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]]>As the 2023 edition of the AFRIMMA Awards draw closer the organizers of the event have confirmed the full list of nominees.
Checkout the full list below:
BEST MALE WEST AFRICA
Black Sheriff - Ghana
Adekunle Gold - Nigeria
Bnxn- Nigeria
Santrinos Raphael - Togo
Asake- Nigeria
Didi B - Ivory Coast
King Promise - Ghana
Tonton Pal - Mali
Omah Lay - Nigeria
BEST FEMALE WEST AFRICA
Ammarae– Ghana
Tems – Nigeria
Josey – Ivory Coast
Manamba Kante – Guinea
Ayra Starr – Nigeria
Gyakie – Ghana
Tiwa Savage– Nigeria
Fatoumata Diawara– Mali
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BEST MALE EAST AFRICA
Lij Michael – Ethiopia
Nyashinski – Kenya
Eddy Kenzo – Uganda
Diamond Platnumz – Tanzania
Mbosso – Tanzania
Bien – Kenya
Harmonize – Tanzania
Meddy – Rwanda
Single Dee – South Sudan
BEST FEMALE EAST AFRICA
Maua Sama – Tanzania
Nadia Mukami – Kenya
Zuchu – Tanzania
Azawi– Uganda
Nikita Kering – Kenya
Spice Diana - Uganda
Fena Gitu – Kenya
Nandy – Tanzania
Hewan Gebrewold – Ethiopia
BEST MALE CENTRAL AFRICA
T-Rex - Angola
Fabregas – Congo DR
TayC – Cameroon
Fally Ipupa - Congo DR
Calema – Sao Tome
Mic Monsta- Cameroon
Gerilson Israel -Angola
Djodje- Cape Verde
BEST FEMALE CENTRAL AFRICA
Perola– Angola
Nenny- Cape Verde
Liloca- Mozambique
Libianca - Cameroon
Soraia Ramos- Cape Verde
Espoir La Tigresse - Gabon
Asaba – Cameroon
Emma’a - Gabon
BEST MALE SOUTHERN AFRICA
Costa Titch- South Africa
Dj Tarico - Mozambique
Macky2- Zambia
Musa Keys -South Africa
Dj Maphorisa- South Africa
Winky D – Zimbabwe
AKA– South Africa
Han C – Botswana
Sjava – South Africa
BEST NEWCOMER
Hewan Gebrewold
Guchi – Nigeria
Jyzno- Liberia
Young Jonn - Nigeria
Lavalava – Tanzania
Odumodublvck – Nigeria
Lisandro Cuxi – Cape Verde
Lasmid – Ghana
Shalipopi – Nigeria
ARTIST OF THE YEAR
Asake – (Nigeria)
Fally Ipupa- Congo
Diamond Platnumz (Tanzania)
Burnaboy- Nigeria
Rema – Nigeria
SoolKing – Algeria
Aya Nakamura – Mali
Davido – Nigeria
BEST GOSPEL
Mercy Chinwo - Nigeria
Piesie Esther – Ghana
Christina Shusho – Tanzania
Miguel Buila – Angola
Bidemi Olaoba – Nigeria
KS Bloom – Ivory Coast
Joel Lwaga – Tanzania
Pulani Maphari – South Africa
Sumisola Agbebi Okeleye - Nigeria
BEST LIVE ACT
Sauti Sol -Kenya
Burnaboy – Nigeria
Diamond Platnumz – Tanzania
Flavour – Nigeria
Barnaba – Tanzania
Fally Ipupa – DR Congo
Calema - Sao Tome
C4 Pedro - Angola
BEST FEMALE SOUTHERN AFRICA
Ami Faku– South Africa
Tamy Moyo - Zimbabwe
Mpho Sebina – Botswana
Dj Zhinle- South Africa
Sha Sha – Zimbabwe
Nadia Nakai – South Africa
Towela – Zambia
Makhadzi – South Africa
Tyla – South Africa
BEST MALE NORTH AFRICA
Wegz– Egypt
Draganov – Morocco
A.L.A– Tunisia
SoolKing – Algeria
Marwan Moussa - Egypt
El Grande Toto – Morocco
Dj Snake – AlgeriaSnor – Morocco
BEST FEMALE NORTH AFRICA
Marwa Loud – Morocco
Emel – Tunisia
Faouzia – Morocco
Souhila Ben Lachab – Algeria
Ruby – Egypt
Latifa – Tunisia
Kenza Morsli – Algeria
Jaylann - Morocco
CROSSING BOUNDARIES WITH MUSIC AWARD
Burna Boy–Nigeria
Aya Nakamura -Mali
Rema- Nigeria
Libianca– Cameroon
Davido–Nigeria
Toby Nwigwe - Nigeria
J Hus- Gambia
Wizkid – Nigeria
BEST FRANCOPHONE
Fally Ipupa - Congo DR
Serge Beynaud – Ivory Coast
Josey – Ivory Coast
Wally B. Seck- Senegal
TayC– Cameroon
Innos B – Congo DR
Tenor – Cameroon
Dadju – Congo DR
BEST REGGAE/DANCEHALL
Masicka - Jamaica
Mr Killa – Grenada
Patoranking – Nigeria
Jada Kingdom– Jamaica
Shatta Wale – Ghana
Popcaan – Jamaica
Shenseea – Jamaica
Skillibeng – Jamaica
RADIO/TV PERSONNEL OF THE YEAR
Ebuka – Nigeria
Konnie Toure – Ivory Coast
Tbo Touch – South Africa
IK Osakioduwa – Nigeria
Afonso Quintas – Angola
James Onen – Uganda
Idris Sultan – Tanzania
Kwame Sefa Kayi – Ghana
BEST AFRICAN GROUP
Disco Misr – Egypt
Sauti Sol – Kenya
Calema – Sao Tome
The Cavemen – Nigeria
Show Dem Camp – Nigeria
Toofan - Togo
Jano Band – Ethiopia
Mafikizolo – South Africa
AFRIMMA ALBUM OF THE YEAR
Davido – Timeless
Aka – Mass Country
Ammarae – Fountain Baby
Fatoumata Diawara – London Ko
Stonebwoy – 5th Dimension
Asake – Work of Art
Nomfundo Moh – Ugcobo
Omah Lay – Boy Alone Deluxe
BEST FEMALE RAP ACT
Nata – Sierra Leone
Femi One – Kenya
Eno Barony – Ghana
Rosa Ree – Tanzania
Feli Nuna – Ghana
Askia – Cameroon
Ami Yerewolo - Mali
BEST MALE RAP ACT
Odumodublvck – Nigeria
Yung Lunya – Tanzania
Ninho - Congo
Black Sheriff – Ghana
A-Reece – South Africa
Blaqbonez – Nigeria
Blxckie – South Africa
Marwan Moussa - Egypt
BEST COLLABORATION
Mbosso ft Costa Titch & Alfa Kat – Shetani
Spyro x Tiwa Savage – Who’s Your Guy?
Davido x Musa Keys – Unavailable Musa Keys
Rema ft Selena Gomez – Calm Down Remix
Wegz x AshMusic – Amira
Fally Ipupa ft Charlotte Dipanda – Garde du Coeur
Joshua Baraka ft Joeboy, King Promise & Bien – Nana Remix
Boutross ft Juiceer Mann - Angela
SONG OF THE YEAR
Libianca – People
Kcee - Ojapiano
Davido ft Musa Keys – Unavailable
Uncle Waffles x Tony Duardo x Justin99 ft Pcee, EeQue, Chley– Yahyuppiyah
King Promise – Terminator
Joshua Baraka ft Joeboy, King Promise & Bien – Nana Remix
Rayvanny ft Diamond Platnumz – Nitogonze
Tyler ICU & Tumelo.za ft Dj Maphorisa, Nandipha808, Ceeka RSA & Tyron Dee - Mnike
BEST VIDEO DIRECTOR
Hanscana - Tanzania
Director Pink – Nigeria
Elias Belkader – Algeria
Mateo Da Silva – Cameroon
TG Omori – Nigeria
Babs Direction– Ghana
Jake Zaral – Zimbabwe
Dammy Twitch – Nigeria
BEST DJ AFRICA
DJ Spinall - Nigeria
DJ Dollar– Senegal
Waffles – South Africa
Ms DSF – Nigeria
DJ Danni Gato – Cape Verde
DJ Faculty – Ghana
Dj Nelasta- Angola
Major League DJs – South Africa
Dj Consequence – Nigeria
BEST AFRICAN DJ USA
Dj Nani – Nigeria
Dj Akua - Ghana
DJ Prince - Nigeria
DJ Shinski - Kenya
DJ Birame BB l’amour – Ivory Coast
Dj Yas Meen Selectress – Egypt
Lex and Answer – Zimbabwe
Dj Freshy K– Nigeria
AFRIMMA VIDEO OF THE YEAR
Black Sheriff – Konongo Zongo
Davido ft Musa Keys – Unavailable
Libianca – People
Victony ft Rema & Don Toliver – Soweto Remix
Joshua Baraka ft Joeboy, King Promise & Bien – Nana Remix
Fally Ipupa ft Charlotte Dipanda – Garde du Coeur
Mbosso ft Costa Titch & Alfa Kat – Shetani
Jay Melody – Nitasema
MUSIC PRODUCER OF THE YEAR
C4 Pedro - Angola
Andre Vibez– Nigeria
207 - Uganda
Ayo Lizzer – Tanzania
Magicstickz– Nigeria
MOGBeats - Ghana
Kabza De Small– South Africa
London – Nigeria
BEST AFRICAN DANCER
Masaka Dance Kids – Uganda
Poco Lee - Nigeria
Ghetto Kids - (Uganda)
Angel Nyigu - Tanzania
Hope Ramafalo – South Africa
Wet Bad Gang– Angola
Dancegod Lloyd – Ghana
Hooliboy – Ghana
BEST LUSOPHONE
T-Rex – Angola
Lisandro Cuxi – Cape Verde
Edgar Domingos – Angola
Djodje – Cape Verde
Mr Bow – Mozambique
Soraia Ramos – Cape Verde
Gerislon Israel – Angola
C4 Pedro – Angola
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]]>The 8th edition of the All Africa Music Awards (AFRIMA), held in Dakar, Senegal, saw the biggest names in Africa's entertainment industry receive honours and recognition for their talent and hard work.
