Ladysmith Black Mambazo, others for AFRIMA

South African, 1950s group, Ladysmith Black Mambazo leading the performances of the night in Lagos. A statement quoting the band’s manager, Majozi Christopher Zolisile, said: “AFRIMA 2015 will be staged in November which coincidentally is the month for Ladysmith Black Mambazo’s 55th anniversary. It will be amazing and electrifying to perform on a big stage […]

South African, 1950s group, Ladysmith Black Mambazo leading the performances of the night in Lagos.
A statement quoting the band’s manager, Majozi Christopher Zolisile, said: “AFRIMA 2015 will be staged in November which coincidentally is the month for Ladysmith Black Mambazo’s 55th anniversary. It will be amazing and electrifying to perform on a big stage like All Africa Music Awards (AFRIMA) 2015 in Nigeria. We are looking forward to it.”
West African acts expected are Sarkodie, Stoneboy, Toofan, Kiff No Beat, Dark Suburb ‘The Skeleton,’ DJ Arafat, Wiyaala, Sekou Kouyate, Gangbe Brass Band.
Those representing the host, Nigeria, include Davido, Wizkid, P-Square, Timaya, Nneka, Flavour, Darey, Brymo, Seyi Shay, Wande Coal, Praiz, Niyola, Patoranking, Adekunle Gold, Kiss Daniel, Aramide, Timi Dakolo, and J. Martins among, others.
Other artistes billed to perform at the ceremony include Nigeria’s Yemi Alade, Charlotte Dipanda from Cameroon, who has worked with Congolese singer, Papa Wemba and provided background vocals for Manu Dibango. The duo of Diamond Platnumz, a Bongo Flava recording artiste and dancer from Tanzania as well as Nigeria’s Olamide are expected to thrill guests during the award, alongside other artistes from the continent.