VIRGIN Radio Halifax is proud to present the Single of the Year category at the 28th Annual ANSMA Awards Show!
This award celebrates the songs that moved us, defined moments, and amplified the voices of African Nova Scotian artists across the region.
✨ The winning artist will be recognized on one of the biggest stages in African Nova Scotian music and will also receive an on-air spotlight with Virgin Radio Halifax, including a special interview and feature on Megan Coady’s We Out Here segment.
🎙️ Released a standout track this year? Know an artist who did? Now is the time to nominate.
Help us celebrate the music, stories, and talent shaping our community.
🔗 Submit nominations and view all award categories at www.theansma.com or through the link in ANSMA’s bio.
📥 Questions? Contact info@ansma.ca
Event Details
🗓️ Thursday, October 8, 2026
📍 Lighthouse Arts Centre, 1800 Argyle Street, Halifax
⏰ 6:00 PM Welcome Reception
7:00 PM Awards Show
9:45 PM Afterparty
“And The Beat Goes On” celebrates legacy and momentum, honouring those who built the foundation while spotlighting the next generation of artists shaping new genres and global conversations.
We can’t wait to help celebrate the voices and visionaries carrying the culture forward. ❤️🎶