According to a statement by the organizers, the call for applications is now open for artists wishing to participate in this new edition. They are asked to fill out the online application form on the Visa For Music website, The deadline for submitting applications is April 15, 2021.

"Born out of the paradox of the tremendous dynamism of artistic creation in Africa and the Middle East on the one hand, and the lack of visibility of its artists on the other, Visa For Music's mission is to provide them with a platform for expression," the statement said.

"Sharing the values of the theme +Arts, culture and heritage: a lever to build the Africa we want+", chosen by the African Union for this year 2021, the 8th edition of Visa for Music will take hybrid format.