All Africa Music Awards Will Host 10th Edition in 2027
The African Union and organizers announced the 2027 calendar for the event, which will culminate in Lagos on May 23.
Updated on Oct. 3, 2026 in Africa
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The 10th All Africa Music Awards will hold its grand ceremony in Lagos, Nigeria, on May 23, 2027. Organizers unveiled the event schedule during a creative industry roundtable in Los Angeles.
Why it matters
This 10th edition aims to commemorate a decade of musical excellence while bolstering the contributions of the creative sector to the African economy. The event serves as a platform for global cultural exchange and industry investment.
The 10th edition of the awards follows the event's founding in 2013, with a broadcast reach spanning 84 countries across the 54 nations of Africa. Official events are scheduled in Lagos from May 18 to 23, 2027.
The players
African Union
This intergovernmental organization consists of 55 member states located on the African continent.
All Africa Music Awards
This body manages the annual awards program established in 2013 to celebrate African musical talent.
The details
The #Road2AFRIMA10Xperience programme will facilitate collaboration through stops in cities including London, Paris, and Accra. Creative entries for the awards must have been produced between August 10, 2025, and January 10, 2027.
Timeline
August 10, 2025: Eligibility period for creative works begins.
October 11, 2026: Worldwide call for entries opens.
January 10, 2027: Final day to submit creative entries.
February 21, 2027: Public voting opens for award categories.
May 23, 2027: Grand awards ceremony takes place in Lagos.
Travel Outlook
The global event schedule aligns with the AFRIMA Creative Industry Roundtable expansion, which moves beyond local hosting to engage international markets. This shift reflects broader trends of increasing investment in the African creative economy through cross-continental cooperation.
Travelers and industry professionals should note the May 2027 event window in Lagos for potential travel planning. Interested applicants must ensure their creative works were produced within the designated eligibility timeframe to qualify for submission.
The takeaway
The upcoming awards mark a significant milestone for the continent's growing influence on the global music scene. Stakeholders and fans should prepare for the public voting period which begins in early 2027 to participate in the selection process.
Further reading
Learn more about regional cultural developments in Africa.
Source note: This article includes information reported by The Guardian Nigeria News - Nigeria and World News.
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