Yvonne Chaka Chaka Unveiled as Honouree of the 2024 Legends and Legacy Ball Africa Music Awards

Imajin & Fusion Africa proudly announced at a media soiree on 16 May that the iconic Yvonne Chaka Chaka will be honoured at the 2024 Legends and Legacy Ball Africa Music Awards. The prestigious event is set to take place on 8 June 2024 at 6 PM at the Sandton Convention Centre.

Expressing her gratitude upon receiving the news, Yvonne Chaka Chaka said, “Thank you to Arnold (Kojo Asante) and his capable team, I am so grateful that this day has come. I love Africa; Africa is my home. My aim is to ensure that those who come after me also achieve great heights. There are great artists that will also be performing at the awards.”

Her Musical Director, Rollins Mange, who has been with Yvonne for 27 years, added, “Imajin and Fusion are doing a fantastic job in honouring music legends. Yvonne Chaka Chaka truly deserves this. We promise a beautiful evening on the night of the awards.” He highlighted Yvonne’s commitment to giving younger artists opportunities to learn and grow within the musical landscape.

The Legends and Legacy Ball Africa Awards will include performances from Andy Dosty, King Promise, Camido, Mafikizolo, Ntokozo Mbambo, DJ Zinhle, DBN Gogo, Corlea Botha, and Princess MacDonald, who was a finalist in Idols SA Season 19 and expressed her admiration for Yvonne Chaka Chaka at the media launch. The event promises to be a memorable evening filled with excitement, music, and recognition of Africa's finest talents.

This year marks the launch of Imajin and Fusion's South African offices, broadening the reach of the awards to South Africa. The 2024 Legends and Legacy Ball Africa Music Awards will be a fitting tribute to Chaka Chaka's remarkable career and influence in the music industry. The event will bring together top African artists, industry leaders, and fans to celebrate the rich musical heritage of the continent and honour those who have made significant contributions to the 30 years of democracy.

Chaka Chaka's selection as an honouree is a testament to her enduring legacy and impact on African music, and her fans can look forward to seeing her celebrated in style at the awards ceremony.

Special messages of support for Yvonne Chaka Chaka were delivered by King Promise, Camido, and Princess MacDonald, as well as her Musical Director, Rollins Mange, and SAFTA winner Zola Hashatsi.

Lebogang Letsoalo, Country Manager for Imajin & Fusion South Africa, stated, “Today we celebrate the profound significance of the Legends and Legacy Ball Africa Awards. We pay tribute to all legends who have made crucial contributions to the advancement of music in South Africa and globally. Honouring the remarkable achievements of our musical legends while they are still with us is truly special.”

Kojo Asante, Chairman of Imajin and Fusion Group, gave a special word of thanks to all sponsors: Highly Spiritual, Adonko Bitters, Cederberg Wines, Adansi Travels, and RwandAir. He also acknowledged the United Nations in South Africa for their support in line with the Sustainable Development Goals. In closing, he expressed: “It is a pleasure and an honour to celebrate Yvonne Chaka Chaka, a true musical hero, at this year's awards. Yvonne, we will give you real honour on 8 June.”

The Legends and Legacy Ball has been an annual event of Imajin Advertising Company, now known as Imajin & Fusion Global, since its launch in Ghana in 2011. The debut event honoured Ghanaian music legend, Daddy Lumba, followed by Amache Dede in 2012, A.B Crentsil in 2013, and Kojo Antwi in 2015 which has now extended to South Africa.

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