Davido, Falz and Tiwa Savage did Nigeria proud at the 5th All Africa Music Awards (AFRIMA) which was held in Accra, Ghana, Saturday, November 24, 2018.
The event which held at the Accra International Conference centre saw the musicians winning various awards.
Davido won the Africa’s artists of the year with his song “FIA.” He also scooped the best Male artiste in West Africa while Tiwa Savage won West Africa’s best female artiste. Nigerian Rapper, Falz the bad guy won the best African rapper award.
Ethopian musician, Betty G got one of the greatest honours of the night as she won Africa’s best album of the year and was also rated the best female artiste in East Africa.
However, not only the musicians were honoured last night as the Lagos state Governor, Akinwunmi Ambode was honoured with a special recognition for his contributions towards the growth and development of the Arts and Tourism sector of Lagos state and also the role Lagos state played as official host of AFRIMA in its last 4 years from 2014 – 2017.
The industry veterans were also honoured. South African Yvonne Chaka Chaka who is popularly known as the Princess of Africa won the 5th AFRIMA legendary award.
Ghana’s Teddy Ossei, the leader of the Osadebe group, created in 1969 was also honoured. Osei who had suffered a mild stroke was helped to the stage in a wheelchair.
The award night was organised to celebrate African talents who have done extremely well in the year.
It was attended by musicians, dignitaries, and music lovers across the continent.
Here is the full list of AFRIMA 2018 winners.
Artiste Of The Year
Tiwa Savage ft Wizkid & Spellz – Nigeria (Ma Lo)
Starboy feat Wizkid, Ceeza Milli, Terri, Spotless – Nigeria (Soco)
Davido – Nigeria (FIA) (Winner)
Betty G – Ethiopia (Wegegta)
Diamond Platnumz – Tanzania (Sikomi)
Kwesta feat Wale- South Africa (Spirit)
Maitre Gims feat Vianney- DRC (La Meme)
Nasty C – South Africa (Jungle)
Saad Lamjarred – Morocco (Casablanca)
Song Of The Year
Daphne – My Lover
Davido – FIA
GuiltyBeatz, Mr. Eazi, Patapaa & Pappy Kojo – Akwaaba (Winner)
Kwesta – Wale
Maitre Gims Ft. Vianney- La Meme
Major Lazer & DJ Maphorisa Ft. Nasty C, Ice Prince, Patoranking & Jidenna – Particula
Nasty C & Runtown – Said
Saad Lamjarred – Casablanca
auti Sol Ft. Patoranking – Melanin
Starboy Ft. Terry, Ceeza Milli, Spotless – Soco
Tiwa Savage Ft. Wizkid & Spellz – Ma Lo
Best African Collaboration
Tiwa Savage Ft Wizkid & Spellz – Nigeria (Ma Lo)
Balti Ft Hamouda – Tunisia (Ya Lili)
DJ Moh Green Ft. Magasco – Algeria/Cameroon (Por Favor)
DJ Spinall & Wizkid – Nigeria (Nowo)
Fally Ipupa Ft. KeBlack & Naza – DRC (Mannequin)
GuiltyBeatz, Mr. Eazi, Patappa & Pappy Kojo – Ghana (Akwaaba) (Winner)
Maitre Gims Ft. Vianney – DRC/France (La Meme)
Major Lazer & DJ Maphorisa Ft. Nasty C, Ice Prince, Patoranking, Jidenna – Particula
Nasty C & Runtown – South Africa/Nigeria (Said)
Revolution & Magic System – Cote d’Ivoire (Kelly)
Sauti Sol & Patoranking – Kenya/Nigeria (Melanin)
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Best African Rapper or Lyricist
Cassper Nyovest – South Africa (Ksazobalit)
Falz – Nigeria (La Fete) (Winner)
Khaligraph Jones Ft. Petra – Kenya (Rider)
Muslim – Aji M3aya (Morocco)
Nadia Nakai Ft. Cassper Nyovest – South Africa (Naaa Meeaan)
asty C – South Africa (Jungle)
Rouge Ft. Bigstar – South Africa (Dololo)
Shane Eagle – South Africa (Let it Flow)
BEST FEMALE ARTIST WESTERN AFRICA
Tiwa Savage (Nigeria) (WINNER)
Best Reggae Dancehall Artist
Stonebwoy (Winner)
Best Male Artist (East Africa)
Bebe Cool (Winner)
Best Male Artist (South Africa)
Nasty C (Winner)
ALBUM OF THE YEAR
Betty G – Wegegta (WINNER)
BEST ARTIST, DUO OR GROUP IN AFRICAN CONTEMPORARY
Kidi Ghana – Odo Remix ft Mayorkun & Davido – WINNER
BEST ARTIST, DUO OR GROUP IN AFRICAN DANCE OR CHOREOGRAPHY
Mr P – Ebeano – WINNER
BEST AFRICAN DJ
Afrotronix – OyO – WINNER
BEST AFRICAN DUO, GROUP OR BAND
Toofan – Money – WINNER
BEST ARTISTE, DUO OR GROUP IN AFRICAN HIP HOP
M.anifest – Me Ne Woa ft King Promise – WINNER
BEST ARTISTE, DUO OR GROUP IN AFRICAN POP
2Baba – Amaka ft Peruzzi (WINNER)
BEST ARTISTE, DUO OR GROUP IN AFRICAN RAGGA, REGGAE & DANCEHALL
Stonebwoy – Hero (WINNER)
BEST ARTIST, DUO OR GROUP IN AFRICAN R ‘N’ B & SOUL
Praiz – Champagne and Flowers (WINNER)
BEST ARTIST, DUO OR GROUP IN AFRICAN TRADITIONAL
Irene Namatovu – Nsambila Nyuma Nga Janzi (WINNER)
BEST FEMALE ARTIST IN AFRICAN INSPIRATIONAL MUSIC
Sandra Nankoma – Kaddugala (WINNER)
BEST MALE ARTIST IN AFRICAN INSPIRATIONAL MUSIC
Sarkodie – Glory ft Yung (WINNER)
MOST PROMISING ARTIST IN AFRICA
Kuami Eugene – Confusion (WINNER)
PRODUCER OF THE YEAR
Fresh VDM – FIA – (WINNER)
AFRICAN FANS FAVOURITE
Nedy Music – Tanzania – One and Only Ft. Ruby – (WINNER)
