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AFRIMA announces exciting event programme for GHANA 2018

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The International Committee of All Africa Music Awards, AFRIMA, and The
African Union Commission, AUC, have announced the program for the biggest
music event in Africa, the 5th AFRIMA-Ghana 2018 holding in the Gold Coast
City of Accra, Ghana from Wednesday, November 21 to Saturday, November 24
under the theme ‘Africa is Gold’.

Ghana was unveiled as the 5th AFRIMA Official Host Country by the AUC on
September 5 at the African Union Headquarters in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia.
Subsequently, the Republic of Ghana accepted the Official Host Country
rights on Tuesday, September 11 during a media event held at the Kempinski
Hotel, Gold Coast City Accra and attended by top Ghanaian government
officials led by the Minister of Tourism, Arts and Culture, Ghana,
Honourable Catherine Afeku.

Kicking off the back-to-back exhilarating events program for the 5th
AFRIMA on November 21 is the AFRIMA Welcome Soiree, a reception in honour
of arriving AFRIMA nominees and delegates, African Union officials,
members of the International Committee of AFRIMA, media and other invited
guests.
This is followed by the Africa Music Business Summit (AMBS) on November 22
at the Ballroom, Kempinski Hotel, Gold Coast City, Accra, between 8.30
a.m. and 4.30 p.m. To be held under the theme “African Music in a Global
Village: Leveraging the Opportunities”, the annual AMBS is a panel
discussion platform to interrogate and strategize on the business of music
in Africa while charting a synergistic way forward for development and
economic empowerment for the music talents. It is a platform for business
networking and interaction among music professionals, music executives,
government officials and other stakeholders in the music, media and
financial sectors of Africa while discussing the potentials present in the
continent’s music industry and ways to harness its socio-economic gains.

Later in the day on November 22, at the AFRIMA Music Village, lovers and
fans of African music are in for high octane performances by upcoming and
A-list artistes from across the continent in a festival-style music
concert which holds at the 100,000-capacity Independence Square, Accra,
from 5.00 p.m. till dawn. The event will be broadcast live on dedicated
satellite event channels.
In a bid to showcase the cultural and historical dynamism of the beautiful
host city, invited guests will be treated to a tour of landmarks and
sights of Accra on Friday, November 23. This will be followed by the
Nominee’s Party from 10.00 p.m.

The live broadcast Main Awards Ceremony on Saturday, November 24 will have
in attendance high profile guests from across the continent and the
Diaspora. Scheduled for the Accra International Conference Centre, AICC,
Ghana, by 7.30 p.m., the star-studded awards show will begin with the
live-broadcast red carpet at 4.30 p.m. where all the glam, glitz and high
fashion of the 5th AFRIMA-Ghana 2018 will be on display. The awards
ceremony to be broadcast to 84 countries on 105 partner media channels
will also feature a potpourri of performances from some 2018 AFRIMA
nominees, past award winners, and special guest artistes.
Wrapping up the thrilling event programme is the 5th AFRIMA After-Party at
the Pool Bar, Kempinski Hotel Gold Coast, Accra, Ghana.

Expressing her excitements at the coming events, Hon. Catherine Afeku said
“On behalf of His Excellency, the President of Ghana and the people of the
Republic of Ghana, the Ministry of Tourism, Arts and Culture, Ghana
welcomes African artistes, African media and event delegates to the 5th
All Africa Music Awards, AFRIMA-Ghana 2018. We take pride in ourselves in
hosting this continental awards between November 21 and 24 which is
consistent with our national development agenda to the growth of culture
and the creative arts. We project a boost to the tourism economy of Ghana
and the creation of opportunities for artists and investors in the culture
and creative arts industry of Ghana. We expect more of such opportunities
to be created in the national economy as we host AFRIMA events in the
coming years. This will become one of the vehicles to deepen the
collaboration between the Ministry of Tourism, Arts and Culture and the
Africa Union to drive the Government’s transformation agenda. We look
forward to welcoming you with the warm Ghanaian hospitality, Akwaaba!”

