The stage is set for the 2016 All
Africa Music,Awards, AFRIMA, which is billed to hold on Sunday,
November 6 at Eko Hotels and Suites, Lagos. Already, African music
stars have lined up for pulsating and emotive tribute performances in
honour of Manu Dibango, King Sunny Ade and late Papa Wemba, three of
Africa’s renowned music legends.
In partnership with the African Union
Commission, AUC, and the support of the Official Host City, Lagos
State, AFRIMA 2016 grand awards ceremony is preceded by The AFRIMA
Music Village on Friday November 4, 2016, a non-stop music concert
with over 40 African artistes performing live at the Waterfront, Bar
Beach, Victoria Island, Lagos in Nigeria. Thousands of guests
expected in Lagos for the various events.
82-year-old Cameroonian saxophonist and
vibraphone player Manu Dibango, is hailed for making an enormous
contribution to African music as a whole. Nicknamed ‘The Lion of
Cameroon’, Manu Dibango is recognised for developing a music style
fusing jazz, funk and traditional Cameroonian music. His song “Soul
Makossa” has influenced several popular music hits, including
Michael Jackson’s “Wanna Be Startin’ Somethin”, as well as
his recording of that song with Akon, the Fugees’ “Cowboys”,
and Rihanna’s “Don’t Stop the Music” and Comedian Eddie
Murphy in his 1982 parody song “Boogie in your butt”.
Artiste-in-Residence at the Obafemi
Awolowo University, Nigeria, King Sunny Ade is classified as one of
the most influential musicians of his time. The Nigerian
singer-songwriter and multi-instrumentalist and two-time Grammy award
nominee is known for his pioneering of modern world music. His stage
performance is characterised by dexterous dancing steps and use of
the guitar.
Speaking about the purpose of the
tribute, President and Executive Producer, AFRIMA, Mr. Mike Dada
said: “Contemporary African stars will be celebrating these African
icons and legends of African music to show the beauty of their music
through outstanding performances on stage during the AFRIMA awards.”
Some of the top African artistes billed to honour the legacy of the
three African legends include: Kiss Daniel (Nigeria); Diamond
Platnumz (Tanzania); Brymo (Nigeria); Wax Dey (Cameroon); Seyi Shay
(Nigeria); Fally Ipupa (DRC), Yemi Alade (Nigeria); Victoria Kimani
(Kenya); Tiwa Savage (Nigeria); Aramide (Nigeria); Niniola (Nigeria);
YCee (Nigeria); TJAN (Nigeria) and Flavour (Nigeria) among others.
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