Here is a full list of winners recognized by the organizers of AFRIMA 2023:
Best Male Artist in Central Africa | ||
Artist | Song | Country |
C4 Pedro | Posa | Angola |
Dadju | Ambassadeur | DRC |
Fally Ipupa | Bloqué | DRC |
Innoss'B | Mortel-06 | DRC |
Gaz Mawete | 500 | DRC |
Matias Damasio | Como Antes | Angola |
Ninho | Jefe | DRC |
Roga Roga & Extra Musica | Bokoko | DRC |
Tayc | Dodo | Cameroon |
Tenor Ft. Innoss'B | Mami Wata | Cameroon |
Best Female Artist in Central Africa | ||
Asaba | Mon Bebe | Cameroon |
Blanche Bailly Ft. Joeboy | Mine | Cameroon |
Emma'a | Encré | Gabon |
Espoir La Tigresse | Abiane | Gabon |
Pérola | Sincera | Angola |
Shay | DA | DRC |
Vernyuy Tina | Ndani Ya | Cameroon |
Zara Williams Ft. C4 Pedro | Posa | DRC |
Best Male Artiste in Eastern Africa | ||
Addis Legesse | Enja | Ethiopia |
Bien (& Aaron Rimbui) | Bald Men Anthem | Kenya |
Diamond Platnumz Ft. Zuchu | Mtasubiri | Tanzania |
Eddy Kenzo | Songa | Uganda |
Kassmasse | Sewasew | Ethiopia |
King Saha | Zakayo | Uganda |
Marioo Ft. Jovial | Mi Amor | Tanzania |
Mbosso Ft. Costa Titch & Phantom Steeze | Moyo | Tanzania |
Nyashinski Ft. Femi One | Properly | Kenya |
Rayvanny Ft. Vjollca | Pele Pele | Tanzania |
Best Female Artiste in Eastern Africa | ||
Betty G | Addis Semay | Ethiopia |
Tanasha Donna | Maradonna | Kenya |
Frida Amani | Fala Mimi | Tanzania |
Hewan Gebrewold | Shemuna | Ethiopia |
C4 Pedro | Posa | Angola |
Dadju | Ambassadeur | DRC |
Fally Ipupa | Bloqué | DRC |
Innoss'B | Mortel-06 | DRC |
Gaz Mawete | 500 | DRC |
Matias Damasio | Como Antes | Angola |
Ninho | Jefe | DRC |
Roga Roga & Extra Musica | Bokoko | DRC |
Tayc | Dodo | Cameroon |
Tenor Ft. Innoss'B | Mami Wata | Cameroon |
Best Female Artist in Central Africa | ||
Asaba | Mon Bebe | Cameroon |
Blanche Bailly Ft. Joeboy | Mine | Cameroon |
Emma'a | Encré | Gabon |
Espoir La Tigresse | Abiane | Gabon |
Pérola | Sincera | Angola |
Shay | DA | DRC |
Vernyuy Tina | Ndani Ya | Cameroon |
Zara Williams Ft. C4 Pedro | Posa | DRC |
Best Male Artiste in Eastern Africa | ||
Addis Legesse | Enja | Ethiopia |
Bien (& Aaron Rimbui) | Bald Men Anthem | Kenya |
Diamond Platnumz Ft. Zuchu | Mtasubiri | Tanzania |
Eddy Kenzo | Songa | Uganda |
Kassmasse | Sewasew | Ethiopia |
King Saha | Zakayo | Uganda |
Marioo Ft. Jovial | Mi Amor | Tanzania |
Mbosso Ft. Costa Titch & Phantom Steeze | Moyo | Tanzania |
Nyashinski Ft. Femi One | Properly | Kenya |
Rayvanny Ft. Vjollca | Pele Pele | Tanzania |
Best Female Artiste in Eastern Africa | ||
Betty G | Addis Semay | Ethiopia |
Tanasha Donna | Maradonna | Kenya |
Frida Amani | Fala Mimi | Tanzania |
Hewan Gebrewold | Shemuna | Ethiopia |
Muthaka | Sorry | Kenya |
Nandy | Siwezi | Tanzania |
Nikita Kering | Last Name | Kenya |
Rosa Ree | Watatubu | Tanzania |
Spice Diana Ft. DJ Seven | Tujuoge | Uganda |
Zuchu Ft. Bontle Smith & Tyler | Kitu | Tanzania |
Best Male Artist in Northern Africa | ||
Ali Loka | Matkhafesh Yamma | Egypt |
Ahmed Saad Ft. 3enba & Double Zuksh | AlMoulouk | Egypt |
A.L.A | 30 | Tunisia |
DJ Snake | Disco Maghreb | Algeria |
Draganov | Chichi | Morocco |
El Grande Toto | Salade Coco | Morocco |
Marwan Moussa | Batal 3alam | Egypt |
Snor | Kasseta | Morocco |
Soolking | Suavemente | Algeria |
Wegz | Albakht | Egypt |
Best Female Artist in Northern Africa | ||
Faouzia | RIP Love | Morocco |
Jaylann | Oui Oui | Morocco |
Kenza Morsli Ft. DJ Adel | Moustahil | Algeria |
Lyna Mahyem | Mal De Toi | Algeria |
Manal | Makhelaw Magalou | Morocco |
Marwa Loud & Moha K | Ghir Ntiya | Morocco |
Ruby | Namet Nenna | Egypt |
Rym | Stylo Warqa | Morocco |
Best Male Artist in Southern Africa | ||
A-Reece | Couldn't Have Said It Better, Pt.3 | South Africa |
Blxckie feat A-Reece | Sneaky | South Africa |
DJ Tarico | Number One X DJ Consequence Ft. Nelson Tivane & Preck) | Mozambique |
Gemini Major | Ooh Lala feat. Ayra Starr | Malawi |
Focalistic | 16 Days No Sleep X Madumane and Mellow & Sleazy feat. DJ Maphorisa | South Africa |
Kabza De Small | Abalele X DJ Maphorisa | South Africa |
Musketeers Ft. Azmo | Danko feat. Azmo | Namibia |
Master KG | Dali Nguwe x Wanitwa Mos Ft. Nkosazana Daughter, Basetsana, Obeey Am | South Africa |
Winky D | Happy Again | Zimbabwe |
Zakes Bantwini | Osama feat. Kasango | South Africa |
Best Female Artist in Southern Africa | ||
DJ Yessonia Ft. Boohle | Ngifuna Wena | Namibia |
DJ Zinhle Ft. Black Motion, Kabza De Small & Nokwazi | Siyabonga | South Africa |
Kamo Mphela | Ghost | South Africa |
Makhadzi | Mama | South Africa |
Nadia Nakai Ft. Lucasraps | Not The Same | South Africa |
Nomfundo Moh Ft. ShaSha & Ami Faku | Phakade Lami | South Africa |
ShaSha Ft. Kamo Mphela & Felo Le Tee | iPiano | Zimbabwe |
Simmy | We Were Here | South Africa |
Tamy Moyo | Sare | Zimbabwe |
Uncle Waffles & Tony Duardo Ft. Sino Msolo & Boibizza | Tanzania | South Africa |
Best Male Artiste in Western Africa | ||
Black Sherif | Kwaku the Traveller | Ghana |
Burna Boy | Last Last | Nigeria |
Didi B | Tala | Cote d'Ivoire |
Fireboy DML Ft. Ed Sheeran | Peru (Remix) | Nigeria |
Kizz Daniel | Buga | Nigeria |
Rema | Calm Down | Nigeria |
Serge Beynaud | C'est Dose | Cote d'Ivoire |
Sidiki Diabate | Diarabi Nene Bena | Mali |
Wally B. Seck Ft. Viviane | Reugine Tass | Senegal |
Wizkid WINNER | Anoti | Nigeria |
Best Female Artist in Western Africa | ||
Asa | Ocean | Nigeria |
Gyakie | Something | Ghana |
Josey Ft. Bonigo | Zambeleman | Cote d'Ivoire |
Manamba Kante | Bhouloun Djouri | Guinea |
Oumou Sangare | Wassulu Don | Mali |
Simi | Woman | Nigeria |
Soraia Ramos | BKBN | Cape Verde |
Tems | Crazy | Nigeria |
Tiwa Savage Ft. Brandy | Somebody's Son | Nigeria |
Viviane CHIDID | Sweet Game | Senegal |
African Fans Favourite | ||
Bello Falcao | Dibango Dibanga | Cote d'Ivoire |
Ch'cco, Mellow, Sleazy | Nkao Tempela | South Africa |
Goya Menor & Nektunez | Ameno Amapiano | Ghana & Nigeria |
Joeboy | Sip (Alcohol) | Nigeria |
Lojay X Sarz feat. Chris Brown | Monalisa (Remix) | Nigeria |
Mavins; Ayra Starr, Boy Spyce, Crayon, LADIPOE, Magixx | Overloading (Overdoes) | Nigeria |
Oxlade | Ku Lo Sa | Nigeria |
The Therapist | Nack | Serria Leone |
Young John | Dada | Nigeria |
Young Stunna feat. Kabza De Small, DJ Maphorisa | Adiwele | South Africa |
Album of the year | ||
Brymo | 9: Esan | Nigeria |
Burna Boy WINNER | Love Damini | Nigeria |
Dadju | Cullilan | DRC |
Diamond Platnumz | First of All | Tanzania |
Didi B | History | Cote d'Ivoire |
Kabza De Small | KOA II | South Africa |
Nomfundo Moh | Amagama | South Africa |
Oumou Sangare | Timbuktu | Mali |
Soolking | Sans Visa | Algeria |
Rema | Raves & Roses | Nigeria |
Artiste of the Year | ||
Burna Boy WINNER | Last Last | Nigeria |
CKay | Emiliana | Nigeria |
Dadju | Ambassaduer | DRC |
Diamond Platnumz feat. Zuchu | Mtasubiri | Tanzania |
Fireboy DML feat. Ed Sheeran | Peru (Remix) | Nigeria |
Kabza De Small feat. DJ Maphorisa Ami Faku | Asibe Happy | South Africa |
Manal | Makhelaw Magalou | Morroco |
Tiwa Savage feat. Brandy | Somebody's Son | Nigeria |
Wegz | Elbakht | Egypt |
Zakes Batwini feat. Kasango | Osama | South Africa |
Best Africa Collaboration | ||
Ahmed Saad feat. 3enba & Double Zuksh | Al Moulouk | Egypt |
Calema x Zé Felipe | Onde Anda | Sao Tome and Principe/Brazil |
Costa Titch feat. C'buda M, Alfa Kat, Banaba Des, Sdida & Man T | Big Flexa | South Africa |
Davido feat. focalistic WINNER | Champion Sound | Nigeria / South Africa |
Fireboy feat. Ed Sheeran | Peru (Remix) | Nigeria/Great Britain |
Kikimoteleba feat. Franglish | Tigini (Remix) | Cote d'Ivoire/DRC |
Kizz Daniel feat. Tekno | Buga | Nigeria |
Marioo feat. Jovial | Mi Amour | Tanzania |
Mbosso, Costa Titch, Phantom Steeze | Moyo | Tanzania/South Africa |
Tiwa Savage feat. Brandy | Somebody's Son | Nigeria/USA |
Best African Act In Diaspora (Female) | ||
Aya Nakamura Ft. Damso | Degaine | Mali |
Bey T Ft. Boohle | Unanicheza | Kenya |
Darkoo Ft Black Sherif | Always | Nigeria |
Faouzia | RIP, Love | Morocco |
Moha K, Marwa Loud | Ghir Ntiya | Morocco |
Nata | 94 | Sierra Leone |
Rimon | Feed Me | Eritrea |
Ronisia | Melodie | Cape Verde |
Shay | DA | DRC |
Soraia Ramos | BKBN | Cape Verde |
Best African Act In Diaspora (Male) | ||
Calema Ft. Zé Felipe | Onde Anda | Sao Tome & Principe |
Dadju | KIng | DRC |
Dafencii ft. Khayyat | King Alhalaba | Sudan |
DJ Snake | Disco Maghreb | Algeria |
Gil Semedo Ft. Calema, Soraia Ramos & Mito Kaskas | Gostu Sabi | Cape Verde |
Jae5 Ft Dave, Bnxn | Propeller | Ghana |
Ninho | VVS | DRC |
Soolking | Suavemente | Algeria |
Tion Wayne Ft. Davido & Jae5 WINNER | Who's True | Nigeria |
Ya Levis | Pardonne Moi | DRC |
