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It was a breathtaking experience, Sunday night, at the 15-000 capacity Dakar Arena, in Dakar, Senegal, as superstars across the continent clinched trophies at the 8th edition of the All Africa Music Awards (AFRIMA) (www.AFRIMA.org), aka ‘The Teranga Edition’.
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Broadcast live to over 84 countries around the world, the 8th AFRIMA in Senegal saw superstars like the Nigerian maverick Davido, clinch 3 awards in one night as he emerged winner of the “Best African Collaboration”, “Best Duo or Group in African Electro”, and “Best Male Artiste in African Inspirational Music” categories, respectively.
Other continental champions such as Egyptian rapper Marwan Moussa followed closely, clinching two awards for “Best African Rapper/Lyricist,” as well as “Best Duo or Group in African Hip Hop” categories, respectively.
Importantly, in the non-voting category, the International Executive Committee bestowed the “Legend Award” for the 8th AFRIMA to three iconic Senegalese veterans including Youssou N’dour, Baaba Maal, and Ismail Lo.
All the winners across all the remaining 39 categories for the 8th AFRIMA in Senegal were decided by popular votes from music lovers. The voting period for the 8th AFRIMA began on September 25, 2022 and ended on Friday January 13, 2023. The voting procedure and results were reviewed and collated by an international auditor of great repute, PricewaterhouseCoopers (PwC) – auditors of the Oscars.
Find the full list of winners for the 8th AFRIMA below:
REGIONAL WINNERS
| Best Female Artiste in Western Africa | ||
| Asa | Ocean | Nigeria |
| Gyakie | Something | Ghana |
| Josey Ft. Bonigo (Winner) | Zambeleman | Cote d’Ivoire |
| Manamba Kante | Bhouloun Djouri | Guinea |
| Oumou Sangare | Wassulu Don | Mali |
| Simi | Woman | Nigeria |
| Soraia Ramos | BKBN | Cape Verde |
| Tems | Crazy Tings | Nigeria |
| Tiwa Savage Ft. Brandy | Somebody’s Son | Nigeria |
| Viviane CHIDID Ft. Bass Thioung | Sweet Game | Senegal |
| Best Male Artiste in Southern Africa | ||
| A-Reece | Couldn’t Have Said It Better, Pt.3 | South Africa |
| Blxckie feat A-Reece | Sneaky | South Africa |
| DJ Tarico Ft. DJ Consequence, Nelson Tivane & Preck | Number One | Mozambique |
| Gemini Major Ft. Ayra Starr | Ooh Lala | Malawi |
| Focalistic X Madumane and Mellow & Sleazy feat. DJ Maphorisa | 16 Days No Sleep | South Africa |
| Kabza De Small Ft. DJ Maphorisa | Abalele | South Africa |
| Musketeers Ft. Azmo | Danko feat. Azmo | Namibia |
| Master KG x Wanitwa Mos Ft. Nkosazana Daughter, Basetsana, Obeey Amor | Dali Nguwe | South Africa |
| Winky D (Winner) | Happy Again | Zimbabwe |
| Zakes Bantwini Ft. Kasango | Osama | South Africa |
| Best Female Artiste 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 (Winner) | 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 Northern Africa | ||
| A.L.A (Winner) | 30 | Tunisia |
| Ali Loka | Matkhafesh Yamma | Egypt |
| Ahmed Saad Ft. 3enba & Double Zuksh | AlMoulouk | Egypt |
| 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 Artiste in Northern Africa | ||
| Faouzia (Winner) | 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 Artiste in Central Africa | ||
| C4 Pedro | Posa | Angola |
| Dadju | Ambassadeur | DRC |
| Fally Ipupa (Winner) | 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 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 (Winner) | 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 |
| Frida Amani | Fala Mimi | Tanzania |
| Hewan Gebrewold | Shemuna | Ethiopia |
| Muthaka (Winner) | Sorry | Kenya |
| Nandy | Siwezi | Tanzania |
| Nikita Kering | Last Name | Kenya |
