Kora Awards

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Nigerian artist Chidinma receives the award for 'Best Female West African Act' from football star Didier Drogba (L), during the Kora Awards ceremony on December 30, 2012.

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Ivoirian artist DJ Arafat (2ndL) receives the award for 'Best African Artist of the year' from football star Didier Drogba (L), Ivory Coast Interior Minister Hamed Bakayoko and Kora's producer Erneste Adjavi during the Kora Awards ceremony on December 30, 2012 in Abidjan.

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Artists perform during the Kora Awards ceremony, held in Abidjan on December 30, 2012.

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Dancers perform during the Kora Awards ceremony, held in Abidjan on December 30, 2012.

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Nigerian artist Chidinma speaks after receiving the award for 'Best Female West African Act' from football star Didier Drogba (L), during the Kora Awards ceremony, held in Abidjan.