AFRIMA takes 10th edition campaign to Abidjan

Momentum from the Lagos edition just kicked off a continent-wide campaign push, and Abidjan is the next big stop on the road to AFRIMA's 10th outing.

Road to the 10th AFRIMA

• The International Committee of AFRIMA started prep after Lagos hosted the 9th edition.
• The African Union Commission teamed up for city-to-city outreach.
• Dar es Salaam hosted a recent media parley stop.
• Abidjan gets the next session on February 17, 2026.

Abidjan parley lineup

• The International Committee of AFRIMA is staging the Abidjan gathering.
• Didi B is slated to pull up as a 9th winner.
• Milo and Team Paiya are also billed.
• DJ Moh Green and Morijah round out expected guests.

Why the engagement push matters

• The International Committee of AFRIMA wants tighter Francophone West Africa ties.
• Guy Neza frames the meetup as strategic groundwork.
• Neza says governments and execs are key partners.
• Jury member highlights a 13-man International Jury process.

How winners are determined

• International Committee of AFRIMA runs entries through formal submissions.
• 13-man International Jury screens and nominates contenders.
• The Academy of Voters and fans cast the final votes.
• Organizers say the system stays transparent throughout.