| Rosa Ree | Watatubu | Tanzania |
| Spice Diana Ft. DJ Seven | Tujuoge | Uganda |
| Tanasha Donna | Maradonna | Kenya |
| Zuchu Ft. Bontle Smith & Tyler | Kitu | Tanzania |
CONTINENTAL WINNER
| 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 (Winner) | 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 |
| 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 |
| Producer of the year | ||
| C4 Pedro | Posa C4 Pedro | Angola |
| CKay & BMH | Emiliana by CKay | Nigeria |
| Kimambobeats | Mi Amor by Marioo feat. Jovial | Tanzania |
| Nyadjiko & Dadju | Ambassaduer by Dadju | DRC |
| Rahal | Elbakht by Wegz | Egypt |
| Reward Beats | 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 (Winner) | Peru (Remix) by Fireboy DML | Nigeria |
| Stan-E Kibulu & William Grigahcine | Disco Magrehb by DJ Snake | Algeria |
| A Artist 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 |
| Songwriter of the Year | ||
| Bridget Blue & Jibiril Blessing | Woman by Bridget Blue | Kenya |
| Daniel Baron | How To Feel by Daniel Baron | South Africa |
| Iba One (Winner) | Hommage a mes parents | Mali |
| 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 |
| Sidy Diop | Ngalam | Senegal |
Winner
| Breakout 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’BUDA M | 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 (Winner) | Batal 3alam | Egypt |
| Nomfundo Moh | Phakade Lami feat. ShaSha & Ami Faku | South Africa |
| Pheelz | Finesse feat. BNXN | Nigeria |
| Most Promising Artist | ||
| Ans-T Crazy (Winner) | 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 |
| 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 (Alchohol) | Nigeria |
| Lojay X Sarz feat. Chris Brown | Monalisa (Remix) | Nigeria |
| Mavins; Ayra Starr, Boy Spyce, Crayon, LADIPOE, Magixx | Overloading (Overdoes) | Nigeria |
| Oxlade (Winner) | Ku Lo Sa | Nigeria |
| The Therapist | Nack | Serria Leone |
| Young John | Dada | Nigeria |
| Young Stunna feat. Kabza De Small, DJ Maphorisa | Adiwele | South Africa |
| Best African DJ | ||
| DJ Lito (Winner) | Tick Talk feat. Bebe Cool, Sheilah Gashumba, SlickStuartRoja | Uganda |
| DJ P2N | Likolo (Remix) feat. Tenor, DJ Amaroula | DRC |
| DJ Sly King | Ngama Bono | Ghana |
| 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 | Bakwa Lah | South Africa |
| Spinall | Pallazo feat. Asake | Nigeria |
| Uncle Waffles | Tanzania feat. Tony Duardo Ft. Sino Msolo & Boibizza | Swaziland |
| Zakes Batwini | Osama feat. Kasango | South Africa |
| Best African 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 (Winner) | Buga by Kizz Daniel feat. Tekno | Nigeria |
| Best African Rapper OR 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 (Winner) | 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 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 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 | Cameroon |
| The Cavemen ft. Made Kuti (Winner) | Biri | Nigeria |
| Toofan | Ona | Togo |
| Umoja Sounds Ft. Ariel Wayz | Happy | Kenya |
| Wanavokali | What A Time | Kenya |
| 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 (Winner) | 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 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 (Winner) | 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 | Lesotho |
| 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 Snake | Disco Maghreb | Algeria |
| DJ Maphorisa & Tyler ICU Ft. Sir Till & Co | Banyana | South Africa |
| 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 (Winner) | 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 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 |
| Nomfundo Moh Ft. ShaSha & Ami Faku | Phakade Lami | South Africa |
