28th Annual ANSMA Awards Show Gala

The African Nova Scotian Music Association's 28th annual awards show. This year's theme is “And The Beat Goes On.” Hosted by Fiz and Tracey “Tacktishion” Williams of Universal Soul. Performances by special guest Keshia Chanté, Jupiter Reign, ADINA, Quoia States and Kxng Wooz, with Blessing Tangban at the opening reception. This year's honourees: Andrew Jackson (Development Award), Yung ST4K (Portia White Youth Award), Shy Luv (Music Pioneer Award) and Keke Beatz (Special Achievement Award). KAYO leads the nominees with six nominations; Yung ST4K and Maggie Andrew have five each. Opening reception 6 p.m., award show 7 p.m., afterparty 9:45 p.m. General admission: $50.