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Afrima Unveils Nominees For 2014 Awards …As Davido, Mafiki Zolo Top List
The All Africa Music
Awards (AFRIMA) has unveiled the list of its nominees for the 2014 edition during a world press conference held at the Protea Hotel Leadway, Mary Land Estate, Lagos Nigeria recently with Davido of Nigeria and Mafiki Zolo of South Africa topping the list with 6 nominations caoh.
Other well known African music names on the nominees list are.
Diamond Platinum 2 (Tanzania), 2 nominations, Amr. Dialo (Egypt), 2 nominations, Zahara (South Africa) 3 nominations, Angelique kidjo(Benin Republic), 2 nominations, Fally Puppa (DRC), I nomination Sakordic (Ghana), 1 no mination, Tiwa Savage (Nigeria), 2 nominations Uhuru (South Africa) , 5 nominations and Micasa (South Africa) 4 nominations.
AFRIMA’s panel of juroys present during the unveiling were Mr. Osca Kidijo a seasoned music producer from Benin Republic representing West Africa. Also representing the international committee of AFRIMA were Mike Dada, Director Brand Communication/Sponsorship, Matlou Tso Tetsi, chairman international media committee, Steve Ayorinde from Nigeria and Kingsley James amongst others.
Leading the budding music acts on Afrima’s nominees list is Temi Dollface (Nigeria), 4 nominations, Wiyanla (Ghana), 3 nominations, Patoran King (Nigeria) 2 nominations Davina Greeen (Zimbabwe), 1 nomination and Noura Mint Seymale (Mauritania), 2 nominations.
While African heavy weight music producers include Don Jazzy (Nigeria) in the African producer of the year category for the song ‘Eminado’ alongside two contenders namely Robin Malinga and Mojela Thebe (South Africa) for ‘Impilo’ Oskido and Shizzi (Nigeria) for ‘Tchelete’, Mikky Ine (Nigeria) ‘Dawn’ and Delb (Nigeria) “Pull Over” .
On the criteria by which the nominees list emerged, it was gathered that the jury panel adhered strictly to the entry submission requirement, while being guided by AFRIMA’s core values of FACE IT-Fairness, Authenticity, Creativity, Excellence, Integrity and Transparency.
The panel of jurors consisting of experienced names in the continental and global music industry were in Lagos in July to evaluate the submitted works.
Popular businessman and socialite, Pascal Okechukwu, aka Cubana Chief Priest, has said that his relationship with singer Davido is beyond money and gossip.
He stated this in a recent interview with BBC Igbo.
“Davido is my friend. He is my in-law; he married Chioma who is from Imo State where I hail from.
“So the relationship I have with Davido is beyond money and gossip,” he said.
DAILY POST reports that Chief Priest disclosed via his Instagram page that his outfit for the wedding of the singer, Davido and his wife, Chioma, in Lagos on Tuesday cost seven million Naira.
The socialite recently appreciated Davido for not “discarding” Chioma.
He stated that the DMW boss has made Imo State proud by choosing to marry from the state.
Nigerian singer Simisola Kosoko, popularly known as Simi, has lent her voice to the ongoing anti-tax hike protests in Kenya.
The Tide’s source reports that Kenyan youths are marching against tax hike in widespread demonstrations tagged ‘RejectFinanceBill2024.’
Five people were shot dead and dozens wounded after police clashed with protesters who stormed the parliament building in Nairobi on Tuesday, according to Amnesty Kenya.
Reacting via her X handle on Tuesday night, Simi declared her support for the demonstrators.
She stated that “it is both powerful and heartbreaking for a people to have to fight and die for freedoms and rights.”
The singer wrote, “I stand with the people of Kenya. It is both powerful and heartbreaking for a people to have to fight and die for freedoms and rights. Godspeed and Strength. [Hash tag] RejectFinanceBill2024.”
In a series of other posts, she wrote: “Wow. When you’ve had enough, the fight is almost inevitable.
“African leaders- have not you done enough?
“I can’t wait for the day Africa is not a weapon fashioned against Africans. All of this amazing Black power and human resource, but the majority are not likely to thrive unless they run.”
Famous Nigerian Afrobeat singer, Davido was spotted among other top artistes at Asake’s ‘Lungu Boy’ tour concert in Atlanta, Georgia.
Asake’s performance at his sold-out show at the 17,000-capacity State Farm Arena in Atlanta began on August 16, 2024, and is set to run for 10 days.
In a trending video on social media, Davido appeared backstage with American rapper Quavo to support Asake during the live performance.
Other musicians in attendance included Nigerian hitmaker Zlatan and American rapper Russ Millions.
The Tide’s source reports that Asake’s ‘Lungu Boy’ tour is set to cover six U.S. cities, where he will headline notable venues including Madison Square Garden in New York, the Toyota Center in Houston, and the State Farm Arena in Atlanta.
Asake’s tour comes just days after the release of his latest hit, ‘Lungu Boy,’ which features several superstars, including Wizkid, British rappers Central Cee and Stormzy, Travis Scott and Brazilian singer Ludmilla.
‘Lungu Boy’ set a new record for the biggest opening week on Spotify Nigeria, garnering 18.9 million streams in its opening week and breaking the previous record of 14.4 million streams held by Davido’s ‘Timeless.’