New jurors appointed for AFRIMA 2017

Five new African music professionals have been appointed by All Africa Music Awards, AFRIMA Academy of Jury which consists of the 13-man team and the 100-man College of Voters.

The appointments which were made days ago is reportedly in line with the awards objective of an all-inclusive participation of African professionals in its decision–making body.

The new appointees include; Mr. Charles Tabu, a citizen of the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) who fills one of the two slots for Central Africa on the AFRIMA Jury.

Also appointed are David Tayorault representing Cote d’Ivoire and he will occupy the AFRIMA Jury slot for Western Africa while Joett from Tanzania, will take up one of the Jury slots for Eastern Africa by replacing Uganda.

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The fourth Juror joining the team and representing Western Africa is Mr. Olisa Adibua, a veteran media and music practitioner who is expected to bring on board his wealth of experience in music and industry practice on reformed continental and international platforms.

In addition, Ms. Hadja Kobele, a US-based Guinean music professional who is the Head of Public Relations and Special Projects at Universal Music Africa/Island Africa, has been appointed the AFRIMA Juror representing the Diaspora (North America).

Announcing the new appointees on behalf of the International Committee of AFRIMA, the Associate Producer, AFRIMA, Ms. Adenrele Niyi, revealed that the restructuring of the AFRIMA Academy of Voters was transparent in adherence to AFRIMA values of FACE IT(Fairness, Authenticity, Credibility Excellence, Integrity and Transparency.

By Ahmed Boulor…

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