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Sarkodie, Stonebwoy, Shatta Wale, Kuami Eugene And Others Win Big At AFRIMA 2018.

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November 25, 2018

The 5th edition of AFRIMA came off for the first time in Ghana yesterday at the International Conference Center and brought together music stars, dignitaries, and music lovers across the continent as the music event celebrated and rewarded African talents who have done exceedingly well in the year under review.

Among Ghanaians who picked up awards on the night out of the 36 categories were Sarkodie, Shatta Wale, Stonebwoy, Kidi, Kuami Eugene, Manifest, Guiltybeatz and Patapa as they joined the winners culled from the Regional and Continental categories all across Africa.

On the night, a special recognition awards, which were fully decided by the International Committee of AFRIMA went to individuals who have impacted the world positively using their craft.

South African singer, Yvonne Chaka Chaka took home the Legendary awards. Same did Ghana’s music veteran, Teddy Osei, the leader of the famous Osadebe group, a band created in 1969 also picked up a special recognition award on the night. The Executive Governor of Lagos State, Akinwunmi Ambode was also recognized 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 the official host of AFRIMA in its last 4 years from 2014 – 2017.

The night saw performances from artists coming from all across Africa.

Check the full list of 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

-Kidi / Ghana / Odo Remix Ft. Mayorkun & Davido

BEST ARTISTE, DUO OR GROUP IN AFRICAN DANCE OR COREOGRAPHY-Mr P. / Nigeria / Ebeano

BEST AFRICAN DJ

-Afrotronix / Chad / OyO

BEST ARTISTE, DUO OR GROUP IN AFRICAN ELECTRO

-Master KG / South Africa / Skeleton Move Ft. Zanda Zakuza

BEST AFRICAN DUO, GROUP OR BAND

– Toofan / Togo / Money

BEST ARTISTE, DUO OR GROUP IN AFRICAN HIP HOP

-M.ANIFEST FT KING PROMISE / Ghana / ME NE WOA

BEST ARTISTE, DUO OR GROUP IN AFRICAN JAZZ-Sibusiso Mashiloane / South Africa / Niza

BEST AFRICAN RAPPER OR LYRICIST

-Falz / Nigeria / La Fête

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