Faouzia, Davido, Burna Boy, Ans-T Crazy, Wizkid, Marwan Moussa, Makahazi, Didi B, Others Shine At 8th Edition In Senegal
It was a breathtaking experience at the 15-000 capacity Dakar Arena, in Dakar, as superstars across the continent clinched trophies at the 8th edition of the All Africa Music Awards (AFRIMA), 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.
Below are the full list of winners at the 8th AFRIMA
REGIONAL WINNERS
Best Female Artiste in Western Africa
Josey Ft. Bonigo (Winner) | Zambeleman (WorK) | Cote d’Ivoire |
Best Male Artiste in Southern Africa
Winky D | Happy Again | Zimbabwe |
Best Female Artiste in Southern Africa
Makhadzi | Mama | South Africa |
Best Male Artiste in Northern Africa
A.L.A | 30 | Tunisia |
Best Female Artiste in Northern Africa
Faouzia | RIP Love | Morocco |
Best Male Artiste in Central Africa
Fally Ipupa | Bloqué | DRC |
Best Male Artiste in Eastern Africa
Kassmasse | Sewasew | Ethiopia |
Best Female Artiste in Eastern Africa
Muthaka | Sorry | Kenya |
CONTINENTAL WINNER
Song of the year
Didi B | Tala | Cote d’Ivoire |
Album of the year
Burna Boy | Love Damini | Nigeria |
Producer of the year
Shizzi | Peru (Remix) by Fireboy DML | Nigeria |
Artist of the Year
Burna Boy | Last Last | Nigeria |
Songwriter of the Year
Iba One | Hommage a mes parents | Mali |
Breakout Artist of the Year
Asake | Peace Be Unto You (PBUY) | Nigeria |
Most Promising Artist
Ans-T Crazy | 10 Na ifari feat. Ibro Gnamet | Guinea |
African Fans Favourite
Oxlade | Ku Lo Sa | Nigeria |
Best African DJ
DJ Lito | Tick Talk feat. Bebe Cool, Sheilah Gashumba, SlickStuartRoja | Uganda |
Best African Video
TG Omori | Buga by Kizz Daniel feat. Tekno | Nigeria |
Best African Rapper OR Lyricist
Marwan Moussa | Batal 3alam | Egypt |
Best Africa Collaboration
Davido feat. focalistic | Champion Sound | Nigeria / South Africa |
Best African Band / Duo / Group
The Cavemen ft. Made Kuti | Biri | Nigeria |
Best African Act In Diaspora (Female)
Faouzia | RIP, Love | Morocco |
Best African Act In Diaspora (Male)
Tion Wayne Ft. Davido & Jae5 | Who’s True | Nigeria |
Best Female Artist in Africa Inspirational Music
Irene Robert Ft. Rose Muhando | Hainidhuru | Tanzania |
Best Male Artist in Africa Inspirational Music
Davido Ft. Sunday Service Choir | Stand Strong | Nigeria |
Best Artist, Duo or Group in African Electro
Davido Ft. Focalistic | Champion Sound | Nigeria |
Best Artist, Duo or Group in African Hip-Hop
Marwan Moussa | Batal 3alam | Egypt |
Best Artist, Duo or Group in African RnB & Soul
Omah Lay | I’m A Mess | Nigeria |
Best Artist, Duo or Group in African Reggae, Ragga, Dancehall
Teddy Afro | Naet | Ethiopia |
Best Artist, Duo or Group in African Contemporary
Adekunle Gold Ft. Fatoumata Diawara | Born Again | Nigeria |
Best Artist, Duo or Group in African Jazz
Gutu Abera | Deemi | Ethiopia |
Best Artist, Duo or Group in African Pop
Adekunle Gold Ft. Davido | High | Nigeria |
Best Artist, Duo or Group in African Rock
Clayrocksu | Amin | Nigeria |
Best Artiste, Duo or Group in African Traditional
Azaya Ft. Djelykaba Bintou | BB La | Guinea |
Best Artist, Duo or Group in African Dance or Choreography
Ans-T Crazy | Pause | Guinea |
Best Soundtrack Movie / Series / Documentary
Tems & Marvel | No Woman No Cry (Black Panther Wakanda Forever Prologue EP) | Nigeria |
Best Global Act
Anitta | Mon Soleil (By Dadju) | Brazil |
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