It is annual event
focused to celebrate African musicians, Producers, Song writers, Music
promoters, Record label owners, Music marketers, DJ, Music Video Producers,
Radio and T.V stations, Entertainment Journalists, Contemporary African
cultural musicians etc.
It is targeted to create
awareness of music from African origin and an avenue to promote African music
to the western world. It will also be an avenue to solicit support for the
marketing, promotion and encouragement of African musicians who are under
publicized and marketed.
The first edition of the
Award shall be held in the City of San Diego California on November 9, 2013
from 8 pm (ET) at the prestigious LYCEUM THEATER. It shall be aired live by FOX
Television Network.
The All Africa Music
Awards (AAMA) shall kick off with other live music performances featuring
selected African and American Musicians before the Awards presentation to be
anchored by renowned entertainment impresarios.
J. Martins, a popular
African musician is the Host for the November 9th event.
The theme of this Awards
show is “Mercy World Concert” Dedicated To The Forggoten Children Of Africa.
Performances for the day
will be about 25 acts with J. Martins, the host, also performing. The show
starts by 3.30 pm with a Red Carpet entrance for the Award nominees. The
nomination of the awardees starts June 15 2013. By July 2013,
selected nominees will be open for Voting.
Presented by
The Academy of African Music & Arts.
The Academy of African Music & Arts.