| Omah Lay (Winner) | I’m A Mess | Nigeria |
| Tayc | D O D O | Cameroon |
| Tiwa Savage, Amaarae | Tales By Moonlight | Nigeria |
| Ya Levis | Pardonne Moi | DRC |
| 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 (Winner) | Naet | Ethiopia |
| Winky D | Happy Again | Zimbabwe |
| Best Artist, Duo or Group in African Contemporary | ||
| Adekunle Gold Ft. Fatoumata Diawara (Winner) | 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 | Al bakht | Egypt |
| Best Artist, Duo or Group in African Jazz | ||
| Addis Legesse | Enja | Ethiopia |
| Elida Almeida, Jimmy P | Mau Menino | Cape Verde |
| Franck Biyong | Negropolitaine | Cameroon |
| Gutu Abera (Winner) | 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 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 Rock | ||
| Amir Eid | Ana Negm | Egypt |
| Clayrocksu (Winner) | Amin | Nigeria |
| Daniel Baron | How to Feel | South Africa |
| Franck Biyong | Pepe Soup | Cameroon |
| RASH | FAR BEYOND | Kenya |
| Reen and Refentse Morake | Skobbejak | South Africa |
| Best Artiste, Duo or Group in African Traditional | ||
| Azaya Ft. Djelykaba Bintou (Winner) | BB La | Guinea |
| Betty G | Addis Semay | Ethiopia |
| Flavour | Level | Nigeria |
| Josey Ft. Bonigo | Zambeleman | Cote d’Ivoire |
| Lencho gemechu | Saglii | Ethiopia |
| Manamba Kante | Bhouloun Djouri | Guinea |
| Oumou Sangare | Wassulu Don | Mali |
| Rokia Kone & Jacknife Lee | N’yanyan | Mali |
| Strongbangwaboy | Royalty Ft. Longue Longue, Tzy Panchak | Cameroon |
| Stewart Sukuma | Ezamany Kim’bedima | Mozambique |
| Best Artist, Duo or Group in African Dance or Choreography | ||
| Ans-T Crazy (Winner) | 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 Soundtrack Movie / Series / 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 (Winner) | No Woman No Cry (Black Panther Wakanda Forever Prologue EP) | Nigeria |
| Wegz | B3oda Ya Belady(From the film “Captains Of Zaatari”) | Egypt |
| Best Global Act | ||
| Anitta (Winner) | 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 |
| PopcaanIt was a breathtaking experience, Sunday night, at the 15-000 capacity Dakar Arena, in Dakar, Senegal, as superstars across the continent clinched trophies at the 8th edition of the All Africa Music Awards (AFRIMA) (www.AFRIMA.org), aka ‘The Teranga Edition’. Broadcast live to over 84 countries around the world, the 8th AFRIMA in Senegal saw superstars like the Nigerian maverick Davido, clinch 3 awards in one night as he emerged winner of the “Best African Collaboration”, “Best Duo or Group in African Electro”, and “Best Male Artiste in African Inspirational Music” categories, respectively. Other continental champions such as Egyptian rapper Marwan Moussa followed closely, clinching two awards for “Best African Rapper/Lyricist,” as well as “Best Duo or Group in African Hip Hop” categories, respectively. Importantly, in the non-voting category, the International Executive Committee bestowed the “Legend Award” for the 8th AFRIMA to three iconic Senegalese veterans including Youssou N’dour, Baaba Maal, and Ismail Lo. All the winners across all the remaining 39 categories for the 8th AFRIMA in Senegal were decided by popular votes from music lovers. The voting period for the 8th AFRIMA began on September 25, 2022 and ended on Friday January 13, 2023. The voting procedure and results were reviewed and collated by an international auditor of great repute, PricewaterhouseCoopers (PwC) – auditors of the Oscars. Find the full list of winners for the 8th AFRIMA below: REGIONAL WINNERS Best Female Artiste in Western Africa Asa Ocean Nigeria Gyakie Something Ghana Josey Ft. Bonigo (Winner) Zambeleman Cote d’Ivoire Manamba Kante Bhouloun Djouri Guinea Oumou