Lagos State Governor, Mr. Akinwunmi Ambode, received a delegation of the All Africa Music Awards (AFRIMA) on Monday after the state won the hosting right of the 2016 All Africa Music Awards
Governor Ambode, who spoke at the Lagos House, Ikeja, where he received the delegation expressed
excitement at the development and accepted the hosting right, saying that it
was in sync with his passion of using tourism, hospitality, entertainment, arts
and sports to promote excellence.
The Governor said he believes that talents abound in Africa, which, according to him, informed why his administration had been working hard to promote the African artists, adding that talents must be supported and assisted not to die, so that they can use their talents to push Africa to her rightful place.
Besides, the Governor urged those in the creative industry to key into the N25bn Employment Trust Fund set up by his administration.
Besides, the Governor urged those in the creative industry to key into the N25bn Employment Trust Fund set up by his administration.
Some of the notable names in the creative industry who were part of the delegation include DJ Jimmy Jatt, Praise, Simi, Olisa Adibua, Tee Mac, among others.
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