- 13-member AFRIMA jury begins detailed review of entries.
- AFRIMA 2025 nominees to be announced after adjudication.
- Jury promises transparent and fair judging process.
The 13-member international jury for the 2025 All Africa Music Awards (AFRIMA) has arrived in Lagos to start a week-long review of thousands of music submissions from across Africa and its diaspora.
Following insights from Eko Hot Blog, the jury’s role is to carefully evaluate songs, albums, and music videos sent in by artists, producers, directors, and record labels continent-wide. The adjudication runs from August 8 to August 16 and will end with the official announcement of the AFRIMA 2025 nominees.
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This year’s AFRIMA theme, “Unstoppable Africa,” celebrates excellence in African music across more than 40 award categories, reflecting a wide range of genres and regional styles. The event aims to spotlight the continent’s vibrant musical talent and cultural diversity.
The jury consists of 13 respected professionals from various African countries and the diaspora. These include music executives, cultural experts, journalists, producers, and festival organizers, all bringing years of experience and a shared commitment to fairness. Hadja Kobele, representing the African Diaspora (North America), emphasized that the judging will be transparent and merit-based, focusing on originality, musical quality, cultural impact, and creativity.
The organizers have confirmed that no further entries will be accepted since the submission portal closed on August 8. This strict deadline ensures all participants have an equal chance in a level playing field.
The week-long adjudication process highlights AFRIMA’s dedication to elevating African music to global recognition while maintaining integrity in its selections.
As the jury works through thousands of entries, music lovers across the continent eagerly await the announcement of the nominees, which will set the stage for one of Africa’s biggest music celebrations.
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