Africa’s international and multiple
awards winning music group, VIP, will be receiving a Lifetime Achievement Award
in Chicago, Illinois, this month.
The group will be honored by African
Community Media Network at the 2nd annual Afro-Entertainment Award
on October 27, in its esteemed celebration of cultural heritage and artistic
legacy.
African Community Media Network made
the announcement on October 1 and said VIP was the first African group to
receive the Afro-Entertainment Award Lifetime Achievement Award.
Officially launched in 2011, the
Afro Entertainment Award honors the contribution of multi-genre artists and
entrepreneurs in the Afro-Entertainment industry with focus to educate and
inspire.
The philanthropic goal of the award
is to enhance the lives of individuals in need by supporting both local and
international charities through fundraising and community advocacy.
Over the past 10 years, VIP has sold
over 5million records, making the group one of the best selling recording
artistes in Africa.
Made up of Zeal ( Abdul Hamid
Ibrahim), Promzy (Emmanuel Promzy Ababio) and Prodigal (Joseph Nana Ofori), the
charismatic trio have revolutionized the African music industry by creating
award winning compositions that blend High Life, Hip Hop and traditional
African music.
VIP’s dedication to artistic
innovation has resulted in record breaking recognition with a roster of
esteemed accolades including countless international awards, multiple city
tours, and performances commissioned by United Nations.
“The African community Media Network
is honoured to be presenting VIP with its very first Lifetime Achievement
Award, which will be received by the group on stage at the 2nd
Afro-Entertainment Award.
“Look out for more details on VIP on
www.vipplp.com or follow on twitter @VipGhana.”
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