The African Muzik Magazine Awards has unveiled nominees for its 2026 edition, with Nigerian Afrobeats star, David Adeleke, popularly, Davido emerging as the leading contender after securing five nominations.The announcement marks the return of the awards ceremony after a two-year hiatus, with organisers promising a bigger and more innovative experience for fans of African music worldwide.AFRIMMA founder, Anderson Obiagwu, announced the nominees on Instagram on Wednesday, explaining that the break was necessary to improve the event and deliver a more exciting edition.“For the last two years, AFRIMMA took a break to make it even bigger and create something sensational. AFRIMMA is coming back bigger and better this year. It’s going to be epic, one of a kind,” Obiagwu said.He disclosed that the 2026 edition will introduce the first-ever AFRIMMA music festival in Dallas, Texas, featuring performances, food vendors, fashion showcases and entertainment from across Africa.“This year, we’re adding a music festival, the biggest ever in Dallas. There will be several food vendors, fashion vendors, as well as some of the biggest dancers and musicians from different parts of Africa,” he added.Davido leads the nominations with five entries, including categories such as Artist of the Year, Best Male West Africa, Crossing Boundaries With Music Award and AFRIMMA Album of the Year.His hit collaboration with Omah Lay, With You, also earned nominations for Best Collaboration and Song of the Year.Other top nominees include Burna Boy, Tanzania’s Diamond Platnumz and Ghana’s Black Sherif, who each received four nominations.South African singer Tyla leads among female nominees with three nominations, while Nigerian singer Tems earned two.The Best Influencer category will feature personalities including Peller, Carter Efe, Nasty Black and Sabinus, while actors such as Timini Egbuson, Uzor Arukwe, Bimbo Ademoye and Uche Montana are nominated in the Best Actor category.The AFRIMMA 2026 awards and music festival are scheduled to hold on September 12, 2026, at Annette Strauss Square in Dallas, Texas.See full list below:1. Best Male West AfricaDavido (Nigeria)Black Sherif (Ghana)BNXN (Nigeria)Rema (Nigeria)Asake (Nigeria)Didi B (Ivory Coast)Djodje (Cape Verde)Burna Boy (Nigeria)Wizkid (Nigeria)Ruger (Nigeria)Dino Santiago (Cape Verde)2. Best Female West AfricaHadzi Vodushi (Ghana)Tems (Nigeria)Josey (Ivory Coast)Viviane Chidid (Senegal)Ayra Starr (Nigeria)Moliy (Ghana)Tiwa Savage (Nigeria)Mariam Ba Lagare (Mali)Teni (Nigeria)Soraia Ramos (Cape Verde)3. Best Male East AfricaLij Michael (Ethiopia)Marioo (Tanzania)Eddy Kenzo (Uganda)Diamond Platnumz (Tanzania)Juma Jux (Tanzania)Bien (Kenya)Mbosso (Tanzania)Joshua Baraka (Uganda)Single Dee (South Sudan)Barnaba (Tanzania)1. Best Female East AfricaAbigail Chams (Tanzania)Veronica Adane (Ethiopia)Bridget Blue (Kenya)Zuchu (Tanzania)Nikita Kering (Kenya)Ariel Wayz (Rwanda)Njerae (Kenya)Winnie Nwagi (Uganda)Salemia (Ethiopia)1. Best Male Central AfricaMatias Damásio (Angola)Dadju (DR Congo)TayC (Cameroon)Fally Ipupa (DR Congo)Calema (São Tomé & Príncipe)Gims (DR Congo)Gerilson Israel (Angola)Ko-C (Cameroon)1. Best Female Central AfricaAnna Joyce (Angola)Rebo (DR Congo)Krys M (Cameroon)Blanche Bailly (Cameroon)Cindy Le Coeur (DR Congo)Espoir La Tigresse (Gabon)Jessy B (Republic of the Congo)Emma’a (Gabon)1. Best Male Southern AfricaScott Maphuma (South Africa)Nutty O (Zimbabwe)Yo Maps (Zambia)DJ Maphorisa (South Africa)Zeze Kingston (Malawi)Cassper Nyovest (South Africa)William Last KRM (Botswana)Kabza De Small (South Africa)1. Best Female Southern AfricaMawhoo (South Africa)Tamy Moyo (Zimbabwe)Charma Gal (Botswana)Babalwa M (South Africa)Hanna (Zimbabwe)Uncle Waffles (South Africa)Bombshell Grenade (Zambia)Makhadzi (South Africa)Tyla (South Africa)1. Best Male North AfricaWegz (Egypt)Stormy (Morocco)Adviser (Mauritania)Amr Diab (Egypt)Marwan Moussa (Egypt)ElGrandeToto (Morocco)DJ Snake (Algeria)Cheb Momo (Algeria)1. Best Female North AfricaMarwa Loud (Morocco)Chirine Lajmi (Tunisia)Manal (Morocco)Souhila Ben Lachhab (Algeria)Sherine (Egypt)Latifa (Tunisia)Kenza Morsli (Algeria)Zina Daoudia (Morocco)1. Crossing Boundaries with Music AwardBurna Boy (Nigeria)Aya Nakamura (Mali)Rema (Nigeria)Davido (Nigeria)Toby Nwigwe (Nigeria)Flavour (Nigeria)Wizkid (Nigeria)Fally Ipupa (DR Congo)Odeal (Nigeria)1. Best NewcomerLisandro Cuxi (Cape Verde)Mavo (Nigeria)Abigail Chams (Tanzania)6uff (Nigeria)Lava Lava (Tanzania)Florito (Angola)Toxic Lyrikali (Kenya)Fola (Nigeria)1. Artist of the YearAsake (Nigeria)Fally Ipupa (DR Congo)Diamond Platnumz (Tanzania)Burna Boy (Nigeria)Rema (Nigeria)Tyla (South Africa)Tems (Nigeria)Davido (Nigeria)Bien (Kenya)1. Best GospelMercy Chinwo (Nigeria)Prosper Germoh (Cameroon)Christina Shusho (Tanzania)Miguel Buila (Angola)Bidemi Olaoba (Nigeria)Deborah Lukalu (DR Congo)Joel Lwaga (Tanzania)Moïse Mbiye (DR Congo)Sunmisola Agbebi Okeleye (Nigeria)1. Best Female Rap ActRelated NewsFIFA plans 30-minute half-time show for W’Cup final with Burna Boy, Shakira — ReportWhy I signed Wizkid in 2008 — AkonVIDEO: I draw most of my skit ideas from african parents – TaoomaRosa Ree (Tanzania)Eno Barony (Ghana)Bombshell Grenade (Zambia)Freda Rhymz (Ghana)Moozlie (South Africa)Ssaru (Kenya)Ami Yerewolo (Mali)Candy Bleakz (Nigeria)1. Best Male Rap ActOdumodublvck (Nigeria)Jeriq (Nigeria)Ninho (DR Congo)Black Sherif (Ghana)A-Reece (South Africa)6uff (Nigeria)Blxckie (South Africa)Yung Lunya (Tanzania)Phyno (Nigeria)Himra (Ivory Coast)1. Best CollaborationBien & Alikiba — FinaleBNXN & Sarz — Back OutsideDavido & Omah Lay — With YouDiamond Platnumz ft. Juma Jux — JoyPatoranking ft. Ruger — Shake ThatFally Ipupa ft. Wizkid — JamJazzworx & Tukuthela — BengicelaFlavour ft. Baaba Maal — AfrocultureMarvais Djo ft. Kano Choir — Pile1. Song of the YearDavido ft. Omah Lay — With YouBNXN & Sarz — Back OutsideBien & Alikiba — FinaleDiamond Platnumz ft. Juma Jux — JoyMoliy ft. Shenseea & Skillibeng — Shake It to the MaxBlack Sherif — So It GoesCiza — Isaka (6AM)Young Jonn — ElumeluDopeNation — KakalikaMarvais Djo ft. Kano Choir — PileDJ Kedjevara — Ça Fait Mal1. Best Video DirectorHanscana (Tanzania)Director Pink (Nigeria)Elias Belkader (Algeria)Mateo Da Silva (Cameroon)TG Omori (Nigeria)Babs Direction (Ghana)Jake Zaral (Zimbabwe)Dammy Twitch (Nigeria)1. Best DJ AfricaDJ Spinall (Nigeria)DJ Dollar (Senegal)Uncle Waffles (South Africa)DJ Obi (Nigeria)DJ Tunez (Nigeria)DJ Sly King (Ghana)DJ Commissioner Wysei (Nigeria)DJ Nelasta (Angola)Major League DJs (South Africa)DJ Kaywise (Nigeria)DJ Dope Caesar (Nigeria)DJ Moh (Kenya)1. Best African DJ USADJ Kuncept (Nigeria)DJ Akua (Ghana)DJ Prince (Nigeria)DJ Bode (Nigeria)DJ Chelsea (Canada)DJ Shinski (Kenya)DJ Birame BB L’amour (Ivory Coast)DJ Oreo (Nigeria)Lex and Answer (Zimbabwe)DJ Nani (Nigeria)1. Music Producer of the YearMasterkraft (Nigeria)Andre Vibez (Nigeria)207 (Uganda)Dlala Thukzin (South Africa)Magicsticks (Nigeria)MOG Beatz (Ghana)Xduppy (South Africa)London (Nigeria)1. Best African DancerMasaka Dance Kids (Uganda)Incredible Zigi (Ghana)Poco Lee (Nigeria)Ghetto Kids (Uganda)Angel Nyigu (Tanzania)Hope Ramafalo (South Africa)Wet Bad Gang (Angola)Dancegod Lloyd (Ghana)Hooliboy (Ghana)1. Best Male Reggae/DancehallValiant (Jamaica)Mr. Killa (Grenada)Patoranking (Nigeria)Shatta Wale (Ghana)Skillibeng (Jamaica)Vybz Kartel (Jamaica)Popcaan (Jamaica)Kranium (Jamaica)1. Best Female Reggae/DancehallShenseea (Jamaica)Jada Kingdom (Jamaica)Moliy (Ghana)Spice (Jamaica)Koffee (Jamaica)Lila Iké (Jamaica)Shaneil Muir (Jamaica)Vanessa Bling (Jamaica)1. Best African GroupDisco Misr (Egypt)Calema (São Tomé & Príncipe)Show Dem Camp (Nigeria)Toofan (Togo)DopeNation (Ghana)Team Paiya (Ivory Coast)Mi Casa (South Africa)Bracket (Nigeria)1. AFRIMMA Album of the YearBlack Sherif — Top of The Morning EraOmah Lay — Clarity of MindAsake — M$NEYTyla — A-PopBurna Boy — No Sign of WeaknessLloyiso — Never Thought I CouldDavido — 5iveLeigh-Anne — My Ego Told Me ToHimra — SORRY I’M BAD1. Best African USA Based ArtistKwate (Nigeria)Bills (Nigeria)Mannywellz (Nigeria)Moses Sumney (Ghana)Libianca (Cameroon)Palmwine Tappers Band (Nigeria)Detty K (Ivory Coast)J Pako (DR Congo)Emma Nyra (Nigeria)1. AFRIMMA Timeless Impact AwardTimaya (Nigeria)Amr Diab (Egypt)Sarkodie (Ghana)Nameless (Kenya)Oskido (South Africa)Kcee (Nigeria)Slap Dee (Zambia)Bebe Cool (Uganda)Flavour (Nigeria)Mafikizolo (South Africa)1. African Athlete of the YearVictor Osimhen (Nigeria)Serhou Guirassy (Guinea)Ademola Lookman (Nigeria)Achraf Hakimi (Morocco)Pascal Siakam (Cameroon)Faith Kipyegon (Kenya)Nnamdi Madubuike (Nigeria)1. Best InfluencerPeller (Nigeria)Carter Efe (Nigeria)Khaby Lame (Senegal)Nasty Black (Nigeria)Lasizwe Dambuza (South Africa)Ilyas El Maliki (Morocco)Crazy Kennar (Kenya)Sabinus (Nigeria)1. Best Actor/ActressTimini Egbuson (Nigeria)Uzor Arukwe (Nigeria)Bimbo Ademoye (Nigeria)Uche Montana (Nigeria)Elizabeth Michael “Lulu” (Tanzania)Zander Adika (Kenya)Pallance Dladla (South Africa)Masali Baduza (South Africa)1. Best ComedianBasketmouth (Nigeria)Bovi (Nigeria)Warri Pikin (Nigeria)Eric Omondi (Kenya)Trevor Noah (South Africa)Godfrey (Nigeria)Patrick “Salvado” Idringi (Uganda)Ty Ngachira (Kenya)1. Best Hypeman/MCBig Smart (Nigeria)Shody (Nigeria)Ogee The MC (Ghana)MC Wild (Kenya)Robot Boii (South Africa)Balaa MC (Tanzania)MC Mignon (DR Congo)Do2dtun (Nigeria)1. Community Impact AwardEster Mathew Tonlagha Foundation (Nigeria)Noella Foundation (Nigeria)FAWE – Forum for African Women Educationalists (Kenya)Educate! (Uganda)IkamvaYouth (South Africa)Street Child (Sierra Leone)Tony Elumelu Foundation (Nigeria) The announcement marks the return of the awards ceremony after a two-year hiatus, with organisers promising a bigger and more innovative experience for fans of African music worldwide.AFRIMMA founder, Anderson Obiagwu, announced the nominees on Instagram on Wednesday, explaining that the break was necessary to improve the event and deliver a more exciting edition.“For the last two years, AFRIMMA took a break to make it even bigger and create something sensational. AFRIMMA is coming back bigger and better this year. It’s going to be epic, one of a kind,” Obiagwu said.He disclosed that the 2026 edition will introduce the first-ever AFRIMMA music festival in Dallas, Texas, featuring performances, food vendors, fashion showcases and entertainment from across Africa.