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IT was a breathtaking experience, Sunday night, at the 15-000 capacity Dakar Arena, in Dakar, Senegal, as superstars across the continent clinched trophies at the 8th edition of the All Africa Music Awards (AFRIMA), aka ‘The Teranga Edition’.
Broadcast live to over 84 countries around the world, the 8th AFRIMA in Senegal saw superstars like the Nigerian maverick Davido, clinch 3 awards in one night as he emerged winner of the “Best African Collaboration”, “Best Duo or Group in African Electro”, and “Best Male Artiste in African Inspirational Music” categories, respectively.
Other continental champions such as Egyptian rapper Marwan Moussa followed closely, clinching two awards for “Best African Rapper/Lyricist,” as well as “Best Duo or Group in African Hip Hop” categories, respectively.
Importantly, in the non-voting category, the International Executive Committee bestowed the “Legend Award” for the 8th AFRIMA to three iconic Senegalese veterans including Youssou N’dour, Baaba Maal, and Ismail Lo.
All the winners across all the remaining 39 categories for the 8th AFRIMA in Senegal were decided by popular votes from music lovers. The voting period for the 8th AFRIMA began on September 25, 2022 and ended on Friday January 13, 2023. The voting procedure and results were reviewed and collated by an international auditor of great repute, Pricewaterhousecoopers (PwC) – auditors of the Oscars.

Find the full list of winners for the 8th AFRIMA below:

REGIONAL WINNERS

Best Male Artiste in Western Africa
Black Sherif Kwaku the Traveller Ghana
Burna Boy Last Last Nigeria
Didi B Tala Cote d’Ivoire
Fireboy DML Ft. Ed Sheeran Peru (Remix) Nigeria
Kizz Daniel Buga Nigeria
Rema Calm Down Nigeria
Serge Beynaud C’est Dose Cote d’Ivoire
Sidiki Diabate Diarabi Nene Bena Mali
Wally B. Seck Ft. Viviane Reugine Tass Senegal
Wizkid (Winner) Anoti Nigeria

 

Best Female Artiste in Western Africa
Asa Ocean Nigeria
Gyakie Something Ghana
Josey Ft. Bonigo (Winner) Zambeleman Cote d’Ivoire
Manamba Kante Bhouloun Djouri Guinea
Oumou Sangare Wassulu Don Mali
Simi Woman Nigeria
Soraia Ramos BKBN Cape Verde
Tems Crazy Tings Nigeria
Tiwa Savage Ft. Brandy Somebody’s Son Nigeria
Viviane CHIDID Ft. Bass Thioung Sweet Game Senegal

 

 

 

Best Male Artiste in Southern Africa
A-Reece Couldn’t Have Said It Better, Pt.3 South Africa
Blxckie feat A-Reece Sneaky South Africa
DJ Tarico Ft. DJ Consequence, Nelson Tivane & Preck Number One Mozambique
Gemini Major Ft. Ayra Starr Ooh Lala Malawi
Focalistic X Madumane and Mellow & Sleazy feat. DJ Maphorisa 16 Days No Sleep South Africa
Kabza De Small Ft. DJ Maphorisa Abalele South Africa
Musketeers Ft. Azmo Danko feat. Azmo Namibia
Master KG x Wanitwa Mos Ft. Nkosazana Daughter, Basetsana, Obeey Amor Dali Nguwe South Africa
Winky D (Winner) Happy Again Zimbabwe
Zakes Bantwini Ft. Kasango Osama South Africa

 

Best Female Artiste in Southern Africa
DJ Yessonia Ft. Boohle Ngifuna Wena Namibia
DJ Zinhle Ft. Black Motion, Kabza De Small & Nokwazi Siyabonga South Africa
Kamo Mphela Ghost South Africa
Makhadzi (Winner) Mama South Africa
Nadia Nakai Ft. Lucasraps Not The Same South Africa
Nomfundo Moh Ft. ShaSha & Ami Faku Phakade Lami South Africa
ShaSha Ft. Kamo Mphela & Felo Le Tee iPiano Zimbabwe
Simmy We Were Here South Africa
Tamy Moyo Sare Zimbabwe
Uncle Waffles & Tony Duardo Ft. Sino Msolo & Boibizza Tanzania South Africa

