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, 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), 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 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 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 Female Artiste 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 (Winner) | 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 (Winner) | Sewasew | Ethiopia |
King Saha | Zakayo | Uganda |
Marioo Ft. Jovial | Mi Amor | Tanzania |
Ft. Costa Titch & Phantom Steeze | Moyo | Tanzania |
Nyashinski Ft. Femi One | Properly | Kenya |
Rayvanny Ft. Vjollca | Pele Pele | Tanzania |
Find the full list of winners for the 8th AFRIMA CLICK HERE:
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