“This year, we’re adding a music festival, the biggest ever in Dallas. There will be several food vendors, fashion vendors, as well as some of the biggest dancers and musicians from different parts of Africa,” he added.Davido leads the nominations with five entries, including categories such as Artist of the Year, Best Male West Africa, Crossing Boundaries With Music Award and AFRIMMA Album of the Year.His hit collaboration with Omah Lay, With You, also earned nominations for Best Collaboration and Song of the Year.Other top nominees include Burna Boy, Tanzania’s Diamond Platnumz and Ghana’s Black Sherif, who each received four nominations.South African singer Tyla leads among female nominees with three nominations, while Nigerian singer Tems earned two.The Best Influencer category will feature personalities including Peller, Carter Efe, Nasty Black and Sabinus, while actors such as Timini Egbuson, Uzor Arukwe, Bimbo Ademoye and Uche Montana are nominated in the Best Actor category.The AFRIMMA 2026 awards and music festival are scheduled to hold on September 12, 2026, at Annette Strauss Square in Dallas, Texas.See full list below:1. Best Male West AfricaDavido (Nigeria)Black Sherif (Ghana)BNXN (Nigeria)Rema (Nigeria)Asake (Nigeria)Didi B (Ivory Coast)Djodje (Cape Verde)Burna Boy (Nigeria)Wizkid (Nigeria)Ruger (Nigeria)Dino Santiago (Cape Verde)2. Best Female West AfricaHadzi Vodushi (Ghana)Tems (Nigeria)Josey (Ivory Coast)Viviane Chidid (Senegal)Ayra Starr (Nigeria)Moliy (Ghana)Tiwa Savage (Nigeria)Mariam Ba Lagare (Mali)Teni (Nigeria)Soraia Ramos (Cape Verde)3. Best Male East AfricaLij Michael (Ethiopia)Marioo (Tanzania)Eddy Kenzo (Uganda)Diamond Platnumz (Tanzania)Juma Jux (Tanzania)Bien (Kenya)Mbosso (Tanzania)Joshua Baraka (Uganda)Single Dee (South Sudan)Barnaba (Tanzania)1. Best Female East AfricaAbigail Chams (Tanzania)Veronica Adane (Ethiopia)Bridget Blue (Kenya)Zuchu (Tanzania)Nikita Kering (Kenya)Ariel Wayz (Rwanda)Njerae (Kenya)Winnie Nwagi (Uganda)Salemia (Ethiopia)1. Best Male Central AfricaMatias Damásio (Angola)Dadju (DR Congo)TayC (Cameroon)Fally Ipupa (DR Congo)Calema (São Tomé & Príncipe)Gims (DR Congo)Gerilson Israel (Angola)Ko-C (Cameroon)1. Best Female Central AfricaAnna Joyce (Angola)Rebo (DR Congo)Krys M (Cameroon)Blanche Bailly (Cameroon)Cindy Le Coeur (DR Congo)Espoir La Tigresse (Gabon)Jessy B (Republic of the Congo)Emma’a (Gabon)1. Best Male Southern AfricaScott Maphuma (South Africa)Nutty O (Zimbabwe)Yo Maps (Zambia)DJ Maphorisa (South Africa)Zeze Kingston (Malawi)Cassper Nyovest (South Africa)William Last KRM (Botswana)Kabza De Small (South Africa)1. Best Female Southern AfricaMawhoo (South Africa)Tamy Moyo (Zimbabwe)Charma Gal (Botswana)Babalwa M (South Africa)Hanna (Zimbabwe)Uncle Waffles (South Africa)Bombshell Grenade (Zambia)Makhadzi (South Africa)Tyla (South Africa)1. Best Male North AfricaWegz (Egypt)Stormy (Morocco)Adviser (Mauritania)Amr Diab (Egypt)Marwan Moussa (Egypt)ElGrandeToto (Morocco)DJ Snake (Algeria)Cheb Momo (Algeria)1. Best Female North AfricaMarwa Loud (Morocco)Chirine Lajmi (Tunisia)Manal (Morocco)Souhila Ben Lachhab (Algeria)Sherine (Egypt)Latifa (Tunisia)Kenza Morsli (Algeria)Zina Daoudia (Morocco)1. Crossing Boundaries with Music AwardBurna Boy (Nigeria)Aya Nakamura (Mali)Rema (Nigeria)Davido (Nigeria)Toby Nwigwe (Nigeria)Flavour (Nigeria)Wizkid (Nigeria)Fally Ipupa (DR Congo)Odeal (Nigeria)1. Best NewcomerLisandro Cuxi (Cape Verde)Mavo (Nigeria)Abigail Chams (Tanzania)6uff (Nigeria)Lava Lava (Tanzania)Florito (Angola)Toxic Lyrikali (Kenya)Fola (Nigeria)1. Artist of the YearAsake (Nigeria)Fally Ipupa (DR Congo)Diamond Platnumz (Tanzania)Burna Boy (Nigeria)Rema (Nigeria)Tyla (South Africa)Tems (Nigeria)Davido (Nigeria)Bien (Kenya)1. Best GospelMercy Chinwo (Nigeria)Prosper Germoh (Cameroon)Christina Shusho (Tanzania)Miguel Buila (Angola)Bidemi Olaoba (Nigeria)Deborah Lukalu (DR Congo)Joel Lwaga (Tanzania)Moïse Mbiye (DR Congo)Sunmisola Agbebi Okeleye (Nigeria)1. Best Female Rap ActRelated NewsFIFA plans 30-minute half-time show for W’Cup final with Burna Boy, Shakira — ReportWhy I signed Wizkid in 2008 — AkonVIDEO: I draw most of my skit ideas from african parents – TaoomaRosa Ree (Tanzania)Eno Barony (Ghana)Bombshell Grenade (Zambia)Freda Rhymz (Ghana)Moozlie (South Africa)Ssaru (Kenya)Ami Yerewolo (Mali)Candy Bleakz (Nigeria)1. Best Male Rap ActOdumodublvck (Nigeria)Jeriq (Nigeria)Ninho (DR Congo)Black Sherif (Ghana)A-Reece (South Africa)6uff (Nigeria)Blxckie (South Africa)Yung Lunya (Tanzania)Phyno (Nigeria)Himra (Ivory Coast)1. Best CollaborationBien & Alikiba — FinaleBNXN & Sarz — Back OutsideDavido & Omah Lay — With YouDiamond Platnumz ft. Juma Jux — JoyPatoranking ft. Ruger — Shake ThatFally Ipupa ft. Wizkid — JamJazzworx & Tukuthela — BengicelaFlavour ft. Baaba Maal — AfrocultureMarvais Djo ft. Kano Choir — Pile1. Song of the YearDavido ft. Omah Lay — With YouBNXN & Sarz — Back OutsideBien & Alikiba — FinaleDiamond Platnumz ft. Juma Jux — JoyMoliy ft. Shenseea & Skillibeng — Shake It to the MaxBlack Sherif — So It GoesCiza — Isaka (6AM)Young Jonn — ElumeluDopeNation — KakalikaMarvais Djo ft. Kano Choir — PileDJ Kedjevara — Ça Fait Mal1. Best Video DirectorHanscana (Tanzania)Director Pink (Nigeria)Elias Belkader (Algeria)Mateo Da Silva (Cameroon)TG Omori (Nigeria)Babs Direction (Ghana)Jake Zaral (Zimbabwe)Dammy Twitch (Nigeria)1. Best DJ AfricaDJ Spinall (Nigeria)DJ Dollar (Senegal)Uncle Waffles (South Africa)DJ Obi (Nigeria)DJ Tunez (Nigeria)DJ Sly King (Ghana)DJ Commissioner Wysei (Nigeria)DJ Nelasta (Angola)Major League DJs (South Africa)DJ Kaywise (Nigeria)DJ Dope Caesar (Nigeria)DJ Moh (Kenya)1. Best African DJ USADJ Kuncept (Nigeria)DJ Akua (Ghana)DJ Prince (Nigeria)DJ Bode (Nigeria)DJ Chelsea (Canada)DJ Shinski (Kenya)DJ Birame BB L’amour (Ivory Coast)DJ Oreo (Nigeria)Lex and Answer (Zimbabwe)DJ Nani (Nigeria)1. Music Producer of the YearMasterkraft (Nigeria)Andre Vibez (Nigeria)207 (Uganda)Dlala Thukzin (South Africa)Magicsticks (Nigeria)MOG Beatz (Ghana)Xduppy (South Africa)London (Nigeria)1. Best African DancerMasaka Dance Kids (Uganda)Incredible Zigi (Ghana)Poco Lee (Nigeria)Ghetto Kids (Uganda)Angel Nyigu (Tanzania)Hope Ramafalo (South Africa)Wet Bad Gang (Angola)Dancegod Lloyd (Ghana)Hooliboy (Ghana)1. Best Male Reggae/DancehallValiant (Jamaica)Mr. Killa (Grenada)Patoranking (Nigeria)Shatta Wale (Ghana)Skillibeng (Jamaica)Vybz Kartel (Jamaica)Popcaan (Jamaica)Kranium (Jamaica)1. Best Female Reggae/DancehallShenseea (Jamaica)Jada Kingdom (Jamaica)Moliy (Ghana)Spice (Jamaica)Koffee (Jamaica)Lila Iké (Jamaica)Shaneil Muir (Jamaica)Vanessa Bling (Jamaica)1. Best African GroupDisco Misr (Egypt)Calema (São Tomé & Príncipe)Show Dem Camp (Nigeria)Toofan (Togo)DopeNation (Ghana)Team Paiya (Ivory Coast)Mi Casa (South Africa)Bracket (Nigeria)1. AFRIMMA Album of the YearBlack Sherif — Top of The Morning EraOmah Lay — Clarity of MindAsake — M$NEYTyla — A-PopBurna Boy — No Sign of WeaknessLloyiso — Never Thought I CouldDavido — 5iveLeigh-Anne — My Ego Told Me ToHimra — SORRY I’M BAD1. Best African USA Based ArtistKwate (Nigeria)Bills (Nigeria)Mannywellz (Nigeria)Moses Sumney (Ghana)Libianca (Cameroon)Palmwine Tappers Band (Nigeria)Detty K (Ivory Coast)J Pako (DR Congo)Emma Nyra (Nigeria)1. AFRIMMA Timeless Impact AwardTimaya (Nigeria)Amr Diab (Egypt)Sarkodie (Ghana)Nameless (Kenya)Oskido (South Africa)Kcee (Nigeria)Slap Dee (Zambia)Bebe Cool (Uganda)Flavour (Nigeria)Mafikizolo (South Africa)1. African Athlete of the YearVictor Osimhen (Nigeria)Serhou Guirassy (Guinea)Ademola Lookman (Nigeria)Achraf Hakimi (Morocco)Pascal Siakam (Cameroon)Faith Kipyegon (Kenya)Nnamdi Madubuike (Nigeria)1. Best InfluencerPeller (Nigeria)Carter Efe (Nigeria)Khaby Lame (Senegal)Nasty Black (Nigeria)Lasizwe Dambuza (South Africa)Ilyas El Maliki (Morocco)Crazy Kennar (Kenya)Sabinus (Nigeria)1. Best Actor/ActressTimini Egbuson (Nigeria)Uzor Arukwe (Nigeria)Bimbo Ademoye (Nigeria)Uche Montana (Nigeria)Elizabeth Michael “Lulu” (Tanzania)Zander Adika (Kenya)Pallance Dladla (South Africa)Masali Baduza (South Africa)1. Best ComedianBasketmouth (Nigeria)Bovi (Nigeria)Warri Pikin (Nigeria)Eric Omondi (Kenya)Trevor Noah (South Africa)Godfrey (Nigeria)Patrick “Salvado” Idringi (Uganda)Ty Ngachira (Kenya)1. Best Hypeman/MCBig Smart (Nigeria)Shody (Nigeria)Ogee The MC (Ghana)MC Wild (Kenya)Robot Boii (South Africa)Balaa MC (Tanzania)MC Mignon (DR Congo)Do2dtun (Nigeria)1. Community Impact AwardEster Mathew Tonlagha Foundation (Nigeria)Noella Foundation (Nigeria)FAWE – Forum for African Women Educationalists (Kenya)Educate! (Uganda)IkamvaYouth (South Africa)Street Child (Sierra Leone)Tony Elumelu Foundation (Nigeria) AFRIMMA founder, Anderson Obiagwu, announced the nominees on Instagram on Wednesday, explaining that the break was necessary to improve the event and deliver a more exciting edition.“For the last two years, AFRIMMA took a break to make it even bigger and create something sensational. AFRIMMA is coming back bigger and better this year. It’s going to be epic, one of a kind,” Obiagwu said.He disclosed that the 2026 edition will introduce the first-ever AFRIMMA music festival in Dallas, Texas, featuring performances, food vendors, fashion showcases and entertainment from across Africa.“This year, we’re adding a music festival, the biggest ever in Dallas. There will be several food vendors, fashion vendors, as well as some of the biggest dancers and musicians from different parts of Africa,” he added.Davido leads the nominations with five entries, including categories such as Artist of the Year, Best Male West Africa, Crossing Boundaries With Music Award and AFRIMMA Album of the Year.His hit collaboration with Omah Lay, With You, also earned nominations for Best Collaboration and Song of the Year.Other top nominees include Burna Boy, Tanzania’s Diamond Platnumz and Ghana’s Black Sherif, who each received four nominations.South African singer Tyla leads among female nominees with three nominations, while Nigerian singer Tems earned two.The Best Influencer category will feature personalities including Peller, Carter Efe, Nasty Black and Sabinus, while actors such as Timini Egbuson, Uzor Arukwe, Bimbo Ademoye and Uche Montana are nominated in the Best Actor category.The AFRIMMA 2026 awards and music festival are scheduled to hold on September 12, 2026, at Annette Strauss Square in Dallas, Texas.See full list below:1. Best Male West AfricaDavido (Nigeria)Black Sherif (Ghana)BNXN (Nigeria)Rema (Nigeria)Asake (Nigeria)Didi B (Ivory Coast)Djodje (Cape Verde)Burna Boy (Nigeria)Wizkid (Nigeria)Ruger (Nigeria)Dino Santiago (Cape Verde)2. Best Female West AfricaHadzi Vodushi (Ghana)Tems (Nigeria)Josey (Ivory Coast)Viviane Chidid (Senegal)Ayra Starr (Nigeria)Moliy (Ghana)Tiwa Savage (Nigeria)Mariam Ba Lagare (Mali)Teni (Nigeria)Soraia Ramos (Cape Verde)3. Best Male East AfricaLij Michael (Ethiopia)Marioo (Tanzania)Eddy Kenzo (Uganda)Diamond Platnumz (Tanzania)Juma Jux (Tanzania)Bien (Kenya)Mbosso (Tanzania)Joshua Baraka (Uganda)Single Dee (South Sudan)Barnaba (Tanzania)1. Best Female East AfricaAbigail Chams (Tanzania)Veronica Adane (Ethiopia)Bridget Blue (Kenya)Zuchu (Tanzania)Nikita Kering (Kenya)Ariel Wayz (Rwanda)Njerae (Kenya)Winnie Nwagi (Uganda)Salemia (Ethiopia)1. Best Male Central AfricaMatias Damásio (Angola)Dadju (DR Congo)TayC (Cameroon)Fally Ipupa (DR Congo)Calema (São Tomé & Príncipe)Gims (DR Congo)Gerilson Israel (Angola)Ko-C (Cameroon)1. Best Female Central AfricaAnna Joyce (Angola)Rebo (DR Congo)Krys M (Cameroon)Blanche Bailly (Cameroon)Cindy Le Coeur (DR Congo)Espoir La Tigresse (Gabon)Jessy B (Republic of the Congo)Emma’a (Gabon)1. Best Male Southern AfricaScott Maphuma (South Africa)Nutty O (Zimbabwe)Yo Maps (Zambia)DJ Maphorisa (South Africa)Zeze Kingston (Malawi)Cassper Nyovest (South Africa)William Last KRM (Botswana)Kabza De Small (South Africa)1. Best Female Southern AfricaMawhoo (South Africa)Tamy Moyo (Zimbabwe)Charma Gal (Botswana)Babalwa M (South Africa)Hanna (Zimbabwe)Uncle Waffles (South Africa)Bombshell Grenade (Zambia)Makhadzi (South Africa)Tyla (South Africa)1. Best Male North AfricaWegz (Egypt)Stormy (Morocco)Adviser (Mauritania)Amr Diab (Egypt)Marwan Moussa (Egypt)ElGrandeToto (Morocco)DJ Snake (Algeria)Cheb Momo (Algeria)1. Best Female North AfricaMarwa Loud (Morocco)Chirine Lajmi (Tunisia)Manal (Morocco)Souhila Ben Lachhab (Algeria)Sherine (Egypt)Latifa (Tunisia)Kenza Morsli (Algeria)Zina Daoudia (Morocco)1. Crossing Boundaries with Music AwardBurna Boy (Nigeria)Aya Nakamura (Mali)Rema (Nigeria)Davido (Nigeria)Toby Nwigwe (Nigeria)Flavour (Nigeria)Wizkid (Nigeria)Fally Ipupa (DR Congo)Odeal (Nigeria)1. Best NewcomerLisandro Cuxi (Cape Verde)Mavo (Nigeria)Abigail Chams (Tanzania)6uff (Nigeria)Lava Lava (Tanzania)Florito (Angola)Toxic Lyrikali (Kenya)Fola (Nigeria)1. Artist of the YearAsake (Nigeria)Fally Ipupa (DR Congo)Diamond Platnumz (Tanzania)Burna Boy (Nigeria)Rema (Nigeria)Tyla (South Africa)Tems (Nigeria)Davido (Nigeria)Bien (Kenya)1. Best GospelMercy Chinwo (Nigeria)Prosper Germoh (Cameroon)Christina Shusho (Tanzania)Miguel Buila (Angola)Bidemi Olaoba (Nigeria)Deborah Lukalu (DR Congo)Joel Lwaga (Tanzania)Moïse Mbiye (DR Congo)Sunmisola Agbebi Okeleye (Nigeria)1. Best Female Rap ActRelated NewsFIFA plans 30-minute half-time show for W’Cup final with Burna Boy, Shakira — ReportWhy I signed Wizkid in 2008 — AkonVIDEO: I draw most of my skit ideas from african parents – TaoomaRosa Ree (Tanzania)Eno Barony (Ghana)Bombshell Grenade (Zambia)Freda Rhymz (Ghana)Moozlie (South Africa)Ssaru (Kenya)Ami Yerewolo (Mali)Candy Bleakz (Nigeria)1. Best Male Rap ActOdumodublvck (Nigeria)Jeriq (Nigeria)Ninho (DR Congo)Black Sherif (Ghana)A-Reece (South Africa)6uff (Nigeria)Blxckie (South Africa)Yung Lunya (Tanzania)Phyno (Nigeria)Himra (Ivory Coast)1. Best CollaborationBien & Alikiba — FinaleBNXN & Sarz — Back OutsideDavido & Omah Lay — With YouDiamond Platnumz ft. Juma Jux — JoyPatoranking ft. Ruger — Shake ThatFally Ipupa ft. Wizkid — JamJazzworx & Tukuthela — BengicelaFlavour ft. Baaba Maal — AfrocultureMarvais Djo ft. Kano Choir — Pile1. Song of the YearDavido ft. Omah Lay — With YouBNXN & Sarz — Back OutsideBien & Alikiba — FinaleDiamond Platnumz ft. Juma Jux — JoyMoliy ft. Shenseea & Skillibeng — Shake It to the MaxBlack Sherif — So It GoesCiza — Isaka (6AM)Young Jonn — ElumeluDopeNation — KakalikaMarvais Djo ft. Kano Choir — PileDJ Kedjevara — Ça Fait Mal1. Best Video DirectorHanscana (Tanzania)Director Pink (Nigeria)Elias Belkader (Algeria)Mateo Da Silva (Cameroon)TG Omori (Nigeria)Babs Direction (Ghana)Jake Zaral (Zimbabwe)Dammy Twitch (Nigeria)1. Best DJ AfricaDJ Spinall (Nigeria)DJ Dollar (Senegal)Uncle Waffles (South Africa)DJ Obi (Nigeria)DJ Tunez (Nigeria)DJ Sly King (Ghana)DJ Commissioner Wysei (Nigeria)DJ Nelasta (Angola)Major League DJs (South Africa)DJ Kaywise (Nigeria)DJ Dope Caesar (Nigeria)DJ Moh (Kenya)1. Best African DJ USADJ Kuncept (Nigeria)DJ Akua (Ghana)DJ Prince (Nigeria)DJ Bode (Nigeria)DJ Chelsea (Canada)DJ Shinski (Kenya)DJ Birame BB L’amour (Ivory Coast)DJ Oreo (Nigeria)Lex and Answer (Zimbabwe)DJ Nani (Nigeria)1. Music Producer of the YearMasterkraft (Nigeria)Andre Vibez (Nigeria)207 (Uganda)Dlala Thukzin (South Africa)Magicsticks (Nigeria)MOG Beatz (Ghana)Xduppy (South Africa)London (Nigeria)1. Best African DancerMasaka Dance Kids (Uganda)Incredible Zigi (Ghana)Poco Lee (Nigeria)Ghetto Kids (Uganda)Angel Nyigu (Tanzania)Hope Ramafalo (South Africa)Wet Bad Gang (Angola)Dancegod Lloyd (Ghana)Hooliboy (Ghana)1. Best Male Reggae/DancehallValiant (Jamaica)Mr. Killa (Grenada)Patoranking (Nigeria)Shatta Wale (Ghana)Skillibeng (Jamaica)Vybz Kartel (Jamaica)Popcaan (Jamaica)Kranium (Jamaica)1. Best Female Reggae/DancehallShenseea (Jamaica)Jada Kingdom (Jamaica)Moliy (Ghana)Spice (Jamaica)Koffee (Jamaica)Lila Iké (Jamaica)Shaneil Muir (Jamaica)Vanessa Bling (Jamaica)1. Best African GroupDisco Misr (Egypt)Calema (São Tomé & Príncipe)Show Dem Camp (Nigeria)Toofan (Togo)DopeNation (Ghana)Team Paiya (Ivory Coast)Mi Casa (South Africa)Bracket (Nigeria)1. AFRIMMA Album of the YearBlack Sherif — Top of The Morning EraOmah Lay — Clarity of MindAsake — M$NEYTyla — A-PopBurna Boy — No Sign of WeaknessLloyiso — Never Thought I CouldDavido — 5iveLeigh-Anne — My Ego Told Me ToHimra — SORRY I’M BAD1. Best African USA Based ArtistKwate (Nigeria)Bills (Nigeria)Mannywellz (Nigeria)Moses Sumney (Ghana)Libianca (Cameroon)Palmwine Tappers Band (Nigeria)Detty K (Ivory Coast)J Pako (DR Congo)Emma Nyra (Nigeria)1. AFRIMMA Timeless Impact AwardTimaya (Nigeria)Amr Diab (Egypt)Sarkodie (Ghana)Nameless (Kenya)Oskido (South Africa)Kcee (Nigeria)Slap Dee (Zambia)Bebe Cool (Uganda)Flavour (Nigeria)Mafikizolo (South Africa)1. African Athlete of the YearVictor Osimhen (Nigeria)Serhou Guirassy (Guinea)Ademola Lookman (Nigeria)Achraf Hakimi (Morocco)Pascal Siakam (Cameroon)Faith Kipyegon (Kenya)Nnamdi Madubuike (Nigeria)1. Best InfluencerPeller (Nigeria)Carter Efe (Nigeria)Khaby Lame (Senegal)Nasty Black (Nigeria)Lasizwe Dambuza (South Africa)Ilyas El Maliki (Morocco)Crazy Kennar (Kenya)Sabinus (Nigeria)1. Best Actor/ActressTimini Egbuson (Nigeria)Uzor Arukwe (Nigeria)Bimbo Ademoye (Nigeria)Uche Montana (Nigeria)Elizabeth Michael “Lulu” (Tanzania)Zander Adika (Kenya)Pallance Dladla (South Africa)Masali Baduza (South Africa)1. Best ComedianBasketmouth (Nigeria)Bovi (Nigeria)Warri Pikin (Nigeria)Eric Omondi (Kenya)Trevor Noah (South Africa)Godfrey (Nigeria)Patrick “Salvado” Idringi (Uganda)Ty Ngachira (Kenya)1. Best Hypeman/MCBig Smart (Nigeria)Shody (Nigeria)Ogee The MC (Ghana)MC Wild (Kenya)Robot Boii (South Africa)Balaa MC (Tanzania)MC Mignon (DR Congo)Do2dtun (Nigeria)1. Community Impact AwardEster Mathew Tonlagha Foundation (Nigeria)Noella Foundation (Nigeria)FAWE – Forum for African Women Educationalists (Kenya)Educate! (Uganda)IkamvaYouth (South Africa)Street Child (Sierra Leone)Tony Elumelu Foundation (Nigeria) “For the last two years, AFRIMMA took a break to make it even bigger and create something sensational. AFRIMMA is coming back bigger and better this year. It’s going to be epic, one of a kind,” Obiagwu said.He disclosed that the 2026 edition will introduce the first-ever AFRIMMA music festival in Dallas, Texas, featuring performances, food vendors, fashion showcases and entertainment from across Africa.“This year, we’re adding a music festival, the biggest ever in Dallas. There will be several food vendors, fashion vendors, as well as some of the biggest dancers and musicians from different parts of Africa,” he added.Davido leads the nominations with five entries, including categories such as Artist of the Year, Best Male West Africa, Crossing Boundaries With Music Award and AFRIMMA Album of the Year.His hit collaboration with Omah Lay, With You, also earned nominations for Best Collaboration and Song of the Year.Other top nominees include Burna Boy, Tanzania’s Diamond Platnumz and Ghana’s Black Sherif, who each received four nominations.South African singer Tyla leads among female nominees with three nominations, while Nigerian singer Tems earned two.The Best Influencer category will feature personalities including Peller, Carter Efe, Nasty Black and Sabinus, while actors such as Timini Egbuson, Uzor Arukwe, Bimbo Ademoye and Uche Montana are nominated in the Best Actor category.The AFRIMMA 2026 awards and music festival are scheduled to hold on September 12, 2026, at Annette Strauss Square in Dallas, Texas.See full list below:1. Best Male West AfricaDavido (Nigeria)Black Sherif (Ghana)BNXN (Nigeria)Rema (Nigeria)Asake (Nigeria)Didi B (Ivory Coast)Djodje (Cape Verde)Burna Boy (Nigeria)Wizkid (Nigeria)Ruger (Nigeria)Dino Santiago (Cape Verde)2. Best Female West AfricaHadzi Vodushi (Ghana)Tems (Nigeria)Josey (Ivory Coast)Viviane Chidid (Senegal)Ayra Starr (Nigeria)Moliy (Ghana)Tiwa Savage (Nigeria)Mariam Ba Lagare (Mali)Teni (Nigeria)Soraia Ramos (Cape Verde)3. Best Male East AfricaLij Michael (Ethiopia)Marioo (Tanzania)Eddy Kenzo (Uganda)Diamond Platnumz (Tanzania)Juma Jux (Tanzania)Bien (Kenya)Mbosso (Tanzania)Joshua Baraka (Uganda)Single Dee (South Sudan)Barnaba (Tanzania)1. Best Female East AfricaAbigail Chams (Tanzania)Veronica Adane (Ethiopia)Bridget Blue (Kenya)Zuchu (Tanzania)Nikita Kering (Kenya)Ariel Wayz (Rwanda)Njerae (Kenya)Winnie Nwagi (Uganda)Salemia (Ethiopia)1. Best Male Central AfricaMatias Damásio (Angola)Dadju (DR Congo)TayC (Cameroon)Fally Ipupa (DR Congo)Calema (São Tomé & Príncipe)Gims (DR Congo)Gerilson Israel (Angola)Ko-C (Cameroon)1. Best Female Central AfricaAnna Joyce (Angola)Rebo (DR Congo)Krys M (Cameroon)Blanche Bailly (Cameroon)Cindy Le Coeur (DR Congo)Espoir La Tigresse (Gabon)Jessy B (Republic of the Congo)Emma’a (Gabon)1. Best Male Southern AfricaScott Maphuma (South Africa)Nutty O (Zimbabwe)Yo Maps (Zambia)DJ Maphorisa (South Africa)Zeze Kingston (Malawi)Cassper Nyovest (South Africa)William Last KRM (Botswana)Kabza De Small (South Africa)1. Best Female Southern AfricaMawhoo (South Africa)Tamy Moyo (Zimbabwe)Charma Gal (Botswana)Babalwa M (South Africa)Hanna (Zimbabwe)Uncle Waffles (South Africa)Bombshell Grenade (Zambia)Makhadzi (South Africa)Tyla (South Africa)1. Best Male North AfricaWegz (Egypt)Stormy (Morocco)Adviser (Mauritania)Amr Diab (Egypt)Marwan Moussa (Egypt)ElGrandeToto (Morocco)DJ Snake (Algeria)Cheb Momo (Algeria)1. Best Female North AfricaMarwa Loud (Morocco)Chirine Lajmi (Tunisia)Manal (Morocco)Souhila Ben Lachhab (Algeria)Sherine (Egypt)Latifa (Tunisia)Kenza Morsli (Algeria)Zina Daoudia (Morocco)1. Crossing Boundaries with Music AwardBurna Boy (Nigeria)Aya Nakamura (Mali)Rema (Nigeria)Davido (Nigeria)Toby Nwigwe (Nigeria)Flavour (Nigeria)Wizkid (Nigeria)Fally Ipupa (DR Congo)Odeal (Nigeria)1. Best NewcomerLisandro Cuxi (Cape Verde)Mavo (Nigeria)Abigail Chams (Tanzania)6uff (Nigeria)Lava Lava (Tanzania)Florito (Angola)Toxic Lyrikali (Kenya)Fola (Nigeria)1. Artist of the YearAsake (Nigeria)Fally Ipupa (DR Congo)Diamond Platnumz (Tanzania)Burna Boy (Nigeria)Rema (Nigeria)Tyla (South Africa)Tems (Nigeria)Davido (Nigeria)Bien (Kenya)1. Best GospelMercy Chinwo (Nigeria)Prosper Germoh (Cameroon)Christina Shusho (Tanzania)Miguel Buila (Angola)Bidemi Olaoba (Nigeria)Deborah Lukalu (DR Congo)Joel Lwaga (Tanzania)Moïse Mbiye (DR Congo)Sunmisola Agbebi Okeleye (Nigeria)1. Best Female Rap ActRelated NewsFIFA plans 30-minute half-time show for W’Cup final with Burna Boy, Shakira — ReportWhy I signed Wizkid in 2008 — AkonVIDEO: I draw most of my skit ideas from african parents – TaoomaRosa Ree (Tanzania)Eno Barony (Ghana)Bombshell Grenade (Zambia)Freda Rhymz (Ghana)Moozlie (South Africa)Ssaru (Kenya)Ami Yerewolo (Mali)Candy Bleakz (Nigeria)1. Best Male Rap ActOdumodublvck (Nigeria)Jeriq (Nigeria)Ninho (DR Congo)Black Sherif (Ghana)A-Reece (South Africa)6uff (Nigeria)Blxckie (South Africa)Yung Lunya (Tanzania)Phyno (Nigeria)Himra (Ivory Coast)1. Best CollaborationBien & Alikiba — FinaleBNXN & Sarz — Back OutsideDavido & Omah Lay — With YouDiamond Platnumz ft. Juma Jux — JoyPatoranking ft. Ruger — Shake ThatFally Ipupa ft. Wizkid — JamJazzworx & Tukuthela — BengicelaFlavour ft. Baaba Maal — AfrocultureMarvais Djo ft. Kano Choir — Pile1. Song of the YearDavido ft. Omah Lay — With YouBNXN & Sarz — Back OutsideBien & Alikiba — FinaleDiamond Platnumz ft. Juma Jux — JoyMoliy ft. Shenseea & Skillibeng — Shake It to the MaxBlack Sherif — So It GoesCiza — Isaka (6AM)Young Jonn — ElumeluDopeNation — KakalikaMarvais Djo ft. Kano Choir — PileDJ Kedjevara — Ça Fait Mal1. Best Video DirectorHanscana (Tanzania)Director Pink (Nigeria)Elias Belkader (Algeria)Mateo Da Silva (Cameroon)TG Omori (Nigeria)Babs Direction (Ghana)Jake Zaral (Zimbabwe)Dammy Twitch (Nigeria)1. Best DJ AfricaDJ Spinall (Nigeria)DJ Dollar (Senegal)Uncle Waffles (South Africa)DJ Obi (Nigeria)DJ Tunez (Nigeria)DJ Sly King (Ghana)DJ Commissioner Wysei (Nigeria)DJ Nelasta (Angola)Major League DJs (South Africa)DJ Kaywise (Nigeria)DJ Dope Caesar (Nigeria)DJ Moh (Kenya)1. Best African DJ USADJ Kuncept (Nigeria)DJ Akua (Ghana)DJ Prince (Nigeria)DJ Bode (Nigeria)DJ Chelsea (Canada)DJ Shinski (Kenya)DJ Birame BB L’amour (Ivory Coast)DJ Oreo (Nigeria)Lex and Answer (Zimbabwe)DJ Nani (Nigeria)1. Music Producer of the YearMasterkraft (Nigeria)Andre Vibez (Nigeria)207 (Uganda)Dlala Thukzin (South Africa)Magicsticks (Nigeria)MOG Beatz (Ghana)Xduppy (South Africa)London (Nigeria)1. Best African DancerMasaka Dance Kids (Uganda)Incredible Zigi (Ghana)Poco Lee (Nigeria)Ghetto Kids (Uganda)Angel Nyigu (Tanzania)Hope Ramafalo (South Africa)Wet Bad Gang (Angola)Dancegod Lloyd (Ghana)Hooliboy (Ghana)1. Best Male Reggae/DancehallValiant (Jamaica)Mr. Killa (Grenada)Patoranking (Nigeria)Shatta Wale (Ghana)Skillibeng (Jamaica)Vybz Kartel (Jamaica)Popcaan (Jamaica)Kranium (Jamaica)1. Best Female Reggae/DancehallShenseea (Jamaica)Jada Kingdom (Jamaica)Moliy (Ghana)Spice (Jamaica)Koffee (Jamaica)Lila Iké (Jamaica)Shaneil Muir (Jamaica)Vanessa Bling (Jamaica)1. Best African GroupDisco Misr (Egypt)Calema (São Tomé & Príncipe)Show Dem Camp (Nigeria)Toofan (Togo)DopeNation (Ghana)Team Paiya (Ivory Coast)Mi Casa (South Africa)Bracket (Nigeria)1. AFRIMMA Album of the YearBlack Sherif — Top of The Morning EraOmah Lay — Clarity of MindAsake — M$NEYTyla — A-PopBurna Boy — No Sign of WeaknessLloyiso — Never Thought I CouldDavido — 5iveLeigh-Anne — My Ego Told Me ToHimra — SORRY I’M BAD1. Best African USA Based ArtistKwate (Nigeria)Bills (Nigeria)Mannywellz (Nigeria)Moses Sumney (Ghana)Libianca (Cameroon)Palmwine Tappers Band (Nigeria)Detty K (Ivory Coast)J Pako (DR Congo)Emma Nyra (Nigeria)1. AFRIMMA Timeless Impact AwardTimaya (Nigeria)Amr Diab (Egypt)Sarkodie (Ghana)Nameless (Kenya)Oskido (South Africa)Kcee (Nigeria)Slap Dee (Zambia)Bebe Cool (Uganda)Flavour (Nigeria)Mafikizolo (South Africa)1. African Athlete of the YearVictor Osimhen (Nigeria)Serhou Guirassy (Guinea)Ademola Lookman (Nigeria)Achraf Hakimi (Morocco)Pascal Siakam (Cameroon)Faith Kipyegon (Kenya)Nnamdi Madubuike (Nigeria)1. Best InfluencerPeller (Nigeria)Carter Efe (Nigeria)Khaby Lame (Senegal)Nasty Black (Nigeria)Lasizwe Dambuza (South Africa)Ilyas El Maliki (Morocco)Crazy Kennar (Kenya)Sabinus (Nigeria)1. Best Actor/ActressTimini Egbuson (Nigeria)Uzor Arukwe (Nigeria)Bimbo Ademoye (Nigeria)Uche Montana (Nigeria)Elizabeth Michael “Lulu” (Tanzania)Zander Adika (Kenya)Pallance Dladla (South Africa)Masali Baduza (South Africa)1. Best ComedianBasketmouth (Nigeria)Bovi (Nigeria)Warri Pikin (Nigeria)Eric Omondi (Kenya)Trevor Noah (South Africa)Godfrey (Nigeria)Patrick “Salvado” Idringi (Uganda)Ty Ngachira (Kenya)1. Best Hypeman/MCBig Smart (Nigeria)Shody (Nigeria)Ogee The MC (Ghana)MC Wild (Kenya)Robot Boii (South Africa)Balaa MC (Tanzania)MC Mignon (DR Congo)Do2dtun (Nigeria)1. Community Impact AwardEster Mathew Tonlagha Foundation (Nigeria)Noella Foundation (Nigeria)FAWE – Forum for African Women Educationalists (Kenya)Educate! (Uganda)IkamvaYouth (South Africa)Street Child (Sierra Leone)Tony Elumelu Foundation (Nigeria) He disclosed that the 2026 edition will introduce the first-ever AFRIMMA music festival in Dallas, Texas, featuring performances, food vendors, fashion showcases and entertainment from across Africa.“This year, we’re adding a music festival, the biggest ever in Dallas. There will be several food vendors, fashion vendors, as well as some of the biggest dancers and musicians from different parts of Africa,” he added.Davido leads the nominations with five entries, including categories such as Artist of the Year, Best Male West Africa, Crossing Boundaries With Music Award and AFRIMMA Album of the Year.His hit collaboration with Omah Lay, With You, also earned nominations for Best Collaboration and Song of the Year.Other top nominees include Burna Boy, Tanzania’s Diamond Platnumz and Ghana’s Black Sherif, who each received four nominations.South African singer Tyla leads among female nominees with three nominations, while Nigerian singer Tems earned two.The Best Influencer category will feature personalities including Peller, Carter Efe, Nasty Black and Sabinus, while actors such as Timini Egbuson, Uzor Arukwe, Bimbo Ademoye and Uche Montana are nominated in the Best Actor category.The AFRIMMA 2026 awards and music festival are scheduled to hold on September 12, 2026, at Annette Strauss Square in Dallas, Texas.See full list below:1. Best Male West AfricaDavido (Nigeria)Black Sherif (Ghana)BNXN (Nigeria)Rema (Nigeria)Asake (Nigeria)Didi B (Ivory Coast)Djodje (Cape Verde)Burna Boy (Nigeria)Wizkid (Nigeria)Ruger (Nigeria)Dino Santiago (Cape Verde)2. Best Female West AfricaHadzi Vodushi (Ghana)Tems (Nigeria)Josey (Ivory Coast)Viviane Chidid (Senegal)Ayra Starr (Nigeria)Moliy (Ghana)Tiwa Savage (Nigeria)Mariam Ba Lagare (Mali)Teni (Nigeria)Soraia Ramos (Cape Verde)3. Best Male East AfricaLij Michael (Ethiopia)Marioo (Tanzania)Eddy Kenzo (Uganda)Diamond Platnumz (Tanzania)Juma Jux (Tanzania)Bien (Kenya)Mbosso (Tanzania)Joshua Baraka (Uganda)Single Dee (South Sudan)Barnaba (Tanzania)1. Best Female East AfricaAbigail Chams (Tanzania)Veronica Adane (Ethiopia)Bridget Blue (Kenya)Zuchu (Tanzania)Nikita Kering (Kenya)Ariel Wayz (Rwanda)Njerae (Kenya)Winnie Nwagi (Uganda)Salemia (Ethiopia)1. Best Male Central AfricaMatias Damásio (Angola)Dadju (DR Congo)TayC (Cameroon)Fally Ipupa (DR Congo)Calema (São Tomé & Príncipe)Gims (DR Congo)Gerilson Israel (Angola)Ko-C (Cameroon)1. Best Female Central AfricaAnna Joyce (Angola)Rebo (DR Congo)Krys M (Cameroon)Blanche Bailly (Cameroon)Cindy Le Coeur (DR Congo)Espoir La Tigresse (Gabon)Jessy B (Republic of the Congo)Emma’a (Gabon)1. Best Male Southern AfricaScott Maphuma (South Africa)Nutty O (Zimbabwe)Yo Maps (Zambia)DJ Maphorisa (South Africa)Zeze Kingston (Malawi)Cassper Nyovest (South Africa)William Last KRM (Botswana)Kabza De Small (South Africa)1. Best Female Southern AfricaMawhoo (South Africa)Tamy Moyo (Zimbabwe)Charma Gal (Botswana)Babalwa M (South Africa)Hanna (Zimbabwe)Uncle Waffles (South Africa)Bombshell Grenade (Zambia)Makhadzi (South Africa)Tyla (South Africa)1. Best Male North AfricaWegz (Egypt)Stormy (Morocco)Adviser (Mauritania)Amr Diab (Egypt)Marwan Moussa (Egypt)ElGrandeToto (Morocco)DJ Snake (Algeria)Cheb Momo (Algeria)1. Best Female North AfricaMarwa Loud (Morocco)Chirine Lajmi (Tunisia)Manal (Morocco)Souhila Ben Lachhab (Algeria)Sherine (Egypt)Latifa (Tunisia)Kenza Morsli (Algeria)Zina Daoudia (Morocco)1. Crossing Boundaries with Music AwardBurna Boy (Nigeria)Aya Nakamura (Mali)Rema (Nigeria)Davido (Nigeria)Toby Nwigwe (Nigeria)Flavour (Nigeria)Wizkid (Nigeria)Fally Ipupa (DR Congo)Odeal (Nigeria)1. Best NewcomerLisandro Cuxi (Cape Verde)Mavo (Nigeria)Abigail Chams (Tanzania)6uff (Nigeria)Lava Lava (Tanzania)Florito (Angola)Toxic Lyrikali (Kenya)Fola (Nigeria)1. Artist of the YearAsake (Nigeria)Fally Ipupa (DR Congo)Diamond Platnumz (Tanzania)Burna Boy (Nigeria)Rema (Nigeria)Tyla (South Africa)Tems (Nigeria)Davido (Nigeria)Bien (Kenya)1. Best GospelMercy Chinwo (Nigeria)Prosper Germoh (Cameroon)Christina Shusho (Tanzania)Miguel Buila (Angola)Bidemi Olaoba (Nigeria)Deborah Lukalu (DR Congo)Joel Lwaga (Tanzania)Moïse Mbiye (DR Congo)Sunmisola Agbebi Okeleye (Nigeria)1. Best Female Rap ActRelated NewsFIFA plans 30-minute half-time show for W’Cup final with Burna Boy, Shakira — ReportWhy I signed Wizkid in 2008 — AkonVIDEO: I draw most of my skit ideas from african parents – TaoomaRosa Ree (Tanzania)Eno Barony (Ghana)Bombshell Grenade (Zambia)Freda Rhymz (Ghana)Moozlie (South Africa)Ssaru (Kenya)Ami Yerewolo (Mali)Candy Bleakz (Nigeria)1. Best Male Rap ActOdumodublvck (Nigeria)Jeriq (Nigeria)Ninho (DR Congo)Black Sherif (Ghana)A-Reece (South Africa)6uff (Nigeria)Blxckie (South Africa)Yung Lunya (Tanzania)Phyno (Nigeria)Himra (Ivory Coast)1. Best CollaborationBien & Alikiba — FinaleBNXN & Sarz — Back OutsideDavido & Omah Lay — With YouDiamond Platnumz ft. Juma Jux — JoyPatoranking ft. Ruger — Shake ThatFally Ipupa ft. Wizkid — JamJazzworx & Tukuthela — BengicelaFlavour ft. Baaba Maal — AfrocultureMarvais Djo ft. Kano Choir — Pile1. Song of the YearDavido ft. Omah Lay — With YouBNXN & Sarz — Back OutsideBien & Alikiba — FinaleDiamond Platnumz ft. Juma Jux — JoyMoliy ft. Shenseea & Skillibeng — Shake It to the MaxBlack Sherif — So It GoesCiza — Isaka (6AM)Young Jonn — ElumeluDopeNation — KakalikaMarvais Djo ft. Kano Choir — PileDJ Kedjevara — Ça Fait Mal1. Best Video DirectorHanscana (Tanzania)Director Pink (Nigeria)Elias Belkader (Algeria)Mateo Da Silva (Cameroon)TG Omori (Nigeria)Babs Direction (Ghana)Jake Zaral (Zimbabwe)Dammy Twitch (Nigeria)1. Best DJ AfricaDJ Spinall (Nigeria)DJ Dollar (Senegal)Uncle Waffles (South Africa)DJ Obi (Nigeria)DJ Tunez (Nigeria)DJ Sly King (Ghana)DJ Commissioner Wysei (Nigeria)DJ Nelasta (Angola)Major League DJs (South Africa)DJ Kaywise (Nigeria)DJ Dope Caesar (Nigeria)DJ Moh (Kenya)1. Best African DJ USADJ Kuncept (Nigeria)DJ Akua (Ghana)DJ Prince (Nigeria)DJ Bode (Nigeria)DJ Chelsea (Canada)DJ Shinski (Kenya)DJ Birame BB L’amour (Ivory Coast)DJ Oreo (Nigeria)Lex and Answer (Zimbabwe)DJ Nani (Nigeria)1. Music Producer of the YearMasterkraft (Nigeria)Andre Vibez (Nigeria)207 (Uganda)Dlala Thukzin (South Africa)Magicsticks (Nigeria)MOG Beatz (Ghana)Xduppy (South Africa)London (Nigeria)1. Best African DancerMasaka Dance Kids (Uganda)Incredible Zigi (Ghana)Poco Lee (Nigeria)Ghetto Kids (Uganda)Angel Nyigu (Tanzania)Hope Ramafalo (South Africa)Wet Bad Gang (Angola)Dancegod Lloyd (Ghana)Hooliboy (Ghana)1. Best Male Reggae/DancehallValiant (Jamaica)Mr. Killa (Grenada)Patoranking (Nigeria)Shatta Wale (Ghana)Skillibeng (Jamaica)Vybz Kartel (Jamaica)Popcaan (Jamaica)Kranium (Jamaica)1. Best Female Reggae/DancehallShenseea (Jamaica)Jada Kingdom (Jamaica)Moliy (Ghana)Spice (Jamaica)Koffee (Jamaica)Lila Iké (Jamaica)Shaneil Muir (Jamaica)Vanessa Bling (Jamaica)1. Best African GroupDisco Misr (Egypt)Calema (São Tomé & Príncipe)Show Dem Camp (Nigeria)Toofan (Togo)DopeNation (Ghana)Team Paiya (Ivory Coast)Mi Casa (South Africa)Bracket (Nigeria)1. AFRIMMA Album of the YearBlack Sherif — Top of The Morning EraOmah Lay — Clarity of MindAsake — M$NEYTyla — A-PopBurna Boy — No Sign of WeaknessLloyiso — Never Thought I CouldDavido — 5iveLeigh-Anne — My Ego Told Me ToHimra — SORRY I’M BAD1. Best African USA Based ArtistKwate (Nigeria)Bills (Nigeria)Mannywellz (Nigeria)Moses Sumney (Ghana)Libianca (Cameroon)Palmwine