Ghana grabbed eight awards at the 5th edition of the All Africa Music Awards, AFRIMA held at the Accra International Conference Centre yesterday. Shatta Wale, Stonebwoy, King Promise, Sarkodie, M.anifest, Guilty Beatz and Kidi won various awards out of 36 categories. Kidi picked Best Artiste, Duo or Group in African Contemporary award with his Odo Remix Ft. Mayorkun & Davido. ‘Confusion’ singer Kuami Eugene won the Most Promising Artiste in Africa awards, with Stonebwoy taking the Reggae/Dancehall in Africa award. Dancehall King Shatta Wale earned some ‘accolades’ with his expensive music video ‘Gringo’, which was shot and directed by Sesan. For the Most Inspirational Song, Sarkodie took it with ‘Glory.’ Music producer Guilty Beatz won two awards: The Best Collaboration award for his song ‘Akwaaba’ which features Mr. Eazi, Patapaa & Pappy Kojo, and Song of the Year award for the same song. The Best artiste in African Hip Hop Award went to M.anifest for his song ‘Mene Woaa’ which features King Promise. The awards were categorised by region and genre/style of music. Apart from these there were special awards which were given to some personalities for the immense contributions to the music industry in Africa. One of Ghana’s music legends, Teddy Osei, the leader of the Osibia group, an Afropop band that gained prominence in the 70s, was also given a recognition award. South African singer, Yvonne Chaka Chaka was honoured with the 5th AFRIMA Legendary Award. The singer has for the past 30 years been actively involved in producing quality music and performing on big platforms across the world. Executive Governor of Lagos State, Akinwunmi Ambode was also awarded a special recognition for his contributions towards the growth and development of the Arts and Tourism sector of Lagos state at the incipient stages of the awards. See full list of winners below: REGIONAL CATEGORIES Best Female Artiste in Central Africa Daphne / Cameroun / 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 CONTINENTAL CATEGORIES Album of the Year Betty G / Ethiopia/ Wegegta Male 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 Choreography 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 / Mene Woaa 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 African Artiste, Duo or Group in African RnB and Soul Praiz / Nigeria / Champagne and Flowers Best Artiste, Duo or Group in African Rock Maryam Saleh, Maurice Louca, Tamer Abu Ghazaleh / Egypt / Ekaa Maksour Best Artiste, Duo or Group in African Traditional Irene Namatovu / Uganda / Nsambila Nyuma Nga Janzi Best Female Artiste in African Inspirational Music Sandra Nankoma / Uganda / Kaddugala Best Male Artiste African Inspirational Music Sarkodie / Ghana / Glory Ft. Yung Most Promising Artiste in Africa Kuami Eugene / Ghana / Confusion Producer of the Year Fresh VDM / Togo / Fia Revelation of the African Continent Betty G / Ethiopia / Ere Manew Song of the Year GuiltyBeatz, Mr. Eazi, Patapaa & Pappy Kojo / Akwaaba / Ghana Songwriter of the Year Shekhinah Donell, Amon Taulo Chibiya II / South Africa / Different Ft. Mariechan African Fans’ Favourite Nedy Music / Tanzania / One and Only Ft. Ruby Post navigation France agrees to return 26 Benin artworks VIDEO: Medikal SHOCKS Fella Makafui with FRESH Car
