Own Africavision Song Contest 9

Own Africavision Song Contest 9, often referred to as OAfSC #9, is the 9th edition of Own Africavision Song Contest. The contest took place in TBD, Mali, following following the country's victory in the 8th edition with the song "Ruido" by Fuel Fandango feat. Amadou & Mariam. It was the first time Mali had hosted the contest. Organized by the Own African Union of Broadcasting and host broadcaster Office de Radiodiffusion-Télévision du Mali, the contest was held at the TBD, and consisted of two semi-finals and the final. The three live shows were hosted by TBD.

Semi-final 1
Twenty countries participated in the first semi-final. Ivory Coast, Eritrea and Senegal also voted in this semi-final.

Semi-final 2
Twenty countries participated in the second semi-final. Algeria, Mali and Morocco also voted in this semi-final.

Other countries
Eligibility for potential participation in the Own Africavision Song Contest requires a national broadcaster with active OAUB membership that would be able to broadcast the contest. As in every edition, an invitation to all the members has been sent in order to confirm whether they will participate or not.