Sangare Wassulu Don Mali Simi Woman Nigeria Soraia Ramos BKBN Cape Verde Tems Crazy Tings Nigeria Tiwa Savage Ft. Brandy Somebody’s Son Nigeria Viviane CHIDID Ft. Bass Thioung Sweet Game Senegal Best Male Artiste in Southern Africa A-Reece Couldn’t Have Said It Better, Pt.3 South Africa Blxckie feat A-Reece Sneaky South Africa DJ Tarico Ft. DJ Consequence, Nelson Tivane & Preck Number One Mozambique Gemini Major Ft. Ayra Starr Ooh Lala Malawi Focalistic X Madumane and Mellow & Sleazy feat. DJ Maphorisa 16 Days No Sleep South Africa Kabza De Small Ft. DJ Maphorisa Abalele South Africa Musketeers Ft. Azmo Danko feat. Azmo Namibia Master KG x Wanitwa Mos Ft. Nkosazana Daughter, Basetsana, Obeey Amor Dali Nguwe South Africa Winky D (Winner) Happy Again Zimbabwe Zakes Bantwini Ft. Kasango Osama South Africa Best Female Artiste 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 (Winner) 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 Northern Africa A.L.A (Winner) 30 Tunisia Ali Loka Matkhafesh Yamma Egypt Ahmed Saad Ft. 3enba & Double Zuksh AlMoulouk Egypt 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 Artiste in Northern Africa Faouzia (Winner) 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 Artiste in Central Africa C4 Pedro Posa Angola Dadju Ambassadeur DRC Fally Ipupa (Winner) 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 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 (Winner) 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 Frida Amani Fala Mimi Tanzania Hewan Gebrewold Shemuna Ethiopia Muthaka (Winner) Sorry Kenya Nandy Siwezi Tanzania Nikita Kering Last Name Kenya Rosa Ree Watatubu Tanzania Spice Diana Ft. DJ Seven Tujuoge Uganda Tanasha Donna Maradonna Kenya Zuchu Ft. Bontle Smith & Tyler Kitu Tanzania CONTINENTAL WINNER 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 (Winner) 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 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 Producer of the year C4 Pedro Posa C4 Pedro Angola CKay & BMH Emiliana by CKay Nigeria Kimambobeats Mi Amor by Marioo feat. Jovial Tanzania Nyadjiko & Dadju Ambassaduer by Dadju DRC Rahal Elbakht by Wegz Egypt Reward Beats 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 (Winner) Peru (Remix) by Fireboy DML Nigeria Stan-E Kibulu & William Grigahcine Disco Magrehb by DJ Snake Algeria A Artist 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 Songwriter of the Year Bridget Blue & Jibiril Blessing Woman by Bridget Blue Kenya Daniel Baron How To Feel by Daniel Baron South Africa Iba One (Winner) Hommage a mes parents Mali 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 Sidy Diop Ngalam Senegal Winner Breakout 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’BUDA M 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 (Winner) Batal 3alam Egypt Nomfundo Moh Phakade Lami feat. ShaSha & Ami Faku South Africa Pheelz Finesse feat. BNXN Nigeria Most Promising Artist Ans-T Crazy (Winner) 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 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 (Alchohol) Nigeria Lojay X Sarz feat. Chris Brown Monalisa (Remix) Nigeria Mavins; Ayra Starr, Boy Spyce, Crayon, LADIPOE, Magixx Overloading (Overdoes) Nigeria Oxlade (Winner) Ku Lo Sa Nigeria The Therapist Nack Serria Leone Young John Dada Nigeria Young Stunna feat. Kabza De Small, DJ Maphorisa Adiwele South Africa Best African DJ DJ Lito (Winner) Tick Talk feat. Bebe Cool, Sheilah Gashumba, SlickStuartRoja Uganda DJ P2N Likolo (Remix) feat. Tenor, DJ Amaroula DRC DJ Sly King Ngama Bono Ghana 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 Bakwa Lah South Africa Spinall Pallazo feat. Asake Nigeria Uncle Waffles