The 5th All Africa Music Awards, AFRIMA was over the weekend. In attendance were music stars, dignitaries, and music lovers across the continent. Moreover, the annual music event celebrates and rewards African talents<\/p>\n
There were a total of 36 categories culled from the Regional and Continental categories. Furthermore, there were special recognition awards fully decided by the International Committee of AFRIMA. The first honoree was internationally recognized South African singer, Yvonne Chaka Chaka.<\/p>\n
Also, Executive Governor of Lagos State, Akinwunmi Ambode had a special recognition for his contributions towards the growth and development of the Arts and Tourism sector of Lagos state.<\/p>\n
Lastly, one of Ghana\u2019s music veteran, Teddy Osei, the leader of the famous Osibisa group, an Afropop band created in 1969.<\/p>\n
REGIONAL CATEGORY<\/p>\n
Best Female Artiste in Central Africa<\/p>\n
-Daphne \/ Cameroon \/ Jusqu\u2019\u00e0 La Gare<\/p>\n
Best Male Artiste in Central Africa<\/p>\n
-Fally Ipupa \/ DRC \/ Mannequin Ft Keback & Naz<\/p>\n
Best Female Artiste in Eastern Africa<\/p>\n
-Betty G \/ Ethiopia \/ Mengedegna<\/p>\n
Best Male Artiste in Eastern Africa<\/p>\n
-Bebe Cool \/ Uganda \/ Freedom<\/p>\n
Best Female Artiste in Northern Africa<\/p>\n
-Lyna Mahyem ft Medi Meyz \/Algeria \/ Bye Bye<\/p>\n
Best Male Artiste in Northern Africa<\/p>\n
-Hamza El Fadly \/ Morocco \/ Ya Mraya<\/p>\n
Best Female Artiste in Southern Africa<\/p>\n
-Shekhinah \/ South Africa \/ Please Mr<\/p>\n
Best Male Artiste in Southern Africa<\/p>\n
-Nasty C \/ South Africa \/ Jungle<\/p>\n
Best Female Artiste in Western Africa<\/p>\n
-Tiwa Savage \/ Nigeria \/ Ma Lo Ft. Wizkid & Spellz<\/p>\n
Best Male Artiste in Western Africa<\/p>\n
-Davido \/ Nigeria \/ Fia<\/p>\n
ALBUM OF THE YEAR<\/p>\n
-Betty G \/ Ethiopia \/ Wegegta<\/p>\n
ARTISTE OF THE YEAR<\/p>\n
-Davido \/ Nigeria \/ FIA<\/p>\n
BEST AFRICAN VIDEO<\/p>\n
-Sesan \/ Gringo (Shatta Wale) \/ Nigeria<\/p>\n
BEST AFRICAN ACT IN DIASPORA<\/p>\n
-Hazel Mak \/ Malawi \/ Jaiva Ft. Roberto & Tay Grin<\/p>\n
BEST AFRICAN COLLABORATION<\/p>\n
-GuiltyBeatz, Mr. Eazi, Patapaa & Pappy Kojo \/ Ghana-Nigeria \/ Akwaaba<\/p>\n
BEST ARTISTE, DUO OR GROUP IN AFRICAN CONTEMPORARY
\n-Kidi \/ Ghana \/ Odo Remix Ft. Mayorkun & Davido<\/p>\n
BEST ARTISTE, DUO OR GROUP IN AFRICAN DANCE OR COREOGRAPHY
\n-Mr P. \/ Nigeria \/ Ebeano<\/p>\n
BEST AFRICAN DJ<\/p>\n
-Afrotronix \/ Chad \/ OyO<\/p>\n
BEST ARTISTE, DUO OR GROUP IN AFRICAN ELECTRO
\n-Master KG \/ South Africa \/ Skeleton Move Ft. Zanda Zakuza<\/p>\n
BEST AFRICAN DUO, GROUP OR BAND<\/p>\n
\u2013 Toofan \/ Togo \/ Money<\/p>\n
BEST ARTISTE, DUO OR GROUP IN AFRICAN HIP HOP
\n-M.ANIFEST FT KING PROMISE \/ Ghana \/ ME NE WOA<\/p>\n
BEST ARTISTE, DUO OR GROUP IN AFRICAN JAZZ
\n-Sibusiso Mashiloane \/ South Africa \/ Niza<\/p>\n
BEST AFRICAN RAPPER OR LYRICIST<\/p>\n
-Falz \/ Nigeria \/ La F\u00eate<\/p>\n
BEST ARTISTE, DUO OR GROUP IN AFRICAN POP
\n-2Baba \/ Nigeria \/ Amaka Ft. Peruzzi<\/p>\n
BEST ARTISTE, DUO OR GROUP IN AFRICAN RAGGA, REGGAE & DANCEHALL
\n\u2013Stonebwoy \/ Ghana \/ Hero<\/p>\n
BEST ARTISTE, DUO OR GROUP IN AFRICAN R \u2018N\u2019 B & SOUL
\n-Praiz \/ Nigeria \/ Champagne and Flowers
\nBEST ARTISTE, DUO OR GROUP IN AFRICAN ROCK<\/p>\n
\u2013 Maryam Saleh, Maurice Louca, Tamer Abu Ghazaleh \/ Egypt \/ Ekaa Maksour<\/p>\n
BEST ARTISTE, DUO OR GROUP IN AFRICAN TRADITIONAL
\n-Irene Namatovu \/ Uganda \/ Nsambila Nyuma Nga Janzi<\/p>\n
BEST FEMALE ARTISTE IN AFRICAN INSPIRATIONAL MUSIC<\/p>\n
-Sandra Nankoma \/ Uganda \/ Kaddugala<\/p>\n
BEST MALE ARTISTE IN AFRICAN INSPIRATIONAL MUSIC<\/p>\n
\u2013Sarkodie \/ Ghana \/ Glory Ft. Yung<\/p>\n
MOST PROMISING ARTISTE IN AFRICA<\/p>\n
-Kuami Eugene \/ Ghana \/ Confusion<\/p>\n
PRODUCER OF THE YEAR<\/p>\n
-Fresh VDM \/ Togo \/ Fia<\/p>\n
REVELATION OF THE AFRICAN CONTINENT<\/p>\n
-Betty G \/ Ethiopia \/ Ere Manew<\/p>\n
SONG OF THE YEAR<\/p>\n
-GuiltyBeatz, Mr. Eazi, Patapaa & Pappy Kojo \/ Akwaaba \/ Ghana<\/p>\n
SONG WRITER OF THE YEAR<\/p>\n
-Shekhinah Donell, Amon Taulo Chibiya II \/ South Africa \/ Different Ft. Mariechan<\/p>\n
AFRICAN FANS\u2019 FAVOURITE<\/p>\n
-Nedy Music \/ Tanzania \/ One and Only Ft. Ruby<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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