Abuja: Hannatu Musawa, Minister of Arts, Culture, Tourism and Creative Economy, has inaugurated the Local Organising Committee (LOC) for the 2025 All-Africa Music Awards (AFRIMA) scheduled to take place in Lagos.
According to News Agency of Nigeria, the inter-agency LOC was inaugurated at the ministry’s headquarters in Abuja. Members of the committee were drawn from various governmental bodies, including the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Federal Ministry of Information and National Orientation, Nigerian Film Corporation, and the National Film and Video Censors Board. Additional members included representatives from the Federal Ministry of Interior, National Council for Arts and Culture, AFRIMA, and the African Union Commission.
The minister highlighted that AFRIMA, in collaboration with the African Union Commission, has requested sponsorship and partnership with the ministry for the successful hosting of the ninth edition of the awards. She emphasized that AFRIMA stands as a testament to Africa’s creativity and the vibrant spirit characterizing African music. Musawa expressed that the inauguration of the LOC marks the beginning of a remarkable journey, urging the members to ensure seamless planning and organization of the event.
Mike Dada, President of AFRIMA, expressed his delight over the inauguration, noting that the 2025 edition would be a milestone event. He stated that the upcoming AFRIMA is expected to welcome leading and budding African music superstars, creative industry professionals, international media, members of the diplomatic corps, and fans of African music from around the world. The event is set to feature over 1,600 nominees, including their teams, and over 25,000 visitors and delegates globally.
NAN reports that AFRIMA was established in 2014 by the International Committee in collaboration with the African Union. The annual event aims to reward and celebrate the musical works, talents, and creativity from across the African continent while promoting African cultural heritage.