With a total of 36 categories, the fifth Afrima winners are culled from the regional and continental categories. In addition, special recognition awards fully decided by the international committee of Afrima is awarded to individuals who have impacted positively to the world using their craft. The fifth Afrima Legendary award was given to the internationally recognised South African singer, Yvonne Chaka Chaka. The music legend, who is “dubbed Princess of Africa” has a career span of over 30 years with several hit albums, has performed for notable personalities within and outside the country.
The executive governor of Lagos State, Akinwunmi Ambode, was awarded a special recognition 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 official host of Afrima in its last four years.
In what turned out to be an emotional moment for the audience, a special recognition award was given to one of Ghana’s music veteran, Teddy Osei, the leader of the famous Osadebe group, an Afropop band created in 1969. The veteran who was helped to the stage in a wheelchair had been suffering from a mild stroke but was overwhelmed by such great honour.
Daphne - Jusqu'à La Gare, Cameroon
FallyIpupa - Mannequin Ft. Keback&Naz, DRC
Betty G - Mengedegna, Ethiopi
Bebe Cool – Freedom, Uganda
LynaMahyemftMediMeyz - Bye Bye, Algeria
Hamza El Fadly – YaMraya, Morocco
Shekhinah - Please Mr, South Africa
Nasty C – Jungle, South Africa
Tiwa Savage - Ma Lo Ft. Wizkid&Spellz, Nigeria
Davido – Fia, Nigeria
More Faces Of Guests And Nominees Gracing This Year’s Red Carpet .
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Betty G – Wegegta, Ethiopia
Davido – Fia, Nigeria
Sesan - Gringo (Shatta Wale), Nigeria
Hazel Mak - Jaiva Ft. Roberto and Tay Grin, Malawi
Guiltybeatz, Mr Eazi, Patapaa, and Pappy Kojo – Akwaaba, Ghana-Nigeria
Kidi - Odo Remix Ft. Mayorkun and Davido, Ghana
Mr P – Ebeano, Nigeria
Afrotronix – Oyo, Chad
Master Kg - Skeleton Move Ft. Zandazakuza, South Africa
Toofan – Money, Togo
M.Anifest Ft. King Promise - Me Ne Woa, Ghana
Sibusisomashiloane - Niza, South Africa
Falz - La Fête, Nigeria
2baba - Amaka Ft. Peruzzi, Nigeria
Stonebwoy - Hero, Ghana
Praiz - Champagne And Flowers, Nigeria
Maryam Saleh, Maurice Louca, Tamer Abu Ghazaleh – Ekaamaksour, Egypt
Irene Namatovu – Nsambilanyumangajanzi, Uganda
Sandra Nankoma – Kaddugala, Uganda
Sarkodie - Glory Ft. Yung, Ghana
Kuami Eugene – Confusion, Ghana
Fresh Vdm – Fia, Togo
Betty G - Ere Manew, Ethiopia
-Guiltybeatz, Mr. Eazi, Patapaa, and Pappy Kojo – Akwaaba, Ghana
Shekhinahdonell, Amon Taulochibiya Ii - Different Ft. Mariechan, South Africa
Nedy Music - One And Only Ft. Ruby, Tanzania