13-Man AFRIMA Jury Arrives Nigeria

Excitement is mounting as the 2025 All Africa Music Awards (AFRIMA) gears up in full swing, with members of the International Jury of AFRIMA now arriving in Lagos, Nigeria.

The jury were arriving for an intense, week-long adjudication session to screen thousands of music entries submitted from across the continent and the diaspora.

This important stage scheduled to hold from August 8 to 16 will see the AFRIMA Jury go through thousands of songs, albums, and music videos.

These were submitted by African artistes, songwriters, music producers, video directors, DJs, dancers, recording companies and labels, choreographers, and even unrecorded talents.

The exercise will culminate in the emergence of the AFRIMA 2025 Nominees List.

Meanwhile, the International Committee of the prestigious awards has said there will be no extension of the deadline when the submission of entries for this year’s event officially close on Friday, August 8.

AFRIMA, Africa’s Global Music Awards, partners with the African Union, the Nigerian government and Lagos State for the 2025 edition.

A member of the jury, Ms. Hadja Kobele, reaffirmed her fellow Jurors’ readiness to deliver a credible and transparent adjudication process that reflects the highest standards of excellence.

Kobele said the team is conscious of the responsibility placed on them and approaching the assignment with utmost diligence and integrity.

“We take this job very seriously,” Kobele stated. “Each entry submitted, whether it comes from a household name or an emerging voice, will be assessed strictly on merit.”

She continued, “The whole continent is watching, and we have to ensure that only the most deserving talents and works are nominated. This is a celebration of African excellence, and we are committed to making sure that the process remains fair, credible, and free of bias. No shortcuts, no sentiment, just pure, honest work in service of African music.”