Best Male Artiste in Northern Africa
A.L.A (Winner) 30 Tunisia
Ali Loka Matkhafesh Yamma Egypt
Ahmed Saad Ft. 3enba & Double Zuksh AlMoulouk Egypt
DJ Snake Disco Maghreb Algeria
Draganov Chichi Morocco
El Grande Toto Salade Coco Morocco
Marwan Moussa Batal 3alam Egypt
Snor Kasseta Morocco
Soolking Suavemente Algeria
Wegz Albakht Egypt

Best Female Artiste in Northern Africa
Faouzia (Winner) RIP Love Morocco
Jaylann Oui Oui Morocco
Kenza Morsli Ft. DJ Adel Moustahil Algeria
Lyna Mahyem Mal De Toi Algeria
Manal Makhelaw Magalou Morocco
Marwa Loud & Moha K Ghir Ntiya Morocco
Ruby Namet Nenna Egypt
Rym Stylo Warqa Morocco

 

Best Male Artiste in Central Africa
C4 Pedro Posa Angola
Dadju Ambassadeur DRC
Fally Ipupa (Winner) Bloqué DRC
Innoss’B Mortel-06 DRC
Gaz Mawete 500 DRC
Matias Damasio Como Antes Angola
Ninho Jefe DRC
Roga Roga & Extra Musica Bokoko DRC
Tayc Dodo Cameroon
Tenor Ft. Innoss’B Mami Wata Cameroon

Best Female Artiste in Central Africa
Asaba Mon Bebe Cameroon
Blanche Bailly Ft. Joeboy Mine Cameroon
Emma’a Encré Gabon
Espoir La Tigresse Abiane Gabon
Pérola Sincera Angola
Shay DA DRC
Vernyuy Tina (Winner) Ndani Ya Cameroon
Zara Williams Ft. C4 Pedro Posa DRC

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Best Male Artiste in Eastern Africa
Addis Legesse Enja Ethiopia
Bien (& Aaron Rimbui) Bald Men Anthem Kenya
Diamond Platnumz Ft. Zuchu Mtasubiri Tanzania
Eddy Kenzo Songa Uganda
Kassmasse (Winner) Sewasew Ethiopia
King Saha Zakayo Uganda
Marioo Ft. Jovial Mi Amor Tanzania
Mbosso Ft. Costa Titch & Phantom Steeze Moyo Tanzania
Nyashinski Ft. Femi One Properly Kenya
Rayvanny Ft. Vjollca Pele Pele Tanzania

Best Female Artiste in Eastern Africa
Betty G Addis Semay Ethiopia
Frida Amani Fala Mimi Tanzania
Hewan Gebrewold Shemuna Ethiopia
Muthaka (Winner) Sorry Kenya
Nandy Siwezi Tanzania
Nikita Kering Last Name Kenya
Rosa Ree Watatubu Tanzania
Spice Diana Ft. DJ Seven Tujuoge Uganda
Tanasha Donna Maradonna Kenya
Zuchu Ft. Bontle Smith & Tyler Kitu Tanzania

 

CONTINENTAL WINNERS

Song of the year
Black Sherif Kwaku The Traveller Ghana
Burna Boy Last Last Nigeria
Costa Titch feat. Banaba Des, Alfa Kat, Man T, Sdida, C’Buda M Big Flexa South Africa
Dadju Ambassaduer DRC
Didi B (Winner) Tala Cote d’Ivoire
DJ Snake Disco Maghreb Algeria
Fireboy DML feat. Ed Sheeran Peru (Remix) NIgeria
Kizz Daniel feat. Tekno Buga Nigeria
Marioo feat. Jovial Mi Amor Tanzania
Rema Calm Down Nigeria
Soolking Suavemente Algeria
Wegz Elbakht Egypt

 

Album of the year
Brymo 9: Esan Nigeria
Burna Boy (Winner) Love Damini Nigeria
Dadju Cullilan DRC
Diamond Platnumz First of All Tanzania
Didi B History Cote d’Ivoire
Kabza De Small KOA II South Africa
Nomfundo Moh Amagama South Africa
Oumou Sangare Timbuktu Mali
Soolking Sans Visa Algeria
Rema Raves & Roses Nigeria

 

Producer of the year
C4 Pedro Posa C4 Pedro Angola
CKay & BMH Emiliana by CKay Nigeria
Kimambobeats Mi Amor by Marioo feat. Jovial Tanzania
Nyadjiko & Dadju Ambassaduer by Dadju DRC
Rahal Elbakht by Wegz Egypt
Reward Beats Buga by Kizz Daniel feat. Tekno Nigeria
Sdida & Man T Big Flexa by Costa Titch South Africa
Serge Beynaud C’est Dose by Serge Beynaud Cote d’Ivoire
Shizzi (Winner) Peru (Remix) by Fireboy DML Nigeria
Stan-E Kibulu & William Grigahcine Disco Magrehb by DJ Snake Algeria

