“Allow me to join the international Committee of All Africa Music Awards in expressing gratitude and appreciation to the government of Senegal for accepting to host the awards. The hosting of AFRIMA by Senegal will happen at a time when the country will still be the Chairperson of the African Union. It is also an opportune occasion to close its chairmanship by promoting our rich arts, culture and heritage.
“I can tell you that our ministry and the Senegalese government will partner and collaborate with AFRIMA for a great success because our President, Macky Sall, is not only the president of the African Union but also wishes to position himself as the President of all African lovers of culture, which AFRIMA represents.”