The African Union Commission and The International Committee of All Africa Music Awards (AFRIMA) have appointed PricewaterhouseCoopers (PwC) as its official international auditor of AFRIMA’s voting processes and applications.
This was announced at a joint press conference and unveiling ceremony held at the PWC Experience Centre in Lagos, Nigeria on Wednesday.
Following the appointment, PwC will perform independent stress testing of AFRIMA’s voting platform and conduct vulnerability assessment to validate the integrity of the software deployed for improved security controls.
They are also expected to carry out penetration testing covering the voting system and its interface, monitor public and academy voting portals, collate votes and present the sealed results during the award ceremony.
The Leader – Technology, media, Entertainment and telecommunication (TMET), PricewaterhouseCoopers (PwC), Femi Osinubi, said they are excited about this collaboration.
He said it is as a result of their experience and investment in the creative industry which contributed to the GDP of Africa in 2020.
In her welcome address, Head of Culture, Social Affairs Division, African Union Commission, Angela Martins, said“
“The African Union recognizes the role young people play as drivers of change to foster development on the continent and to promote the creative industry and rewards artistes that have produced entertaining works even with the challenges posed”.
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