Date 2023-01-25
Category Gist & Gossip
8th Afrima
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:
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
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
See photos from the event below: