Call for entries: 2021 All Africa Music Awards

The news, along with a line-up of events, was unveiled at the African Union headquarters in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia.

The event is organised in partnership with the African Union Commission, and celebrates and promotes Africa’s rich musical heritage. This year's edition will reward artistic work in 36 categories across Africa. Entries of songs and videos will be accepted for works released between 1 June 2020 and 20 August 2021. 

The deadline for entries is 20 August.

The official 2021 nominees’ list will be announced on 7 September, and public voting will commence the following day. The voting process will close 24 hours before the main awards ceremony.

The news marks the return of the event which was postponed in 2020 due to the COVID-19 pandemic and follows the announcement of Magic System member Salif ‘Asalfo’ Traoré as the new AFRIMAs director for Ivory Coast.

Eligibility:

The following creatives can apply:

• Musicians
• Managers
• Producers
• Record label owners
• Recording companies
• Video directors
• DJs
• Choreographers/dancers
• Publicists
• Entertainment/music journalists

To apply, interested individuals are advised to read the AFRIMA guidelines before filling the online submission form here.

Below are the regional and continental categories for music:

Regional categories

• Best Male Artist in Eastern Africa
• Best Female Artist in East Africa
• Best Male Artist in Central Africa
• Best Female Artist in Central Africa
• Best Male Artist in Southern Africa
• Best Female Artist in Southern Africa
• Best Male Artist in North Africa
• Best Female Artist in North Africa
• Best Male Artist in West Africa
• Best Female Artist in West Africa

Continental categories

• Album of the Year
• Artist of the Year
• African Fans’ Favorite
• Best African Video
• Best African Collaboration
• Best Artist, Duo Or Group in African Contemporary
• Best Artist, Duo Or Group in African Dance Or Choreography
• Best African DJ
• Best Artist, Duo Or Group In African Electro
• Best African Duo, Group or Band
• Best Artist, Duo Or Group in African Hip Hop
• Best Artist, Duo Or Group in African Jazz
• Best African Rapper Or Lyricist
• Best Artist, Duo Or Group in African Pop
• Best Artist, Duo Or Group in African Reggae, Ragga & Dancehall
• Best Artist, Duo Or Group in African R'n'B & Soul
• Best Artist, Duo Or Group in African Rock
• Best Artist, Duo Or Group in African Traditional
• Best Female Artist in African Inspirational Music
• Best Male Artist in African Inspirational Music
• Best African Acts in the Diaspora (Male and Female)
• Best International Acts

For more information about how to submit entries, visit the AFRIMA official website.