{
  "id": 2116220,
  "title": "Tower Earns AFRIMMA Rising Star Award Nomination",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/20/tower-earns-afrimma-rising-star-award-nomination",
  "topic": "culture",
  "section": "Culture",
  "published": "2026-08-20T10:45:19.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "The Chronicle Ghana",
    "slug": "the-chronicle-ghana",
    "url": "https://thechronicle.com.gh/tower-earns-afrimma-rising-star-award-nomination/"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Ghanaian R&B singer Tower has earned a nomination for the AFRIMMA Rising Star Award, vying for the title alongside eight other artists from Africa and the diaspora. The nomination paves the way for the AFRIMMA Musicfest, scheduled for September 12, 2026, at the AT&T Performing Arts Center in Dallas, Texas. The shortlist encompasses artists from West, East, Central, and Southern Africa, underscoring AFRIMMA's broad search for fresh musical talent. Tower's rise to this stage follows her debut in February 2026 with the single \"Green,\" which laid the groundwork for her alternative R&B sound. Her subsequent release, \"Wildflower,\" further showcased her willingness to delve into vulnerability through her lyrics. Tower's affiliation with KhuJenga Management, a prominent Ghanaian talent management firm, bolsters her chances as this early recognition marks a significant milestone in her burgeoning career. Public voting for the AFRIMMA Rising Star Award is currently open, with the winner anticipated to be announced during the festival's program in Dallas.",
  "summary": "Ghanaian alternative R&B singer and songwriter Tower has been nominated for the AFRIMMA Rising Star Award at the African Muzik Magazine Awards (AFRIMMA). This places her among eight artists shortlisted from across Africa and the diaspora for this year’s category. The nomination was announced ahead of the AFRIMMA Musicfest, set to take place September 12, […] The post Tower Earns AFRIMMA Rising…",
  "key_points": [
    "Ghanaian R&B singer Tower nominated for AFRIMMA Rising Star Award.",
    "Nomination for AFRIMMA Musicfest on September 12, 2026.",
    "Tower's debut single \"Green\" in February 2026."
  ],
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  },
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}