Tappers Band (Nigeria)Detty K (Ivory Coast)J Pako (DR Congo)Emma Nyra (Nigeria)1. AFRIMMA Timeless Impact AwardTimaya (Nigeria)Amr Diab (Egypt)Sarkodie (Ghana)Nameless (Kenya)Oskido (South Africa)Kcee (Nigeria)Slap Dee (Zambia)Bebe Cool (Uganda)Flavour (Nigeria)Mafikizolo (South Africa)1. African Athlete of the YearVictor Osimhen (Nigeria)Serhou Guirassy (Guinea)Ademola Lookman (Nigeria)Achraf Hakimi (Morocco)Pascal Siakam (Cameroon)Faith Kipyegon (Kenya)Nnamdi Madubuike (Nigeria)1. Best InfluencerPeller (Nigeria)Carter Efe (Nigeria)Khaby Lame (Senegal)Nasty Black (Nigeria)Lasizwe Dambuza (South Africa)Ilyas El Maliki (Morocco)Crazy Kennar (Kenya)Sabinus (Nigeria)1. Best Actor/ActressTimini Egbuson (Nigeria)Uzor Arukwe (Nigeria)Bimbo Ademoye (Nigeria)Uche Montana (Nigeria)Elizabeth Michael “Lulu” (Tanzania)Zander Adika (Kenya)Pallance Dladla (South Africa)Masali Baduza (South Africa)1. Best ComedianBasketmouth (Nigeria)Bovi (Nigeria)Warri Pikin (Nigeria)Eric Omondi (Kenya)Trevor Noah (South Africa)Godfrey (Nigeria)Patrick “Salvado” Idringi (Uganda)Ty Ngachira (Kenya)1. Best Hypeman/MCBig Smart (Nigeria)Shody (Nigeria)Ogee The MC (Ghana)MC Wild (Kenya)Robot Boii (South Africa)Balaa MC (Tanzania)MC Mignon (DR Congo)Do2dtun (Nigeria)1. Community Impact AwardEster Mathew Tonlagha Foundation (Nigeria)Noella Foundation (Nigeria)FAWE – Forum for African Women Educationalists (Kenya)Educate! (Uganda)IkamvaYouth (South Africa)Street Child (Sierra Leone)Tony Elumelu Foundation (Nigeria) “This year, we’re adding a music festival, the biggest ever in Dallas. There will be several food vendors, fashion vendors, as well as some of the biggest dancers and musicians from different parts of Africa,” he added.Davido leads the nominations with five entries, including categories such as Artist of the Year, Best Male West Africa, Crossing Boundaries With Music Award and AFRIMMA Album of the Year.His hit collaboration with Omah Lay, With You, also earned nominations for Best Collaboration and Song of the Year.Other top nominees include Burna Boy, Tanzania’s Diamond Platnumz and Ghana’s Black Sherif, who each received four nominations.South African singer Tyla leads among female nominees with three nominations, while Nigerian singer Tems earned two.The Best Influencer category will feature personalities including Peller, Carter Efe, Nasty Black and Sabinus, while actors such as Timini Egbuson, Uzor Arukwe, Bimbo Ademoye and Uche Montana are nominated in the Best Actor category.The AFRIMMA 2026 awards and music festival are scheduled to hold on September 12, 2026, at Annette Strauss Square in Dallas, Texas.See full list below:1. Best Male West AfricaDavido (Nigeria)Black Sherif (Ghana)BNXN (Nigeria)Rema (Nigeria)Asake (Nigeria)Didi B (Ivory Coast)Djodje (Cape Verde)Burna Boy (Nigeria)Wizkid (Nigeria)Ruger (Nigeria)Dino Santiago (Cape Verde)2. Best Female West AfricaHadzi Vodushi (Ghana)Tems (Nigeria)Josey (Ivory Coast)Viviane Chidid (Senegal)Ayra Starr (Nigeria)Moliy (Ghana)Tiwa Savage (Nigeria)Mariam Ba Lagare (Mali)Teni (Nigeria)Soraia Ramos (Cape Verde)3. Best Male East AfricaLij Michael (Ethiopia)Marioo (Tanzania)Eddy Kenzo (Uganda)Diamond Platnumz (Tanzania)Juma Jux (Tanzania)Bien (Kenya)Mbosso (Tanzania)Joshua Baraka (Uganda)Single Dee (South Sudan)Barnaba (Tanzania)1. Best Female East AfricaAbigail Chams (Tanzania)Veronica Adane (Ethiopia)Bridget Blue (Kenya)Zuchu (Tanzania)Nikita Kering (Kenya)Ariel Wayz (Rwanda)Njerae (Kenya)Winnie Nwagi (Uganda)Salemia (Ethiopia)1. Best Male Central AfricaMatias Damásio (Angola)Dadju (DR Congo)TayC (Cameroon)Fally Ipupa (DR Congo)Calema (São Tomé & Príncipe)Gims (DR Congo)Gerilson Israel (Angola)Ko-C (Cameroon)1. Best Female Central AfricaAnna Joyce (Angola)Rebo (DR Congo)Krys M (Cameroon)Blanche Bailly (Cameroon)Cindy Le Coeur (DR Congo)Espoir La Tigresse (Gabon)Jessy B (Republic of the Congo)Emma’a (Gabon)1. Best Male Southern AfricaScott Maphuma (South Africa)Nutty O (Zimbabwe)Yo Maps (Zambia)DJ Maphorisa (South Africa)Zeze Kingston (Malawi)Cassper Nyovest (South Africa)William Last KRM (Botswana)Kabza De Small (South Africa)1. Best Female Southern AfricaMawhoo (South Africa)Tamy Moyo (Zimbabwe)Charma Gal (Botswana)Babalwa M (South Africa)Hanna (Zimbabwe)Uncle Waffles (South Africa)Bombshell Grenade (Zambia)Makhadzi (South Africa)Tyla (South Africa)1. Best Male North AfricaWegz (Egypt)Stormy (Morocco)Adviser (Mauritania)Amr Diab (Egypt)Marwan Moussa (Egypt)ElGrandeToto (Morocco)DJ Snake (Algeria)Cheb Momo (Algeria)1. Best Female North AfricaMarwa Loud (Morocco)Chirine Lajmi (Tunisia)Manal (Morocco)Souhila Ben Lachhab (Algeria)Sherine (Egypt)Latifa (Tunisia)Kenza Morsli (Algeria)Zina Daoudia (Morocco)1. Crossing Boundaries with Music AwardBurna Boy (Nigeria)Aya Nakamura (Mali)Rema (Nigeria)Davido (Nigeria)Toby Nwigwe (Nigeria)Flavour (Nigeria)Wizkid (Nigeria)Fally Ipupa (DR Congo)Odeal (Nigeria)1. Best NewcomerLisandro Cuxi (Cape Verde)Mavo (Nigeria)Abigail Chams (Tanzania)6uff (Nigeria)Lava Lava (Tanzania)Florito (Angola)Toxic Lyrikali (Kenya)Fola (Nigeria)1. Artist of the YearAsake (Nigeria)Fally Ipupa (DR Congo)Diamond Platnumz (Tanzania)Burna Boy (Nigeria)Rema (Nigeria)Tyla (South Africa)Tems (Nigeria)Davido (Nigeria)Bien (Kenya)1. Best GospelMercy Chinwo (Nigeria)Prosper Germoh (Cameroon)Christina Shusho (Tanzania)Miguel Buila (Angola)Bidemi Olaoba (Nigeria)Deborah Lukalu (DR Congo)Joel Lwaga (Tanzania)Moïse Mbiye (DR Congo)Sunmisola Agbebi Okeleye (Nigeria)1. Best Female Rap ActRelated NewsFIFA plans 30-minute half-time show for W’Cup final with Burna Boy, Shakira — ReportWhy I signed Wizkid in 2008 — AkonVIDEO: I draw most of my skit ideas from african parents – TaoomaRosa Ree (Tanzania)Eno Barony (Ghana)Bombshell Grenade (Zambia)Freda Rhymz (Ghana)Moozlie (South Africa)Ssaru (Kenya)Ami Yerewolo (Mali)Candy Bleakz (Nigeria)1. Best Male Rap ActOdumodublvck (Nigeria)Jeriq (Nigeria)Ninho (DR Congo)Black Sherif (Ghana)A-Reece (South Africa)6uff (Nigeria)Blxckie (South Africa)Yung Lunya (Tanzania)Phyno (Nigeria)Himra (Ivory Coast)1. Best CollaborationBien & Alikiba — FinaleBNXN & Sarz — Back OutsideDavido & Omah Lay — With YouDiamond Platnumz ft. Juma Jux — JoyPatoranking ft. Ruger — Shake ThatFally Ipupa ft. Wizkid — JamJazzworx & Tukuthela — BengicelaFlavour ft. Baaba Maal — AfrocultureMarvais Djo ft. Kano Choir — Pile1. Song of the YearDavido ft. Omah Lay — With YouBNXN & Sarz — Back OutsideBien & Alikiba — FinaleDiamond Platnumz ft. Juma Jux — JoyMoliy ft. Shenseea & Skillibeng — Shake It to the MaxBlack Sherif — So It GoesCiza — Isaka (6AM)Young Jonn — ElumeluDopeNation — KakalikaMarvais Djo ft. Kano Choir — PileDJ Kedjevara — Ça Fait Mal1. Best Video DirectorHanscana (Tanzania)Director Pink (Nigeria)Elias Belkader (Algeria)Mateo Da Silva (Cameroon)TG Omori (Nigeria)Babs Direction (Ghana)Jake Zaral (Zimbabwe)Dammy Twitch (Nigeria)1. Best DJ AfricaDJ Spinall (Nigeria)DJ Dollar (Senegal)Uncle Waffles (South Africa)DJ Obi (Nigeria)DJ Tunez (Nigeria)DJ Sly King (Ghana)DJ Commissioner Wysei (Nigeria)DJ Nelasta (Angola)Major League DJs (South Africa)DJ Kaywise (Nigeria)DJ Dope Caesar (Nigeria)DJ Moh (Kenya)1. Best African DJ USADJ Kuncept (Nigeria)DJ Akua (Ghana)DJ Prince (Nigeria)DJ Bode (Nigeria)DJ Chelsea (Canada)DJ Shinski (Kenya)DJ Birame BB L’amour (Ivory Coast)DJ Oreo (Nigeria)Lex and Answer (Zimbabwe)DJ Nani (Nigeria)1. Music Producer of the YearMasterkraft (Nigeria)Andre Vibez (Nigeria)207 (Uganda)Dlala Thukzin (South Africa)Magicsticks (Nigeria)MOG Beatz (Ghana)Xduppy (South Africa)London (Nigeria)1. Best African DancerMasaka Dance Kids (Uganda)Incredible Zigi (Ghana)Poco Lee (Nigeria)Ghetto Kids (Uganda)Angel Nyigu (Tanzania)Hope Ramafalo (South Africa)Wet Bad Gang (Angola)Dancegod Lloyd (Ghana)Hooliboy (Ghana)1. Best Male Reggae/DancehallValiant (Jamaica)Mr. Killa (Grenada)Patoranking (Nigeria)Shatta Wale (Ghana)Skillibeng (Jamaica)Vybz Kartel (Jamaica)Popcaan (Jamaica)Kranium (Jamaica)1. Best Female Reggae/DancehallShenseea (Jamaica)Jada Kingdom (Jamaica)Moliy (Ghana)Spice (Jamaica)Koffee (Jamaica)Lila Iké (Jamaica)Shaneil Muir (Jamaica)Vanessa Bling (Jamaica)1. Best African GroupDisco Misr (Egypt)Calema (São Tomé & Príncipe)Show Dem Camp (Nigeria)Toofan (Togo)DopeNation (Ghana)Team Paiya (Ivory Coast)Mi Casa (South Africa)Bracket (Nigeria)1. AFRIMMA Album of the YearBlack Sherif — Top of The Morning EraOmah Lay — Clarity of MindAsake — M$NEYTyla — A-PopBurna Boy — No Sign of WeaknessLloyiso — Never Thought I CouldDavido — 5iveLeigh-Anne — My Ego Told Me ToHimra — SORRY I’M BAD1. Best African USA Based ArtistKwate (Nigeria)Bills (Nigeria)Mannywellz (Nigeria)Moses Sumney (Ghana)Libianca (Cameroon)Palmwine Tappers Band (Nigeria)Detty K (Ivory Coast)J Pako (DR Congo)Emma Nyra (Nigeria)1. AFRIMMA Timeless Impact AwardTimaya (Nigeria)Amr Diab (Egypt)Sarkodie (Ghana)Nameless (Kenya)Oskido (South Africa)Kcee (Nigeria)Slap Dee (Zambia)Bebe Cool (Uganda)Flavour (Nigeria)Mafikizolo (South Africa)1. African Athlete of the YearVictor Osimhen (Nigeria)Serhou Guirassy (Guinea)Ademola Lookman (Nigeria)Achraf Hakimi (Morocco)Pascal Siakam (Cameroon)Faith Kipyegon (Kenya)Nnamdi Madubuike (Nigeria)1. Best InfluencerPeller (Nigeria)Carter Efe (Nigeria)Khaby Lame (Senegal)Nasty Black (Nigeria)Lasizwe Dambuza (South Africa)Ilyas El Maliki (Morocco)Crazy Kennar (Kenya)Sabinus (Nigeria)1. Best Actor/ActressTimini Egbuson (Nigeria)Uzor Arukwe (Nigeria)Bimbo Ademoye (Nigeria)Uche Montana (Nigeria)Elizabeth Michael “Lulu” (Tanzania)Zander Adika (Kenya)Pallance Dladla (South Africa)Masali Baduza (South Africa)1. Best ComedianBasketmouth (Nigeria)Bovi (Nigeria)Warri Pikin (Nigeria)Eric Omondi (Kenya)Trevor Noah (South Africa)Godfrey (Nigeria)Patrick “Salvado” Idringi (Uganda)Ty Ngachira (Kenya)1. Best Hypeman/MCBig Smart (Nigeria)Shody (Nigeria)Ogee The MC (Ghana)MC Wild (Kenya)Robot Boii (South Africa)Balaa MC (Tanzania)MC Mignon (DR Congo)Do2dtun (Nigeria)1. Community Impact AwardEster Mathew Tonlagha Foundation (Nigeria)Noella Foundation (Nigeria)FAWE – Forum for African Women Educationalists (Kenya)Educate! (Uganda)IkamvaYouth (South Africa)Street Child (Sierra Leone)Tony Elumelu Foundation (Nigeria) Davido leads the nominations with five entries, including categories such as Artist of the Year, Best Male West Africa, Crossing Boundaries With Music Award and AFRIMMA Album of the Year.His hit collaboration with Omah Lay, With You, also earned nominations for Best Collaboration and Song of the Year.Other top nominees include Burna Boy, Tanzania’s Diamond Platnumz and Ghana’s Black Sherif, who each received four nominations.South African singer Tyla leads among female nominees with three nominations, while Nigerian singer Tems earned two.The Best Influencer category will feature personalities including Peller, Carter Efe, Nasty Black and Sabinus, while actors such as Timini Egbuson, Uzor Arukwe, Bimbo Ademoye and Uche Montana are nominated in the Best Actor category.The AFRIMMA 2026 awards and music festival are scheduled to hold on September 12, 2026, at Annette Strauss Square in Dallas, Texas.See full list below:1. Best Male West AfricaDavido (Nigeria)Black Sherif (Ghana)BNXN (Nigeria)Rema (Nigeria)Asake (Nigeria)Didi B (Ivory Coast)Djodje (Cape Verde)Burna Boy (Nigeria)Wizkid (Nigeria)Ruger (Nigeria)Dino Santiago (Cape Verde)2. Best Female West AfricaHadzi Vodushi (Ghana)Tems (Nigeria)Josey (Ivory Coast)Viviane Chidid (Senegal)Ayra Starr (Nigeria)Moliy (Ghana)Tiwa Savage (Nigeria)Mariam Ba Lagare (Mali)Teni (Nigeria)Soraia Ramos (Cape Verde)3. Best Male East AfricaLij Michael (Ethiopia)Marioo (Tanzania)Eddy Kenzo (Uganda)Diamond Platnumz (Tanzania)Juma Jux (Tanzania)Bien (Kenya)Mbosso (Tanzania)Joshua Baraka (Uganda)Single Dee (South Sudan)Barnaba (Tanzania)1. Best Female East AfricaAbigail Chams (Tanzania)Veronica Adane (Ethiopia)Bridget Blue (Kenya)Zuchu (Tanzania)Nikita Kering (Kenya)Ariel Wayz (Rwanda)Njerae (Kenya)Winnie Nwagi (Uganda)Salemia (Ethiopia)1. Best Male Central AfricaMatias Damásio (Angola)Dadju (DR Congo)TayC (Cameroon)Fally Ipupa (DR Congo)Calema (São Tomé & Príncipe)Gims (DR Congo)Gerilson Israel (Angola)Ko-C (Cameroon)1. Best Female Central AfricaAnna Joyce (Angola)Rebo (DR Congo)Krys M (Cameroon)Blanche Bailly (Cameroon)Cindy Le Coeur (DR Congo)Espoir La Tigresse (Gabon)Jessy B (Republic of the Congo)Emma’a (Gabon)1. Best Male Southern AfricaScott Maphuma (South Africa)Nutty O (Zimbabwe)Yo Maps (Zambia)DJ Maphorisa (South Africa)Zeze Kingston (Malawi)Cassper Nyovest (South Africa)William Last KRM (Botswana)Kabza De Small (South Africa)1. Best Female Southern AfricaMawhoo (South Africa)Tamy Moyo (Zimbabwe)Charma Gal (Botswana)Babalwa M (South Africa)Hanna (Zimbabwe)Uncle Waffles (South Africa)Bombshell Grenade (Zambia)Makhadzi (South Africa)Tyla (South Africa)1. Best Male North AfricaWegz (Egypt)Stormy (Morocco)Adviser (Mauritania)Amr Diab (Egypt)Marwan Moussa (Egypt)ElGrandeToto (Morocco)DJ Snake (Algeria)Cheb Momo (Algeria)1. Best Female North AfricaMarwa Loud (Morocco)Chirine Lajmi (Tunisia)Manal (Morocco)Souhila Ben Lachhab (Algeria)Sherine (Egypt)Latifa (Tunisia)Kenza Morsli (Algeria)Zina Daoudia (Morocco)1. Crossing Boundaries with Music AwardBurna Boy (Nigeria)Aya Nakamura (Mali)Rema (Nigeria)Davido (Nigeria)Toby Nwigwe (Nigeria)Flavour (Nigeria)Wizkid (Nigeria)Fally Ipupa (DR Congo)Odeal (Nigeria)1. Best NewcomerLisandro Cuxi (Cape Verde)Mavo (Nigeria)Abigail Chams (Tanzania)6uff (Nigeria)Lava Lava (Tanzania)Florito (Angola)Toxic Lyrikali (Kenya)Fola (Nigeria)1. Artist of the YearAsake (Nigeria)Fally Ipupa (DR Congo)Diamond Platnumz (Tanzania)Burna Boy (Nigeria)Rema (Nigeria)Tyla (South Africa)Tems (Nigeria)Davido (Nigeria)Bien (Kenya)1. Best GospelMercy Chinwo (Nigeria)Prosper Germoh (Cameroon)Christina Shusho (Tanzania)Miguel Buila (Angola)Bidemi Olaoba (Nigeria)Deborah Lukalu (DR Congo)Joel Lwaga (Tanzania)Moïse Mbiye (DR Congo)Sunmisola Agbebi Okeleye (Nigeria)1. Best Female Rap ActRelated NewsFIFA plans 30-minute half-time show for W’Cup final with Burna Boy, Shakira — ReportWhy I signed Wizkid in 2008 — AkonVIDEO: I draw most of my skit ideas from african parents – TaoomaRosa Ree (Tanzania)Eno Barony (Ghana)Bombshell Grenade (Zambia)Freda Rhymz (Ghana)Moozlie (South Africa)Ssaru (Kenya)Ami Yerewolo (Mali)Candy Bleakz (Nigeria)1. Best Male Rap ActOdumodublvck (Nigeria)Jeriq (Nigeria)Ninho (DR Congo)Black Sherif (Ghana)A-Reece (South Africa)6uff (Nigeria)Blxckie (South Africa)Yung Lunya (Tanzania)Phyno (Nigeria)Himra (Ivory Coast)1. Best CollaborationBien & Alikiba — FinaleBNXN & Sarz — Back OutsideDavido & Omah Lay — With YouDiamond Platnumz ft. Juma Jux — JoyPatoranking ft. Ruger — Shake ThatFally Ipupa ft. Wizkid — JamJazzworx & Tukuthela — BengicelaFlavour ft. Baaba Maal — AfrocultureMarvais Djo ft. Kano Choir — Pile1. Song of the YearDavido ft. Omah Lay — With YouBNXN & Sarz — Back OutsideBien & Alikiba — FinaleDiamond Platnumz ft. Juma Jux — JoyMoliy ft. Shenseea & Skillibeng — Shake It to the MaxBlack Sherif — So It GoesCiza — Isaka (6AM)Young Jonn — ElumeluDopeNation — KakalikaMarvais Djo ft. Kano Choir — PileDJ Kedjevara — Ça Fait Mal1. Best Video DirectorHanscana (Tanzania)Director Pink (Nigeria)Elias Belkader (Algeria)Mateo Da Silva (Cameroon)TG Omori (Nigeria)Babs Direction (Ghana)Jake Zaral (Zimbabwe)Dammy Twitch (Nigeria)1. Best DJ AfricaDJ Spinall (Nigeria)DJ Dollar (Senegal)Uncle Waffles (South Africa)DJ Obi (Nigeria)DJ Tunez (Nigeria)DJ Sly King (Ghana)DJ Commissioner Wysei (Nigeria)DJ Nelasta (Angola)Major League DJs (South Africa)DJ Kaywise (Nigeria)DJ Dope Caesar (Nigeria)DJ Moh (Kenya)1. Best African DJ USADJ Kuncept (Nigeria)DJ Akua (Ghana)DJ Prince (Nigeria)DJ Bode (Nigeria)DJ Chelsea (Canada)DJ Shinski (Kenya)DJ Birame BB L’amour (Ivory Coast)DJ Oreo (Nigeria)Lex and Answer (Zimbabwe)DJ Nani (Nigeria)1. Music Producer of the YearMasterkraft (Nigeria)Andre Vibez (Nigeria)207 (Uganda)Dlala Thukzin (South Africa)Magicsticks (Nigeria)MOG Beatz (Ghana)Xduppy (South Africa)London (Nigeria)1. Best African DancerMasaka Dance Kids (Uganda)Incredible Zigi (Ghana)Poco Lee (Nigeria)Ghetto Kids (Uganda)Angel Nyigu (Tanzania)Hope Ramafalo (South Africa)Wet Bad Gang (Angola)Dancegod Lloyd (Ghana)Hooliboy (Ghana)1. Best Male Reggae/DancehallValiant (Jamaica)Mr. Killa (Grenada)Patoranking (Nigeria)Shatta Wale (Ghana)Skillibeng (Jamaica)Vybz Kartel (Jamaica)Popcaan (Jamaica)Kranium (Jamaica)1. Best Female Reggae/DancehallShenseea (Jamaica)Jada Kingdom (Jamaica)Moliy (Ghana)Spice (Jamaica)Koffee (Jamaica)Lila Iké (Jamaica)Shaneil Muir (Jamaica)Vanessa Bling (Jamaica)1. Best African GroupDisco Misr (Egypt)Calema (São Tomé & Príncipe)Show Dem Camp (Nigeria)Toofan (Togo)DopeNation (Ghana)Team Paiya (Ivory Coast)Mi Casa (South Africa)Bracket (Nigeria)1. AFRIMMA Album of the YearBlack Sherif — Top of The Morning EraOmah Lay — Clarity of MindAsake — M$NEYTyla — A-PopBurna Boy — No Sign of WeaknessLloyiso — Never Thought I CouldDavido — 5iveLeigh-Anne — My Ego Told Me ToHimra — SORRY I’M BAD1. Best African USA Based ArtistKwate (Nigeria)Bills (Nigeria)Mannywellz (Nigeria)Moses Sumney (Ghana)Libianca (Cameroon)Palmwine Tappers Band (Nigeria)Detty K (Ivory Coast)J Pako (DR Congo)Emma Nyra (Nigeria)1. AFRIMMA Timeless Impact AwardTimaya (Nigeria)Amr Diab (Egypt)Sarkodie (Ghana)Nameless (Kenya)Oskido (South Africa)Kcee (Nigeria)Slap Dee (Zambia)Bebe Cool (Uganda)Flavour (Nigeria)Mafikizolo (South Africa)1. African Athlete of the YearVictor Osimhen (Nigeria)Serhou Guirassy (Guinea)Ademola Lookman (Nigeria)Achraf Hakimi (Morocco)Pascal Siakam (Cameroon)Faith Kipyegon (Kenya)Nnamdi Madubuike (Nigeria)1. Best InfluencerPeller (Nigeria)Carter Efe (Nigeria)Khaby Lame (Senegal)Nasty Black (Nigeria)Lasizwe Dambuza (South Africa)Ilyas El Maliki (Morocco)Crazy Kennar (Kenya)Sabinus (Nigeria)1. Best Actor/ActressTimini Egbuson (Nigeria)Uzor Arukwe (Nigeria)Bimbo Ademoye (Nigeria)Uche Montana (Nigeria)Elizabeth Michael “Lulu” (Tanzania)Zander Adika (Kenya)Pallance Dladla (South Africa)Masali Baduza (South Africa)1. Best ComedianBasketmouth (Nigeria)Bovi (Nigeria)Warri Pikin (Nigeria)Eric Omondi (Kenya)Trevor Noah (South Africa)Godfrey (Nigeria)Patrick “Salvado” Idringi (Uganda)Ty Ngachira (Kenya)1. Best Hypeman/MCBig Smart (Nigeria)Shody (Nigeria)Ogee The MC (Ghana)MC Wild (Kenya)Robot Boii (South Africa)Balaa MC (Tanzania)MC Mignon (DR Congo)Do2dtun (Nigeria)1. Community Impact AwardEster Mathew Tonlagha Foundation (Nigeria)Noella Foundation (Nigeria)FAWE – Forum for African Women Educationalists (Kenya)Educate! (Uganda)IkamvaYouth (South Africa)Street Child (Sierra Leone)Tony Elumelu Foundation (Nigeria) His hit collaboration with Omah Lay, With You, also earned nominations for Best Collaboration and Song of the Year.Other top nominees include Burna Boy, Tanzania’s Diamond Platnumz and Ghana’s Black Sherif, who each received four nominations.South African singer Tyla leads among female nominees with three nominations, while Nigerian singer Tems earned two.The Best Influencer category will feature personalities including Peller, Carter Efe, Nasty Black and Sabinus, while actors such as Timini Egbuson, Uzor Arukwe, Bimbo Ademoye and Uche Montana are nominated in the Best Actor category.The AFRIMMA 2026 awards and music festival are scheduled to hold on September 12, 2026, at Annette Strauss Square in Dallas, Texas.See full list below:1. Best Male West AfricaDavido (Nigeria)Black Sherif (Ghana)BNXN (Nigeria)Rema (Nigeria)Asake (Nigeria)Didi B (Ivory Coast)Djodje (Cape Verde)Burna Boy (Nigeria)Wizkid (Nigeria)Ruger (Nigeria)Dino Santiago (Cape Verde)2. Best Female West AfricaHadzi Vodushi (Ghana)Tems (Nigeria)Josey (Ivory Coast)Viviane Chidid (Senegal)Ayra Starr (Nigeria)Moliy (Ghana)Tiwa Savage (Nigeria)Mariam Ba Lagare (Mali)Teni (Nigeria)Soraia Ramos (Cape Verde)3. Best Male East AfricaLij Michael (Ethiopia)Marioo (Tanzania)Eddy Kenzo (Uganda)Diamond Platnumz (Tanzania)Juma Jux (Tanzania)Bien (Kenya)Mbosso (Tanzania)Joshua Baraka (Uganda)Single Dee (South Sudan)Barnaba (Tanzania)1. Best Female East AfricaAbigail Chams (Tanzania)Veronica Adane (Ethiopia)Bridget Blue (Kenya)Zuchu (Tanzania)Nikita Kering (Kenya)Ariel Wayz (Rwanda)Njerae (Kenya)Winnie Nwagi (Uganda)Salemia (Ethiopia)1. Best Male Central AfricaMatias Damásio (Angola)Dadju (DR Congo)TayC (Cameroon)Fally Ipupa (DR Congo)Calema (São Tomé & Príncipe)Gims (DR Congo)Gerilson Israel (Angola)Ko-C (Cameroon)1. Best Female Central AfricaAnna Joyce (Angola)Rebo (DR Congo)Krys M (Cameroon)Blanche Bailly (Cameroon)Cindy Le Coeur (DR Congo)Espoir La Tigresse (Gabon)Jessy B (Republic of the Congo)Emma’a (Gabon)1. Best Male Southern AfricaScott Maphuma (South Africa)Nutty O (Zimbabwe)Yo Maps (Zambia)DJ Maphorisa (South Africa)Zeze Kingston (Malawi)Cassper Nyovest (South Africa)William Last KRM (Botswana)Kabza De Small (South Africa)1. Best Female Southern AfricaMawhoo (South Africa)Tamy Moyo (Zimbabwe)Charma Gal (Botswana)Babalwa M (South Africa)Hanna (Zimbabwe)Uncle Waffles (South Africa)Bombshell Grenade (Zambia)Makhadzi (South Africa)Tyla (South Africa)1. Best Male North AfricaWegz (Egypt)Stormy (Morocco)Adviser (Mauritania)Amr Diab (Egypt)Marwan Moussa (Egypt)ElGrandeToto (Morocco)DJ Snake (Algeria)Cheb Momo (Algeria)1. Best Female North AfricaMarwa Loud (Morocco)Chirine Lajmi (Tunisia)Manal (Morocco)Souhila Ben Lachhab (Algeria)Sherine (Egypt)Latifa (Tunisia)Kenza Morsli (Algeria)Zina Daoudia (Morocco)1. Crossing Boundaries with Music AwardBurna Boy (Nigeria)Aya Nakamura (Mali)Rema (Nigeria)Davido (Nigeria)Toby Nwigwe (Nigeria)Flavour (Nigeria)Wizkid (Nigeria)Fally Ipupa (DR Congo)Odeal (Nigeria)1. Best NewcomerLisandro Cuxi (Cape Verde)Mavo (Nigeria)Abigail Chams (Tanzania)6uff (Nigeria)Lava Lava (Tanzania)Florito (Angola)Toxic Lyrikali (Kenya)Fola (Nigeria)1. Artist of the YearAsake (Nigeria)Fally Ipupa (DR Congo)Diamond Platnumz (Tanzania)Burna Boy (Nigeria)Rema (Nigeria)Tyla (South Africa)Tems (Nigeria)Davido (Nigeria)Bien (Kenya)1. Best GospelMercy Chinwo (Nigeria)Prosper Germoh (Cameroon)Christina Shusho (Tanzania)Miguel Buila (Angola)Bidemi Olaoba (Nigeria)Deborah Lukalu (DR Congo)Joel Lwaga (Tanzania)Moïse Mbiye (DR Congo)Sunmisola Agbebi Okeleye (Nigeria)1. Best Female Rap ActRelated NewsFIFA plans 30-minute half-time show for W’Cup final with Burna Boy, Shakira — ReportWhy I signed Wizkid in 2008 — AkonVIDEO: I draw most of my skit ideas from african parents – TaoomaRosa Ree (Tanzania)Eno Barony (Ghana)Bombshell Grenade (Zambia)Freda Rhymz (Ghana)Moozlie (South Africa)Ssaru (Kenya)Ami Yerewolo (Mali)Candy Bleakz (Nigeria)1. Best Male Rap ActOdumodublvck (Nigeria)Jeriq (Nigeria)Ninho (DR Congo)Black Sherif (Ghana)A-Reece (South Africa)6uff (Nigeria)Blxckie (South Africa)Yung Lunya (Tanzania)Phyno (Nigeria)Himra (Ivory Coast)1. Best CollaborationBien & Alikiba — FinaleBNXN & Sarz — Back OutsideDavido & Omah Lay — With YouDiamond Platnumz ft. Juma Jux — JoyPatoranking ft. Ruger — Shake ThatFally Ipupa ft. Wizkid — JamJazzworx & Tukuthela — BengicelaFlavour ft. Baaba Maal — AfrocultureMarvais Djo ft. Kano Choir — Pile1. Song of the YearDavido ft. Omah Lay — With YouBNXN & Sarz — Back OutsideBien & Alikiba — FinaleDiamond Platnumz ft. Juma Jux — JoyMoliy ft. Shenseea & Skillibeng — Shake It to the MaxBlack Sherif — So It GoesCiza — Isaka (6AM)Young Jonn — ElumeluDopeNation — KakalikaMarvais Djo ft. Kano Choir — PileDJ Kedjevara — Ça Fait Mal1. Best Video DirectorHanscana (Tanzania)Director Pink (Nigeria)Elias Belkader (Algeria)Mateo Da Silva (Cameroon)TG Omori (Nigeria)Babs Direction (Ghana)Jake Zaral (Zimbabwe)Dammy Twitch (Nigeria)1. Best DJ AfricaDJ Spinall (Nigeria)DJ Dollar (Senegal)Uncle Waffles (South Africa)DJ Obi (Nigeria)DJ Tunez (Nigeria)DJ Sly King (Ghana)DJ Commissioner Wysei (Nigeria)DJ Nelasta (Angola)Major League DJs (South Africa)DJ Kaywise (Nigeria)DJ Dope Caesar (Nigeria)DJ Moh (Kenya)1. Best African DJ USADJ Kuncept (Nigeria)DJ Akua (Ghana)DJ Prince (Nigeria)DJ Bode (Nigeria)DJ Chelsea (Canada)DJ Shinski (Kenya)DJ Birame BB L’amour (Ivory Coast)DJ Oreo (Nigeria)Lex and Answer (Zimbabwe)DJ Nani (Nigeria)1. Music Producer of the YearMasterkraft (Nigeria)Andre Vibez (Nigeria)207 (Uganda)Dlala Thukzin (South Africa)Magicsticks (Nigeria)MOG Beatz (Ghana)Xduppy (South Africa)London (Nigeria)1. Best African DancerMasaka Dance Kids (Uganda)Incredible Zigi (Ghana)Poco Lee (Nigeria)Ghetto Kids (Uganda)Angel Nyigu (Tanzania)Hope Ramafalo (South Africa)Wet Bad Gang (Angola)Dancegod Lloyd (Ghana)Hooliboy (Ghana)1. Best Male Reggae/DancehallValiant (Jamaica)Mr. Killa (Grenada)Patoranking (Nigeria)Shatta Wale (Ghana)Skillibeng (Jamaica)Vybz Kartel (Jamaica)Popcaan (Jamaica)Kranium (Jamaica)1. Best Female Reggae/DancehallShenseea (Jamaica)Jada Kingdom (Jamaica)Moliy (Ghana)Spice (Jamaica)Koffee (Jamaica)Lila Iké (Jamaica)Shaneil Muir (Jamaica)Vanessa Bling (Jamaica)1. Best African GroupDisco Misr (Egypt)Calema (São Tomé & Príncipe)Show Dem Camp (Nigeria)Toofan (Togo)DopeNation (Ghana)Team Paiya (Ivory Coast)Mi Casa (South Africa)Bracket (Nigeria)1. AFRIMMA Album of the YearBlack Sherif — Top of The Morning EraOmah Lay — Clarity of MindAsake — M$NEYTyla — A-PopBurna Boy — No Sign of WeaknessLloyiso — Never Thought I CouldDavido — 5iveLeigh-Anne — My Ego Told Me ToHimra — SORRY I’M BAD1. Best African USA Based ArtistKwate (Nigeria)Bills (Nigeria)Mannywellz (Nigeria)Moses Sumney (Ghana)Libianca (Cameroon)Palmwine Tappers Band (Nigeria)Detty K (Ivory Coast)J Pako (DR Congo)Emma Nyra (Nigeria)1. AFRIMMA Timeless Impact AwardTimaya (Nigeria)Amr Diab (Egypt)Sarkodie (Ghana)Nameless (Kenya)Oskido (South Africa)Kcee (Nigeria)Slap Dee (Zambia)Bebe Cool (Uganda)Flavour (Nigeria)Mafikizolo (South Africa)1. African Athlete of the YearVictor Osimhen (Nigeria)Serhou Guirassy (Guinea)Ademola Lookman (Nigeria)Achraf Hakimi (Morocco)Pascal Siakam (Cameroon)Faith Kipyegon (Kenya)Nnamdi Madubuike (Nigeria)1. Best InfluencerPeller (Nigeria)Carter Efe (Nigeria)Khaby Lame (Senegal)Nasty Black (Nigeria)Lasizwe Dambuza (South Africa)Ilyas El Maliki (Morocco)Crazy Kennar (Kenya)Sabinus (Nigeria)1. Best Actor/ActressTimini Egbuson (Nigeria)Uzor Arukwe (Nigeria)Bimbo Ademoye (Nigeria)Uche Montana (Nigeria)Elizabeth Michael “Lulu” (Tanzania)Zander Adika (Kenya)Pallance Dladla (South Africa)Masali Baduza (South Africa)1. Best ComedianBasketmouth (Nigeria)Bovi (Nigeria)Warri Pikin (Nigeria)Eric Omondi (Kenya)Trevor Noah (South Africa)Godfrey (Nigeria)Patrick “Salvado” Idringi (Uganda)Ty Ngachira (Kenya)1. Best Hypeman/MCBig Smart (Nigeria)Shody (Nigeria)Ogee The MC (Ghana)MC Wild (Kenya)Robot Boii (South Africa)Balaa MC (Tanzania)MC Mignon (DR Congo)Do2dtun (Nigeria)1. Community Impact AwardEster Mathew Tonlagha Foundation (Nigeria)Noella Foundation (Nigeria)FAWE – Forum for African Women Educationalists (Kenya)Educate! (Uganda)IkamvaYouth (South Africa)Street Child (Sierra Leone)Tony Elumelu Foundation (Nigeria) Other top nominees include Burna Boy, Tanzania’s Diamond Platnumz and Ghana’s Black Sherif, who each received four nominations.South African singer Tyla leads among female nominees with three nominations, while Nigerian singer Tems earned two.The Best Influencer category will feature personalities including Peller, Carter Efe, Nasty Black and Sabinus, while actors such as Timini Egbuson, Uzor Arukwe, Bimbo Ademoye and Uche Montana are nominated in the Best Actor category.The AFRIMMA 2026 awards and music festival are scheduled to hold on September 12, 2026, at Annette Strauss Square in Dallas, Texas.See full list below:1. Best Male West AfricaDavido (Nigeria)Black Sherif (Ghana)BNXN (Nigeria)Rema (Nigeria)Asake (Nigeria)Didi B (Ivory Coast)Djodje (Cape Verde)Burna Boy (Nigeria)Wizkid (Nigeria)Ruger (Nigeria)Dino Santiago (Cape Verde)2. Best Female West AfricaHadzi Vodushi (Ghana)Tems (Nigeria)Josey (Ivory Coast)Viviane Chidid (Senegal)Ayra Starr (Nigeria)Moliy (Ghana)Tiwa Savage (Nigeria)Mariam Ba Lagare (Mali)Teni (Nigeria)Soraia Ramos (Cape Verde)3. Best Male East AfricaLij Michael (Ethiopia)Marioo (Tanzania)Eddy Kenzo (Uganda)Diamond Platnumz (Tanzania)Juma Jux (Tanzania)Bien (Kenya)Mbosso (Tanzania)Joshua Baraka (Uganda)Single Dee (South Sudan)Barnaba (Tanzania)1. Best Female East AfricaAbigail Chams (Tanzania)Veronica Adane (Ethiopia)Bridget Blue (Kenya)Zuchu (Tanzania)Nikita Kering (Kenya)Ariel Wayz (Rwanda)Njerae (Kenya)Winnie Nwagi (Uganda)Salemia (Ethiopia)1. Best Male Central AfricaMatias Damásio (Angola)Dadju (DR Congo)TayC (Cameroon)Fally Ipupa (DR Congo)Calema (São Tomé & Príncipe)Gims (DR Congo)Gerilson Israel (Angola)Ko-C (Cameroon)1. Best Female Central AfricaAnna Joyce (Angola)Rebo (DR Congo)Krys M (Cameroon)Blanche Bailly (Cameroon)Cindy Le Coeur (DR Congo)Espoir La Tigresse (Gabon)Jessy B (Republic of the Congo)Emma’a (Gabon)1. Best Male Southern AfricaScott Maphuma (South Africa)Nutty O (Zimbabwe)Yo Maps (Zambia)DJ Maphorisa (South Africa)Zeze Kingston (Malawi)Cassper Nyovest (South Africa)William Last KRM (Botswana)Kabza De Small (South Africa)1. Best Female Southern AfricaMawhoo (South Africa)Tamy Moyo (Zimbabwe)Charma Gal (Botswana)Babalwa M (South Africa)Hanna (Zimbabwe)Uncle Waffles (South Africa)Bombshell Grenade (Zambia)Makhadzi (South Africa)Tyla (South Africa)1. Best Male North AfricaWegz (Egypt)Stormy (Morocco)Adviser (Mauritania)Amr Diab (Egypt)Marwan Moussa (Egypt)ElGrandeToto (Morocco)DJ Snake (Algeria)Cheb Momo (Algeria)1. Best Female North AfricaMarwa Loud (Morocco)Chirine Lajmi (Tunisia)Manal (Morocco)Souhila Ben Lachhab (Algeria)Sherine (Egypt)Latifa (Tunisia)Kenza Morsli (Algeria)Zina Daoudia (Morocco)1. Crossing Boundaries with Music AwardBurna Boy (Nigeria)Aya Nakamura (Mali)Rema (Nigeria)Davido (Nigeria)Toby Nwigwe (Nigeria)Flavour (Nigeria)Wizkid (Nigeria)Fally Ipupa (DR Congo)Odeal (Nigeria)1. Best NewcomerLisandro Cuxi (Cape Verde)Mavo (Nigeria)Abigail Chams (Tanzania)6uff (Nigeria)Lava Lava (Tanzania)Florito (Angola)Toxic Lyrikali (Kenya)Fola (Nigeria)1. Artist of the YearAsake (Nigeria)Fally Ipupa (DR Congo)Diamond Platnumz (Tanzania)Burna Boy (Nigeria)Rema (Nigeria)Tyla (South Africa)Tems (Nigeria)Davido (Nigeria)Bien (Kenya)1. Best GospelMercy Chinwo (Nigeria)Prosper Germoh (Cameroon)Christina Shusho (Tanzania)Miguel Buila (Angola)Bidemi Olaoba (Nigeria)Deborah Lukalu (DR Congo)Joel Lwaga (Tanzania)Moïse Mbiye (DR Congo)Sunmisola Agbebi Okeleye (Nigeria)1. Best Female Rap ActRelated NewsFIFA plans 30-minute half-time show for W’Cup final with Burna Boy, Shakira — ReportWhy I signed Wizkid in 2008 — AkonVIDEO: I draw most of my skit ideas from african parents – TaoomaRosa Ree (Tanzania)Eno Barony (Ghana)Bombshell Grenade (Zambia)Freda Rhymz (Ghana)Moozlie (South Africa)Ssaru (Kenya)Ami Yerewolo (Mali)Candy Bleakz (Nigeria)1. Best Male Rap ActOdumodublvck (Nigeria)Jeriq (Nigeria)Ninho (DR Congo)Black Sherif (Ghana)A-Reece (South Africa)6uff (Nigeria)Blxckie (South Africa)Yung Lunya (Tanzania)Phyno (Nigeria)Himra (Ivory Coast)1. Best CollaborationBien & Alikiba — FinaleBNXN & Sarz — Back OutsideDavido & Omah Lay — With YouDiamond Platnumz ft. Juma Jux — JoyPatoranking ft. Ruger — Shake ThatFally Ipupa ft. Wizkid — JamJazzworx & Tukuthela — BengicelaFlavour ft. Baaba Maal — AfrocultureMarvais Djo ft. Kano Choir — Pile1. Song of the YearDavido ft. Omah Lay — With YouBNXN & Sarz — Back OutsideBien & Alikiba — FinaleDiamond Platnumz ft. Juma Jux — JoyMoliy ft. Shenseea & Skillibeng — Shake It to the MaxBlack Sherif — So It GoesCiza — Isaka (6AM)Young Jonn — ElumeluDopeNation — KakalikaMarvais Djo ft. Kano Choir — PileDJ Kedjevara — Ça Fait Mal1. Best Video DirectorHanscana (Tanzania)Director Pink (Nigeria)Elias Belkader (Algeria)Mateo Da Silva (Cameroon)TG Omori (Nigeria)Babs Direction (Ghana)Jake Zaral (Zimbabwe)Dammy Twitch (Nigeria)1. Best DJ AfricaDJ Spinall (Nigeria)DJ Dollar (Senegal)Uncle Waffles (South Africa)DJ Obi (Nigeria)DJ Tunez (Nigeria)DJ Sly King (Ghana)DJ Commissioner Wysei (Nigeria)DJ Nelasta (Angola)Major League DJs (South Africa)DJ Kaywise (Nigeria)DJ Dope Caesar (Nigeria)DJ Moh (Kenya)1. Best African DJ USADJ Kuncept (Nigeria)DJ Akua (Ghana)DJ Prince (Nigeria)DJ Bode (Nigeria)DJ Chelsea (Canada)DJ Shinski (Kenya)DJ Birame BB L’amour (Ivory Coast)DJ Oreo (Nigeria)Lex and Answer (Zimbabwe)DJ Nani (Nigeria)1. Music Producer of the YearMasterkraft (Nigeria)Andre Vibez (Nigeria)207 (Uganda)Dlala Thukzin (South Africa)Magicsticks (Nigeria)MOG Beatz (Ghana)Xduppy (South Africa)London (Nigeria)1. Best African DancerMasaka Dance Kids (Uganda)Incredible Zigi (Ghana)Poco Lee (Nigeria)Ghetto Kids (Uganda)Angel Nyigu (Tanzania)Hope Ramafalo (South Africa)Wet Bad Gang (Angola)Dancegod Lloyd (Ghana)Hooliboy (Ghana)1. Best Male Reggae/DancehallValiant (Jamaica)Mr. Killa (Grenada)Patoranking (Nigeria)Shatta Wale (Ghana)Skillibeng (Jamaica)Vybz Kartel (Jamaica)Popcaan (Jamaica)Kranium (Jamaica)1. Best Female Reggae/DancehallShenseea (Jamaica)Jada Kingdom (Jamaica)Moliy (Ghana)Spice (Jamaica)Koffee (Jamaica)Lila Iké (Jamaica)Shaneil Muir (Jamaica)Vanessa Bling (Jamaica)1. Best African GroupDisco Misr (Egypt)Calema (São Tomé & Príncipe)Show Dem Camp (Nigeria)Toofan (Togo)DopeNation (Ghana)Team Paiya (Ivory Coast)Mi Casa (South Africa)Bracket (Nigeria)1. AFRIMMA Album of the YearBlack Sherif — Top of The Morning EraOmah Lay — Clarity of MindAsake — M$NEYTyla — A-PopBurna Boy — No Sign of WeaknessLloyiso — Never Thought I CouldDavido — 5iveLeigh-Anne — My Ego Told Me ToHimra — SORRY I’M BAD1. Best African USA Based ArtistKwate (Nigeria)Bills (Nigeria)Mannywellz (Nigeria)Moses Sumney (Ghana)Libianca (Cameroon)Palmwine Tappers Band (Nigeria)Detty K (Ivory Coast)J