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Ícone Manecas Costa finalmente nomeado nos AFRIMA

O “Grammy” africano está quase a acontecer e consigo traz uma mão cheia de novidades e destaques. O ícone guineense Manecas Costa recebeu a sua primeira nomeação e DJ Tarico eleva a fas…

Os AFRIMA acontecem nos próximos dias 19, 20 e 21 de novembro, na capital da Nigéria, Lagos.

Esta edição de 2021 dos AFRIMMA tem um sabor especial para o músico Manecas Costa, pois é a primeira vez que figura entre os nomeados. O guineense vai disputar o prémio de Canção do Ano, pela sua participação na música “Kua Buaru” dos Calema e que conta com as vozes de Pérola e Soraia Ramos.

O moçambicano Jimmy Dludlu aparece também nomeado na categoria de Melhor Artista de Afro-Jazz, concorrendo ao lado de Bokani Dyer da África do Sul, Olu da Nigéria, Franck Biyong dos Camarões, entre outros. All Africa Music Awards – AFRIMA é uma das mais prestigiadas premiações de África. Com o intuito de relevar e premiar os artistas africanos que mais contribuíram para o cenário musical africano em base de streamings e popularidade cultural, o evento já vai na sua sétima edição. O lema de 2021 é “Para esperança, para celebração”, envolvendo o poder universal da música como um instrumento de união no continente africano.

Considerada como o “Grammy de África”, o festival registou um grande número de inscrições este ano, contabilizando mais de oito mil, com artistas de 50 países africanos das cinco regiões do continente. A cidade de Lagos, na Nigéria, acolhe o evento de 19 a 21 de novembro.

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AFRIMA AWARDS 2021 Franck Biyong Nominated for Rock & Jazz Categories

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Afrima Nominations 2021 - See full list of nominees - BBC News Pidgin

Nigerian artistes no carry last for dis year All Africa Music Awards nomination list.

Nigerian artistes no carry last for di 2021 All Africa Music Awards nomination list.

Dem gbab better nominate along wit other Africans Like Blaq Diamond, Focalistic, Diamond Platnumz and others. Di African Union Commission (AUC) and di International Committee of All Africa Music Awards (AFRIMA) release di 2021 nominations wi shortlist from over 8,880 songs wey dey submitted  plus features  of over 400 songs from artistes for di 30 continental and 10 regional categories.

Two nominations Categories

Shan'L of Gabon, Tayc of Cameroon, Adekunle Gold, The Isomers and Cavemen of Nigeria, T'neeya of Cameroon, Afrie of Uganda,  Solking of Algeria,  Ko-C of Cameroon, Salatiel & Rutshelle Guillaume of Cameroon,  Djodje of Cape Verde,  Bensoul of Kenya, Blxckie of South Africa, Franck Biyong of Cameroon, and Innoss'B of DR Congo all gbab two nominations.

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All Africa Music Awards 2021: All the nominees

The All Africa Music Awards (AFRIMAs) have released the list of nominees ahead of the 2021 edition of the pan-African event in Lagos, Nigeria, from 19 to 21 November.

Best Artist, Duo Or Group in African Jazz

‘Kalakuta’ by Bokani Dyer

‘Eulogy for Biafra’ by Franck Biyong

‘Dance’ by Hornsphere

‘Tara Tara’ by Jimmy Dludlu

‘Free Your Mind’ by Made Kuti

‘God Save the Queen’ by Olu

‘Dikeledi’ by Thandi Ntuli

‘Beautiful’ by Thandi Ntuli

‘Umdali’ by Zoe Modiga

Best Artist, Duo or Group in African Rock

‘Kelewele’ by Dark Suburb

‘Peace in Limbe’ by Franck Biyong

‘Structures’ by Rash

‘Furukazi’ by Tetu Shani

‘Beat Time’ by The Isomers

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AFRIMA : Publication de la liste des nominés pour 2021 - Kapt Media

La Commission de l’Union africaine (CUA) et le Comité international des All Africa Music Awards (AFRIMA) ont publié la liste des nominés pour 2021. La liste, publiée le mercredi 22 septembre 2021, est issue des plus de 8 880 chansons soumises à la sélection. Elle comprend plus de 400 chansons...

Elle comprend plus de 400 chansons d’artistes dans les 30 catégories continentales et les 10 catégories régionales, qui représentent les talents et les créatifs africains vivant sur le continent et dans la diaspora. 

Les artistes ayant reçu deux nominations sont Shan’L (Gabon) ; Tayc (Cameroun) ; The Isomers (Nigeria) ; T’neeya (Cameroun) ; Cavemen (Nigeria) ; Afrie (Ouganda) ; Solking (Algérie) ; Ko-C (Cameroun) ; Salatiel & Rutshelle Guillaume (Cameroun) ; Djodje (Cap-Vert) ; Adekunle Gold (Nigeria) ; Bensoul (Kenya) ; Blxckie (Afrique du Sud) ; Franck Biyong (Cameroun) ; et Innoss’B (RD Congo).