Tanzania feat. Tony Duardo Ft. Sino Msolo & Boibizza Swaziland Zakes Batwini Osama feat. Kasango South Africa Best African 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 (Winner) Buga by Kizz Daniel feat. Tekno Nigeria Best African Rapper OR 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 (Winner) 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 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 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 Cameroon The Cavemen ft. Made Kuti (Winner) Biri Nigeria Toofan Ona Togo Umoja Sounds Ft. Ariel Wayz Happy Kenya Wanavokali What A Time Kenya 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 (Winner) 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 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 (Winner) 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 Lesotho 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 Snake Disco Maghreb Algeria DJ Maphorisa & Tyler ICU Ft. Sir Till & Co Banyana South Africa 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 (Winner) 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 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 Nomfundo Moh Ft. ShaSha & Ami Faku Phakade Lami South Africa Omah Lay (Winner) I’m A Mess Nigeria Tayc D O D O Cameroon Tiwa Savage, Amaarae Tales By Moonlight Nigeria Ya Levis Pardonne Moi DRC 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 (Winner) Naet Ethiopia Winky D Happy Again Zimbabwe Best Artist, Duo or Group in African Contemporary Adekunle Gold Ft. Fatoumata Diawara (Winner) 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 Al bakht Egypt Best Artist, Duo or Group in African Jazz Addis Legesse Enja Ethiopia Elida Almeida, Jimmy P Mau Menino Cape Verde Franck Biyong Negropolitaine Cameroon Gutu Abera (Winner) 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 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 Rock Amir Eid Ana Negm Egypt Clayrocksu (Winner) Amin Nigeria Daniel Baron How to Feel South Africa Franck Biyong Pepe Soup Cameroon RASH FAR BEYOND Kenya Reen and Refentse Morake Skobbejak South Africa Best Artiste, Duo or Group in African Traditional Azaya Ft. Djelykaba Bintou (Winner) BB La Guinea Betty G Addis Semay Ethiopia Flavour Level Nigeria Josey Ft. Bonigo Zambeleman Cote d’Ivoire Lencho gemechu Saglii Ethiopia Manamba Kante Bhouloun Djouri Guinea Oumou Sangare Wassulu Don Mali Rokia Kone & Jacknife Lee N’yanyan Mali Strongbangwaboy Royalty Ft. Longue Longue, Tzy Panchak Cameroon Stewart Sukuma Ezamany Kim’bedima Mozambique Best Artist, Duo or Group in African Dance or Choreography Ans-T Crazy (Winner) 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 Soundtrack Movie / Series / 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 (Winner) No Woman No Cry (Black Panther Wakanda Forever Prologue EP) Nigeria Wegz B3oda Ya Belady(From the film “Captains Of Zaatari”) Egypt Best Global Act Anitta (Winner) 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 African music lovers are encouraged to keep up with updates and trends ahead of the 9th AFRIMA, which will be held later this year. Kindly visit the AFRIMA website at www.AFRIMA.org and turn on notifications on social media platforms (IG/TikTok – (https://bit.ly/3AjSojU; Facebook – https://bit.ly/3TH2y4T; Twitter – https://bit.ly/3X5UvBG; LinkedIn – AFRIMA). In partnership with the African Union Commission, AFRIMA is the pinnacle of African music globally. | Toni-Ann Singh (By Burna Boy) | Jamaican |
| Tyga | Touch it Remix (By KiDi) | USA |
| Vitaa | Prends Ma Main (By Maitre Gims & Vitaa) | France |
In partnership with the African Union Commission, AFRIMA is the pinnacle of African music globally.
