The winners of the 8th edition of the All Africa Music Awards (AFRIMA) are officially in!
The annual ceremony kicked off at the Dakar Arena, in Dakar, Senegal, on January 16, with Davido clinching 3 awards in the “Best African Collaboration,” “Best Duo or Group in African Electro,” and “Best Male Artiste in African Inspirational Music” categories.
See the full list below:
REGIONAL WINNERS
Best Male Artiste in Western Africa Wizkid – “Anoti” (Nigeria) – Winner
Best Female Artiste in Western Africa Josey Ft. Bonigo “Zambeleman” (Cote d’Ivoire) – Winner
Best Male Artiste in Southern Africa Winky D “Happy Again” (Zimbabwe) – Winner
Best Female Artiste in Southern Africa Makhadzi “Mama” (South Africa) – Winner
Best Male Artiste in Northern Africa A.L.A “30” (Tunisia) – Winner
Best Female Artiste in Northern Africa Faouzia “RIP Love” (Morocco) – Winner
Best Male Artiste in Central Africa Fally Ipupa “Bloqué” (DRC) – Winner
Best Female Artiste in Central Africa Kassmasse “Sewasew” (Ethiopia) – Winner
Best Female Artiste in Eastern Africa Muthaka “Sorry” (Kenya) – Winner
CONTINENTAL WINNERS
Song of the Year Didi B “Tala” (Cote d’Ivoire) – Winner
Album of the Year Burna Boy “Love Damini” (Nigeria) – Winner
Producer of the Year Shizzi “Peru (Remix) by Fireboy DML” (Nigeria) – Winner
Artist of the Year Burna Boy “Last Last” (Nigeria) – Winner
Songwriter of the Year Iba One “Hommage a mes parents” (Mali) – Winner
Breakout Artist of the Year Asake “Peace Be Unto You (PBUY)” (Nigeria) – Winner
Most Promising Artist Ans-T Crazy “10 Na ifari feat. Ibro Gnamet” (Guinea) – Winner
African Fans Favourite Oxlade “Ku Lo Sa” (Nigeria) – Winner
Best African DJ DJ Lito “Tick Talk feat. Bebe Cool, Sheilah Gashumba, SlickStuartRoja” (Uganda) – Winner
Best African Video TG Omori “Buga by Kizz Daniel feat. Tekno” (Nigeria) – Winner
Best African Rapper OR Lyricist Marwan Moussa “Batal 3alam” (Egypt) – Winner
Best Africa Collaboration Davido feat. Focalistic “Champion Sound” (Nigeria/South Africa) – Winner
Best African Band/Duo/Group The Cavemen feat. Made Kuti “Biri” (Nigeria) – Winner
Best African Act In Diaspora (Female) Faouzia “RIP, Love” (Morocco)- Winner
Best African Act In Diaspora (Male) Tion Wayne Ft. Davido & Jae5 “Who’s True” (Nigeria) – Winner
Best Female Artist in Africa Inspirational Music Irene Robert Ft. Rose Muhando “Hainidhuru” (Tanzania) – Winner
Best Male Artist in Africa Inspirational Music Davido Ft. Sunday Service Choir “Stand Strong” (Nigeria) – Winner
Best Artist, Duo or Group in African Electro Davido Ft. Focalistic “Champion Sound” (Nigeria) – Winner
Best Artist, Duo or Group in African Hip-Hop Marwan Moussa “Batal 3alam” (Egypt) – Winner
Best Artist, Duo or Group in African RnB & Soul Omah Lay “I’m A Mess” (Nigeria) – Winner
Best Artist, Duo or Group in African Reggae, Ragga, Dancehall Teddy Afro “Naet” (Ethiopia) – Winner
Best Artist, Duo or Group in African Contemporary Adekunle Gold feat. Fatoumata Diawara “Born Again” (Nigeria) – Winner
Best Artist, Duo or Group in African Jazz Gutu Abera “Deemi” (Ethiopia) – Winner
Best Artist, Duo or Group in African Pop Adekunle Gold feat. Davido “High” (Nigeria) – Winner
Best Artist, Duo or Group in African Rock Clayrocksu “Amin” (Nigeria)- Winner
Best Artiste, Duo or Group in African Traditional Azaya Ft. Djelykaba Bintou “BB La” (Guinea) – Winner
Best Artist, Duo or Group in African Dance or Choreography Ans-T Crazy “Pause” (Guinea) – Winner
Best Soundtrack Movie/Series/Documentary Tems & Marvel – “No Woman No Cry” (Nigeria) – Winner
Best Global Act Anitta “Mon Soleil (By Dadju)” (Brazil) – Winner