Artist of the Year
Burna Boy (Winner) Last Last Nigeria
CKay Emiliana Nigeria
Dadju Ambassaduer DRC
Diamond Platnumz feat. Zuchu Mtasubiri Tanzania
Fireboy DML feat. Ed Sheeran Peru (Remix) Nigeria
Kabza De Small feat. DJ Maphorisa, Ami Faku Asibe Happy South Africa
Manal Makhelaw Magalou Morroco
Tiwa Savage feat. Brandy Somebody’s Son Nigeria
Wegz Elbakht Egypt
Zakes Batwini feat. Kasango Osama South Africa

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Songwriter of the Year
Bridget Blue & Jibiril Blessing Woman by Bridget Blue Kenya
Daniel Baron How To Feel by Daniel Baron South Africa
Iba One (Winner) Hommage a mes parents Mali
Lloyiso Mandlovandile Gigana, Luke Goliath Seasons by Lloyiso South Africa
Martin Obudho, Muthaka Sorry Kenya
Matias Damasio Como Antes Angola
Mordecai ‘Dex’ Mwini Reason by Wanavokali Ft. H_art the Band Kenya
Olawale Olofo’ro Fura Sára by Brymo Nigeria
Rokia Kone, Garret Lee Kurunba Mali
Sidy Diop Ngalam Senegal

Winner
Breakout Artist of the Year
Asake (Winner) Peace Be Unto You (PBUY) Nigeria
Camidoh Sugarcane (Remix) feat. Darkoo, King Promise, Mayorkun Ghana
Costa Titch Ma Gang feat Champuru Makhenzo, Phantom Steeze, ManT, Sdida & C’BUDA M South Africa
Daliwonga Abo Mvelo feat. Mellow And Sleazy & M.J South Africa
El Grande Toto Salade Coco Morroco
Fior 2 Bior Godo Godo Cote d’Ivoire
Hewan Gebrewold Shemuna Ethiopia
Marwan Moussa (Winner) Batal 3alam Egypt
Nomfundo Moh Phakade Lami feat. ShaSha & Ami Faku South Africa
Pheelz Finesse feat. BNXN Nigeria

 

Most Promising Artist
Ans-T Crazy (Winner) 10 Na ifari feat. Ibro Gnamet Guinea
Dafencii King Alhalaba Sudan
Fave Baby Riddim Nigeria
Frida Amani Fala Mimi Tanzania
Jeeba Lamou Saff Senegal
Khanyisa Bheka Mina Ngedwa feat Tsiki XII, Marcus MC and Lady Du South Africa
Kikimoteleba Tigini feat. Franglish Cote d’Ivoire
Lloyiso Speak South Africa
Magixx Love Don’t Cost A Dime feat. Ayra Starr Nigeria
Zara Williams Posa feat. C4 Pedro DRC

 

African Fans Favourite
Bello Falcao Dibango Dibanga Cote d’Ivoire
Ch’cco, Mellow, Sleazy Nkao Tempela South Africa
Goya Menor & Nektunez Ameno Amapiano Ghana & Nigeria
Joeboy Sip (Alchohol) Nigeria
Lojay X Sarz feat. Chris Brown Monalisa (Remix) Nigeria
Mavins; Ayra Starr, Boy Spyce, Crayon, LADIPOE, Magixx Overloading (Overdoes) Nigeria
Oxlade (Winner) Ku Lo Sa Nigeria
The Therapist Nack Serria Leone
Young John Dada Nigeria
Young Stunna feat. Kabza De Small, DJ Maphorisa Adiwele South Africa

 

 

 

 

 

Best African DJ
DJ Lito (Winner) Tick Talk feat. Bebe Cool, Sheilah Gashumba, SlickStuartRoja Uganda
DJ P2N Likolo (Remix) feat. Tenor, DJ Amaroula DRC
DJ Sly King Ngama Bono Ghana
DJ Snake Disco Maghreb Algeria
DJ Tarico Ft. DJ Consequence Number One feat. Nelson Tivane, Preck Mozambique & Nigeria
DJ Yessonia Ngifuna Wena feat. Boohle Namibia
DJ Zinhle Siyabonga feat. Black Motion, Kazba de Small, Nokwazi South Africa
MAJOR LEAGUE DJz Bakwa Lah South Africa
Spinall Pallazo feat. Asake Nigeria
Uncle Waffles Tanzania feat. Tony Duardo Ft. Sino Msolo & Boibizza Swaziland
Zakes Batwini Osama feat. Kasango South Africa