Best African Band, Duo, Group | ||
Calema & Zé Felipe | Onde Anda | Sao Tome & Principe |
Disco Misr, Aziz Maraka | Ahla Wahda | Egypt |
Jano Band | Zebnanaw | Ethiopia |
Mafikizolo Ft. Simmy | Mamazela | South Africa |
MAJOR LEAGUE DJz | BAKWA LAH | South Africa |
Ridimz | Shabasiko | South Africa |
The Cavemen ft. Made Kuti | Biri | Nigeria |
Toofan | Ona | Togo |
Umoja Sounds Ft. Ariel Wayz | Happy | Kenya |
Wanavokali | What A Time | Kenya |
Best African DJ | ||
DJ Lito | Tick Talk feat. Bebe Cool, Sheilah Gashumba, SlickStuartRoja | Uganda |
DJ P2N | Likolo (Remix) feat. Tenor, DJ Amaroula | DRC |
DJ Snake | Disco Maghreb | Algeria |
DJ Tarico Ft. DJ Consequence | Number One feat. Nelson Tivane, Preck | Mozambique & Nigeria |
DJ Yessonia | Ngifuna Wena feat. Boohle | Namibia |
DJ Zinhle | Siyabonga feat. Black Motion, Kazba de Small, Nokwazi | South Africa |
MAJOR LEAGUE DJz | Ngama Bono | Ghana |
Spinall | Pallazo feat. Asake | Nigeria |
Uncle Waffles | Tanzania feat. Tony Duardo Ft. Sino Msolo & Boibizza | South Africa |
Zakes Batwini | Osama feat. Kasango | South Africa |
Best African Rapper/Lyricist | ||
A-Reece | Couldn't Have Said It Better, Pt.3 | South Africa |
Dafencii feat. Khayyat | King Alhalaba | Sudan |
Didi B | Game De Djai | Cote d'Ivoire |
Dip Doundou Guiss | Califat | Senegal |
Marwan Moussa | Batal 3alam | Egypt |
Ladipoe feat. Rema | Afro Jigga | Nigeria |
LAMB (Loose Kaynon, A-Q, MI, Blaqbonez) | The Last Cypher | Nigeria |
Nata | 94 | Sierra Leone |
Nay Wa Mitego | Rais Wa Kitaa | Tanzania |
Youssoupha | Amapiano | Cote d'Ivoire |
Best Artist, Duo or Group in African Dance or Choreography | ||
Ans-T Crazy | Pause | Guinea |
Costa Titch Ft. C'buda M, Alfa Kat, Banaba Des, Sdida & Man T | Big Flexa | South Africa |
Eltee Skhillz | ODG | Nigeria |
Kamo Mphela | Ghost | South Africa |
Portable X Poco Lee Ft. Olamide | ZaZoo Zehh | Nigeria |
Roga Roga & Extra Musica | Bokoko | DRC |
Serge Beynaud | C'est Dose | Cote d'Ivoire |
Simi | Woman | Nigeria |
Spice Diana | Tujooge Ft. Dj Seven | Uganda |
Toofan | Ona | Togo |
Best Artist, Duo or Group in African Electro | ||
Asake | Peace Be Unto You | Nigeria |
Costa Titch Ft. C'buda M, Alfa Kat, Banaba Des, Sdida & Man T | Big Flexa | South Africa |
Davido Ft. Focalistic WINNER | Champion Sound | Nigeria |
DJ Maphorisa & Tyler ICU Ft. Sir Till & Co | Banyana | South Africa |
DJ Snake | Disco Maghreb | Algeria |
DJ Yessonia Ft. Boohle | Ngifuna Wena | Namibia |
Felo Le Tee & Myztro Ft. Daliwonga | 66 & Dipatje Tsa Felo | South Africa |
Mbosso Ft. Costa Titch & Phantom Steeze | Moyo | Tanzania |
Tresor Ft. Kabza De Small and DJ Maphorisa | Makosa | DRC |
Zakes Bantwini Ft. Kasango | Osama | South Africa |
Best Artist, Duo or Group in African Hip-Hop | ||
Black Sherif | Kwaku the Traveller | Ghana |
Blxckie | Your All | South Africa |
Cdrik Kodjo | Nyi Nudé | Benin |
Darkoo Ft. Black Sherif | Always | Nigeria |
Didi B | Tala | Cote d'Ivoire |
KikiMoteleba Ft. Franglish | Tigini | Cote d'Ivoire |
Marwan Moussa | Batal 3alam | Egypt |
Nay Wa Mitego | Rais Wa Kitaa | Tanzania |
Ninho | Jefe | DRC |
Nyashinski Ft. Femi One | Properly | Kenya |
Best Artist, Duo or Group in African Pop | ||
Adekunle Gold Ft. Davido WINNER | High | Nigeria |
Ckay | Emiliana | Nigeria |
Kizz Daniel & Tekno | Buga | Nigeria |
Kouz1 | Magic | Morocco |
Matias Damasio | Como Antes | Angola |
Pheelz, BNXN | Finesse | Nigeria |
Ronisia | Melodie | Cape Verde |
Roseline Layo | Donnez Nous Un Peru | Cote d'Ivoire |
Soraia Ramos | BKBN | Cape Verde |
Tenor Ft. Innoss'B | Mami Wata | Cameroon |
Best Artist, Duo or Group in African Reggae, Ragga, Dancehall | ||
DJ Lito Ft. Bebe Cool x Sheilah Gashumba x SlickStuartRoja | Tick Talk | Uganda |
Fave | Baby Riddim | Nigeria |
Femi One Ft. King Kaka & Mbithi | Hepi | Kenya |
KiDi Ft. Tyga | Touch It(Remix) | Ghana |
Navy Kenzo | Manzese | Tanzania |
Nutty O | Handipere | Zimbabwe |
Rosa Ree | Watatubu | Tanzania |
Ruger | Dior | Nigeria |
Teddy Afro | Naet | Ethiopia |
Winky D | Happy Again | Zimbabwe |
Best Artist, Duo or Group in African RnB & Soul | ||
Ahmed basyoni & Hussein Gamal | ElHalawa Di | Egypt |
Bridget Blue | Goodbye | Kenya |
C4 Pedro | Esta Tudo Bem | Angola |
Frida Amani Ft. Mayunga | Tanzania | Tanzania |
Lil Jay | Sauce Graine | Cote d'Ivorie |
Tayc | D O D O | Cameroon |
Tiwa Savage, Amaarae | Tales By Moonlight | Nigeria |
Nomfundo Moh Ft. ShaSha & Ami Faku | Phakade Lami | South Africa |
Omah Lay | I'm A Mess | Nigeria |
Ya Levis | Pardonne Moi | DRC |
Best Artist, Duo or Group in African Rock | ||
Amir Eid | Ana Negm | Egypt |
Clay | Amin | Nigeria |
Daniel Baron | How to Feel | South Africa |
Franck Biyong | Pepe Soup | Cameroon |
RASH | FAR BEYOND | Kenya |
Reën & Refentse Morake | Skobbejak | South Africa |
Best Artist, Duo or Group in African Traditional | ||
Azaya Ft. Djelykaba Bintou | BB La | Guinea |
Betty G | Addis Semay | Ethiopia |
Josey Ft. Bonigo | Zambeleman | Cote d'Ivoire |
Lencho gemechu | Saglii | Ethiopia |
Manamba Kante | Bhouloun Djouri | Guinea |
Flavour | Level | Nigeria |
Oumou Sangare | Wassulu Don | Mali |
Rokia Kone & Jacknife Lee | N'yanyan | Mali |
Royalty | Strongbangwaboy Ft. Longue Longue, Tzy Panchak | Cameroon |
Stewart Sukuma | Ezamany Kim'bedima | Mozambique |
Best Artiste, Duo or Group in African Contemporary | ||
Adekunle Gold Ft. Fatoumata Diawara | Born Again | Nigeria |
Alikiba | UTU | Tanzania |
Brymo | Fura Sara | Nigeria |
Fadilee Itulya Ft. Fidq & Taz Goemi | Problem | Tanzania |
Fally Ipupa | Bloqué | DRC |
Fior 2 Bior | Godo Godo | Cote d'Ivoire |
Roga Roga & Extra Musica | Bokoko | DRC |
Sidiki Diabate | Diarabi nene bena | Mali |
Wally B. Seck ft Viviane | Reugine Tass | Senegal |
Wegz | El bakht | Egypt |
Best Artiste, Duo or Group in African Jazz | ||
Addis Legesse | Enja | Ethiopia |
Elida Almeida, Jimmy P | Mau Menino | Cape Verde |
Franck Biyong | Negropolitaine | Cameroon |
Gutu Abera | Deemi | Ethiopia |
Jano Band | Zebnanaw | Ethiopia |
Jimmy Dludlu Ft. Rhodalia Silvestre, Dx Nuvunga & Mano Tsotsi | Male Ya Pepa | Mozambique |
Kelvin Momo Feat. TBO and JaySax | Funa | South Africa |
Somi | Love Tastes Like Strawberries | Rwanda |
Thapelo Lekoane | Heritage | South Africa |
The Cavemen Ft. Made kuti | Biri | Nigeria |
Best Soundtrack Movie, Series and Documentary | ||
Ahmed Saad Ft. 3enba & Double Zuksh | AlMoulouk (Moon Knight) | Egypt |
Amarae & Marvel | A Body, A Coffin (Black Panther Wakanda Forever Prologue EP) | Ghana |
Amir Eid | Ana Negm (RIVO) | Egypt |
Dadju | Ima(From the movie "IMA") | DRC |
Eltee Skhillz | ODG (The Blood Convenant Movie) | Nigeria |
Mohamed Osama & Karim Mahmoud (Ahmed Tarik Yahia) | EL GHAZALA RAYE2A (ZEKO) | Egypt |
Stephane Legar | Speed Llife (From Sonic 2 Le Film) From Sonic 2 Le Film | Togo |
Tems & Marvel | No Woman No Cry (Black Panther Wakanda Forever Prologue EP) | Nigeria |
Wegz | B3oda Ya Belady(From the film "Captains Of Zaatari") | Egypt |
Best Video | ||
Amine Boumediene | Moustahil | Algeria |
Costa Titch | Big Flexa by Costa Titch. | South Africa |
DAMMY TWITCH | Woman by Simi. | Nigeria |
Director Pink | Nwoke Oma by Chike | Nigeria |
Elias Belkader | Disco Maghreb by DJ Snake | Algeria |
Maranta Tegegne | Sewasew | Ethopia |
Mateo Da Silva | Donnelemoi by TayC | Cameroon |
Napephasha | Ghost Kamo Mphela | South Africa |
Soolking & Digital Nak | Suavemente by Soolking | Algeria |
TG Omori | Buga by Kizz Daniel feat. Tekno | Nigeria |
Breakout Artist of the Year | ||
Asake WINNER | Peace Be Unto You (PBUY) | Nigeria |
Camidoh | Sugarcane (Remix) feat. Darkoo, King Promise, Mayorkun | Ghana |
Costa Titch | Ma Gang feat Champuru Makhenzo, Phantom Steeze, ManT, Sdida & C'BUD | South Africa |
Daliwonga | Abo Mvelo feat. Mellow And Sleazy & M.J | South Africa |
El Grande Toto | Salade Coco | Morroco |
Fior 2 Bior | Godo Godo | Cote d'Ivoire |
Hewan Gebrewold | Shemuna | Ethiopia |
Marwan Moussa | Batal 3alam | Egypt |
Nomfundo Moh | Phakade Lami feat. ShaSha & Ami Faku | South Africa |
Pheelz | Finesse feat. BNXN | Nigeria |
Most Promising Artist | ||
Ans-T Crazy | 10 Na ifari feat. Ibro Gnamet | Guinea |
Dafencii | King Alhalaba | Sudan |
Fave | Baby Riddim | Nigeria |
Frida Amani | Fala Mimi | Tanzania |
Jeeba | Lamou Saff | Senegal |
Khanyisa | Bheka Mina Ngedwa feat Tsiki XII, Marcus MC and Lady Du | South Africa |
Kikimoteleba | Tigini feat. Franglish | Cote d'Ivoire |
Lloyiso | Speak | South Africa |
Magixx | Love Don't Cost A Dime feat. Ayra Starr | Nigeria |
Zara Williams | Posa feat. C4 Pedro | DRC |
Producer of the year | ||
C4 Pedro | Posa C4 Pedro | Angola |
