May 13, 2025
Venue: African Union Headquarters, Addis Ababa, Ethiopia
Theme: Music Beyond Borders
Overview
The All Africa Music Awards (AFRIMA), in partnership with the African Union Commission (AUC), has celebrated Africa’s musical and cultural richness since 2014. The unveiling of the AFRIMA 2025 calendar marks a major milestone to plan the year’s key events and strengthen music’s role in Africa’s cultural and economic development.
Event Objectives
- Officially unveil the AFRIMA 2025 Calendar.
- Facilitate dialogue on the future of Africa’s creative economy.
- Strengthen partnerships between public institutions, music professionals, and creatives.
- Provide a strategic networking platform.
Theme: Music Beyond Borders
This conference will highlight intra-African and international collaborations, along with opportunities in financing, monetization, and financial sustainability within Africa’s music industry.
Speakers & Hosts
Keynote Address: African Union Representative
Topic: Music as a Tool for Social Development and Influence
Hosts:
Nde Ndifonka – Artist & AFRIMA Regional Director (Central Africa)
Melena Abraham – Ethiopian radio broadcaster and event curator
Program – May 13, 2025
Time: 10:00 AM – 4:00 PM (Registration from 9:00 AM)
Audience: 200–250 participants
Venue: African Union Commission Secretariat
Highlights:
- Opening remarks by AFRIMA & AUC
- Keynote speech
- Panel discussions on the creative economy, music policy, and international cooperation
- Official unveiling of the AFRIMA 2025 Calendar
- Networking and media interaction sessions
- Lunch break
- Dress Code: Formal or traditional attire
Strategic Relevance
This launch event is more than a simple announcement—it is a platform that strengthens Africa’s position on the global music stage. It reflects a shared commitment to using music as a powerful tool for storytelling, collaboration, and social transformation.
Media Contact:
Ms. Rommi-Theodora Berhanu – mediaandevents.afronova@gmail.com
Eyob Salemot – International Correspondent
