Own Africavision Song Contest 10

Own Africavision Song Contest 10, often referred to as OAfSC #10, is the 10th edition of Own Africavision Song Contest. The contest took place in TBA, Lesotho, following following the country's victory in the 9th edition with the song "Thula" Daniel Baron feat. John Tsenoli & Zinah. It was the first time Lesotho had hosted the contest. Organised by the Own African Union of Broadcasting and host broadcaster Lesotho National Broadcasting Service, the contest was held at the TBA, and consisted of a quarter-final, two semi-finals and the final. The four live shows were hosted by TBA.

Location
Further information on the host country: Lesotho

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.


 * : The head of the delegation stated that the country will withdraw indefinitely without giving any specific reason.
 * : Despite the fact that at the beginning the new head of the delegation announced that the country will participate in the competition, later he stated that the nation will leave for a edition as it is still finding songs and the country does not want to participate in the quarter-final.
 * : The broadcaster announced country's withdrawal because it has to compete in the quarter-final.
 * : ORTM announced Mali's withdrawal from the Own Africavision Song Contest after having hosted the last edition in its capital, citing reasons of internal conflict and turmoil.
 * : The head of the delegation stated that the country will take a break for an edition without giving more information.
 * : The broadcaster has announced that it has exhausted its participation budget during previous editions, so it is currently unable to participate financially and will therefore not be present in Lesotho. The return of the next version has not been considered, but has not been completely ruled out.