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Black Sherif, Gyakie, Amaarae, KiDi, others nominated for AFRIMA 2022
The organizers of the All Africa Music Awards (AFRIMA) have released the official list of nominees for the 2022 edition in conjunction with the African Union Commission (AUC).
The list was released on Wednesday, September 14 and Ghana secured nine nominations across the 39 categories.
In Ghana, Black Sherif leads with four nominations. He was nominated for the Best Male Artiste in Western Africa category with stiff competition from Burna Boy, Fireboy DML, Kizz Daniel, Rema, and Wizkid.
His hit song ‘Kwaku The Traveller‘ secured him a spot in the Song of The Year category. Also in the fight for the award is Burna Boy (Last Last), Kizz Daniel (Buga), Fireboy DML (Peru Remix), and Rema (Calm Down).
Black Sherif is also nominated for the Best Artist, Duo or Group in African Hip-Hop award. In the same category, he was nominated for featuring on UK-based Nigerian artiste Darkoo’s ‘Always’.
Musician Gyakie was nominated for the Best Female Artiste in Western Africa award. Others in the category include Nigeria’s Asa, Simi, Tiwa Savage, Tems, Vivian Chidid (Senegal), Soraia Ramos (Cape Verde), and Oumou Sangare (Mali).
Singer/Songwriter Amaarae secured two nominations.
Amaarae’s ‘A Body, A Coffin’ featured on the Black Panther: Wakanda Forever Prologue placed her in the battle for the Best Soundtrack Movies, Series, or Documentary award.
Meanwhile, KiDi’s Touch It Remix ft Tyga earned him a nomination for Best Artist, Duo or Group in African Reggae, Ragga, and Dancehall award.
Nektunez and Goya Menor, known for the hit single Ameno Amapiano, are in the run for the African Fans Favourite award. The duo is facing stiff competition from Oxlade, Lojay, Joeboy, and Bello Falcao.
Camidoh with the aid of his hit song ‘Sugarcane Remix’, earned a nomination in the Breakout Artiste of the Year category. Also in the category are Nigeria’s Asake, Pheelz, Daliwongo (South Africa), El Grande Toto (Morroco), and Costa Titch (South Africa).
Lastly, Gospel musician Diana Asamoah was nominated in the Best Female Artist in Africa Inspirational Music category. She secured the animation with her song ‘Awurade Ye’.
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Dominating the list with the most nominations, this year, are South African maverick, Costa Titch, and Congolese maestro, Dadju with six nominations each.
Burna Boy, Fireboy DML, Kizz Daniel, and Tiwa Savage secured four nominations each.
Meanwhile, Ghana missed out on other big categories including Artiste of the Year, Best African Rapper/Lyricist, Producer of the Year, and Songwriter of the Year.
The public voting portal for the 2022 AFRIMA edition would be live on Sunday, September 25, 2022, at 12:00 pm CAT.
African music lovers within the continent, and around the world, can visit the official website to vote. Voting closes at 12.00 (CAT), December 10, 2022, before the AFRIMA main awards ceremony.
This year’s All Africa Music Awards will be held from the 8th to the 11th of December 2022. A special announcement will be made on the host country and location for the awards, on Wednesday, September 28, 2022.
The AFRIMA awards ceremony will feature a four-day fiesta of music, glitz, and glamour aimed at celebrating Africa, recognizing talents and expanding the economic frontiers of the culture and creative industry on the continent.
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In a London studio session, Ghanaian music sensations Sarkodie, Gyakie, and Jay Bahd united, sparking excitement and speculation about a potential collaboration.
Sarkodie links up with Gyakie and Jay Bahd in London ♥️😍 pic.twitter.com/RW4RUrx9Zm
— Maame Ama Adoma (@MaameAmaAdoma) May 6, 2024
Social media posts captured the trio’s meeting, with fans expressing enthusiasm and playful banter, including a jab at Shatta Wale and Stonebwoy.
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Sarkodie, Jay Bahd and KJ Spio inside a studio in London. New music?? 🐐😍♥️ pic.twitter.com/EjbWdZ0yeh
— Maame Ama Adoma (@MaameAmaAdoma) May 6, 2024
The event has generated significant buzz within the Ghanaian music community, as the artists’ diverse talents promise a unique and captivating project.
King Sark jamming to “Fly Girl” by @beeztrapkotm in London with Jay Bahd 🔥🔥🔥pic.twitter.com/IGTL6srWOW
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Burna Boy personally relayed the disappointing news via his Instagram account, citing the event organizers’ failure to uphold their part of the agreement as the reason behind the cancellation.
Expressing his regret over the situation, Burna Boy assured fans that ticket holders would receive full refunds directly from their original point of purchase within the next 30 days.
In an Instagram post on Thursday, May, 2, 2024 the ‘On the low’ hitmaker emphasized the importance of fulfilling contractual obligations and thanked his fans for their support, signing off with a message of love and anticipation for future gatherings.
“We regret to inform you that due to a failure by the event organisers to meet their contracted obligations, Burna Boy’s concert at the stadium on June 9th 2024 has been cancelled.
“All ticket buyers will be refunded from the point of purchase within 30 days. Love you and see you soon,” he wrote.
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