Emmanuel Ukudolo
November 11, 2015 – Organisers of the 2015 All Africa Music Awards (AFRIMA) have released names of anchor-persons for the show. According to the organizers, Davidson Ngibuini ( DNG) and Aurelle Eliam will host the main show, while Denrele Edun , Maria Okanrende and Estelle Ahonda would hold forth on the red carpet.
DNG is an East African award winning singer, model and an on air personality. He is the host of “Sakata Mashariki”, Kenya’s biggest Dance TV Show.
Eliam, an actress, model and on air personality, is a household name in Côte D’Ivoire, her home country and Africa, particularly for her role in the highly successful television series, “DR. BORIS”.
Edun is a multi-talented award-winning presenter. He is a marvel to behold on the red carpet. He is a maverick Nigerian presenter whose dress sense has brought him international fame. He has carved a niche for himself, “Punk and Fun”, Denrele has the enviable profile of interviewing personalities like Beyoncé, Akon, Tyler Perry, Lil Kim, Snoop Dog now Snoop Lion, among others.
Maria Okanrende AKA, Maria Beat Fm, is a well- groomed UK trained presenter with a vast experience working with BBC, MTV and DROPOUT UK. She has hosted A-list artistes like Alexander Burke, Mary J Blige, Wizkid, D’Banj, 2Face and Davido on her shows.
Ahonda is a Cameroonian bilingual communicator and brand management expert. She comes with over ten years of International experience in media and interpersonal communications.
AFRIMA is expected to be broadcast live to over 80 countries across the world. Some artistes penciled down to spice up the show are Ladysmith Black Mambazo, Davido, Diamond Platnumz, Olamide, Yemi Alade, Busiswa, AKA, Sakordie, Charlotte Dipanda, Ahmed Soultan, Flavour, Dr. Jose Chameleon, Alikiba, Vanessa Mdee, Wiyaala, Cassper Nyovest, Dark Suburb, Bebe Cool, Darey, among others.
AFRIMA Is an annual African Union (AU) Initiative, created to celebrate, honour and reward the best of African music, arts and culture. AFRIMA is designed to be hosted in various African nations with Nigeria hosting for 3 years. Nigeria’s R&B crooner, 2Face Idibia hosted 2014 edition, in Lagos. Red carpet is 4.30 pm.
