With time ticking faster for the highly anticipated 8th Annual All-Africa Music Awards (AFRIMA) (www.AFRIMA.org) tagged as ‘Teranga Edition’ scheduled to take place in Dakar, Senegal on January 12-15, 2023, Senegalese-French actor and comedian Ahmed Sylla; Cameroonian actress and broadcaster, Sophy Aiida, and South African screen jewel, model and presenter, Pearlthusi, have been unveiled as the hosts of the main award ceremony on January 15, 2023 at the 15,000-capacity Dakar Arena , Dakar, Senegal.
Sila, from the a month delires fame, is a leading actor and comedian in France and Senegal, with over a decade of experience performing on global stages. In 2012, he rose to stardom in France with his eccentric solo pantomime and stand-up comedy performances. He has significant film experience, having acted in serials such as Alice Nevers, and blockbusters like Goal of the Dead.
Joining Sylla on the big stage is Aiida, a television personality, actress, and host for over a decade. Her brilliance behind the microphones has taken her to big stages, such as the 2010 FIFA World Cup in South Africa, the 2012 Nigeria Entertainment Awards and others. Aiida, who also hosted the All Africa Music Awards, AFRIMA in 2017, has distinguished herself within the broadcasting and film industry in Africa. The exploits of her hosting a talk show dubbed, life talk, on the Canal+ channel, as well as the Top model from Cameroon reality show on Channel 2, have demonstrated their prowess as a golden voice accompanying black entertainment shows.
The climax of the trio is Netflix’s South African screen goddess Pearlthusi. sono queen fame, who brings to the fore her experience hosting various MTV shows, including Lip Sync Battle Africa, behind the storyamong others.
Commenting on the development, AFRIMA’s Regional Manager for North Africa, Janatte Haddadi, noted that the trio were “a mix of wit, charisma and humour” to help drive the awards ceremony experience forward.
She said: “These are fantastic options! They have the maturity it takes for a global event like this, and they also have the humour, wit and charisma to cater to all age groups. The Teranga Edition is special, and that is why we have decided to specially select the presenters to keep the magic alive at the fair.”
As the entire world prepares for the 8th edition of the All Africa Music Awards, AFRIMA, which will take place from 12 to 15 January 2023, African music lovers are encouraged to continue voting intensely for their desired winners. , using the live voting portal at www.AFRIMA.org and participate in events on social media platforms (IG/TikTok – https://bit.ly/3AjSojU; Facebook – https://bit.ly/ 3TH2y4T; Twitter – https://bit.ly/3X5UvBG; LinkedIn – AFRIMA). The voting process that determines the winners at AFRIMA is audited by a world-renowned auditing firm, PricewaterhouseCoopers (PWC).
As announced at the conference, delegates are expected to arrive on January 11, 2023. The AFRIMA ceremony is scheduled to kick off in full on Thursday, January 12, 2023, with a tour of the host country, a visit to the school and a gift presentation (as part of AFRIMA’s corporate social responsibility) as well as a welcome evening in Dakar. .
The 4-day event continues on Friday, January 13, 2023 with the Africa Music Business Summit (AMBS) at the Grand Theater in Dakar. The AMBS is Africa’s largest gathering of creative professionals in the music industry and features workshops and panel discussions on issues and opportunities within the African music industry.
The 8th AFRIMA will continue with great momentum at the AFRIMA Music Village at the Grand Theatre, which will be a free admission concert featuring live performances from the biggest music stars from across the continent.
On the eve of the award ceremony, on Saturday, January 14, 2023, events will kick off with main rehearsals, media engagements, and a courtesy call on the President of Senegal. There will also be a live recording booth on site for musicians from the five regions of the continent and in the diaspora to explore collaborative recordings. The day’s activities will culminate in an exclusive party for the nominees.
Finally, the eighth AFRIMA will conclude on Sunday, January 15, 2023, at the 15,000-capacity Dakar Arena, in Dakar, with the award ceremony live broadcast by 104 television stations to more than 84 countries around the world. world.
In association with the African Union Commission, AFRIMA is the pinnacle of African music globally.
Distributed by APO Group on behalf of All Africa Music Awards (AFRIMA).
