Foremost Nigerian airline, Arik Air, has signed on as presenting sponsor of the African Muzik Magazine Awards (AFRIMMA), which will make debut at the Eisemann Center, Richardson, Texas, United States on July 26, this year.
Founder/CEO of Big A Entertainment, organisers of the award show, Mr. Anderson Obiagwu said his company’s partnership with the airline has come a long way, and there is no doubt, its alliance on AFRIMMA will be another success story.
Boasting on the pedigree of the aviation company, Obiagwu said Arik has become the preferred travel source for domestic, regional and international travel, currently servicing several countries in West African, the United States and other notable destinations.
“In keeping with our mission of ‘crossing boundaries’, our collaboration with Arik Airline is a perfect union that further supports the mission of African Muzik Magazine and the artistes that we are honouring through this event,” said Obiagwu.
According to the AFRIMMA creator, Arik shares a lot in the passion of the award, as a show that celebrates the beauty of African music and artistry. He said the show would honour some of the world’s top African celebrity musical artistes, managers, producers, Disc Jockeys, and cultural influences from the United States and over 17 African countries.
“We are positioning the event as the sole award ceremony in the Diaspora that caters for all musical genres, including Afrobeat, Assiko, Bongo, Decale, Funana, Genge, Highlife, Hiplife, Kwaito, Lingala and Soukous.”
To be hosted by celebrity comedian Basketmouth and Ghanaian actress Juliet Ibrahim, organisers said the event would feature exclusive performances from some most sought-after musicians, dancers and artistes from Nigeria, Ghana, Liberia, South Africa, among others.
The Eisemann Centre venue, at 2351 Performance Dr, Richardson, TX 75082, according to the AFRIMMA boss, boasts an impressive track record of high profile events, theatre productions, concerts, and others.
Obiagwu said red carpet is at 7 p.m. and the show starts at 8 p.m., with an impressive line up of African acts like Inyaya, 2face,Stanley Enow, Flavour, Wyre, Fally Ipupa, Davido, Kcee, Timaya, Navio, Diamond Platinumz, Fuse ODG, Bracket, and Ice prince.
Music categories to be covered by the award include Best Male West Africa; Best Female West Africa; Best Male East Africa; Best Female East Africa; Best Male Central Africa; Best Female Central Africa; Best Male Southern Africa; Best Female Southern Africa; Best African Group; Best Male Diaspora; Best Female Diaspora; Best Gospel Artist; Best Male Traditional; Best Female Traditional; Best Newcomer; Best Video Director; Best DJ Africa; Best DJ Diaspora; Leadership in Muzik Award; Legendary Award; Best Video of the Year; Music producer of the Year; Best Dance Group; Best Rap Act, and Best Collabo.
Culled from The Nation
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