Davido Emerges Biggest Winner At AFRIMA 2018 (See Full Winners List)
The 2018 edition of the All Africa Music Awards (AFRIMA) was held on Saturday night, November 24, at the Accra International Conference Centre, Ghana.
The prestigious award ceremony, which is in its fifth edition, had in attendance music stars, dignitaries, and music lovers across the continent.
The annual music event, which seeks to celebrate and reward African talents who have done exceedingly well in the year, had a total of 36 categories.
Last night, Davido emerged as the biggest winner as he was crowned Africa’s ‘Artist of the year’ beating the likes of Tiwa Savage, Nasty C and Diamond Platnumz.
The night also saw performances from artists such as Wiyaala, DJ Switch, King Promise and Stonebwoy, among others.
Below is the full list of winners at AFRIMA 2018
Artiste Of The Year
Tiwa Savage ft Wizkid & Spellz – Nigeria (Ma Lo)
Starboy feat Wizkid, Ceeza Milli, Terri, Spotless – Nigeria (Soco)
Davido – Nigeria (FIA) (Winner)
Betty G – Ethiopia (Wegegta)
Diamond Platnumz – Tanzania (Sikomi)
Kwesta feat Wale- South Africa (Spirit)
Maitre Gims feat Vianney- DRC (La Meme)
Nasty C – South Africa (Jungle)
Saad Lamjarred – Morocco (Casablanca)
Song Of The Year
Daphne – My Lover
Davido – FIA
GuiltyBeatz, Mr. Eazi, Patapaa & Pappy Kojo – Akwaaba (Winner)
Kwesta – Wale
Maitre Gims Ft. Vianney- La Meme
Major Lazer & DJ Maphorisa Ft. Nasty C, Ice Prince, Patoranking & Jidenna – Particula
Nasty C & Runtown – Said
Saad Lamjarred – Casablanca
Sauti Sol Ft. Patoranking – Melanin
Starboy Ft. Terry, Ceeza Milli, Spotless – Soco
Tiwa Savage Ft. Wizkid & Spellz – Ma Lo
Best African Collaboration
Tiwa Savage Ft Wizkid & Spellz – Nigeria (Ma Lo)
Balti Ft Hamouda – Tunisia (Ya Lili)
DJ Moh Green Ft. Magasco – Algeria/Cameroon (Por Favor)
DJ Spinall & Wizkid – Nigeria (Nowo)
Fally Ipupa Ft. KeBlack & Naza – DRC (Mannequin)
GuiltyBeatz, Mr. Eazi, Patappa & Pappy Kojo – Ghana (Akwaaba) (Winner)
Maitre Gims Ft. Vianney – DRC/France (La Meme)
Major Lazer & DJ Maphorisa Ft. Nasty C, Ice Prince, Patoranking, Jidenna – Particula
Nasty C & Runtown – South Africa/Nigeria (Said)
Revolution & Magic System – Cote d’Ivoire (Kelly)
Sauti Sol & Patoranking – Kenya/Nigeria (Melanin)
Best African Rapper or Lyricist
Cassper Nyovest – South Africa (Ksazobalit)
Falz – Nigeria (La Fete) (Winner)
Khaligraph Jones Ft. Petra – Kenya (Rider)
Muslim – Aji M3aya (Morocco)
Nadia Nakai Ft. Cassper Nyovest – South Africa (Naaa Meeaan)
Nasty C – South Africa (Jungle)
Rouge Ft. Bigstar – South Africa (Dololo)
Shane Eagle – South Africa (Let it Flow)
Best Reggae Dancehall Artist
Stonebwoy (Winner)
Best Male Artist (East Africa)
Bebe Cool (Winner)
ALBUM OF THE YEAR
Betty G – Wegegta (WINNER)
BEST ARTIST, DUO OR GROUP IN AFRICAN CONTEMPORARY
Kidi Ghana – Odo Remix ft Mayorkun & Davido – WINNER
BEST ARTIST, DUO OR GROUP IN AFRICAN DANCE OR CHOREOGRAPHY
Mr P – Ebeano – WINNER
BEST AFRICAN DJ
Afrotronix – OyO – WINNER
BEST AFRICAN DUO, GROUP OR BAND
Toofan – Money – WINNER
BEST ARTISTE, DUO OR GROUP IN AFRICAN HIP HOP
M.anifest – Me Ne Woa ft King Promise – WINNER
BEST ARTISTE, DUO OR GROUP IN AFRICAN POP
2Baba – Amaka ft Peruzzi (WINNER)
BEST ARTISTE, DUO OR GROUP IN AFRICAN RAGGA, REGGAE & DANCEHALL
Stonebwoy – Hero (WINNER)
BEST ARTIST, DUO OR GROUP IN AFRICAN R ‘N’ B & SOUL
Praiz – Champagne and Flowers – WINNER
BEST ARTIST, DUO OR GROUP IN AFRICAN ROCK
- Angelique Kidjo – Once in a Lifetime
- Bebe Cool – Freedom
- Betty G – Ere Manew
- Fokofpolisiekar – Komma
- Hoba Hoba Spirit – Jnouni
- Maryam Saleh, Louca, Tamer Abu, Ghazaleh – Ekaa Maksour
- Rash – Nitachange ft Ruff
BEST ARTIST, DUO OR GROUP IN AFRICAN TRADITIONAL
Irene Namatovu – Nsambila Nyuma Nga Janzi – WINNER
BEST FEMALE ARTIST IN AFRICAN INSPIRATIONAL MUSIC
Sandra Nankoma – Kaddugala – WINNER
BEST MALE ARTIST IN AFRICAN INSPIRATIONAL MUSIC
Sarkodie – Glory ft Yung – WINNER
MOST PROMISING ARTIST IN AFRICA
Kuami Eugene – Confusion – WINNER
PRODUCER OF THE YEAR
Fresh VDM – FIA – WINNER
AFRICAN FANS FAVOURITE
Nedy Music – Tanzania – One and Only Ft. Ruby – WINNER
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