CKay & BMH | Emiliana by CKay | Nigeria |
Kimambo beats | Mi Amor by Marioo feat. Jovial | Tanzania |
Nyadjiko & Dadju | Ambassaduer by Dadju | DRC |
Rahal | Elbakht by Wegz | Egypt |
Reward Beatz | Buga by Kizz Daniel feat. Tekno | Nigeria |
Sdida & Man T | Big Flexa by Costa Titch | South Africa |
Serge Beynaud | C'est Dose by Serge Beynaud | Cote d'Ivoire |
Shizzi | Peru (Remix) by Fireboy DML | Nigeria |
Stan-E Kibulu & William Grigahcine | Disco Maghreb by DJ Snake | Algeria |
Song of the year | ||
Black Sherif | Kwaku The Traveller | Ghana |
Burna Boy | Last Last | Nigeria |
Costa Titch feat. Banaba Des, Alfa Kat, Man T, Sdida, C’Buda M | Big Flexa | South Africa |
Dadju | Ambassaduer | DRC |
Didi B | Tala | Cote d'Ivoire |
DJ Snake | Disco Maghreb | Algeria |
Fireboy DML feat. Ed Sheeran | Peru (Remix) | NIgeria |
Kizz Daniel feat. Tekno | Buga | Nigeria |
Marioo feat. Jovial | Mi Amor | Tanzania |
Rema | Calm Down | Nigeria |
Soolking | Suavemente | Algeria |
Wegz | Elbakht | Egypt |
Songwriter of the Year | ||
Bridget Blue & Jibiril Blessing | Woman by Bridget Blue | Kenya |
Daniel Baron | How To Feel by Daniel Baron | South Africa |
Lloyiso Mandlovandile Gigana, Luke Goliath | Seasons by Lloyiso | South Africa |
Martin Obudho, Muthaka | Sorry | Kenya |
Matias Damasio | Como Antes | Angola |
Mordecai 'Dex' Mwini | Reason by Wanavokali Ft. H_art the Band | Kenya |
Olawale Olofo'ro | Fura Sára by Brymo | Nigeria |
Rokia Kone, Garret Lee | Kurunba | Mali |
Iba One | Hommage a mes parents | Mali |
Sidy Diop | Ngalam | Senegal |
Best Global Act | ||
Anitta | Mon Soleil (By Dadju) | Brazil |
Brandy | Somebody's Son (By Tiwa Savage) | USA |
Chris Brown | Call Me Everyday Ft. Wizkid/Monalisa Remix By Lojay X Sarz/Nobody Has to Know Ft. Davido/Diana By Fireboy DML/Time & Affection By Rema | USA |
Drake | Fountains Ft. Tems, Tresor | Canada |
Ed Sheeran | Peru Remix (By Fireboy DML)/For My Hand (Burna Boy) | Great Britain |
Justin Bieber | Essence Remix(By Wizkid)/Attention By Omah Lay | Canada |
Maluma | Mama Tetema Ft. Rayvanny | Colombia |
Popcaan | Toni-Ann Singh (By Burna Boy) | Jamaican |
Tyga | Touch it Remix (By KiDi) | USA |
Vitaa | Prends Ma Main (By Maitre Gims & Vitaa) | France |
Best Female Artist in Africa Inspirational Music | ||
Bridget Blue | Woman | Kenya |
Chaama & Eljoee | Burakia | Morocco |
Diana Hamilton | Awurade Ye(Do it Lord) | Ghana |
DJ Zinhle Ft. Black Motion, Kabza De Small & Nokwazi | Siyabonga | South Africa |
Irene Robert Ft. Rose Muhando | Hainidhuru | Tanzania |
Janet Otieno | Siri | Kenya |
Makhadzi Ft. Jon Delinger | Zwivhuya | South Africa |
Manal | 3ari | Morocco |
TY Bello Ft. Sinmidele & Ore Macaulay | Amen Amen | Nigeria |
Best Male Artist in Africa Inspirational Music | ||
Davido Ft. Sunday Service Choir WINNER | Stand Strong | Nigeria |
Grace Lokwa | Kumama | DRC |
Kassmasse | Sesasew | Ethiopia |
KS Bloom Ft. Chidinma | C'est Dieu (Remix) | Cote d'Ivoire |
Majoos | Jayah | DRC |
Masterkraft Ft. Chike | Hosanna | Nigeria |
Nathaniel Bassey | See What the Lord Has Done | Nigeria |
Noel Nderitu | Waweza | Kenya |
Samthing Soweto | Amagents | South Africa |
Wave Rhyder | Wa Nkutlwa Na |
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]]>The 62-year-old democratic nation, which lies in the Horn of Africa, has been encumbered with civil wars and security challenges for the past three decades, throwing its most vulnerable populations, especially women and young girls into a nightmare of untold hardship.
Partnering the United Nations Population Fund (UNFPA) in its advocacy and humanitarian efforts, AFRIMA has urged political stakeholders and people of influence to shower support towards the UNFPA’s aid efforts in Somalia.
As the much-anticipated 8th AFRIMA, tagged ‘Teranga Edition’ draws near, AFRIMA has launched the #HopeForSomalia campaign, which includes championing policy-stimulating petitions and fostering fundraisers, to help alleviate the harsh impact of the crisis on Somalians, especially Somali women and young girls. The Teranga Edition is scheduled to be held in Dakar, Senegal on 12-15 January 2023.
Commenting on the situation, AFRIMA’s Executive Producer/President, Mr Mike Dada, said: “Like the situation in Somalia, a popular narrative about Africa is that it is a war-torn habitat, without any hope for sustainable peace in sight. It’s saddening; because the danger of that narrative is that it discourages actual solutions. Somalia has enjoyed peace for years and even bears a reputation for being one of Africa’s most pro-democratic societies. We cannot watch and fold our arms, seeing innocent women, children, and Somalis alike have their lives and dreams cut short by the conflict, terrorism or this climate crisis, without any form of aid or relief.
“In AFRIMA, we abide by the ethos of family. We are one Africa, and whatever burdens Somalia should burden the rest of the continent. We are committed to ensuring that we help contribute to the long-awaited peace-restoration, famine prevention and drought- rehabilitation efforts in Somalia. We thank our partners the United Nations Population Fund (UNFPA), for their great work in Somalia, and for calling our attention to this. It is especially shocking to see how great these women and girls are suffering, and how high the maternal mortality rate is as a ripple effect of this war. We believe Africa will return to its position as a culturally progressive, innovative and peace-loving continent, once again.”
Commenting on the development, UNFPA Representative in Somalia, Niyi Ojuolape, said that women and girls are the most hit by the crisis, urging for support to end the gory situation, and to ameliorate the impact. He said, “Somalia is facing a complex and devastating crisis. The country has one of the highest maternal mortality ratios in the world. Conflict and drought-led displacements are adding to the strain on the already limited sexual and reproductive health (SRH) services and weak health system. Lack of nutrition and access to healthcare contribute to the poor health of women and girls. Pregnant and lactating women, in particular, are at risk due to the negative effects of malnutrition on pregnancy outcomes and newborn survival.
“Over 82% of those displaced are women and children, including 1.95 million women and girls of reproductive age. In the next three months, it is estimated that there will be 918 deliveries per day, with 15% of pregnant women experiencing complications. Without access to qualified birth attendants, health services and facilities, maternal and newborn mortality will increase further.
“Rising food prices, water shortages, death of livestock, and loss of livelihoods have led to multiple displacements, making women and girls more vulnerable to increased gender-based violence (GBV) and exploitation. Data shows a 21% increase in reported rape cases, a 60% increase in reported cases of intimate partner violence, and a 20% increase in the number of women and girls accessing lifesaving GBV response services since last year.”
Ojuolape also pleaded with the international donor community to “urgently prioritise the support of quality SRH services and GBV prevention and response to help prevent death, disease, and disability for women and girls in Somalia.” to help achieve long-term development and peace in Somalia.
In partnership with the African Union Commission, AFRIMA is the pinnacle of African music globally.
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]]>Ahead of the highly anticipated 8th edition of the All-Africa Music Awards (AFRIMA) tagged ‘Teranga Edition’ scheduled to hold in Dakar, Senegal on 12-15 January 2023, global entertainment service YouTube, has entered into a partnership with AFRIMA, to help provide artist-focused educational sessions and live streaming support for the awards.
AFRIMA, which is the pinnacle of recognition for African music globally is poised to ensure that the annual 4-day festival is broadcasted to music lovers and stakeholders across the globe.
Importantly, YouTube will be conducting workshop sessions to African creatives at the Africa Music Business Summit (one of the events at 8th AFRIMA) to educate on visibility across the global creative ecosystem on a digital platform.
The global streaming service will also be partnering with the All Africa Music Awards on a special incubator programme dubbed, AFRIMA Creative Academy, which aims to empower one million Africans (and in diaspora) in the music and creative industry in the next five years.The YouTube link for live streaming will be available on AFRIMA’s YouTube page @Youtube.com/AFRIMAAWARDS.