 

Best African Video
Amine Boumediene Moustahil Algeria
Costa Titch Big Flexa by Costa Titch. South Africa
DAMMY TWITCH Woman by Simi. Nigeria
Director Pink Nwoke Oma by Chike Nigeria
Elias Belkader Disco Maghreb by DJ Snake Algeria
Maranta Tegegne Sewasew Ethopia
Mateo Da Silva Donnelemoi by TayC Cameroon
Napephasha Ghost Kamo Mphela South Africa
Soolking & Digital Nak Suavemente by Soolking Algeria
TG Omori (Winner) Buga by Kizz Daniel feat. Tekno Nigeria

 

 

Best African Rapper OR Lyricist
A-Reece Couldn’t Have Said It Better, Pt.3 South Africa
Dafencii feat. Khayyat King Alhalaba Sudan
Didi B Game De Djai Cote d’Ivoire
Dip Doundou Guiss Califat Senegal
Marwan Moussa (Winner) Batal 3alam Egypt
Ladipoe feat. Rema Afro Jigga Nigeria
LAMB (Loose Kaynon, A-Q, MI, Blaqbonez) The Last Cypher Nigeria
Nata 94 Sierra Leone
Nay Wa Mitego Rais Wa Kitaa Tanzania
Youssoupha Amapiano Cote d’Ivoire

 

Best Africa Collaboration
Ahmed Saad feat. 3enba & Double Zuksh Al Moulouk Egypt
Calema x Zé Felipe Onde Anda Sao Tome and Principe/Brazil
Costa Titch feat. C’buda M, Alfa Kat, Banaba Des, Sdida & Man T Big Flexa South Africa
Davido feat. focalistic (Winner) Champion Sound Nigeria / South Africa
Fireboy feat. Ed Sheeran Peru (Remix) Nigeria/Great Britain
Kikimoteleba feat. Franglish Tigini (Remix) Cote d’Ivoire/DRC
Kizz Daniel feat. Tekno Buga Nigeria
Marioo feat. Jovial Mi Amour Tanzania
Mbosso, Costa Titch, Phantom Steeze Moyo Tanzania/South Africa
Tiwa Savage feat. Brandy Somebody’s Son Nigeria/USA

 

Best African Band / Duo / Group
Calema & Zé Felipe Onde Anda Sao Tome & Principe
Disco Misr, Aziz Maraka Ahla Wahda Egypt
Jano Band Zebnanaw Ethiopia
Mafikizolo Ft. Simmy Mamazela South Africa
MAJOR LEAGUE DJz BAKWA LAH South Africa
Ridimz Shabasiko Cameroon
The Cavemen ft. Made Kuti (Winner) Biri Nigeria
Toofan Ona Togo
Umoja Sounds Ft. Ariel Wayz Happy Kenya
Wanavokali What A Time Kenya

 

Best African Act In Diaspora (Female)
Aya Nakamura Ft. Damso Degaine Mali
Bey T Ft. Boohle Unanicheza Kenya
Darkoo Ft Black Sherif Always Nigeria
Faouzia (Winner) RIP, Love Morocco
Moha K, Marwa Loud Ghir Ntiya Morocco
Nata 94 Sierra Leone
Rimon Feed Me Eritrea
Ronisia Melodie Cape Verde
Shay DA DRC
Soraia Ramos BKBN Cape Verde

 

 

 

 

Best African Act In Diaspora (Male)
Calema Ft. Zé Felipe Onde Anda Sao Tome & Principe
Dadju KIng DRC
Dafencii ft. Khayyat King Alhalaba Sudan
DJ Snake Disco Maghreb Algeria
Gil Semedo Ft. Calema, Soraia Ramos & Mito Kaskas Gostu Sabi Cape Verde
Jae5 Ft Dave, Bnxn Propeller Ghana
Ninho VVS DRC
Soolking Suavemente Algeria
Tion Wayne Ft. Davido & Jae5 (Winner) Who’s True Nigeria
Ya Levis Pardonne Moi DRC

 

Best Female Artist in Africa Inspirational Music
Bridget Blue Woman Kenya
Chaama & Eljoee Burakia Morocco
Diana Hamilton Awurade Ye(Do it Lord) Ghana
DJ Zinhle Ft. Black Motion, Kabza De Small & Nokwazi Siyabonga South Africa
Irene Robert Ft. Rose Muhando (Winner) Hainidhuru Tanzania
Janet Otieno Siri Kenya
Makhadzi Ft. Jon Delinger Zwivhuya South Africa
Manal 3ari Morocco
TY Bello Ft. Sinmidele & Ore Macaulay Amen Amen Nigeria

 

Best Male Artist in Africa Inspirational Music
Davido Ft. Sunday Service Choir (Winner) Stand Strong Nigeria
Grace Lokwa Kumama DRC
Kassmasse Sesasew Ethiopia
KS Bloom Ft. Chidinma C’est Dieu (Remix) Cote d’Ivoire
Majoos Jayah DRC
Masterkraft Ft. Chike Hosanna Nigeria
Nathaniel Bassey See What the Lord Has Done Nigeria
Noel Nderitu Waweza Kenya
Samthing Soweto Amagents South Africa
Wave Rhyder Wa Nkutlwa Na Lesotho

Best Artist, Duo or Group in African Electro
Asake Peace Be Unto You Nigeria
Costa Titch Ft. C’buda M, Alfa Kat, Banaba Des, Sdida & Man T Big Flexa South Africa
Davido Ft. Focalistic (Winner) Champion Sound Nigeria
DJ Snake Disco Maghreb Algeria
DJ Maphorisa & Tyler ICU Ft. Sir Till & Co Banyana South Africa
DJ Yessonia Ft. Boohle Ngifuna Wena Namibia
Felo Le Tee & Myztro Ft. Daliwonga 66 & Dipatje Tsa Felo South Africa
Mbosso Ft. Costa Titch & Phantom Steeze Moyo Tanzania
Tresor Ft. Kabza De Small and DJ Maphorisa Makosa DRC
Zakes Bantwini Ft. Kasango Osama South Africa

 

 

 

Best Artist, Duo or Group in African Hip-Hop
Black Sherif Kwaku the Traveller Ghana
Blxckie Your All South Africa
Cdrik Kodjo Nyi Nudé Benin
Darkoo Ft. Black Sherif Always Nigeria
Didi B Tala Cote d’Ivoire
KikiMoteleba Ft. Franglish Tigini Cote d’Ivoire
Marwan Moussa (Winner) Batal 3alam Egypt
Nay Wa Mitego Rais Wa Kitaa Tanzania
Ninho Jefe DRC
Nyashinski Ft. Femi One Properly Kenya

 

Best Artist, Duo or Group in African RnB & Soul
Ahmed basyoni & Hussein Gamal ElHalawa Di Egypt
Bridget Blue Goodbye Kenya
C4 Pedro Esta Tudo Bem Angola
Frida Amani Ft. Mayunga Tanzania Tanzania
Lil Jay Sauce Graine Cote d’Ivorie
Nomfundo Moh Ft. ShaSha & Ami Faku Phakade Lami South Africa
Omah Lay (Winner) I’m A Mess Nigeria
Tayc D O D O Cameroon
Tiwa Savage, Amaarae Tales By Moonlight Nigeria
Ya Levis Pardonne Moi DRC

 

 

 

 

 

Best Artist, Duo or Group in African Reggae, Ragga, Dancehall
DJ Lito Ft. Bebe Cool x Sheilah Gashumba x SlickStuartRoja Tick Talk Uganda
Fave Baby Riddim Nigeria
Femi One Ft. King Kaka & Mbithi Hepi Kenya
KiDi Ft. Tyga Touch It(Remix) Ghana
Navy Kenzo Manzese Tanzania
Nutty O Handipere Zimbabwe
Rosa Ree Watatubu Tanzania
Ruger Dior Nigeria
Teddy Afro (Winner) Naet Ethiopia
Winky D Happy Again Zimbabwe

 

Best Artist, Duo or Group in African Contemporary
Adekunle Gold Ft. Fatoumata Diawara (Winner) Born Again Nigeria
Alikiba UTU Tanzania
Brymo Fura Sara Nigeria
Fadilee Itulya Ft. Fidq & Taz Goemi Problem Tanzania
Fally Ipupa Bloqué DRC
Fior 2 Bior Godo Godo Cote d’Ivoire
Roga Roga & Extra Musica Bokoko DRC
Sidiki Diabate Diarabi nene bena Mali
Wally B. Seck ft Viviane Reugine Tass Senegal
Wegz Al bakht Egypt

 

Best Artist, Duo or Group in African Jazz
Addis Legesse Enja Ethiopia
Elida Almeida, Jimmy P Mau Menino Cape Verde
Franck Biyong Negropolitaine Cameroon
Gutu Abera (Winner) Deemi Ethiopia
Jano Band Zebnanaw Ethiopia
Jimmy Dludlu Ft. Rhodalia Silvestre, Dx Nuvunga & Mano Tsotsi Male Ya Pepa Mozambique
Kelvin Momo Feat. TBO and JaySax Funa South Africa
Somi Love Tastes Like Strawberries Rwanda
Thapelo Lekoane Heritage South Africa
The Cavemen Ft. Made kuti Biri Nigeria

 

Best Artist, Duo or Group in African Pop
Adekunle Gold Ft. Davido (Winner) High Nigeria
Ckay Emiliana Nigeria
Kizz Daniel & Tekno Buga Nigeria
Kouz1 Magic Morocco
Matias Damasio Como Antes Angola
Pheelz, BNXN Finesse Nigeria
Ronisia Melodie Cape Verde
Roseline Layo Donnez Nous Un Peru Cote d’Ivoire
Soraia Ramos BKBN Cape Verde
Tenor Ft. Innoss’B Mami Wata Cameroon

 

 

 

Best Artist, Duo or Group in African Rock
Amir Eid Ana Negm Egypt
Clayrocksu (Winner) Amin Nigeria
Daniel Baron How to Feel South Africa
Franck Biyong Pepe Soup Cameroon
RASH FAR BEYOND Kenya
Reen and Refentse Morake Skobbejak South Africa

 

Best Artiste, Duo or Group in African Traditional
Azaya Ft. Djelykaba Bintou (Winner) BB La Guinea
Betty G Addis Semay Ethiopia
Flavour Level Nigeria
Josey Ft. Bonigo Zambeleman Cote d’Ivoire
Lencho gemechu Saglii Ethiopia
Manamba Kante Bhouloun Djouri Guinea
Oumou Sangare Wassulu Don Mali
Rokia Kone & Jacknife Lee N’yanyan Mali
Strongbangwaboy Royalty Ft. Longue Longue, Tzy Panchak Cameroon
Stewart Sukuma Ezamany Kim’bedima Mozambique

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Best Artist, Duo or Group in African Dance or Choreography
Ans-T Crazy (Winner) Pause Guinea
Costa Titch Ft. C’buda M, Alfa Kat, Banaba Des, Sdida & Man T Big Flexa South Africa
Eltee Skhillz ODG Nigeria
Kamo Mphela Ghost South Africa
Portable X Poco Lee Ft. Olamide ZaZoo Zehh Nigeria
Roga Roga & Extra Musica Bokoko DRC
Serge Beynaud C’est Dose Cote d’Ivoire
Simi Woman Nigeria
Spice Diana Tujooge Ft. Dj Seven Uganda
Toofan Ona Togo

Best Soundtrack Movie / Series / Documentary
Ahmed Saad Ft. 3enba & Double Zuksh AlMoulouk (Moon Knight) Egypt
Amarae & Marvel A Body, A Coffin (Black Panther Wakanda Forever Prologue EP) Ghana
Amir Eid Ana Negm (RIVO) Egypt
Dadju Ima(From the movie “IMA”) DRC
Eltee Skhillz ODG (The Blood Convenant Movie) Nigeria
Mohamed Osama & Karim Mahmoud (Ahmed Tarik Yahia) EL GHAZALA RAYE2A (ZEKO) Egypt
Stephane Legar Speed Llife (From Sonic 2 Le Film)
From Sonic 2 Le Film Togo
Tems & Marvel (Winner) No Woman No Cry (Black Panther Wakanda Forever Prologue EP) Nigeria
Wegz B3oda Ya Belady(From the film “Captains Of Zaatari”) Egypt

 

 

