African Muzik Magazine Awards Explained

African Muzik Magazine Awards should not be confused with All Africa Music Awards.

Current Awards:8th African Muzik Magazine Awards
African Muzik Magazine Awards
Description:Outstanding achievements in music
Presenter:Big A Entertainment
Country:United States
Year:2014

The African Muzik Magazine Awards (commonly abbreviated as AFRIMMA) are an annual African music awards ceremony aimed to reward and celebrate musical works, talents and creativity around the African continent[1] and accommodates all musical genres including Afrobeats, Afro-Trap, Assiko, Bongo, Coupé-décalé, Genge, Highlife, Kwaito, Congolese rumba, ndombolo, and Soukous.[2]

History

The event was founded by Nigerian businessman Anderson Obiagwu and is presented by Big A Entertainment.[3] The first awards ceremony took place in July 2014 at the Eisemann Center in Richardson, Texas.[4]

Categories

The awards consist of 28 prizes overseeing the achievements of African artistes within their specific regions of origin and the genre-based continental awards.

Notes and References

  1. Web site: AFRIMMA IS INTERNATIONAL STAGE FOR AFRICAN ARTISTES — FOUNDER . pulse.ng . 10 December 2021.
  2. Web site: AFRIMA and AFRIMMA: All you need to know about the 2 music awards . pulse.ng . 10 December 2021.
  3. Web site: AFRIMA and AFRIMMA: All you need to know about the 2 music awards . The Guardian Nigeria . 10 December 2021.
  4. Web site: AFRIMA vs AFRIMMA: The difference between two music awards with similar acronyms . lifestyle.thecable.ng . 10 December 2021.
  5. Web site: List of Nominees for the 2021 AFRIMMA Awards (Full List) . pulselive.co.ke . 10 December 2021.

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