AFRIMMA is a highly anticipated award show celebrating the beauty of African music and artistry. The award show will take place Saturday, July 26, 2014 and will honor some of the world’s top African celebrity musical artists, managers, producers, dj’s, and cultural influencers.
The star studded event will attract guests from various cities throughout the United States as well as guests and honorees from over 17 African Countries. “AFRIMMA represents growth, celebration and pushing the culture and music of Africa continuously forward for the better. It will be an amazing night celebrating the artists who have influenced and impacted the culture as well as the pioneers who laid the framework for the music of today.” “The event will not only celebrate the music of Africa, but celebrates the unique sounds, culture and artists that tell the stories of our continent as a whole” said Anderson Obiagwu, Founder of Afrimma.
Laura Maczka, Mayor of Richardson, has issued an official proclamation from the city endorsing its support of AFRIMMA. Additionally, International Television Powerhouse, Sound City, has signed on as a media partner and will broadcast the award show throughout Africa. The network has been dubbed as the “Pan- African Urban Music Channel”, and will provide the exclusive broadcast of Afrimma. This eagerly awaited event will be hosted by International Celebrity Comedian, Basket Mouth along with Nollywood Beauty Sensation and Actress, Juliet Ibrahim.
AFRIMMA will feature exclusive performances from some of the most sought after musicians, dancers and artist from Nigeria, Ghana, Liberia, South Africa and more. The 2014 Award Show will take place at the Eisemann Center, a prestigious performance hall venue located in the heart of Dallas Suburban district, Richardson.
AFRIMMA has confirmed over 24 major artists from various parts of AFRICA and we anticipate guests/ attendees from Nigeria, Ghana, South Africa, Tanzania, Eritrea, Sierra Leone, Ethiopia, Liberia, Zimbabwe, Cameroon, Kenya, Gabon, various cities throughout the USA & many more! The elegant venue boasts an impressive track record of high profile events which include theater productions, concerts, and various performance art related events.
Confirmed artists include Iyanya, 2face, Stanley Enow, Wyre, Miriam Chemmoss,T- Pain, Fally Ipupa, Flavour, Davido, Diamond Platinumz and more.
Red Carpet Arrivals will begin @ 7:00 p.m. on July 26th, 2014, and the award show will begin promptly at 8:00 p.m. The Eisemann Center is located at 2351 Performance Dr, Richardson, TX 75082.
