In celebration of African music and culture, the All Africa
Music Awards (AFRIMA) in league with the Africa Union Commission (AUC) has
announced AFRIMA 2015 nominees and the multiple award-winning male choral group
from South Africa, Ladysmith Black Mambazo to lead the invasion of over one
hundred and sixty two (162) African superstars who have confirm attendance to
the 2015 AFRIMA Awards slated for Sunday, November 15 at Eko Convention Centre,
Eko Hotel and Suites, Victoria Island, Lagos.
Ladysmith is arguably the most decorated male group in Africa,
having won multiple awards including four Grammys in 1988, 2004, 2009 and 2013
respectively. Formed by Joseph Shabalala in 1960, the group had been singing
together since the early 1950s. However, it was Ladysmith Black Mambazo’s
collaboration with Paul Simon in 1986 for the Graceland album that
brought it the much needed international acclaim.
Confirming their performance at AFRIMA Awards, band’s manager,
Majozi Christopher Zolisile, stated: “AFRIMA 2015 will be staged in November
which coincidentally is the month for Ladysmith Black Mambazo's 55th
anniversary. It will be amazing and electrifying to perform on a big stage like
All Africa Music Awards (AFRIMA) 2015 in Nigeria. We are looking forward to
it.”
Other artistes billed to perform at the award ceremony include
Yemi Alade from Nigeria, who broke records with her hit single, ‘Johnny’ in
2013. Her counterpart from Cameroon, Charlotte Dipanda, an Afro pop singer, who
has worked with Congolese singer, Papa Wemba and provided background vocals for
Manu Dibango, Rokia Traore and Axelle Red will also grace the AFRIMA
stage. The duo of Diamond Platnumz, a Bongo Flava recording artist and dancer
from Tanzania and Olamide from Nigeria will set the stage on fire at the AFRIMA
2015. Both have won numerous awards.
Other artistes and nominees that that have confirmed attendance
from Eastern Africa include Vanessa Mdee, Bebe Cool, Tsedenia, Alikiba, H_Art
the Band, Dr. Jose Chameleone, Danny Kalima, Makadem, Lilian Mbabazi, Sauti
Sol, Cindy, Lulu & the Zakaleo Band, Liron, Suzanna Owiyo, Ben Pol, THT,
and Teddy Afro.
From Southern Africa are top acts like AKA, Busiswa, Amantle,
Cindy Munyavi, Gazza, Blade Deep/Delura, The Soil, Kunle Ayo, Cassper Nyovest,
and KO while representing Central Africa are Awilo Logomba, Stanley Enow,
Charlotte Dipanda, NG Bling, Jovi, Daphne, M'vula, Betty Akna, Mani Bella,
Featurist, Vumomse, Missy BK, and DJ Malvado.
Confirming attendance from West Africa region are Sarkodie,
Stoneboy, Toofan, Kiff No Beat, Dark Suburb “The Skeleton”, DJ Arafat, Wiyaala,
Sekou Kouyate, Gangbe Brass Band etc. Representing the host, Nigeria include
Davido, Wizkid, P-Square, Timaya, Nneka, Flavour, Darey, Brymo, Seyi Shay,
Wande Coal, Praiz, Niyola, Patoranking, Adekunle Gold, Kiss Daniel, Aramide,
Timi Dakolo, and J. Martins among others.
The Central and Northern Africa regions’ delegates will be led
by Awilo Logomba, Stanley Enow, Charlotte Dipanda, NG Bling, Jovi, Daphne,
M'vula, Betty Akna, Mani Bella, Featurist, Vumomse, Missy BK, and DJ Malvado,
and Manal, Don Bigg, Monsif Jilali and Ahmed Soultan, Cheba Sabrine, Alsarah,
Souad Massi, Samira Said, Gabacho Maroconnection among others.
The 2015 AFRIMA Awards
will be broadcast live to 84 countries on 109 television stations across the
world with the support of AFRIMA media partners
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