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Sarkodie, Kuami Eugene, Stonebwoy, M.anifest, Kidi and more win at AFRIMA 2018[/caption] The 5th All Africa Music Awards, AFRIMA held in Accra, Ghana on November, 24, 2018 had in attendance music stars, dignitaries, and music lovers across the continent, the annual music event seeks to celebrate and reward African talents who have done exceedingly well in the year. With a total of 36 categories, the 5th AFRIMA winners are culled from the Regional and Continental categories. In addition, special recognition awards fully decided by the International Committee of AFRIMA is awarded to individuals who have impacted positively to the world using their craft. The 5th AFRIMA Legendary awards was given to the internationally recognized South African singer, Yvonne Chaka Chaka. The music legend, who is “dubbed Princess of Africa” has a career span of over 30 years with several hit albums, has performed for notable personalities within and outside the country. Executive Governor of Lagos State, Akinwunmi Ambode was awarded a special recognition for his contributions towards the growth and development of the Arts and Tourism sector of Lagos state, most importantly the role Lagos state played as official host of AFRIMA in its last 4 years from 2014 – 2017. In what turned out to be an emotional moment for the audience, a special recognition awards was given to one of Ghana’s music veteran, Teddy Osei, the leader of the famous Osibisa group, an Atropop band created in 1969. The veteran who was helped to the stage in a wheelchair had been suffering from a mild stroke, but was overwhelmed by such great honour. See winners below; REGIONAL CATEGORY Best Female Artiste in Central Africa -Daphne / Cameroon / Jusqu’à La Gare Best Male Artiste in Central Africa -Fally Ipupa / DRC / Mannequin Ft Keback & Naz Best Female Artiste in Eastern Africa -Betty G / Ethiopia / Mengedegna Best Male Artiste in Eastern Africa -Bebe Cool / Uganda / Freedom Best Female Artiste in Northern Africa -Lyna Mahyem ft Medi Meyz /Algeria / Bye Bye Best Male Artiste in Northern Africa -Hamza El Fadly / Morocco / Ya Mraya Best Female Artiste in Southern Africa -Shekhinah / South Africa / Please Mr Best Male Artiste in Southern Africa -Nasty C / South Africa / Jungle Best Female Artiste in Western Africa -Tiwa Savage / Nigeria / Ma Lo Ft. Wizkid & Spellz Best Male Artiste in Western Africa -Davido / Nigeria / Fia 5TH AFRIMA WINNERS CONTINENTAL CATEGORY ALBUM OF THE YEAR -Betty G / Ethiopia / Wegegta ARTISTE OF THE YEAR -Davido / Nigeria / FIA BEST AFRICAN VIDEO Sesan / Gringo (Shatta Wale) / Nigeria BEST AFRICAN ACT IN DIASPORA -Hazel Mak / Malawi / Jaiva Ft. Roberto & Tay Grin BEST AFRICAN COLLABORATION -GuiltyBeatz, Mr. Eazi, Patapaa & Pappy Kojo / Ghana-Nigeria / Akwaaba
BEST ARTISTE, DUO OR GROUP IN AFRICAN CONTEMPORARY |
BEST ARTISTE, DUO OR GROUP IN AFRICAN DANCE OR COREOGRAPHY-Mr P. / Nigeria / Ebeano |
BEST ARTISTE, DUO OR GROUP IN AFRICAN ELECTRO |
BEST ARTISTE, DUO OR GROUP IN AFRICAN HIP HOP |
BEST ARTISTE, DUO OR GROUP IN AFRICAN JAZZ-Sibusiso Mashiloane / South Africa / Niza |
BEST ARTISTE, DUO OR GROUP IN AFRICAN POP-2Baba / Nigeria / Amaka Ft. Peruzzi | |||
BEST ARTISTE, DUO OR GROUP IN AFRICAN RAGGA, REGGAE & DANCEHALL–Stonebwoy / Ghana / Hero | |||
BEST ARTISTE, DUO OR GROUP IN AFRICAN R ‘N’ B & SOUL | |||
-Praiz / Nigeria / Champagne and FlowersBEST ARTISTE, DUO OR GROUP IN AFRICAN ROCK |
BEST ARTISTE, DUO OR GROUP IN AFRICAN TRADITIONAL |
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