Subscribe for free to the channel and catch the African Music Business Summit live on Friday Jan 13, 2023, from 9.00am-4.30pm (WAT); while the AFRIMA Music Village will be live later that day from 6.00pm - Till dawn (WAT). Finally, the 8th AFRIMA main awards ceremony will be streamed live from the Red Carpet- 4.30pm (WAT), while the main awards will start at 7.30pm (WAT).Speaking on the development, the Head, Culture Division at the African Union Commission (AUC), Angela Martins said,
“It is important that we spread our efforts to promote inclusivity and ensure that the world can see the impact of AFRIMA at the global centre stage. It is easier for people to now follow up with the award ceremony via their smartphone or other devices. It is also vital we continue to create more education for creators to help them thrive in their crafts, and we are happy to align with YouTube on achieving this shared vision.”
On his part, AFRIMA’s President and Executive Producer, Mr Mike Dada, lauded the streaming service for their support towards the African creative economy. He said,
“We have all seen the rise in circulation of short form audio-visual content on these services and how they have helped to promote African music and creators on a global scale. We believe that sharing knowledge will be a veritable means to expand the revenue funnel for our creators at home and also boost foreign direct investment. In the spirit of uplifting the African creative ecosystem, we are excited to work with a driven and innovative team like YouTube.”
YouTube’s Head of Music Sub-Saharan Africa, Addy Awofisayo said,
“YouTube has been consistent in its support for Africa creatives over the years and has played an essential role in the discovery and development of African music & culture and exporting it to audiences and listeners worldwide, enabling collaborations both locally and globally.
“We are excited for our partnership with AFRIMA and the African Union to deepen our relationship with the music stakeholders on the continent, provide educational support for African creatives, and to help music fans be a part of some of the most iconic music moments as they unfold live on YouTube, wherever they are around the globe.”
As the whole world gears towards the 8th edition of the All Africa Music Awards, AFRIMA, which will be held from January 12 to 15, 2023, African music lovers are encouraged to keep voting intensively for their desired winners, using the voting portal live at www.afrima.org and take part in the events on social media platforms (IG/TikTok - @afrima.official ; Facebook - Afrimawards; Twitter - @afrimaofficial; LinkedIn - AFRIMA). The voting process that determines winners at AFRIMA is audited by a globally renowned auditing firm, Pricewaterhousecoopers (PWC).
As announced at the conference, the delegates are expected to arrive on January 11,2023. The AFRIMA ceremony is scheduled to kick-start fully on Thursday January 12, 2023, with a Host Country Tour, School visit and gift presentation (as part of AFRIMA’s Corporate Social Responsibility), as well as a Welcome Soiree in the evening, in Dakar.
The 4-day event continues on Friday January 13, 2023, with the Africa Music Business Summit (AMBS) at the Grand Theatre, in Dakar.
The AMBS is Africa’s largest gathering of creative professionals in the music industry and it features workshops and panel discussions on issues and opportunities within the African music industry.
The 8th AFRIMA will continue with high momentum at the AFRIMA Music Village at the Grand Theatre, which will be a free-to-enter concert featuring live performances from the biggest music stars across the continent.
On the eve of the awards ceremony, on Saturday January 14, 2023, the events will begin with Main rehearsals, Media engagements and a Courtesy Visit to the President of Senegal.
There will also be a live recording booth at the venue for musicians across all five regions of the continent, and in the diaspora, to explore for collaborative recordings. The day’s activities will climax with a Nominees exclusive party.
Finally, the 8th AFRIMA will will wrap up on Sunday January 15, 2023, at the 15-000 capacity Dakar Arena, in Dakar, with the live Awards ceremony broadcast by 104 TV Stations to over 84 countries around the world.In partnership with the African Union Commission, AFRIMA is the pinnacle of African music globally.
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]]>AFRIMA, which is the pinnacle of recognition for African music globally, is poised to ensure that the annual 4-day festival is broadcast to music lovers and stakeholders in over 84 countries across the globe.
Welcoming the rest of the world to its shores, the Senegalese Minister of Tourism, H.E. Alioune Sarr, represented by Souleymane Bakhayoko, reiterated its commitment to achieving the joint objectives of the AU and AFRIMA, by utilising music as a tool to develop Africa’s creative economy.
He further lauded the efforts of the AFRIMA team, noting that the government of Senegal was fully ready to ensure the success of the 8th AFRIMA aka ‘The Teranga Edition.’
As announced at the conference, the delegates are expected to arrive on January 11,2023. The AFRIMA ceremony is scheduled to kick-start fully on Thursday January 12, 2023, with a Host Country Tour, School visit and gift presentation (as part of AFRIMA’s Corporate Social Responsibility), as well as a Welcome Soiree in the evening, in Dakar.
The 4-day event continues on Friday January 13, 2023, with the Africa Music Business Summit (AMBS) at the Grand Theatre, in Dakar. The AMBS is Africa’s largest gathering of creative professionals in the music industry and it features workshops and panel discussions on issues and opportunities within the African music industry.
The 8th AFRIMA will continue with high momentum at the AFRIMA Music Village at the Grand Theatre, which will be a free-to-enter concert featuring live performances from the biggest music stars across the continent.
On the eve of the awards ceremony, on Saturday January 14, 2023, the events will begin with Main rehearsals, Media engagements and a Courtesy Visit to the President of Senegal. There will also be a live recording booth at the venue for musicians across all five regions of the continent, and in the diaspora, to explore for collaborative recordings. The day’s activities will climax with a Nominees exclusive party.
Finally, the 8th AFRIMA will wrap up on Sunday January 15, 2023, at the 15-000 capacity Dakar Arena, in Dakar, with the live Awards ceremony broadcast by 104 TV Stations to over 84 countries around the world.
Bakhayoko said, “We are happy that the 8th AFRIMA will be held in Dakar, Senegal. This is historic for us. We are happy to host the rest of the world, and showcase the beauty of our Senegalese culture and scenery. This will sharpen our global image, as a prime destination for tourism and a culturally-rich community.”
On his part, the AFRIMA Country Director for Senegal, Mahktar Diop, said that the ‘Teranga edition’ is “for everyone, and not just Senegal.”
He said, “This is the time for Africa. It is time for us to come together. AFRIMA is bringing all these stars together to share not just their art, but their cultures as well.”
Commenting on the event itinerary, Dada said, “The 8th AFRIMA is not just another regular music festival. We are an institution committed to promoting African music, across the continent and in the world. The Teranga edition is here and it is something we are all proud of.”
As the whole world gears towards the 8th edition of the All Africa Music Awards, AFRIMA, which will be held from January 12 to 15, 2023, African music lovers are encouraged to keep voting intensively for their desired winners before the voting portal closes on Wednesday January 11, 2023. The voting portal is live at www.afrima.org The voting process that determines winners at AFRIMA is audited by a globally renowned auditing firm, Pricewaterhousecoopers (PWC).
African Music lovers and supporters can also follow the events in real-time on social media platforms (IG/TikTok - @afrima.official ; Facebook - Afrimawards; Twitter - @afrimaofficial; LinkedIn - AFRIMA).
In partnership with the African Union Commission, AFRIMA is the pinnacle of African music globally.
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]]>AFRIMMA LEADERSHIP AWARD 2022
SAMIA Suluhu President Of Tanzania WINNER
Best Male West Africa
Oxlade – Nigeria
Kidi – Ghana
Buju – Nigeria
Black Sheriff– Ghana
Fireboy– Nigeria
Didi B – Ivory Coast
Ruger – Nigeria
Samba Peuzzi – Senegal
Omah Lay – Nigeria
Best Female West Africa
Ammarae– Ghana
Tems – Nigeria
Josey – Ivory Coast
Zeynab – Benin
Ayra Star – Nigeria
Gyakie – Ghana
Tiwa Savage– Nigeria
Roselyne Layo– Ivory Coast
Best Male East Africa
John Frog – South Sudan
Khaligraph Jones – Kenya
Eddy Kenzo – Uganda
Diamond Platnumz – Tanzania
Rayvanny – Tanzania WINNER
Otile Brown – Kenya
Meddy – Rwanda
Sat B – Burundi
Best Female East Africa
Femi One – Kenya
Zuchu – Tanzania WINNER
Sheebah Karungi – Uganda
Jovial – Kenya
Maua Sama – Tanzania
Sanaipei Tande – Kenya
Nandy – Tanzania
Winnie Nwagi – Uganda
Best Male Central Africa
KoC- Cameroon
Innos’ B – Congo
TayC – Cameroon
Fally Ipupa – Congo
Calema – Sao Tome WINNER
Mic Monsta- Cameroon
Tenor -Cameroon
Nelson Freitas – Cape Verde
Best Female Central Africa
Rinyu– Cameroon
Shan’L -Gabon
Mayra Andrade – Cape Verde
Liloca- Mozambique
Blanche Bailly – Cameroon
Soraia Ramos- Cape Verde
Edmazia – Angola
Emma’a – Gabon
Asaba – Cameroon
Best Male Southern Africa
Mark Exodus –Mozambique
Focalistic- South Africa
Slap Dee – Zambia
Dlala Thuzkin -South Africa
Zakes Bantwini- South Africa
Edgar Muzah – Zimbabwe
Master KG – South Africa WINNER
Macky2 – Zambia
Best Female Southern Africa
DBN Gogo– South Africa
Ammara Brown – Zimbabwe
Mpho Sebina – Botswana
Msaki- South Africa
Gemma Griffiths – Zimbabwe
Makhadzi – South Africa
Towela – Zambia WINNER
Shekinah – South Africa
Best Male North Africa
Ali Loka – Egypt
Baiti – Tunisia
SoolKing – Algeria
Marwan Moussa – Egypt
El Grande Toto – Morocco
Dj Snake – Algeria
Wegz – Egypt
Snor – Morocco
Best Female North Africa
Rym – Morocco
Emel – Tunisia
Faouzia – Morocco
Souhila Ben Lachab – Algeria
Ruby – Egypt
Latifa – Tunisia
Kenza Morsli – Algeria
Jaylann – Morocco
Crossing Boundaries with Music Award
Burna Boy–Nigeria
Aya Nakamura -Mali/France
Ckay- Nigeria
Dadju – Congo DR
Wizkid–Nigeria
