Ahead of the maiden edition of the All African Music Awards, AFRIMA,a continental showpiece to celebrate the rich musical heritage of Africaand her talented artistes for the economic growth of the continent, theInternational Committee of AFRIMA has thrown open the process by whichmembers of the Board of Patrons for Afrima, will emerge.The six patrons to make up the board would be selected by popular votesfrom the long list of illustrious Africans who have distinguished themselvesin various spheres of human endeavour and social-economic life such asgovernance, arts and entertainment, philanthropy, business, academiaand social advocacy. African citizens living on the continent or abroad, who are 50 years andabove, qualify for nominations. However, incumbent public office holdersare ineligible for consideration. According to a press release signed by a member of the InternationalCommittee and Chairman, Media Committee for AFRIMA, Mr. Steve
Ayorinde,