiti Bobo (Best Dance in a Video), Sammy Okposo, Nikki Laoye and Uche Agu (Best Gospel Artiste), Flavour (Best Traditional Artiste) and Kiss Daniel, Korede Bello and Lil Kesh (Best Newcomer).

    Nigerian artistes for the special AFRIMMA categories also include Bracket ft. Diamond and Tiwa Savage for Alive, P Square ft Dave Scott for Bring it On (AFRIMMA Inspirational Song) and Sound Sultan and 2Face (AFRIMMA Humanitarian Artiste).

  • AFRIMMA stakes all-expense-paid trip on lucky dancers

    AFRIMMA stakes all-expense-paid trip on lucky dancers

    In its bid to encourage artistic endeavors, the organizers of African Music Magazine Awards (AFRIMMA), are staging a dance competition which will guarantee a winning dancer or dance group an all-expense paid trip to the next edition of the award scheme, taking place in Dallas, United States, later in the year.

    According to in the founder of the Award, Anderson Obiagwu, the largesse, which is in appreciation of a successful maiden edition, last year, will include a round trip flight ticket, hotel and VIP Access to perform live in Dallas at the 2015 AFRIMMA ceremony, for one lucky upcoming artist and one lucky dancer/dance group from anywhere in the world.

    The contest which is being bankrolled by Big A Entertainment in conjunction with African Muzik Magazine, according to Obiagwu, requires participants to record a video of them performing a song or dance and log on to http://afrimma.com/set-the-stage/ to upload their video to the website.

    The competition, he noted, started on May 4th, and will end on August 8th, 2015.

    “The last day to enter your submissions is July 20, 2015. Five finalists will be announced at the end of every month. At the end of the contest, 20 finalists will be compiled; these finalists will have their work uploaded to the website for a voting process to start,” said Obiagwu, adding that participants should  tag their video and everything related to it with the hashtags #STSAfrimma and #AFRIMMA2015.

  • Flavour, Davido, others to perform at AFRIMMA

    Flavour, Davido, others to perform at AFRIMMA

    Organisers of the African Magazine Muzik Awards (AFRIMMA) have announced that a number of Africa’s finest entertainers will be performing at the music event billed to hold on Saturday, July 26, in Dallas, USA.

    To be hosted by popular comedian Basketmouth and sensational actress Juliet Ibrahim, some of the top stars to perform at AFRIMMA include: Khuli Chana, Fally Ipupa, Flavour, Davido, Diamond Platnumz, Toofan, 2face Idibia, Tpain and Jamaican Ragga star Demarco, among others.

    The star-studded event will attract guests from various cities throughout the United States as well as guests and honorees from over 17 African countries.

    AFRIMMA is a highly anticipated award show celebrating the beauty of African music and artistry. It will also honour some of the world’s top African celebrity music acts, producers, dance groups, DJs and cultural influencers.