Also sharing his enthusiasm, AFRIMA Country Director for Ghana, Francis
Doku extolled the virtues of the Host Country saying, “We are very excited
to be the host for the 5th AFRIMA, Ghana is a very beautiful country, and
the most hospitable people on earth, and we want the whole of Africa and
the rest of the world to come to see how we can also help developed the
culture of Africa through music. It is also an opportunity to show the
world what Ghana looks like, who we are, and the fact that we can also
help to bring Africans together just as we did during the colonization of
Africa. He went further to implore the world to come to Ghana, enjoy the
food, the weather and the people from 21st to 24th of November, 2018 when
Africa and the world will meet in Accra for the 5th edition of the All
Africa Music Awards. Welcome to Ghana”. He concludes.

In partnership with the African Union Commission, AFRIMA seeks to reward
Africa’s music talents living on the continent or in the diaspora, it
stimulates conversations among Africans and between Africa and the rest of
the globe about the great potentials and values of the African musical and
artistic heritage for the purpose of creating jobs, reducing poverty,
calling the attention of world leaders to Africa and promoting the
positive image of Africa to the world for global competitiveness.

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2024 Young Orators National Finals

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The city of Ibadan, Nigeria, hosted a captivating spectacle as finalists from across the nation gathered for the 2024 Young Orators national final competition. Organised by the Peat Philips Foundation, this prestigious event serves as the Nigerian franchise of the International Public Speaking Competition, annually conducted by the English-Speaking Union.

 

Akinleye Olu-Philips, Team Lead at Peat Philips Foundation, highlighted Ibadan’s rich literary heritage, underscoring its significance as a nurturing ground for literary talents in Nigeria.

 

Amidst fierce competition, 20-year-old Folakemi Adebayo, a second-year Law student at the University of Ibadan, clinched the coveted title. Torkuma Mimidoo Perpetual (17), a science student from Rosladys College, Gboko, Benue State and Inioluwa Sodunke from De – Glorious Heritage School, Lagos State, secured the second and third positions respectively.

 

Folakemi Adebayo’s victory earns her the opportunity to represent Nigeria at the 2024 International Public Speaking Competition scheduled in London from May 13 to 17. The national final was generously sponsored by Learn Africa Plc, with support from Alpha FC Abuja.

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Charles Inojie, Ali Nuhu’s #Makewehalla Video goes viral, Ignites Dialogue on Domestic Abuse

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In a nation where the discussion on domestic violence often remains shrouded in silence, two power actors have ignited a powerful movement that is resonating deeply across Nigeria.

 

Charles Inojie and Ali Nuhu, through their viral video titled #MakeWeHalla, have initiated a much-needed conversation on the pressing issue of domestic violence.

 

The video features the two talented actors in a humorous yet thought-provoking short video, emphasising the importance of speaking out against domestic violence.

 

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With their trademark wit and charm, Inojie and Nuhu delivered a compelling message; when Nigerians witness domestic violence, they must make noise, they must ‘halla’.

 

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The video is capturing the attention of viewers across various demographics, sparking discussions on online platforms.

 

Among many Nigerians who have been inspired by the video is a fast-rising actor and social media influencer, Joseph Momodu.

 

He wrote, “Yesoooo Oga Charles. The voice of the people is the voice of God. Domestic violence is not good and the more reason to really Halla!!”

 

A popular Nigerian film director and social media personality, Falalu Abubakar Dorayi, also known as Falalu A. Dorayi, added his voice against sitting on the fence while witnessing incidents of domestic violence. To him, “Women abuse is a bad behavior. Silence, when we see people doing (it), is like giving a chance to continue. It’s true, everywhere we see signs of “abuse” happening. Let’s expose the secrets. #MakeWeHalla.”

 

“This is powerful. We must halla! Like I always say, to fix this nation, you must fix yourself first. You are a part of the nation; once you fix you, you have fixed the nation. This is applicable to a community where domestic violence thrives,” Lanre Adediwura, an award-winning actor and online personality, opined.

