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The African Union and AFRIMA call on continental creators to submit music ahead of global celebrations highlighting a decade of African sonic exports.
The International Executive Committee of the All Africa Music Awards has officially announced submission dates for its landmark tenth edition.
Organized in partnership with the African Union Commission, the submission portal opens on October 11, 2026, for creators worldwide.
African musicians, songwriters, producers, video directors, and recording professionals have until January 10, 2027, to complete official entries.
Submissions must be uploaded digitally through the official awards web portal to qualify for screening by international adjudicators.
The anniversary main event will run from May 18 through May 23, 2027, in Lagos, Nigeria.
Eligible creative works must have been produced and released between August 10, 2025, and January 10, 2027.
The grand finale ceremony will be broadcast live across eighty-four countries, connecting millions of global viewers to continental soundscapes.
Organizers emphasized that the portal welcomes entries from both emerging independent talents and established superstars across regional markets.
Following the closing date, pre-screening and collation of submitted entries will take place from January 11 to January 14.
An international jury panel representing Africa’s five sub-regions will review qualified entries before nominees are announced globally on January 29.
Public voting will commence online from February 21, 2027, continuing up until May 21 before the final ceremony.
AFRIMA Executive Producer Mike Dada urged African creators to convert expanding international cultural visibility into long-term commercial investments.
He stressed that building sustainable creative industries ensures artists capture capital and retain wealth generated by their original work.
Leading up to the main awards, an international engagement campaign titled #Road2AFRIMA10Xperience will hold events across eight major cities.
Promotional activities are scheduled for London, Windhoek, Cotonou, Nairobi, Accra, Paris, alongside Nigerian cities Warri and Port Harcourt.
Hosting the tenth edition in Lagos highlights Nigeria’s position as a primary operational hub for contemporary African music exports.
The week-long programme in May will feature business summits, cultural showcases, institutional meetings, and red-carpet presentation events.
Industry stakeholders expect record submission volumes following the rapid international expansion of Afrobeats, Amapiano, and traditional continental rhythms.
The African Union reiterated its ongoing partnership with AFRIMA to promote cultural integration, youth empowerment, and economic development.
Artistes, record labels, and creative representatives can access submission guidelines and category specifications directly through the official website.
All submitted projects must comply strictly with international copyright rules and official platform terms to ensure valid participation.
The milestone tenth edition marks a decade of celebrating artistic talent across Northern, Southern, Eastern, Western, and Central Africa.
Stakeholders look forward to the upcoming submission window as the continent prepares to honor its finest musical creators.
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