07/01/2023
PMFA SEASON 7 AWARD CEREMONY HOLDS IN UYO THIS SUNDAY
Nelson NseAbasi
South Central Communication, organizers of the annual Paradise Music Festival & Awards (PMFA) have announced Uyo, capital of Akwa Ibom State as host city for the 7th edition of South-South's long standing music award.
The award progenitor, Mr Effiom 'Trombone' Bassey revealed via a release on the award's official social media pages, that PMFA Season 7, Uyo | 2023 Award Nite is fixed for Sunday, January 8, 2023 at Migaty Lounge, Migaty avenue, Uyo, Akwa Ibom State.
The highlife icon, Effiom Trombone, who is also the special assistant to Cross River State governor on entertainment, said the choice of Uyo for the award this year is to further strengthen the bond between the two states.
"Over the years, our proximity and language has created a strong bond between Akwa Ibom and Cross River states, we want to use music and musicians to continually preach peace, unity and togetherness" Effiom stated.
Following a break due to COVID-19, nomination for PMFA Season 7 was open in 2022 for entries by qualified artistes who met the requirement for creative works released within the period under review. The award ceremony in Uyo will bring together entertainers from both states under one roof, to celebrate themselves and their contribution to the growth of the industry in the region.
The Special Guest of Honour on the occasion is veteran disc jockey, DJ Dollie Popman, other special guests expected are veteran musician and CEO South Central Communications, Mista Xto, special assistant to governor on Public Affairs, Mr Raph Edem, on entertainment, David Sergeant (Utang Akwa Ibom) on ICT, Aniekan Ekah (Wetinhappen) on Projects Monitoring, Godfada Uko, on talent hunt, Emmanuel Godwin, OAP & entertainment entrepreneur, Asteroid Bassey and award winning female disc jockey, Dj Ritzy.
The release by the award committee confirms that Red Carpet would commence by 7pm while Main Event will kick off from 8:30pm, to celebrate excellence in music through the 10-category awards. Entry is free, but reservation is recommended to get a special table for guests and/or record label executives.
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