Best Global Act
Anitta (Winner) Mon Soleil (By Dadju) Brazil
Brandy Somebody’s Son (By Tiwa Savage) USA
Chris Brown Call Me Everyday Ft. Wizkid/Monalisa Remix By Lojay X Sarz/Nobody Has to Know Ft. Davido/Diana By Fireboy DML/Time & Affection By Rema USA
Drake Fountains Ft. Tems, Tresor Canada
Ed Sheeran Peru Remix (By Fireboy DML)/For My Hand (Burna Boy) Great Britain
Justin Bieber Essence Remix (By Wizkid)/Attention By Omah Lay Canada
Maluma Mama Tetema Ft. Rayvanny Colombia
Popcaan Toni-Ann Singh (By Burna Boy) Jamaican
Tyga Touch it Remix (By KiDi) USA
Vitaa Prends Ma Main (By Maitre Gims & Vitaa) France

African music lovers are encouraged to keep up with updates and trends ahead of the 9th AFRIMA, which will be held later this year. Kindly visit the AFRIMA website at www.afrima.org and turn on notifications on social media platforms (IG/TikTok – @afrima.official ; Facebook – Afrimawards; Twitter – @afrimaofficial; LinkedIn – AFRIMA).
In partnership with the African Union Commission, AFRIMA is the pinnacle of African music globally.

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Ahead Of November 24, BON Awards Release Line-up Of Activities

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Kwara First Lady To Join Segun Arinze, Wole Ojo Others For Book-Reading

As the Nigerian film industry gets set for the annual pan-Nigerian Best of Nollywood (BON) Awards, scheduled to be held on Sunday, November 24, at the Sugar Factory in Ilorin, Kwara State, the organisers of the travelling awards have released a line-up of activities, alongside other highlights of the 16th edition.

This year’s event is shaping up to be an unforgettable experience, featuring a variety of engaging activities, including a book reading session and the unveiling of new award categories.

A key highlight of the pre-award festivities will be the welcome party scheduled for Saturday, November 23rd in Ilorin. This will be followed by the Book of the Year reading on the morning of November 24, showcasing “Do As You Are Told, Bani” by the acclaimed author Lola Shoneyin.

Esteemed personalities, including the First Lady of Kwara State and well-known Nollywood actors like Segun Arinze, Wole Ojo, Kemi Adekomi, Cynthia Clarke, and Chioma Okafor, will participate in the reading. This session aims to inspire and engage the youths, specifically a select number of school children from Ilorin, Kwara State.

Also, the 2024 BON Awards has been revealed that four of its major award categories have been endowed by notable figures and organisations. The endowed categories include:

Best Indigenous Movie – Endowed by Oba Saheed Eleguishi, a distinguished traditional ruler and arts patron. Best Use of Food – Endowed by Abundish Limited, an agricultural product wholesaler cum grocery market in Lekki, Lagos.

The Best Actress category is also endowed by the Deputy Speaker of the Lagos House of Assembly, Hon. Moji Ojora, a well-known philanthropist and public servant dedicated to women’s empowerment. While the movie with the Best Social Message is endowed by Hon. Toke Benson, the Lagos Commissioner for Tourism, Arts and Culture, and a prominent advocate for social issues.

According to the founder of the Best of Nollywood Awards, these new endowments promise to enhance the awards’ prestige by taking it to the next level and also offer greater recognition for excellence in these fields.

As the seven-day countdown to the 2024 BON Awards begins, and the excitement is building, Feranmi Olaoye, the Executive Director of the awards has promised that this year is not just another gala night but a getaway weekend for hardworking Nollywood practitioners, and others within the Nollywood community.

With the awards’ unique blend of celebrity-filled events and meaningful high-impact initiatives, this year’s ceremony is poised to leave a significant mark on the entertainment industry and the wider Nigerian cultural scene.

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How Abisoye Fagade Will Use His Experience and Exposure to Fix National Hospitality and Tourism Institute

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Nigerian entrepreneur and brand strategist Abisoye Fagade is setting out to revitalize the National Hospitality and Tourism Institute, leveraging his extensive experience and exposure to global best practices. With a rich background in media, advertising, and business development, Fagade believes he can turn the institute into a world-class training ground that prepares Nigerian students to excel in the hospitality and tourism industries both domestically and abroad.

 

As the founder of Sodium Brand Solutions and a leading figure in Nigeria’s media space, Fagade’s understanding of brand positioning and customer-centric service is well-suited to transform the institute’s operations and curriculum. He aims to instill a new culture of professionalism, global competitiveness, and innovation within the institute, ensuring it becomes a vital force in shaping the nation’s hospitality standards.

