It was a stunning night of magnificence, heat, and celebration because the All Africa Music Awards, AFRIMA, hosted its 2025 Patron’s Dinner with the International Jury in Lagos, Nigeria.
The gathering introduced collectively policymakers, stakeholders in Africa’s artistic financial system, music executives, artists, media representatives, and AFRIMA’s worldwide jurors from 14 nations who’re answerable for guaranteeing the credibility of Africa’s international music awards.
The occasion was hosted by AFRIMA Patron, Dr. Bisi Onasanya, Chairman of The Address Homes.
This 12 months’s jury session has introduced collectively jurors from throughout the 5 areas of Africa and the diaspora in Lagos, Nigeria. For over per week, they labored tirelessly to pick nominees from a complete of 10,717 entries obtained for AFRIMA 2025. The AFRIMA 2025 Nominees List will likely be introduced to the general public on August 24, following the conclusion of the adjudication course of.
Barrister Hannatu Musawa, Nigeria’s Minister of Arts, Culture, Tourism and the Creative Economy, who led a robust forged of dignitaries to the occasion, praised AFRIMA’s international affect.
“AFRIMA is a testimony of how the creative sector in Nigeria has developed to a global standard, even without strong government backup. We are proud of what AFRIMA stands for and the impact it has made in Africa and on a global scale, projecting our identity, culture, language, and music. As a government, we will continue to support initiatives like this not just because it celebrates art but because it strengthens the economy and unites us,” she stated.
Representing the Lagos State Government, Commissioner for Tourism, Arts and Culture, Toke Benson-Awoyinka, assured stakeholders, artistes, and followers throughout Africa that the State is absolutely ready to welcome the continent and the remainder of the world.
Benson-Awoyinka, who was joined on the occasion by the Lagos State Commissioner for Information and Strategy, Gbenga Omotosho, stated, “I think we are in the right place at the right time. For us in Lagos, hosting AFRIMA 2025 is not just another event; it is a big honour. People say we are the culture and entertainment capital of Africa, and we are ready to welcome the whole continent and the world to our city for this great event. We thank the Federal Government, our partners, and all those supporting AFRIMA for trusting Lagos to host again.”
In collaboration with the African Union Commission, AFRIMA 2025 is being organised alongside the Federal Government of Nigeria and the Official Host City, Lagos State.
For the Patron, Dr. Onasanya, who was acxompanied to the occasion by his spouse, Mrs Olufunke Onasanya, households and buddies and enterprise mogul,Chief Musa Danjuma and Dayo Adeola, the main target is on making a sustainable legacy and delivering one of the best AFRIMA but.
“Tonight, we proudly recognise the incredible work of our jury members and say a big thank you to them. This year, we are excited to welcome Africa to AFRIMA. Africa and the rest of the world will see an amazing show in Lagos because we are confident of organising a successful event. I sincerely thank the Federal Government of Nigeria and our Official Host City, Lagos State, for their tremendous support, as well as our sponsors and every stakeholder who believes in AFRIMA. The last edition was fantastic, but I assure you that AFRIMA 2025 will be the best”
One of the jury members, Guy Neza, an Ivorian who’s representing West Africa on the panel, stated, “It has been an amazing journey for me to be part of this journey. Africa is full of amazing talent, and it makes me happy to see our music and creativity receiving the recognition they deserve, as AFRIMA is the continent’s biggest music entity. Every artist who sends in their work is helping our creative industry grow stronger. With the quality of music we have screened, I can confidently say that the future of the industry is promising.”
AFRIMA President and Founder, Mike Dada, thanked the jury, patrons, and artistic stakeholders for his or her position in sustaining AFRIMA’s development and success.
“I am truly grateful for the support from every corner of our creative industry; from the Federal Government of Nigeria, our Official Host City, Lagos State Government and Governor Babajide Sanwoolu, our Patron, to the media, to the artists, producers, and record executives. It is inspiring to see us working hand in hand with one shared goal to elevate Africa’s global music. We said at the beginning of this journey that we would not joke with the credibility of this awards; we insisted that any artist who will be nominated or win award must submit their work to qualify and this patron’s dinner is our way of honouring the AFRIMA jury, who dedicate their time to carefully select the finest talents from thousands of entries for nomination in their rightful categories,” he stated.]
Guests had been additionally handled to a soulful efficiency by fast-rising star Qing Madi. Adding to the flicker of the night time had been appearances from music stars Ice Prince Zamani, Orezi, Praiz, and DJ Nana, amongst others.
The roll name of high-profile dignitaries included Lai Mohammed, former Minister of Information and Culture; media moguls Kenny Ogungbe, Dayo Adeneye and Id Ogungbe; revered journalists Mayor Akinpelu, Ayo Aminu, Mojeed Jamiu, Azu Arinze; Founder of AFFRIF, Chioma Ude, media and Entertainment personalities Olisa Adibua, Ali Baba, Sunday Are, Ehiz and Uti Nwachukwu, amongst others; alongside different notable figures from the humanities, tradition, and media house.
The AFRIMA 2025 celebration is about to happen from November 25 to 30 in Lagos. The week-long present will embrace a wide range of occasions, such because the Welcome Soiree, the AFRIMA Music Village, the African Music Business Summit, a Host City Tour, the Nominees Party, and the principle awards ceremony. This ceremony will likely be broadcast dwell to over 84 nations.
