8th AFRIMA programme unveiled in Dakar

The Ministry of Tourism in Senegal and the African Union (AU) Commission, yesterday, at the Grande Theatre Doudou Ndiaye Coumba Rose, in Dakar, unveiled the programme of events for the 8th All Africa Music Awards (AFRIMA) tagged ‘Teranga Edition’ slated for Dakar, from January 12 to 15, 2023.

AFRIMA, which is the pinnacle of recognition for African music globally, is poised to ensure that the yearly four-day festival is broadcast to music lovers and stakeholders in over 84 countries across the globe.

Welcoming the world to its shores, the Senegalese Minister of Tourism, Alioune Sarr, represented by Souleymane Bakhayoko, reiterated the country’s commitment to achieving the joint objectives of the AU and AFRIMA, by utilising music as a tool to develop Africa’s creative economy.

According to statement by the Communications Manager of AFRIMA, Chinonso Ihekire, the minister lauded the efforts of the AFRIMA team, noting that the government of Senegal was fully ready to ensure the success of the ‘Teranga Edition.’

As announced at the conference, the delegates are expected to arrive on January 11, 2023 to witness the opening ceremony starting with a Host Country Tour, School visit and gift presentation (as part of AFRIMA’s Corporate Social Responsibility), as well as a Welcome Soiree in the evening, in Dakar.

The event continues on Friday, January 13, with the Africa Music Business Summit (AMBS) at the Grand Theatre, in Dakar. AMBS is Africa’s largest gathering of creative professionals in the music industry and it features workshops and panel discussions on issues and opportunities within the industry.

AFRIMA Country Director for Senegal, Mahktar Diop, said the 8th edition “is for everyone,” and not just Senegal. He said: “This is the time for Africa. It is time for us to come together. AFRIMA is bringing all these stars together to share not just their art, but their cultures as well.”