 

Modernizing Curriculum for Global Competitiveness

 

Fagade’s first step is to overhaul the institute’s curriculum, introducing practical, industry-relevant courses that reflect current global trends in hospitality and tourism. He plans to bring in seasoned industry experts and form international partnerships to expose students to the skills needed to thrive in a globalized market. This includes collaborations with renowned hotels, tourism agencies, and hospitality schools worldwide, offering students opportunities for internships, exchange programs, and real-world learning experiences.

 

“Hospitality is about people and experiences, and in today’s world, it is essential to train students to understand both local and international guests,” Fagade said in a recent statement. “We need a curriculum that combines practical skills, cultural sensitivity, and an understanding of global standards.”

 

Embracing Digital Tools and Sustainable Practices

 

As digital transformation sweeps across industries, Fagade envisions the National Hospitality and Tourism Institute embracing technology to improve training and services. By integrating digital tools, software applications, and e-learning platforms, he intends to make training more accessible and interactive, preparing students to use the tech solutions that are becoming essential in hospitality management.

 

Additionally, Fagade places a strong emphasis on sustainability, which has become a focal point in global tourism. His strategy includes training students on eco-friendly practices, resource management, and sustainable tourism models that protect Nigeria’s cultural and natural heritage. “Our institute should set an example, showing that Nigeria can offer world-class tourism that respects our environment and our traditions,” Fagade noted.

 

Expanding Opportunities Through Global Collaborations

 

To ensure the institute reaches international standards, Fagade plans to develop exchange programs and collaborative initiatives with leading hospitality institutions in Europe, Asia, and the Americas. These programs will enable Nigerian students to gain exposure abroad and learn from established markets, bringing back valuable insights and experiences that can be adapted to the local industry. This global perspective, he believes, will create a pool of Nigerian hospitality professionals who are both globally informed and deeply rooted in their own cultural identity.

 

Long-Term Vision: Establishing a National Legacy

 

Abisoye Fagade’s mission is not merely about modernizing an institution but about fostering national pride and economic growth. He believes that Nigeria’s tourism sector holds significant potential to diversify the economy, and a well-trained workforce is key to making that vision a reality. “Our people are the heart of Nigeria’s hospitality,” he said. “We are known for our warmth and welcoming spirit. By enhancing our standards, we can ensure our tourism industry is a leader in Africa and an inspiration worldwide.”

 

As he undertakes this ambitious journey, Fagade’s leadership and forward-thinking approach are expected to transform the National Hospitality and Tourism Institute into a beacon of excellence, establishing a legacy that will elevate Nigeria’s status on the world tourism map.

 

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MultiChoice Nigeria Loses 243,000 DStv, Gotv, Subscribers In Six Months Over Inflation, Price Hikes

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The South African pay-TV operator MultiChoice Group disclosed that its Nigerian unit, MultiChoice Nigeria, lost 243,000 subscribers on its Digital Satellite Television (DStv) and General Entertainment on Television (GOtv) services from April to September this year.

The company revealed these figures in its Interim Financial Results for the period ending 30 September 2024, which were released on Tuesday.

MultiChoice attributed this decline to Nigeria’s high inflation rate, which exceeds 30%, driven by the rising costs of food, electricity, and fuel, causing many customers to disconnect.

In its financial report for March 2024, MultiChoice had earlier reported an 18% subscriber loss in Nigeria.

The company further reported a 566,000-subscriber loss in the Rest of Africa operations over the past six months, with Zambia and Nigeria contributing the largest shares to this decline.

“With the Rest of Africa business having seen a decline of 803k subscribers in 2H FY24, this rate of decline slowed to 566k in 1H FY25,” stated MultiChoice.

The loss included 298,000 in Zambia and 243,000 in Nigeria, while other markets experienced a minor decline.

Extreme inflation and currency instability have negatively impacted the group’s profits, with MultiChoice Group CEO Calvo Mawela commenting, “We are making good progress in addressing the technical insolvency that resulted from non-cash accounting entries at the end of the last financial year.”

Mawela noted that the group’s net equity position is expected to recover by November.

With regard to Zambia’s losses, the company attributed them to extensive power outages caused by drought, leaving some regions with up to 23 hours of daily outages.

The company also cited competition from streaming services and changes in viewer preferences as pressures on its traditional pay-TV model.

To adapt, MultiChoice invested an additional ZAR1.6 billion in its streaming service Showmax, which reported 50% year-over-year growth.

Mawela added, “Showmax strategically positions the business to actively participate in the streaming revolution as it gains momentum across Africa.”

 

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