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