Tay C – Cameroon
French Montana- Morocco
Dj Black Coffee – South Africa
Best Newcomer
Camidoh- Ghana
Asake – Nigeria
Young Stunna– South Africa
Ssaru – Kenya
Santorini Raphael – Togo
Jay Melody – Tanzania
Goya Menor – Nigeria WINNER
Nenny – Cape Verde
Baby Diaz – Congo DR
Artist of The Year
Asake – (Nigeria) WINNER
Fally Ipupa- Congo
Diamond Platnumz (Tanzania)
Burnaboy- Nigeria
Kidi– Ghana
Rema – Nigeria
Zakes Bantwini – South Africa
Tay C – Cameroon
Davido – Nigeria
Best Gospel
Mercy Chinwo – Nigeria
Joe Mettle – Ghana
Christina Shusho – Tanzania
Miguel Buila – Angola
Oheema Mercy – Ghana
KS Bloom – Ivory Coast
Joel Lwaga – Tanzania
Pulani Maphari – South Africa
Best Live Act
Barnaba -Tanzania
Flavour – Nigeria
Sauti Sol – Kenya
Yemi Alade – Nigeria
Burna Boy – Nigeria
Fally Ipupa– Congo DR
Diamond Platnumz – Tanzania
Patoranking – Nigeria
BEST FEMALE RAP ACT
Nadia Nakai – South Africa
Femi One – Kenya
Ms Banks – Nigeria
Nata – Sierra Leone
Feli Nuna – Ghana
Fena Gitu – Kenya
Candy Bleakz – Nigeria
Rosa Ree – Tanzania
Best Male Rap Act
Phyno – Nigeria WINNER
Yung Lunya – Tanzania
Didi B – Ivory Coast
Ladipoe – Nigeria
Black Sheriff – Ghana
A-Reece – South Africa
Blaqbonez – Nigeria
Blxckie – South Africa
Best Collaboration
Pheelz x Buju – Finesse WINNER
Diamond Platnumz x Focalistic – Iyo
Musa Keys x Loui – Selema
Marioo x Jovial – Mi Amor
Costa Titch ft C’buda M, Alfa kat, Banaba Des, Sidda & Man T – Big Flexa
Fireboy x Ed Sheeran – Peru (remix)
Roga Roga & Extra Musica – Bokoko
Camidoh ft Darkoo, Mayorkun – Sugarcane Remix
Asake ft Burnaboy – Sungba Remix
Song of The Year
Pheelz x Buju – Finesse
Kizz Daniel x Tekno – Buga WINNER
Lojay – Monalisa
Davido ft Focalistic – Champion Sound
Roga Roga & Extra Musica – Bokoko
Costa Titch ft C’buda M, Alfa kat, Banaba Des, Sidda & Man T – Big Flexa
TayC – Dodo
Black Sheriff – Kweku The Traveller
Maluma ft Rayvanny – Mama Tetema
Best Video Director
Anurin Nwunembom -Cameroon
Enos Olik – Kenya
TG Omori – Nigeria WINNER
Rex- Ghana
Sasha Vybz – Uganda
Hanscana – Tanzania
Patrick Elis – Nigeria
Dammy Twitch- Nigeria
Best Dj Africa
DJ Spinall – Nigeria
Black Coffee – South Africa
DJ Sly King – Ghana
Waffles – South Africa
DJ Tunez– Nigeria
DJ Djeff – Angola
DJ Romy Jones – Tanzania
Dj Big N – Nigeria
Best African Dj USA
DJ Prince – Nigeria WINNER
DJ Shinski – Kenya
Dj Soofire – Ghana
DJ Poison Ivy – Kenya
DJ Buka- Nigeria
DJ Birame BB l’amour – Ivory Coast
Dj Yas Meen Selectress – Egypt
DJ Freshy K– Nigeria
AFRIMMA Video of The Year
Flavor – Levels WINNER
Rogo Rogo & Extra Musica – Bokoko
Dj Snake – Disco Maghreb
Diamond Platnumz ft Mbosso – Oka
Chike – Nwoke Oma
Bosom Pyung – Nyinya
Makhadzi ft Prince Benza – Ghanama
Kizz Daniel x Tekno – Buga
Music Producer of The Year
PhillBill – Cameroon
Tempoe– Nigeria
207 – Uganda
S2kizzy – Tanzania
Magicstick– Nigeria
MOGBeats – Ghana
DjMaphoriza – South Africa
Pheelz – Nigeria
Best African Dancer
Poco Lee – Nigeria
Uncle Azeez – Nigeria WINNER
Ghetto Kids – (Uganda)
Angel Ngiyu– Tanzania
Hope Ramafalo – South Africa
Wet Bad Gang– Angola
Dancegod Lloyd – Ghana
Sayrahchips – Nigeria
Manuel Kanza – Angola
Best Lusophone
Calema – Sao Tome
Nelson Freitas – Cape Verde
Edgar Domingos – Angola
Djodje – Cape Verde
Mr Bow – Mozambique WINNER
Soraia Ramos – Cape Verde
Jerislon Israel – Angola
Mayra Andrade – Cape Verde
Best Francophone
Fally Ipupa – Congo WINNER
Kedjevara- Ivory Coast
Serge Beynaud – Ivory Coast
Josey – Ivory Coast
Wally B. Seck- Senegal
TayC– Cameroon
Innos B – Congo
Tenor – Cameroon
Best Reggea/Dancehall
Spice – Jamaica
Mr Killa – Jamaica WINNER
Patoranking – Nigeria
SteffLondon – Jamaica
Shatta Wale – Ghana
Popcaan – Jamaica
Shenseea – Jamaica
Alkaline – Jamaica
AFRIMMA Album of The Year
Basketmouth – Horoscopes
Focalistic – President Ya Strata
Burnaboy – Love Damini
Kidi – Golden Boy
Dadju -Cullinan
Diamond Platnumz – First of All
Dadi B – History
KOA II – Kabza De Small
RADIO/TV PERSONNEL OF THE YEAR
Ebuka – Nigeria
Konnie Toure – Ivory Coast
Dj Slim – Ghana
Do2tun – Nigeria
Afonso Quintas – Angola
James Onen – Uganda
Jamal Ghadafi – Kenya
Serwa Amihere – Ghana
AFRIMMA BEST TRADITIONAL ARTIST
Sholo Wamba – Tanzania
Kcee – Nigeria
Mrisho Mpoto – Tanzania
Manamba Kante – Guinea
Oumou Sangare – Mali
Betty G – Ethiopia
Thokozani Langa – South Africa
Nii Tettey Tetteh – Ghana
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]]>With some of the biggest names in the African entertainment industry gracing the AFRIMMA Awards 2022, here are the highlights of the night's biggest performances.
Top artists such as BNXN fka Buju, Phyno, Goya Menor and so on thrilled the audience who had been present at the award ceremony, which was held on Saturday, November 19, 2022, in Dallas, US.
These top acts delivered memorable performances to the audience as they performed nothing but their biggest hits.
Watch the highlights below:
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]]>The Government of Senegal has accepted and undertaken to host the 8th edition of All Africa Music Awards, AFRIMA at a joint world media conference - host country unveiling held at the Hotel King Fahd Royal Palace, in Dakar, Senegal on Friday November 4, 2022.
The awards ceremony will now be held from January 12 to 15, 2023, in Dakar, Senegal; shifting the previous date up by four weeks as jointly announced by The International Committee of AFRIMA, The African union commission and The Republic of Senegal. This also means that the voting deadline for the nominees will now be shifted till January 13, 2023, at 23.00 (CAT). This will be the first time the main awards ceremony will be held in a francophone country after past editions.
Had in attendance at the conference were the representatives of Senegalese Minister of Culture and communication; and Minister of Tourism and Air travels, Special Adviser to the President of Senegal, Dr. Massamba Gaye alongside local and international media professionals; AFRIMA delegates; African Union Commission officials; African music stakeholders; 8th AFRIMA nominees and African artistes, Iba One from Mali, DJ Neptune (Nigeria), DJ Moh Green (French-Algerian), Pape Diouf; Jeba; Sidy diop; Adiouza; Zbest family; Akhlou Brick Paradise; Jeba; Demba Guisse; Pa Gaye mbaye; Kane diallo; Jamman from Senegal among others.
The Head Culture Division, Social Affairs Division, African Union Commission (AUC), Angela Martins, said that the African Union is excited to have the awards hold in a francophone region, “The AUC has been a strong partner and collaborator of the prestigious awards since its first edition in 2014. AFRIMA has grown to become the only continental platform that aims to promote and disseminate musical works and immeasurable talent of African Musicians from both young and old generations.
“This prestigious platform gives expression and supports the implementation of the AU policy instruments in the creative economy including the AU Plan of Action on Cultural and Creative Industries.
“Allow me to join the international Committee of All Africa Music Awards in expressing gratitude and appreciation to the Government of Senegal for accepting to host AFRIMA 8th Edition on 12th to 15th January, 2023 and for making history by being the 3rd AU Member State to host the Awards. The hosting of AFRIMA by the Republic of Senegal will happen at a time when Senegal will still be the Chairperson of the African Union and it is an opportune occasion to close its chairmanship by promoting our rich arts, culture and heritage.
“As you are aware, Senegal is known for its huge investment in the arts, culture and heritage. The hosting of the AFRIMA gathering is thus a step in the right direction to bring back the beautiful city of Dakar to the map as one of the capital cities of music in Africa and around the world.”
In his acceptance speech, Senegal’s Minister of Tourism and Air Transport, HE Mr. Alioune Sarr, represented by Phillipe Ba said, “Personally and on behalf of Senegalese government, welcome to Sénégal, the home of the champions of football. Now Sénégal is also positioning herself to become the champions of music because we are hosting the 8th AFRIMA. We are happy knowing that Sénégal becomes the third country and the first Francophone country to host this great event.”
I can tell you that our ministry (Tourism) and the Senegalese government will partner and collaborate with you (AFRIMA) for a great success of AFRIMA in Senegal because our President, H.E. Macky Sall is not only the president of the African Union but also wishes to position himself as the President of all African Lovers of Culture which AFRIMA exudes.” He concluded.
On his part, Senegal’s Minister of Culture and Communication, Aliou Sow, represented by Ousmane Barro Dione, the Director General de La Compaignie Nationale de Theatre, Daniel Sorano, said, “I feel honoured to be representing the Minister of Culture, alongside my colleague at this event in preparation for the 8th edition of AFRIMA Awards in Sénégal from the 12th to 15th January 2023. We are honoured to welcome this huge event to this country’ for the benefit of the young people in Senegal and the image of the country.’
“The 8th AFRIMA in Senegal is officially tagged the Teranga edition which encompasses the good hospitality, warmth, generosity and sharing that is the core to Senegalese life. In addition to celebrating Africa in a magical way and promoting the values of Senegalese people globally through the AFRIMA platform, the youths, who are the central focus of the 8th edition will be exposed to opportunities in the creative economy and new music business models, monetization in music, intellectual property rights and licensing as well as collaborations with other global African music superstars that will be participating in 8th AFRIMA in Dakar,’’ explained AFRIMA’s President and Executive Producer, Mike Dada.
The AFRIMA’s country Director in Senegal, Matar Diop said, ‘I am excited that the International Committee of AFRIMA and the African Union listened to our plea and pitch to bring AFRIMA to Senegal for the benefits of the tourism and music industry in Senegal that will have impact on our youths. I thank the President and the government of Republic of Senegal for supporting this project that will change the creative industry and the tourism landscape of Senegal for good. We look forward in welcoming Africa and the world to Dakar, Senegal on January 12 to 15, 2023 with Nanga Def Africa!
