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AFRIMA 2018: African Union, Ghana partner for Calendar Unveiling

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6 years ago

May 15, 2018

Sahara Weekly

The 2018 All Africa Music Awards (AFRIMA) annual calendar of programmes

will be unveiled on Monday, May 21, 2018 by the African Union Commission

(AUC) in collaboration with Government of the Republic of Ghana, and the

International Committee of AFRIMA during a world media event and music

conference scheduled for Accra, the capital city of Ghana.

Part of the agenda for the Calendar Unveiling of the fifth annual

edition of AFRIMA is a Courtesy Visit to His Excellency, the President

of Ghana, Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo, who is set to receive African

delegates and music stars attending the event from around Africa

including the Head of Culture, African Union, Mrs. Angela Martins;

President/Executive Producer, AFRIMA, Mr. Mike Dada; Director, Brand

Communications, AFRIMA; Ms. Matlou Tsotetsi; AFRIMA Regional Director;

Western Africa, Mr. Don Obilor, the Ghanaian-UK AFRIMA Juror,

(representing UK-Diaspora) and BBC-1 show host, Ms. Rita Ray and the

AFRIMA Country Director, Ghana, Mr. Francis Doku.

Also participating at the event are past AFRIMA nominees and winners,

music professionals and executives, creative/culture industry policy

makers, members of the media industry and other award-winning recording

artistes living in Ghana and in other African countries.

Commenting on the event in line with government’s objective to develop

sustainable tourism pivoted on Ghanaian arts and culture, Ghana’s

Minister of Tourism, Arts and Culture, Hon. Catherine Afeku, said:

“Arts and culture, as a sector, remains one of Africa’s greatest

strengths. As well as being a source of values, identity and a sense of

belonging, the creative industries have become a driver of economic

growth and job creation. In agreeing to host the AFRIMA 2018 Calendar

Unveiling, the Government of Ghana is motivated by the need to harness

the potential of the creative sector of Ghana to promote national and

regional tourism. We congratulate the African Union for lending its

weight behind this laudable effort”.

Hon. Afeku added, “The Government of Ghana recognizes the potential of

the Creative Industries to shape and reinforce the country’s economic

growth. Studies show that by the end of the first decade of this

millennium, cultural activities contributed to 1.53% of the Gross

Domestic Product (GDP) of our country. Zeroing in on music industry, it

is reported with some justifiable pride that that sector alone adds

approximately GH¢100 million to GDP”.

Speaking on the collaborative work by the African Union and the

International Committee of AFRIMA to create inventive solutions to

achieving the AU Charter for African Cultural Renaissance and the Plan

of Action on Cultural and Creative Industries, the Acting Director for

Social Affairs, African Union Commission, Madam Mariama Cisse revealed

that partnerships with member AU states such as Ghana further galvanise

the achievement of the AU policy on Africa transformation through social

integration.

In her statement, the Acting Director for Social Affairs, African Union,

said: “The hosting by the Republic of Ghana of this unveiling event is

very important given that previous events were hosted by the Federal

Republic of Nigeria and it is crucial that the initiative rotates in the

AU Member States to ensure broader popularization and enhance its

Pan-African nature. We thus express our gratitude to the Government of

the Republic of Ghana for hosting the event and call upon all musical

artists to participate in the initiative by submitting their works once

the call for submissions is open”.

AFRIMA, Africa’s biggest music awards property, will roll out the 2018

calendar under the theme “Africa is Music”. The calendar features

back-to-back events traversing several countries in the five regions of

Africa. Some of these planned events include music/culture conferences;

country visits to converse with critical music/culture industry

stakeholders and high-octane music concerts tagged “Turn Up Africa”

which objective is to connect fans and followers of African music with

their favourite Africa music stars of the traditional and contemporary

genres.

In partnership with the African Union, the All Africa Music Awards is a

music property that recognises and rewards the work and talent of a

myriad of African artists from the old to the new generation of

musicians. Through its conference, AFRIMA also stimulates conversations

among Africans and between Africa and the rest of the world about the

potential of the creative arts for real humanising enterprise on the

continent, contributing significantly to social cohesion, national,

regional and continental integration as well as sustainable development

in Africa. The award show is usually broadcast to over eighty countries

around the world

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Music Star, Yinka Rythmz, Releases ‘ I Matter’ Video Featuring Top Nollywood Stars

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21 hours ago

April 23, 2024

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Music Star, Yinka Rythmz, Releases ‘ I Matter’ Video

Featuring Top Nollywood Stars

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The most anticipated single of music Star, Yinka Rythmz, I Matter’ has finally dropped to the music market.

