Winners have emerged at the 6th All Africa Music Awards, AFRIMA held on Saturday, November 23, 2019, at the Eko Convention Centre of Eko Hotels and Suites, Victoria Island, Lagos, Nigeria.
The hosts announced the winners in the 36 categories of the awards ceremony, which comprise the Continental and Regional categories.
The Continental Category rewards African artistes in various music genres and forms, while the Regional Category celebrates the outstanding achievements of African artistes within their specific region of origin.
Also, the 2019 AFRIMA Legendary awards were announced; a recognition of individuals who have impacted the world positively, using their craft in the music, arts and culture industry.
Unlike others, this category is not open to public voting, but determined by the African Union, International Committee of AFRIMA and the AFRIMA Jury.
This years’ Legendary awards recipients are international Nigerian music icon, 2Baba; and Congolese music veteran, Awilo Longomba.
See the full list of winners of the 2019 AFRIMA Awards below:
Best Female Artist in Western Africa
Tiwa Savage (Nigeria) – ‘One’ WINNER
Best Male Artist in Western Africa
Burna Boy (Nigeria) – ‘Ye’ WINNER
Best Artiste, Duo or Group in African Pop
Joeboy (Nigeria) – ‘Baby’ WINNER
Best African DJ
DJ Spinall (Nigeria) – ‘Dis Love’ ft. Wizkid, Tiwa Savage WINNER
Artist of the Year in Africa
Burna Boy (Nigeria) – ‘Gbona’ WINNER
Best Artist, Duo or Group in African Contemporary
2Baba (Nigeria) – ‘Oyi’ WINNER
Other winners and their categories are:
Best Male Artist in Central Africa
Salatiel (Cameroon) – ‘Anita’ WINNER
Best Female Artist in Central Africa
Shan’L (Gabon) – ‘Ces’t Pas Les Gbes’ WINNER
Best Male Artist in Eastern Africa
Khaligraph Jones (Kenya) – ‘Leave Me Alone’ WINNER
Best Female Artist in Eastern Africa
Nikita Kering (Kenya) – ‘Happy With You’ WINNER
Best Male Artist in Northern Africa
Amiinux (Morocco) – ‘Bini W Biwaen’ WINNER
Best Female Artist in Northern Africa
Nada Azhari (Morocco) – ‘Jrit’ WINNER
Best Male Artist in Southern Africa
Sjava (South Africa) – ‘Umama’ WINNER
Best Female Artist in Southern Africa
Nadia Nakai (South Africa) – ‘Imma Boss’ WINNER
African Fans’ Favourite
Mohamed Ramadan (Egypt) – ‘Mafia’ WINNER
Album of the Year in Africa
Afrikan Sauce – Sauti Sol (Kenya) WINNER
Best African Act in the Diaspora
Manno Beats (Chad) – ‘Akouna’ ft. Afrotronix & Vox Sambou WINNER
Best African Collaboration
Nasty C (South Africa) – ‘SMA’ ft. Rowlene WINNER
Best African Dance or Choreography
Aminux (Morocco) – ‘Bini W Binek’ WINNER
Best African Duo, Group or Band
Crystal Asige & Kaskazini WINNER
Best African Artist, Duo or Group in African Electro
Manno Beats (Chad) – ‘Akouna’ ft. Afrotronix & Vox Sambou WINNER
Best Artist, Duo or Group in African Hip Hop
Nadia Nakai (South Africa) – ‘Imma Boss’ WINNER
Best Artist, Duo in Group in African Jazz
Owen & Tiana (Gabon) – ‘African Time’ WINNER
Best African Rapper/Lyricist
Nasty C (South Africa) – ‘SMA’ ft. Rowlene WINNER
Best Artist, Duo or Group in African Reggae, Ragga or Dancehall
Stonebwoy (Ghana) – ‘Tuff Seed’ WINNER
Best Artist, Duo or Group in African R&B & Soul
Hillzy (Zimbabwe) – ‘TV Room’ ft. Garry Mapanzure WINNER