The All
Africa Music Awards (AFRIMA) has undergone some urgent modifications in order
to help us better host Africa and the rest of the world. According to the
organisers, the reason for this is that a major continental sponsor of AFRIMA
was unable to conclude its commitment by the deadline required to deliver on
the world-class event.
Despite the fact
that Nigeria has been certified Ebola free by World Health Organisation (WHO),
the sponsor stated concerns over the increasing scourge of Ebola Virus Disease
(EVD) in some West African countries from where nominees, awardees and guests
are expected and the yet-to-be-resolved insurgency in Northern Nigeria.
In spite of the
development, the AFRIMA International Committee is still committed to
delivering a world class event at a later date. However, the public and AFRIMA
Academy voting on the AFRIMA website www.afrima.org has been extended by three weeks. It will now end on Tuesday, November 25 and that means music fans
still have more time to vote for their favourite artistes.
While
speaking on the postponement of the award ceremony, AFRIMA international
Advisor, Mr. Rikki Stein, said: “A wise, albeit painful, decision. The goals and aspirations
of AFRIMA remain unchanged as well as the commitment of AFRIMA's regional
directors. This should not diminish the determination of the AFRIMA team to find
a solution. It can only be a glittering, well produced event that can be the
culmination of so much effort. Nothing less will suffice”.
While
thanking music fans for their support to the actualisation of this continental
award project, the International Committee of AFRIMA sincerely apologises for
any inconveniences this development may cause their partners and
stakeholders across the world.
“We hope
to get back to Africa soon with more details about the new date as we continue
to look forward to having the world with us”, Ms Adenrele Niyi, AFRIMA Project
Director said.
For
further information please contact
Project
Director, Adenrele Niyi on Email: adenrele@prmafrica.com or adenrele.niyi@afrima.org
Tel
No: 08037208586