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‘I Matter’ is one of the tracks in the upcoming and most anticipated Album and soundtrack in the Multi Million Naira project Album in a Movie, Titled “More than Somebody” MTS and “The journey” featuring all the Nollywood’s best Actors both in Nigeria and diaspora.

“I Matter” official videovideo was shot by Temitope Africano, also shot and produced by The One and Only Akin Alabi films.

The new video single by Yinka who is also known as Mr. Somebody by his teeming fans is to bring succour and joy to the heart of many people who are passing through one challenge and others. It clearly composed and shot to say there is a better tomorrow for the distraught souls and hearts.

‘I Matter’ was specifically packaged to provide hope, better tomorrow for the troubled souls.

The video has been uploaded on the YouTube channel today, 22 April, 2024 it also featured another two fantastic and highly creative singers, Jiron and Eri Oluwa and produced by OSM production.

In his words, Yinka said ‘You Matter, Everybody needs to just play your part, play your roles because, for whatever you sow, you shall reap in due seasons.

I Matter’ is not just a song but a well composed song that brings hope, joy and better future for everyone who is passing through any difficulty moment.

Here is the link to watch the new released video https://youtu.be/ZH1eIstQ15U?feature=shared

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We’re Featuring Fuji, Islamic, Christian Musicians Together in One Song in July* -UK Based promoter, Adetutu Jakande speaks on next events

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April 20, 2024

Sahara Weekly

We’re Featuring Fuji, Islamic, Christian Musicians Together in One Song in July
-UK Based promoter, Adetutu Jakande speaks on next events

*Seasoned woman of God and the United Kingdom based frontline showbiz promoter, Prophetess Adetutu Jakande, has spoken about the preparations for her upcoming events both in Nigeria and abroad.*
*The general overseer of the Assembly of Messiah Family Global Outreach UK also shared the progress of her ministry in this brief chat. Read on…*

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*Let’s talk about your coming event; where is the venue, what’s the date and what category of artistes are we expecting?*
Our next event will take place in July. The date will be fixed before then, also the venue and category of artistes to perform at the event will be announced in due course.

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*When did you have the last event and where was it hosted?*
Our last event took place last month, April 20th, 2024. It was hosted at Funkey Bee Cuisine in London.

*So far, have you hosted any of your events in Nigeria?*
Yes, we have hosted many events in Nigeria. We hosted one in Ikorodu and we held another at Badagry in Lagos State.

*Tell us about your online Christian ministry and what God has been doing through your ministration.*
God has been so faithful with us on our online ministry. We’ve been able to reach out to so many souls that need Christ, especially through our regular outreach programme, ‘Hour of Divine Visitation’ on YouTube, Facebook and our other social media handles.
We also run a charity programme which we use to help others in need through the help of God.

*Finally, what are the preparations like for the coming event, and what are your expectations?*
Well, we have many things in preparations. We have the next event coming up in London in July, and we have an event coming up in Nigeria too because we’re trying to elevate some artistes, like we always do, both in Gospel, Islamic and Fuji Music genres. We are trying to bring the artistes together in the studio in Nigeria to release a single. I believe God Almighty will help us to accomplish this like He has always helped us.

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Countdown To Night of Neon Color With Osupa Saheed

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April 9, 2024

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Countdown To Night of Neon Color With Osupa Saheed

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Preparations are in top gear as Lord of Music, Saheed Osupa thickens rehearsal in America with his band boys, to storm Lawbell Entertainment Nigeria’s show tagged Night of Neon Colour with Osupa Saheed.

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The International Fuji star with a distinct voice we gathered will be performing with his full band from America for the first time to Jam for Lawbell in Lagos and obviously it’s going to be his first show this year. The show will come up 18th May, 2024, on CMD Road, Magodo, Lagos Nigeria.

According to Lawbell Entertainment Manager, Olabanji Adelana, Osupa won’t leave any stone unturned, he’s bent on thrilling his audience with new compositions in addition to his oldies and fans favourite,” all arrangements have been made for the show and Osupa has promised to make the event one of its best in the recent times” Osupa manager who also spoke to us boldly confirm that Night of Neon show will be a show of excellence as he seized the opportunity to call on Osupa regular fans not to miss the scintillating and thrilling vibes Osupa is performing with his American boys, who will also arrived in Nigeria for the show.

Other artistes that have been pencilled down to thrill fans are The Platinum bombshell, golden boy and “You don hit my car crooner, Tony Tetuila, Omalicha crooner, Suavé, Alubarika crooner, Eskay Lala.

Information reaching us that Osupa’s have been calling as regards the show and assurance have been that the king of Fuji Music would be performing live to thrill his fans.

As time goes on, more information would believe released to the public as regards the spectacular show “Night of Neon colour”