Own Africavision Song Contest 8

Own Africavision Song Contest 8, often referred to as OAfSC #8, is the 8th edition of Own Africavision Song Contest. The contest took place in TBD, Seychelles, following following the country's victory in the 7th edition with the song "Elle est partie" by Sarahmée and Nissa Seych. It was the first time Seychelles had hosted the contest. Organised by the Own African Union of Broadcasting and host broadcaster Seychelles Broadcasting Corporation, the contest was held at the TBD, and consisted of two semi-finals and the final. The three live shows were hosted by TBD.

Location
Further information on the host country: Seychelles

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 nation withdrew following the departure of their previous HoD, however a new HoD confirmed the Chadian participation 20 minutes after the previous HoD left. Five hours and one minute after the new HoD announced they would be participating, the Chadian broadcaster announced that the new HoD left. The nation was unable to find a new HoD in time to participate.
 * The nation withdrew following the resignation of their previous HoD.
 * Despite initially confirming for the edition, the Twitter account @afscdjibouti announced that both of the artists it was in contact with refused, one because she was contacted by Gabon to represent them in this edition, and the other was a flat refusal.
 * Despite initially confirming their presence in the Seychelles, the nation failed to submit an entry in time, and was forced to withdraw.
 * The announced that they will be taking a one edition break.
 * The nation annouced they would withdraw, as they would have been put into the PQR otherwise. A return next edition is likely.