As the whole world gears towards the 8th edition of the All Africa Music Awards, AFRIMA, African music lovers are encouraged to keep voting intensively for their desired winners, using the voting portal live at www.afrima.org and take part in the events on social media platforms (IG/TikTok - @afrima.official ; Facebook - Afrimawards; Twitter - @afrimaofficial; LinkedIn - AFRIMA).
The event is scheduled to commence on Thursday January 12, 2023, with a courtesy visit to the President of the Host Country, while a host city tour, school visit and gift presentation (as part of AFRIMA’s CSR), as well as welcome soiree will be held on the same day. The 4-day event continues on Friday January 13, 2023, with the African Music Business Summit and the AFRIMA Urban Music Fest; while the main rehearsals and nominees exclusive party will be held on Saturday January 14, 2023; the event will climax on Sunday January 15, 2023, with the live awards ceremony broadcast by 104 TV Stations to over 84 countries around the world.
In partnership with the African Union Commission, AFRIMA is the pinnacle of African music globally.
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]]>AFRIMMA CEO Anderson Obiagwu on Tuesday, April 5, 2022, took to his social media platform on Instagram to share his honest opinion about the loss of Wizkid at the 64th edition of the Grammy Awards.
He highlighted the fact that even though Western validation is a welcomed development; it is not something African music can necessarily be judged on.
He mentioned that African music is developing at an exponential rate and its impact can not be denied and it is also up to Africans to lift up the sound and the brand.
See his post below:
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]]>The award, which took place on the 12th of December 2021 saw artistes such as Adekunle Gold winning Best Male Artiste for West Africa while his wife and industry colleague, Simi, got the award for Best Female Artiste West Africa.
Wizkid got three awards for the night as he got the awards for Artiste of the Year, Song of The Year, and the category of "Crossing Boundaries With Music", making him the biggest winner for the night.
See Full List of winners below;
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]]>READ ALSO - AFRIMMA 2020 Virtual Awards - See Winners List
On Sunday, December 12th, 2021, at 6 pm GMT, the world is set to witness an unforgettable virtual award show and a showcase of the best talent across the continent, which will be live-streamed on YouTube. Superstar comedian Bovi and elegant screen goddess Tashara Parker will co-host the ceremony.
The unique theme ‘Flavors of Africa’ draws inspiration from the diverse flavors found on the continent. Like the people, the food, and the culture, the music comes in different melodic flavors and this virtual ceremony will be a musical experience of the different flavors of African music. The music performances at AFRIMMA's ‘Flavors of Africa’ are coming in different flavors that include South Africa’s Focalistic, Kenya’s Sauti Sol, Nigeria’s sensations CKay, Ruger, and Ladipoe as well as Mozambican stars Dj Tarico and the Yaba Buluku gang. There would be performances by the Togolese duo Toofan, the Tanzanian Darling Nandy, and many more.
This year, AFRIMMA is partnering with YouTube Music as part of their #YouTubeBlack Voices Fund initiative to celebrate Africa’s musical talent as African music stars continue to receive glowing attention worldwide. AFRIMMA is the biggest African music award ceremony in the diaspora that creates a platform to promote the diversity of African music. Every year, top African talents from across the world come together on the same stage to celebrate African culture and music.
Anderson Obiagwu, the founder of AFRIMMA, states, "We are quite excited by the partnership with YouTube. Having the ability to use their platform to further push our narrative of crossing boundaries with music is going to propel our mission forward. YouTube coming onboard only means more exciting times are coming for African music, and together we can celebrate African music, talents, and culture. This is a new dawn, and we are elated to showcase Africa to the world with YouTube as an official partner.
Addy Awofisayo, Head of Music, Sub-Saharan Africa, YouTube, states , "We are thrilled to unite the impactful work of the #YouTubeBlack Voices Fund with AFRIMMA and their dedication to amplifying the diversity of African music. AFRIMMA has truly set the standard in celebrating excellence in African music and we are looking forward to partnering with them on this exciting virtual event."
Yaw Tog, Black Sherif, Kamo Mphela, Marioo, Ayra Starr, Busta 929, Ruger, and Nviiri the storyteller
Wizkid, El Grande Toto, Dadju, Diamond Platnumz, Fally Ipupa, Tay c, Burna Boy, and Aya Nakamura
Burna boy, Aya Nakamura, Dave, Wizkid, Headie One, S.Pri Noir, Tems, and Dadju
Flavour ft. Diamond Platnumz x Fally Ipupa - Berna,
Tay c - la temps,
Teni - hustle,
Mz Vee - baddest boss,
Zuchu - Sukari,
Ray Vanny x Inno’s b - Kelebe,
Rema - Bounce,
Wizkid ft. Tems- Essence
Wizkid, Tems, Fally Ipupa, Focalistic,Burna boy, and Diamond Platnumzs all earned multiple nominations
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]]>The 2021 AFRIMA Awards, which was held in Lagos, celebrated the hardwork and dedication of musicians across Africa, and the likes of Wizkid, Iba One, Foreboy DML, Fally Ipupa, and a whole lot more were honoured last night.
The All Africa Music Awards, an annual event founded by the International Committee AFRIMA in collaboration with the African Union to recognize and celebrate musical works, talents, and creativity across the African continent while promoting African cultural heritage, took place on November 21st, 2021 at the Eko hotel and suites in Lagos, Nigeria.
In a night filled with musical moments and artistic brilliance, hosted by Congolese-British comedian Eddie Kadi and South Africa's Pearl Thusi, saw performances from the likes of DJ Tarico, Zuchu, Patoranking, Chike, Olakira, D’banj, Ladipoe and a host of others.
Malian singer and performing artist Iba One was the biggest winner of the night with four awards, followed by Nigerian Afrobeats poster-boy Wizkid, who scooped three awards out of four nominations, including the Artiste of the Year award. Nigerian sensational singer and songwriter Fireboy won two awards - African Fans’ Favourite, and Best Duo African Hip hop award alongside Penthauze signee Superboy Cheque for their smash tune 'History'.
Iba One, with four awards, won Album of the Year, African Male Artiste in Inspirational Music, Best Song Writer and Best Male Artiste from Western Africa.
13-year-old gospel singer Shanah Manjeru was also part of the highlights of the night as she became the youngest holder of an AFRIMA Award, with a win in the Best African Female Artiste in Inspirational Music category.
Nigerian music production duo Legendary Beatz won the Best Producer of The Year, while Nigerian highlife singer Flavour won the Best Artiste or Duo in African Dance or Choreography alongside Diamond Platnumz and Fally Ipupa or their smash tune 'Berna Reloaded'
Best African Female Artiste in Inspirational Music – Shanah Manjeru
African Male Artiste in Inspirational Music – Iba One
Best Artiste, Duo, or Group in African R & B Soul – Nikita Kering
Best Artist or Duo in African Dance or Choreography – Flavour, Diamond Platnumz, FallyIpupa
Best Female Artist in the Diaspora – Naomi Achu
Artiste, Duo, or Group in African Pop – Iba One
Best Group – Sauti Sol
Best Collaboration – Wizkid, Tems
Best African Rapper Lyricist – Elow’n
Best Female Artiste in Northern Africa – Manal Benchlikha
Best Male Artist in Northern Africa – Dizzy Dros
Best Male Artiste in Eastern Africa – Eddy Kenzo
Best Female Artist Central Africa – Shan L
Best Female Artist in East Africa – Nikita Kering
Male Artist Central Africa – Fally Ipupa
Best Male Southern Africa – Blaq Diamond
Best Male Artiste Western Africa – Iba One
Best Song Of The Year – Wizkid, Tems
Best Producer Of The Year – Legendary Beatz
Best Duo African HipHop – Fireboy, Cheque
Best African Dj – Sinyorita
African Fan’s Favorite – Fireboy
AFRIMA Artist of the Year Award – Wizkid
Album of the Year – Iba One
Song Writer of the Year – Iba One
Best in African Rock – Rash Band
Afrima Legend Award - Kofi Olomide
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]]>When the organizing body for AFRIMMA announced the theme of the 7th edition as ‘Destination Africa’, not many realized this was about to be the journey of a lifetime. History was made as the first African music awards to be held virtually aired on AFRIMMA YouTube page. It was a fun experience, a musical journey into the different parts of Africa hosted by WFAA’s Tashara Parker.
Proudly sponsored by Majority official, the AFRIMMA private jet took off in Dallas, Texas the spiritual home of the AFRIMMA awards, touching down in West Africa, East Africa, Central Africa and Southern Africa. The performances were exuberant and colorful and left viewers yearning for more. Nigeria’s new school King Rema gave an eclectic performance, Cape Verdean Soraia Ramos was an example in sonic beauty, while veteran Fally Ipupa showed why he is evergreen in African music. Some of the performers on the night include dance king Poco Lee, Congo’s Gaz Mawete, the Ugandan star Eddy Kenzo, South Africa’s rap queen Nadia Nakai and man of the moment Master KG.
South African sensation with the viral hits emerged the biggest winner of the night, bagging the Artist of The Year Award, Song of The Year, Best Male Southern Africa as well as Best Collaboration with Burna Boy on Jerusalema remix.
With their second consecutive year as the title sponsor of the AFRIMMA awards and presenting sponsor of Artist of The Year, MAJORITY’s Co-founder and CEO, Magnus Larsson said “In light of all that we have collectively experienced this year, the AFRIMMA 2020 Awards means more than ever before. As a community focused company, we are extremely proud of being part in realizing this one-of-a-kind celebration of African excellence and look forward to elevating more of the ambitions that AFRIMMA shines a light on”.
There were simultaneous viewing parties in Dallas and Houston as the rest of the world joined in via YouTube. Anderson Obiagwu, Founder/CEO AFRIMMA was filled with delight and stated “There were initial doubts about pulling this off, but seeing we pulled this off today fills me with so much joy and I want to express my appreciation to our sponsors, the AFRIMMA team, the artists, dancers, video editors and everybody that played a part in making history today”. The AFRIMMA 2020 experience is one that can only be described as mind-blowing, a journey of a lifetime into the sounds of Africa.
AFRIMMA is the biggest African music award ceremony in Diaspora that creates a platform to promote the diversity of African music. Every year, top African talents across the world come on the same stage to celebrate African culture and music. However, this year due to impact of the pandemic the award had to go virtual and it was an outstanding success. Check out full winner’s list below.
