All Africa Music Awards Announces Winners – East African Film Network

By Abdi Ali
Published January 21, 2023

The 8th annual All Africa Music Awards (AFRIMA) that ran January 12 – 15, 2023 in Senegal saw Nigeria’s Davido clinch “Best African Collaboration”, “Best Duo or Group in African Electro”, and “Best Male Artist in African Inspirational Music” awards.

Egyptian rapper Marwan Moussa won two awards for “Best African Rapper/Lyricist,” and “Best Duo or Group in African Hip Hop”.

In the non-voting category, the International Executive Committee of AFRIMA bestowed the “Legend Award” to three iconic Senegalese veterans; Youssou N’dour, Baaba Maal, and Ismail Lo.

The winners across all the other 39 categories were decided by popular votes from music lovers between September 25, 2022 and January 13, 2023. The voting procedure and results were reviewed and collated by PricewaterhouseCoopers (PwC).

Here is the full list of winners for the 8th AFRIMA:

Best Female Artiste in Western Africa: Josey Ft. Bonigo, Ivory Coast
Best Male Artiste in Southern Africa: Winky D, Happy Again, Zimbabwe
Best Female Artiste in Southern Africa: Makhadzi, Mama, South Africa
Best Male Artiste in Northern Africa: A.L.A, 30, Tunisia
Best Female Artiste in Northern Africa: Faouzia, RIP Love, Morocco
Best Male Artiste in Central Africa: Fally Ipupa, Bloqué, Congo-Kinshasa
Best Male Artiste in Eastern Africa: Kassmasse, Sewasew, Ethiopia
Best Female Artist in Eastern Africa: Muthaka,Sorry, Kenya

Song of the Year: Didi B, Taka Ivory Coast
Album of the Year: Burna Boy, Love Damini, Nigeria
Producer of the Year: Shizzi, Peru (Remix) by Fireboy DML, Nigeria
Artist of the Year: Burna Boy, Last Last, Nigeria
Songwriter of the Year: Iba One, Hommage a mes parents, Mali
Breakout Artist of the Year: Asake, Peace Be Unto You (PBUY), Nigeria
Most Promising Artist: Ans-T Crazy, 10 Na ifari feat. Ibro Gnamet, Guinea
African Fans Favourite: Oxlade, Ku Lo Sa, Nigeria
Best African DJ: DJ Lito, Tick Talk feat. Bebe Cool, Sheilah Gashumba, SlickStuartRoja, Uganda
Best African Video: TG Omori, Buga by Kizz Daniel feat. Tekno, Nigeria
Best African Rapper OR Lyricist: Marwan Moussa, Batal 3alam, Egypt
Best Africa Collaboration: Davido feat. focalistic, Champion Sound, Nigeria/South Africa
Best African Band/Duo/Group: The Cavemen ft. Made Kuti, Biri, Nigeria
Best African Act In Diaspora (Female): Faouzia, RIP, Love, Morocco
Best African Act In Diaspora (Male): Tion Wayne Ft. Davido & Jae5, Who’s True, Nigeria
Best Female Artist in Africa Inspirational Music: Irene Robert Ft. Rose Muhando, Hainidhuru, Tanzania

Best Male Artist in Africa Inspirational Music: Davido Ft. Sunday Service Choir, Stand Strong, Nigeria
Best Artist, Duo or Group in African Electro: Davido Ft. Focalistic, Champion Sound, NigeriaB
Best Artist, Duo or Group in African Hip-Hop: Marwan Moussa, Batal 3alam, Egypt
Best Artist, Duo or Group in African RnB & Soul: Omah Lay, I’m A Mess, Nigeria
Best Artist, Duo or Group in African Reggae, Ragga, Dancehall: Teddy Afro, Naet, Ethiopia
Best Artist, Duo or Group in African Contemporary: Adekunle Gold Ft. Fatoumata Diawara, Born Again, Nigeria
Best Artist, Duo or Group in African Jazz: Gutu Abera, Deemi, Ethiopia
Best Artist, Duo or Group in African Pop: Adekunle Gold Ft. Davido, High, Nigeria
Best Artist, Duo or Group in African Rock: Clayrocksu, Amin, Nigeria
Best Artiste, Duo or Group in African Traditional: Azaya Ft. Djelykaba Bintou, BB La, Guinea
Best Artist, Duo or Group in African Dance or Choreography: Ans-T Crazy, Pause, Guinea
Best Soundtrack Movie/Series/Documentary: Tems & Marvel, No Woman No Cry (Black Panther Wakanda Forever Prologue EP), Nigeria
Best Global Act: Anitta, Mon Soleil (By Dadju), Brazil