Sanwo-Olu: Lagos govt committed to creative industry development

Lagos State Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu, has thrown his weight behind the All-Africa Music Awards (AFRIMA) 2025 to be hosted in the state, saying his administration will continue to give opportunity, hope, and space for people in the creative industry to thrive.

Sanwo-Olu said this during a courtesy visit by members of the International Committee of AFRIMA and the representatives of the African Union Commission (AUC) at Lagos House in Ikeja on Tuesday, April 29, 2025.

The governor said his government will continuously create a clear business opportunity and environment for people in the creative industry to do well.

He said Lagos has given life to many people in entertainment, fashion, and arts by supporting them to actualise their dreams, adding that his government will continue to assist people in propagating whatever gifts and talents they have.

Sanwo-Olu stated: “We know AFRIMA. It is indeed an honour that as strategic as we are, AFRIMA deemed it fit to hold its 2025 events in Lagos. It comes with responsibility and commitment.

“Lagos is able, and it is big enough to take on AFRIMA, and we will take it forward. We have the structures and infrastructures to be able to support AFRIMA.”

Customers to pay more as banks increase SMS alert fees

Speaking earlier, the leader of the delegation, Angela Martins, expressed her appreciation for past support from the Lagos State Government for AFRIMA, which aims at promoting the cultural and creative industry on the continent and providing recognition of talent in music in Africa.

Martins, who is the Head of the Culture Department and Acting Director of Social Development, Culture and Sports of the African Union, said: “Lagos has hosted AFRIMA awards before, and we are really thankful for the support. We are looking forward to support from the Lagos State Government in order to host AFRIMA 2025 and beyond.”

Also speaking, the President and Executive Producer of AFRIMA, Mike Dada, said the right of hosting for AFRIMA 2025 was ceded to Lagos State in recognition of Sanwo-Olu administration’s hard work, focus, love for creative industry and association with entertainment, which is one of the pillars of the THEMES+ agenda in Lagos State.

He, therefore, sought the support, blessings, endorsement, and partnership of the governor and the Lagos State Government for a successful AFRIMA 2025 in November.

The Star