Un membre du jury international d’AFRIMA, composé de 13 personnes et représentant la diaspora (États-Unis) et l’Afrique de l’Ouest (Guinée), Hadja Kobele, a déclaré : “Nous pensons avoir donné aux Africains et au monde entier les meilleures nominations et chansons, conformément aux 8 880 chansons reçues au cours de l’année en cours.”

“La liste des nominés comprenant 28 catégories de prix continentaux et 10 catégories de prix régionaux, publiée pour le vote du public sur www.afrima.org, arrive quelques jours après un processus de sélection rigoureux de plusieurs semaines. Les deux catégories restantes – le prix de la légende – seront annoncées lors de la remise des prix, tandis que la catégorie de la meilleure bande sonore d’un film, d’une série ou d’un documentaire a été suspendue en raison de la faible qualité des candidatures pour l’édition de cette année”, a déclaré Angela Martins, responsable de la culture au sein du jury de la Commission de l’Union africaine.

L’AFRIMA, en partenariat avec la Commission de l’Union africaine (CUA), sera diffusé en direct sur 84 chaînes de télévision dans 109 pays depuis Lagos, au Nigeria, du 19 au 21 novembre 2021. Depuis 2014, l’AFRIMA est considéré comme la reconnaissance ultime de la musique africaine au niveau mondial.

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Best Artiste, Duo or Group in African Jazz Nominees for @afrimawards 2021 featuring Franck Biyong’s “Eulogy for Biafra”

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Afrima 2021 Full nominees list. see all Cameroonian artists nominated

Afrima 2021 ( All Africa Music Awards) ayc, T'neeya, Ko-C, Salatiel and Franck Biyong are Cameroonians that have backed two nominations each .

Tayc, T’neeya, Ko-C, Salatiel and Franck Biyong are Cameroonians that have backed two nominations each at the 2021 edition of the All Africa Music Awards (AFRIMA). Other Cameroonian artists nominated include, Locko, Blanche Bailly, Tzy Panchack, Kameni & Stanley Enow, mimie, Charlotte Dipanda, Naomi Achu, Ayeah Leonnette, Montess, Mr Elad and Cleo grae, Aveiro Djess Ruth Asong and the Eyango sisters 

The African Union Commission (AUC) and The International Committee of All Africa Music Awards (AFRIMA) have released the 2021 nominees list. The list, released on Wednesday, September 22, 2021 was from the over 8,880 songs submitted for adjudication. It features over 400 songs from artistes in the 30 continental and 10 regional categories cutting across African talents and creatives living on the continent and in the Diaspora.

AFRIMA in partnership with the African Union Commission (AUC) will be broadcast live on 84 television stations in 109 countries from Lagos, Nigeria from November 19-21, 2021. Since 2014, AFRIMA is regarded as the ultimate recognition of African music globally.

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Cameroon Earns 24 Nominations At The 2021 AFRIMA Awards - 237Showbiz

Cameroon Earns 24 Nominations At The 2021 Afrima Awards The All Africa Music Awards (AFRIMA) have made public the 2021 list of nominees. The list was released on Wednesday 22, 2021. According to the committee, over 8,880 songs were submitted for adjudication. This year’s nominations looks favorable for Cameroon as the country’s entertainers earn 24 nominations.

Topping the list is Locko with 3 nominations for “Au Mariage de ma Go”, followed by Salatiel’s “Good Girl” featuring Rutshelle Guillaume with nominations and Ko-c’s “President di Rap Publique with 2 nominations as well.

See complete list of 24 nominations for Cameroon.

Best Female Central Africa Blanche Bailly ft. Tzy Panchak – Jaloux Eyango – Mula Mimie – Faya Charlotte Dipanda – Madiba T’neeya – Dark Twisted Fantasy

Best Male Central Africa Locko – Au Mariage de ma Go Salatiel ft Rutshelle Guillaume – Good Girl

Album of the Year Tayc – Fleur Froide

Best African Act in the Diaspora (Female) Naomi Achu – Trust In Me (Cameroon/USA)

Best African Act in the Diaspora (Male) Tayc – Dis Moi Comment (Cameroon/France)

Best African Rapper or Lyricist Ko-c – President du Rap Publique

Best Artiste, Duo or Group in African R&B Soul T’neeya – Dark Twisted Fantasy

Best Artiste, Duo African Hip Hop Ko-c – President du Rap Publique

Best Artiste, Duo or Group in African Jazz Franck Biyong – Eulogy for Biafra

Best Artiste, Duo or Group in African Rock Franck Biyong – Peace in Limbe

Best Artiste, Duo or Group in African Traditional Ayeah Leonnette – Nini

Best Artiste, Duo or Group in African Contemporary Locko – Au Mariage de ma Go Salatiel ft Rutshelle Guillaume – Good Girl

Best Artiste, Duo or Group in African Pop Locko – Au Mariage de ma Go

Best Female Artiste in African Inspirational Music Montess – Small Girl Big God Ruth Asong – Jireh

Best Male Artiste in African Inspirational Music Mister Elad ft Cleo Grae – Salute Tzy Panchak fr Kameni x Stanley Enow – Amin

Breakout Artiste of the Year Aveiro Djess – Nyama