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AFRIMMA 2020 FULL WINNERS LIST
BEST MALE WEST AFRICA – Rema (Nigeria)
BEST FEMALE WEST AFRICA – Simi (Nigeria)
BEST MALE EAST AFRICA - Diamond Platnumz (Tanzania)
BEST FEMALE EAST AFRICA – Nandy (Tanzania)
BEST MALE CENTRAL AFRICA – Fally Ipupa (DRC)
BEST FEMALE CENTRAL AFRICA – Soraia Ramos (Cape Verde)
BEST MALE SOUTHERN AFRICA – Master KG (South Africa)
BEST FEMALE SOUTHERN AFRICA – Sho Madjozi (South Africa)
BEST AFRICAN GROUP – Umu Ibiligbo (Nigeria)
CROSSING BOUNDARIES WITH MUSIC AWARD – Burna Boy (Nigeria)
BEST NEW ACT– Zuchu (tTanzania)
ARTIST OF THE YEAR – Master KG (South Africa)
BEST GOSPEL ARTIST – Mercy Chinwo (Nigeria)
BEST LIVE ACT – Flavour (Nigeria)
BEST MALE RAP ACT – Nasty C (South Africa)
BEST FEMALE RAP ACT – Eno Barony (Ghana)
BEST COLLABORATION – Master KG ft Nomcebo Zikode & Burna Boy Jerusalema Remix
SONG OF THE YEAR - Master KG ft Nomcebo Zikode – Jerusalema
BEST VIDEO DIRECTOR – TG Omori (Nigeria)
BEST DJ AFRICA – Cuppy (Nigeria)
BEST AFRICAN DJ USA – Fully Focus (Kenya)
VIDEO OF THE YEAR – Gaz Mawete ft Fally Ipupa – C’est Rate
PRODUCER OF THE YEAR – Kabza De Small (South Africa)
BEST AFRICAN DANCER – Poco Lee (Nigeria)
BEST LUSOPHONE – Calema (Cape Verde)
BEST FRANCOPHONE – Fally Ipupa (DRC)
BEST RADIO/TV PERSONALITY – James Onen (Uganda)
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]]>This year, AFRIMMA is taking you on a musical journey into the sounds of Africa.
Some of the acts billed to perform at AFRIMMA 2020 include Rema, Fally Ipupa, Eddy Kenzo, Davido, Nadia Mukami, Soraia Ramos just to mention a few.
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]]>The Afrimma 2020 Virtual Music Panel is set to hold on Nov 13, 2020 via Zoom Video Conferencing.
Topic: Impact of The Corona Virus Pandemic on African Music.
Moderator: @richykuzee, Editor, African Muzik Magazine.
Panelists:
Akothee - Kenyan Star Singer
Ubi Franklin - Music Executive
Nadia Nakai - South African Rap Star
Madukwu Chinwah - Grammy Award Winning Producer/Artist
Ovie Ofugara - Head of Content @notjustok
Anderson Obiagwu - Founder/CEO, AFRIMMA.
Join via zoom link.
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This year’s nominees list features a raft of established talents but also stars a host of new talents in what seems to be a major paradigm shift on the African music scene. Revered names like Burna Boy, Diamond Platnumz, Aya Nakamura, Soraia Ramos, Davido, Master KG all earned nominations while newbies like Oxlade, J Derobie, Zeynab and so on got their first AFRIMMA nominations. This year promises to be a lot of fun and excitement with many new names propping up the list as well as musical behemoths who have maintained an unbelievable run of consistency.
The African Muzik Magazine Awards AFRIMMA has unlocked a new level with the announcement of its first Virtual Awards show. The 7th Edition of Africa’s biggest music award in Diaspora sponsored by Majority is set to be a virtual affair due to the COVID-19 pandemic. However, this is not going to stop AFRIMMA from flying the African cultural flag as we countdown to an epoch and history making event on November 15th, 2020.
The AFRIMMA Virtual Awards 2020 is set to be the first of its kind in the African music world with performances coming from different artists around the world and audience catching the performances, speeches and award presentations on multiple streaming devices. Anticipation is high and excitement is hitting the rooftop with the release of the nominees list. This is your chance to make a statement for your favorite artist. Head to www.afrimma.com and vote now for your favourite artists and songs while we prepare for an epic show in November that would solidify the fast growing African music genre.
Best Male West Africa
Adekunle Gold – Nigeria
Sidiki Diabate – Mali
Davido– Nigeria
Kidi - Ghana
Burna Boy – Nigeria
Kuami Eugene – Ghana
Rema – Nigeria
Ariel Sheney – Ivory Coast
Wally Seck– Senegal
Fireboy- Nigeria
Best Female West Africa
Josey – Ivory Coast
Tiwa Savage – Nigeria
Zeynab – Benin
Yemi Alade – Nigeria
Yasmine- Guinea Bissau
Dior Mbaye – Senegal
Adina – Ghana
Teni – Nigeria
Aya Nakamura – Mali
Simi – Nigeria
Best Male East Africa
Eddy Kenzo – Uganda
Diamond Platnumz – Tanzania
Harmonize – Tanzania
The Ben – Rwanda
Khaligraph Jones – Kenya
Gildo Kassa – Ethiopia
Mbosso – Tanzania
Rayvanny- Tanzania
Ali Kiba- Tanzania
Otile Brown – Kenya
Best Female East Africa
Nadia Mukami – Kenya
Vimka – Uganda
Zuchu – Tanzania
Maua Sama – Tanzania
Rosa Ree- Tanzania
Akothee- Kenya
Nandy – Tanzania
Sheebah Karungi – Uganda
Fena Gitu (FenaMenal) – Kenya
Tanasha Donna – Kenya
Best Male Central Africa
Gaz Mawete – Congo
Matias Damiaso - Angola
Ninho - Congo
Anselmo Ralph – Angola
Innos’ B – Congo
TayC – Cameroon
Fally Ipupa - Congo
Dadju - Congo
C4 Pedro – Angola
BM – Congo
Best Female Central Africa
Reniss – Cameroon
Shan’L -Gabon
Daphne - Cameroon
Mayra Andrade - Cape Verde
Eva RapDiva- Angola
Liloca- Mozambique
Soraia Ramos- Cape Verde
Charlotte Dipanda - Cameroun
Edmazia – Angola
Blanche Bailly - Cameroun
Best Male Southern Africa
Black Coffee- South Africa
Slap Dee - Zambia
Cassper Nyovest- South Africa -
Master KG- South Africa
Jah Prayzah - Zimbabwe
Vee Mampeezy - Botswana
Shyn - Madagascar
Tshego- South Africa
Tha Dogg - Namibia
Yanga Chief – South Africa
Best Female Southern Africa
Shasha – Zimbabwe
Sho Madjozi – South Africa
Ammara Brown - Zimbabwe
Busiswa - South Africa
Shashl - Zimbabwe
Ami Faku – South Africa
Sally BossMadam – Namibia
Azana – South Africa
Gemma Griffiths – Zimbabwe
Elaine – South Africa
Best African Group
Sauti Sol - Kenya
Toofan - Togo
Navy Kenzo - Tanzania
Forca Suprema – Angola
Mi Casa- South Africa
4KEUS- Congo
Kiff No Beats – Ivory Coast
Moobers – Angola
Magic System- Cote d’ivoire
Umu Obiligbo- Nigeria
Crossing Boundaries with Music Award
Burna Boy–Nigeria
Aya Nakamura -Mali/France
Dave- Nigeria/UK
J Hus - Gambia
Davido–Nigeria
Mr Eazi - Nigeria
French Montana- Morocco
Headie One – Ghana/UK
S. Pri Noir - Guinea Bissau/France
NSG – Nigeria/Ghana/UK
Best Newcomer
Kofi Mole- Ghana
Fanicko- Benin
Omah Lay – Nigeria
Shasha–Zimbabwe
Mc One – Cote d’ivoire
Edgar Domingos – Angola
J Derobie – Ghana
Ami Faku – South Africa
Zuchu – Tanzania
Oxlade – Nigeria
Artist of The Year
Burna Boy – (Nigeria)
Fally Ipupa- Congo
Davido - (Nigeria)
Diamond Platnumz (Tanzania)
Sho Madjozi – South Africa
Wizkid -(Nigeria)
Aya Nakamura -Mali/France
Tiwa Savage – Nigeria
Toofan – Togo
Master KG– South Africa
Best Gospel
Mercy Chinwo - Nigeria
Joe Mettle - Ghana
Miguel Buila - Angola
Sinach - Nigeria
Icha Kavons - Congo
Winnie Mashaba - South Africa
Diana Hamilton – Ghana
DJ Kerozen – Ivory Coast
Benjamin Dube – South Africa
Tim Godfrey – Nigeria
Best Live Act
Flavour - Nigeria
Sauti Sol - Kenya
Stonebwoy - Ghana
Sidiki Diabate - Mali
Yemi Alade - Nigeria
Burna Boy – Nigeria
Diamond Platnumz- Tanzania
Fally Ipupa– Congo
C4 Pedro – Angola
Efya – Ghana
BEST FEMALE RAP ACT
Eno Barony – Ghana
Nadia Nakai – South Africa
Moonaya – Senegal
Rosa Ree – Tanzania
Bombshell Grenade – Zambia
Muthoni Drummer Queen – Kenya
Askia – Cameroon
Candy Bleakz – Nigeria
Keko – Uganda
Rouge – South Africa
Best Male Rap Act
Falz - Nigeria
Sarkodie - Ghana
Moobers - Angola
Nasty C - South Africa
Tenor – Cameroon
Khaligraph Jones - Kenya
Manifest – Ghana
Medikal – Ghana
Yanga Chief – South Africa
Kiff No Beat- Cote divoire
Best Collaboration
Master KG x Burna Boy – Jerusalema Remix
Kabza ft Wizkid, Burna Boy – Sponono
Ladipoe ft Simi – Know You
Khaligraph Jones ft Bien – Yes Bana
Beyonce ft Shatta Wale – King Already
Dj Neptune ft Mr Eazi &Joeboy – Nobody
Tanasha Donna ft Mbosso – La Vie
Mz Vee ft Yemi Alade
Sauti Sol ft Soweto Gospel Group – Brighter Days
Innos B ft Diamond Platnumz – Yope Remix
Song of The Year
Sauti Sol - Suzanna
Rema – Woman
Master KG – Jerusalema
Ali Kiba - Dodo
Burnaboy - Anybody
Young John ft Naira Marley – Mafo
Medikal – Omo Ada
Kabza De Small x DjMaphorisa – Koko
Sarkodie ft Prince Bright– Oofeetsu
Diamond Platnumz – Jeje
Best Video Director
Justin Campos - South Africa
Dr Nkeng Stephens -Cameroon
Enos Olik - Kenya
TG Omori - Nigeria
David Duncan- Ghana
Sasha Vybz - Uganda
Director Kenny – Tanzania
Clarence Peters - Nigeria
Gyo Gyimah- Ghana
Patrick Elis – Nigeria
Best Dj Africa
DJ Spinall - Nigeria
DJ Black Coffee - South Africa
DJ Dollar – Senegal
DJ Lutonda - Angola
DJ Andy Josty - Ghana
DJ Neptune - Nigeria
DJ Cuppy– Nigeria
DJ ECool – Nigeria
DJ Malvado – Angola
DJ Moh Spice – Kenya
Best African Dj USA
DJ DeeMoney - Nigeria
DJ Fully Focus - Kenya
DJ Poison Ivy - Kenya
DJ Shinski - Kenya
DJ Moh – Ivory Coast
DJ Tunez - Nigeria
DJ Akua – Ghana
DJ K Meta – Ethiopia
DJ Mekzy – Nigeria
DJ Buka - Nigeria
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