 

A Nigerian actress and online celebrity, Kiitan Bukola, said that Nigerians can’t continue to sit on the fence in the face of domestic violence. “We must halla; we can’t continue to ignore. let’s kick against domestic violence… ,“ she wrote.

 

The success of #MakeWeHalla by encouraging individuals to speak up, is empowering communities to break the cycle of silence and stigma.

 

Inojie and Nuhu’s efforts have not gone unnoticed, as their initiative has garnered widespread praise and support from both fans and advocacy groups alike.

 

Monsurah Hamza with handle @ayotibami0 wrote, “Kudos to Charles Inojie and Ali Nuhu for sensitizing Nigerians on domestic violence #MakeWeHalla.”

 

Elated social media user @oladebuofficial stated, “How do I like this video 1 million times cos Bravo. Thank you for this… #MakeWeHalla.”

 

Bammy_ay wrote, “We really need more of this kind of video to educate people on domestic violence. Do not die in silence! #MakeWeHalla.”

 

@ekumastanleyifeanyi3 simply commented, “Say no to domestic violence.”

 

Through their creativity and dedication, Inojie and Nuhu have leveraged their platform to shine a spotlight on a critical issue that often remains hidden in the shadows.

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Charles Inojie and Ali Nuhu’s #MakeWeHalla Video Sparks Nationwide Movement to End Domestic Violence

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Two titans of the Nigerian film industry, Charles Inojie and Ali Nuhu, are using their platforms to make noise about the issue of domestic violence. They’ve teamed up in a new video that is making waves on social media and breaking the culture of silence in Nigeria.

In the recent video Inojie and Nuhu find themselves confronted with a disturbing scenario: witnessing an instance of domestic violence in a restaurant. The two men are faced with a choice. Do they mind their own business or speak up?

 

This is an issue close to the heart of both Inojie and Nuhu, as it is likely to be for many Nigerians, as research shows 1 in every 3 Nigerian women have experienced domestic violence.

 

Although Nuhu instinctively decides they should ignore the situation, Inojie declares, “Evil thrives when good men keep quiet.” Together, they spark a collective demonstration with those in the restaurant by making noise, to show their disapproval and take a stand against the violence. The rallying cry, #MakeWeHalla, is an open invite to us all, encouraging bystanders to show that they oppose domestic violence.

 

When asked why the veteran actors have joined forces, Inojie explained: “Partner violence is happening all across Nigeria, yet often we stay silent. Make We Halla is about speaking up, so we let it be known that this violence is not acceptable. We are louder together.”

 

Nuhu said, “From North to South, people are going through domestic abuse and evil thrives when good men keep quiet! Every time we stay silent and watch the abuser have their way, we are giving them power. That’s why I said that this is something that we need to do.”

 

Inojie and Nuhu are using their platforms to inspire Nigerians to recognize their own power and speak up when they witness domestic violence within their own communities.

 

“We hope the video inspires bystanders to take action, to make halla in their own way.” Says Inojie,

 

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Na fahimci cewa duk lokacin da mutanen kirki suka yi shiru suna kallon mara kirki suna aikata laifi, kamar suna kara musu kwarin gwiwa 💪 ne.” Dole mu dakatar da su haka! Dağa yanzu dük inda muka ha alamun zalunci a gidaje dole mu daga murya. #makewehalla

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About Charles Inojie

AMVCA Award winning actor, Charles Inojie, is a prominent thespian, renowned for his versatile roles in Nollywood productions. With a distinguished career spanning several decades, Inojie has cemented his reputation as a respected figure in the Nigerian film industry with highly rated movies like The Johnsons, Desperate Search, My Baby and Pride of a Woman to mention few.

About Ali Nuhu

Dr. Ali Nuhu, the Managing Director of the Nigerian Film Corporation (NFC), is a celebrated actor and filmmaker, recognised for his significant contributions to Nollywood and Kannywood. Regarded as the king of Hausa film industry and known for his captivating performances, Nuhu has garnered widespread acclaim for his roles in over 500 movies, earning him a prominent position in the realm of African cinema.

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