The North African country, Algeria, has confirmed its interest in hosting the All Africa Music Awards (AFRIMA).
Although representatives of the country did not state the year they hope to host one of Africa’s biggest music events, it is likely to be sooner rather than later.
Algeria’s expression of interest came during a meeting held in Abidjan between Algeria’s Ambassador to Côte d’Ivoire, His Excellency Mohamed Abdelaziz Bouguetaia, and the 9th AFRIMA Best African DJ winner, DJ Moh Green, during which the award-winning DJ, accompanied by the Associate Producer, AFRIMA, Victoria Nkong, presented his AFRIMA trophy to the ambassador.
Interestingly, Algeria’s interest came shortly after Côte d’Ivoire had earlier indicated its own readiness to host a future edition of the awards.
Reacting to the latest interest in hosting the award, Nkong said Algeria’s expression of interest is a reflection of AFRIMA’s growing continental relevance.
“AFRIMA was created to unite Africa through music and to project our creative industry as a global economic force. We have witnessed the transformative impact of hosting in countries like Nigeria, Ghana, and Senegal. The growing interest from countries across the continent affirms that AFRIMA is not just an awards ceremony, but a Pan-African institution,” she said.
Meanwhile, Ambassador Bouguetaia has commended DJ Moh Green for his achievement. He said,
“DJ Moh Green has made Algeria proud. He has carried our flag high and demonstrated that Algerian music has a strong voice in Africa and beyond. AFRIMA’s reach across the continent and its influence on youth and cultural policy are impressive. Algeria is open to hosting AFRIMA in the future and ready to explore that possibility.”
With Algeria exploring the possibility of hosting, the move signals continued momentum for Africa’s premier music awards platform as it expands its footprint and strengthens cultural integration across the continent.
In 2023, AFRIMA was hosted in Senegal, solidifying its acceptance on the continent, and also marking the last time it has been hosted outside Nigeria.
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