AFRIMA: Pearl Thusi, Eddie Kadi to host Main Awards Ceremony
South Africa-born Pearl Thusi and BritishCongolese Eddie Kadi will be hosting the Main Awards Ceremony of the 6th All Africa Music Awards (AFRIMA).
The event is scheduled to hold on November 23 at the Eko Convention Centre, Eko Hotels and Suites, Victoria Island, Lagos. Live broadcast to over 80 countries starts at 7:30 p.m. with the Red Carpet by 4:00 p.m.
Thusi is one of South Africa’s most sought after actresses, TV presenter, MC, radio personality, model and businesswoman. She hosted the 5th AFRIMA Main Awards held in Accra, Ghana on November 24, 2019.
She said: “I’m so excited, especially as a South African, to be an instrument of love and celebration of the African music industry. African entertainment and all her arts constituents are my biggest passion, learning and growing with them to leave a legacy that is enriching and powerful to the generations to follow, and the annual AFRIMA is the perfect platform for me for this ideal.”
Kadi, who in October 2019 opened the music concert ‘Starboy Fest’ for Nigeria’s Afrobeat artiste, Wizkid, at the London 02 Arena said “there is no better feeling than being on the continent celebrating our uniqueness. I am always excited to join my brothers and sisters in highlighting the diverse culture and talents we have across every corner of the continent. I would like to thank AFRIMA for this great platform and look forward to a great night in Lagos.”
Speaking on the process through which the hosts are selected, AFRIMA Associate Producer, Ms. Adenrele Niyi said: “Pearl and Eddie are two of the best in their respective fields of work. Pearl is a second-time awards host and has an insight into the experience AFRIMA creates on stage. As well, Eddie is no stranger to diverse global audiences and comes packed with confidence and humour. The French-speaking Eddie will also cater to the Francophone audiences in Africa and around the world. We are quite happy about our selection this year and we look forward to a great night at the awards ceremony.”
The 6th Main Awards show will once again honour and reward African creatives in the music and culture industry who have shown dynamism in the production and expression of their crafts. There would be special recognition and honour to veterans of African music whose personality and musical arts have contributed immensely to the advancement of the music and creative sectors of the continent and brought about positive international perception of African heritage and arts.
AFRIMA’s 6th edition is sponsored by the Pan African Bank, Ecobank and telecommunications company, MTN.