Lagos, Nigeria and Africa’s most populous city, has been announced as the host city for this year’s edition of All Africa Music Awards (AFRIMA).
While announcing the host city, Director of Communication and Sponsorship, AFRIMA, Ms. Matlou Tsotsetsi said: “Following the recce and inspection of facilities and infrastructure of four states in Nigeria including Akwa Ibom State, Cross Rivers State, Lagos State and Rivers State by the African Union Commission (AUC) and AFRIMA production team, Lagos has been chosen to host the continental awards ceremony this year.”
Ms. Tsotetsi further said: “It is worth mentioning that Nigeria won the rights to host AFRIMA for three years – 2014 to 2016 – as announced at a world media conference by the International Committee of AFRIMA on October 6, 2013. Nigeria vied for the hosting rights alongside 13 other African countries eventually winning the competitive bid. As a result of this, the 2014 edition held in Lagos, while AFRIMA 2015 will hold at the Eko Convention Centre, Eko Hotel and Suites, Victoria Island, Lagos on Sunday, November 15.”
Located in South-Western Nigeria – Lagos State is arguably the most economically important state of the country, the nation’s largest urban area, the most populous city in Nigeria, the second fastest growing city in Africa and the sixth most populous in the world. The population of Lagos urban area, according to the Lagos State Government is 17.5 million.
Stating the International Committee’s position on Lagos as the host city for AFRIMA 2015, Executive Producer/President of AFRIMA, Mike Dada, said: “The International Committee is honoured to have a state that is rich in culture and tourism and shares in AFRIMA`s vision of creating a deep brand equity for Africa and Africans. This is in line with our objective of promoting Africa’s cultural wealth and producing a world-class, live performance and television broadcast show that portrays the best of Africa to the rest of the world”.
The awards ceremony is scheduled to be broadcast live to 84 countries on 109 television stations across the world with the support of AFRIMA media partners.