Pako (DR Congo)Emma Nyra (Nigeria)1. AFRIMMA Timeless Impact AwardTimaya (Nigeria)Amr Diab (Egypt)Sarkodie (Ghana)Nameless (Kenya)Oskido (South Africa)Kcee (Nigeria)Slap Dee (Zambia)Bebe Cool (Uganda)Flavour (Nigeria)Mafikizolo (South Africa)1. African Athlete of the YearVictor Osimhen (Nigeria)Serhou Guirassy (Guinea)Ademola Lookman (Nigeria)Achraf Hakimi (Morocco)Pascal Siakam (Cameroon)Faith Kipyegon (Kenya)Nnamdi Madubuike (Nigeria)1. Best InfluencerPeller (Nigeria)Carter Efe (Nigeria)Khaby Lame (Senegal)Nasty Black (Nigeria)Lasizwe Dambuza (South Africa)Ilyas El Maliki (Morocco)Crazy Kennar (Kenya)Sabinus (Nigeria)1. Best Actor/ActressTimini Egbuson (Nigeria)Uzor Arukwe (Nigeria)Bimbo Ademoye (Nigeria)Uche Montana (Nigeria)Elizabeth Michael “Lulu” (Tanzania)Zander Adika (Kenya)Pallance Dladla (South Africa)Masali Baduza (South Africa)1. Best ComedianBasketmouth (Nigeria)Bovi (Nigeria)Warri Pikin (Nigeria)Eric Omondi (Kenya)Trevor Noah (South Africa)Godfrey (Nigeria)Patrick “Salvado” Idringi (Uganda)Ty Ngachira (Kenya)1. Best Hypeman/MCBig Smart (Nigeria)Shody (Nigeria)Ogee The MC (Ghana)MC Wild (Kenya)Robot Boii (South Africa)Balaa MC (Tanzania)MC Mignon (DR Congo)Do2dtun (Nigeria)1. Community Impact AwardEster Mathew Tonlagha Foundation (Nigeria)Noella Foundation (Nigeria)FAWE – Forum for African Women Educationalists (Kenya)Educate! (Uganda)IkamvaYouth (South Africa)Street Child (Sierra Leone)Tony Elumelu Foundation (Nigeria) South African singer Tyla leads among female nominees with three nominations, while Nigerian singer Tems earned two.The Best Influencer category will feature personalities including Peller, Carter Efe, Nasty Black and Sabinus, while actors such as Timini Egbuson, Uzor Arukwe, Bimbo Ademoye and Uche Montana are nominated in the Best Actor category.The AFRIMMA 2026 awards and music festival are scheduled to hold on September 12, 2026, at Annette Strauss Square in Dallas, Texas.See full list below:1. Best Male West AfricaDavido (Nigeria)Black Sherif (Ghana)BNXN (Nigeria)Rema (Nigeria)Asake (Nigeria)Didi B (Ivory Coast)Djodje (Cape Verde)Burna Boy (Nigeria)Wizkid (Nigeria)Ruger (Nigeria)Dino Santiago (Cape Verde)2. Best Female West AfricaHadzi Vodushi (Ghana)Tems (Nigeria)Josey (Ivory Coast)Viviane Chidid (Senegal)Ayra Starr (Nigeria)Moliy (Ghana)Tiwa Savage (Nigeria)Mariam Ba Lagare (Mali)Teni (Nigeria)Soraia Ramos (Cape Verde)3. Best Male East AfricaLij Michael (Ethiopia)Marioo (Tanzania)Eddy Kenzo (Uganda)Diamond Platnumz (Tanzania)Juma Jux (Tanzania)Bien (Kenya)Mbosso (Tanzania)Joshua Baraka (Uganda)Single Dee (South Sudan)Barnaba (Tanzania)1. Best Female East AfricaAbigail Chams (Tanzania)Veronica Adane (Ethiopia)Bridget Blue (Kenya)Zuchu (Tanzania)Nikita Kering (Kenya)Ariel Wayz (Rwanda)Njerae (Kenya)Winnie Nwagi (Uganda)Salemia (Ethiopia)1. Best Male Central AfricaMatias Damásio (Angola)Dadju (DR Congo)TayC (Cameroon)Fally Ipupa (DR Congo)Calema (São Tomé & Príncipe)Gims (DR Congo)Gerilson Israel (Angola)Ko-C (Cameroon)1. Best Female Central AfricaAnna Joyce (Angola)Rebo (DR Congo)Krys M (Cameroon)Blanche Bailly (Cameroon)Cindy Le Coeur (DR Congo)Espoir La Tigresse (Gabon)Jessy B (Republic of the Congo)Emma’a (Gabon)1. Best Male Southern AfricaScott Maphuma (South Africa)Nutty O (Zimbabwe)Yo Maps (Zambia)DJ Maphorisa (South Africa)Zeze Kingston (Malawi)Cassper Nyovest (South Africa)William Last KRM (Botswana)Kabza De Small (South Africa)1. Best Female Southern AfricaMawhoo (South Africa)Tamy Moyo (Zimbabwe)Charma Gal (Botswana)Babalwa M (South Africa)Hanna (Zimbabwe)Uncle Waffles (South Africa)Bombshell Grenade (Zambia)Makhadzi (South Africa)Tyla (South Africa)1. Best Male North AfricaWegz (Egypt)Stormy (Morocco)Adviser (Mauritania)Amr Diab (Egypt)Marwan Moussa (Egypt)ElGrandeToto (Morocco)DJ Snake (Algeria)Cheb Momo (Algeria)1. Best Female North AfricaMarwa Loud (Morocco)Chirine Lajmi (Tunisia)Manal (Morocco)Souhila Ben Lachhab (Algeria)Sherine (Egypt)Latifa (Tunisia)Kenza Morsli (Algeria)Zina Daoudia (Morocco)1. Crossing Boundaries with Music AwardBurna Boy (Nigeria)Aya Nakamura (Mali)Rema (Nigeria)Davido (Nigeria)Toby Nwigwe (Nigeria)Flavour (Nigeria)Wizkid (Nigeria)Fally Ipupa (DR Congo)Odeal (Nigeria)1. Best NewcomerLisandro Cuxi (Cape Verde)Mavo (Nigeria)Abigail Chams (Tanzania)6uff (Nigeria)Lava Lava (Tanzania)Florito (Angola)Toxic Lyrikali (Kenya)Fola (Nigeria)1. Artist of the YearAsake (Nigeria)Fally Ipupa (DR Congo)Diamond Platnumz (Tanzania)Burna Boy (Nigeria)Rema (Nigeria)Tyla (South Africa)Tems (Nigeria)Davido (Nigeria)Bien (Kenya)1. Best GospelMercy Chinwo (Nigeria)Prosper Germoh (Cameroon)Christina Shusho (Tanzania)Miguel Buila (Angola)Bidemi Olaoba (Nigeria)Deborah Lukalu (DR Congo)Joel Lwaga (Tanzania)Moïse Mbiye (DR Congo)Sunmisola Agbebi Okeleye (Nigeria)1. Best Female Rap ActRelated NewsFIFA plans 30-minute half-time show for W’Cup final with Burna Boy, Shakira — ReportWhy I signed Wizkid in 2008 — AkonVIDEO: I draw most of my skit ideas from african parents – TaoomaRosa Ree (Tanzania)Eno Barony (Ghana)Bombshell Grenade (Zambia)Freda Rhymz (Ghana)Moozlie (South Africa)Ssaru (Kenya)Ami Yerewolo (Mali)Candy Bleakz (Nigeria)1. Best Male Rap ActOdumodublvck (Nigeria)Jeriq (Nigeria)Ninho (DR Congo)Black Sherif (Ghana)A-Reece (South Africa)6uff (Nigeria)Blxckie (South Africa)Yung Lunya (Tanzania)Phyno (Nigeria)Himra (Ivory Coast)1. Best CollaborationBien & Alikiba — FinaleBNXN & Sarz — Back OutsideDavido & Omah Lay — With YouDiamond Platnumz ft. Juma Jux — JoyPatoranking ft. Ruger — Shake ThatFally Ipupa ft. Wizkid — JamJazzworx & Tukuthela — BengicelaFlavour ft. Baaba Maal — AfrocultureMarvais Djo ft. Kano Choir — Pile1. Song of the YearDavido ft. Omah Lay — With YouBNXN & Sarz — Back OutsideBien & Alikiba — FinaleDiamond Platnumz ft. Juma Jux — JoyMoliy ft. Shenseea & Skillibeng — Shake It to the MaxBlack Sherif — So It GoesCiza — Isaka (6AM)Young Jonn — ElumeluDopeNation — KakalikaMarvais Djo ft. Kano Choir — PileDJ Kedjevara — Ça Fait Mal1. Best Video DirectorHanscana (Tanzania)Director Pink (Nigeria)Elias Belkader (Algeria)Mateo Da Silva (Cameroon)TG Omori (Nigeria)Babs Direction (Ghana)Jake Zaral (Zimbabwe)Dammy Twitch (Nigeria)1. Best DJ AfricaDJ Spinall (Nigeria)DJ Dollar (Senegal)Uncle Waffles (South Africa)DJ Obi (Nigeria)DJ Tunez (Nigeria)DJ Sly King (Ghana)DJ Commissioner Wysei (Nigeria)DJ Nelasta (Angola)Major League DJs (South Africa)DJ Kaywise (Nigeria)DJ Dope Caesar (Nigeria)DJ Moh (Kenya)1. Best African DJ USADJ Kuncept (Nigeria)DJ Akua (Ghana)DJ Prince (Nigeria)DJ Bode (Nigeria)DJ Chelsea (Canada)DJ Shinski (Kenya)DJ Birame BB L’amour (Ivory Coast)DJ Oreo (Nigeria)Lex and Answer (Zimbabwe)DJ Nani (Nigeria)1. Music Producer of the YearMasterkraft (Nigeria)Andre Vibez (Nigeria)207 (Uganda)Dlala Thukzin (South Africa)Magicsticks (Nigeria)MOG Beatz (Ghana)Xduppy (South Africa)London (Nigeria)1. Best African DancerMasaka Dance Kids (Uganda)Incredible Zigi (Ghana)Poco Lee (Nigeria)Ghetto Kids (Uganda)Angel Nyigu (Tanzania)Hope Ramafalo (South Africa)Wet Bad Gang (Angola)Dancegod Lloyd (Ghana)Hooliboy (Ghana)1. Best Male Reggae/DancehallValiant (Jamaica)Mr. Killa (Grenada)Patoranking (Nigeria)Shatta Wale (Ghana)Skillibeng (Jamaica)Vybz Kartel (Jamaica)Popcaan (Jamaica)Kranium (Jamaica)1. Best Female Reggae/DancehallShenseea (Jamaica)Jada Kingdom (Jamaica)Moliy (Ghana)Spice (Jamaica)Koffee (Jamaica)Lila Iké (Jamaica)Shaneil Muir (Jamaica)Vanessa Bling (Jamaica)1. Best African GroupDisco Misr (Egypt)Calema (São Tomé & Príncipe)Show Dem Camp (Nigeria)Toofan (Togo)DopeNation (Ghana)Team Paiya (Ivory Coast)Mi Casa (South Africa)Bracket (Nigeria)1. AFRIMMA Album of the YearBlack Sherif — Top of The Morning EraOmah Lay — Clarity of MindAsake — M$NEYTyla — A-PopBurna Boy — No Sign of WeaknessLloyiso — Never Thought I CouldDavido — 5iveLeigh-Anne — My Ego Told Me ToHimra — SORRY I’M BAD1. Best African USA Based ArtistKwate (Nigeria)Bills (Nigeria)Mannywellz (Nigeria)Moses Sumney (Ghana)Libianca (Cameroon)Palmwine Tappers Band (Nigeria)Detty K (Ivory Coast)J Pako (DR Congo)Emma Nyra (Nigeria)1. AFRIMMA Timeless Impact AwardTimaya (Nigeria)Amr Diab (Egypt)Sarkodie (Ghana)Nameless (Kenya)Oskido (South Africa)Kcee (Nigeria)Slap Dee (Zambia)Bebe Cool (Uganda)Flavour (Nigeria)Mafikizolo (South Africa)1. African Athlete of the YearVictor Osimhen (Nigeria)Serhou Guirassy (Guinea)Ademola Lookman (Nigeria)Achraf Hakimi (Morocco)Pascal Siakam (Cameroon)Faith Kipyegon (Kenya)Nnamdi Madubuike (Nigeria)1. Best InfluencerPeller (Nigeria)Carter Efe (Nigeria)Khaby Lame (Senegal)Nasty Black (Nigeria)Lasizwe Dambuza (South Africa)Ilyas El Maliki (Morocco)Crazy Kennar (Kenya)Sabinus (Nigeria)1. Best Actor/ActressTimini Egbuson (Nigeria)Uzor Arukwe (Nigeria)Bimbo Ademoye (Nigeria)Uche Montana (Nigeria)Elizabeth Michael “Lulu” (Tanzania)Zander Adika (Kenya)Pallance Dladla (South Africa)Masali Baduza (South Africa)1. Best ComedianBasketmouth (Nigeria)Bovi (Nigeria)Warri Pikin (Nigeria)Eric Omondi (Kenya)Trevor Noah (South Africa)Godfrey (Nigeria)Patrick “Salvado” Idringi (Uganda)Ty Ngachira (Kenya)1. Best Hypeman/MCBig Smart (Nigeria)Shody (Nigeria)Ogee The MC (Ghana)MC Wild (Kenya)Robot Boii (South Africa)Balaa MC (Tanzania)MC Mignon (DR Congo)Do2dtun (Nigeria)1. Community Impact AwardEster Mathew Tonlagha Foundation (Nigeria)Noella Foundation (Nigeria)FAWE – Forum for African Women Educationalists (Kenya)Educate! (Uganda)IkamvaYouth (South Africa)Street Child (Sierra Leone)Tony Elumelu Foundation (Nigeria) The Best Influencer category will feature personalities including Peller, Carter Efe, Nasty Black and Sabinus, while actors such as Timini Egbuson, Uzor Arukwe, Bimbo Ademoye and Uche Montana are nominated in the Best Actor category.The AFRIMMA 2026 awards and music festival are scheduled to hold on September 12, 2026, at Annette Strauss Square in Dallas, Texas.See full list below:1. Best Male West AfricaDavido (Nigeria)Black Sherif (Ghana)BNXN (Nigeria)Rema (Nigeria)Asake (Nigeria)Didi B (Ivory Coast)Djodje (Cape Verde)Burna Boy (Nigeria)Wizkid (Nigeria)Ruger (Nigeria)Dino Santiago (Cape Verde)2. Best Female West AfricaHadzi Vodushi (Ghana)Tems (Nigeria)Josey (Ivory Coast)Viviane Chidid (Senegal)Ayra Starr (Nigeria)Moliy (Ghana)Tiwa Savage (Nigeria)Mariam Ba Lagare (Mali)Teni (Nigeria)Soraia Ramos (Cape Verde)3. Best Male East AfricaLij Michael (Ethiopia)Marioo (Tanzania)Eddy Kenzo (Uganda)Diamond Platnumz (Tanzania)Juma Jux (Tanzania)Bien (Kenya)Mbosso (Tanzania)Joshua Baraka (Uganda)Single Dee (South Sudan)Barnaba (Tanzania)1. Best Female East AfricaAbigail Chams (Tanzania)Veronica Adane (Ethiopia)Bridget Blue (Kenya)Zuchu (Tanzania)Nikita Kering (Kenya)Ariel Wayz (Rwanda)Njerae (Kenya)Winnie Nwagi (Uganda)Salemia (Ethiopia)1. Best Male Central AfricaMatias Damásio (Angola)Dadju (DR Congo)TayC (Cameroon)Fally Ipupa (DR Congo)Calema (São Tomé & Príncipe)Gims (DR Congo)Gerilson Israel (Angola)Ko-C (Cameroon)1. Best Female Central AfricaAnna Joyce (Angola)Rebo (DR Congo)Krys M (Cameroon)Blanche Bailly (Cameroon)Cindy Le Coeur (DR Congo)Espoir La Tigresse (Gabon)Jessy B (Republic of the Congo)Emma’a (Gabon)1. Best Male Southern AfricaScott Maphuma (South Africa)Nutty O (Zimbabwe)Yo Maps (Zambia)DJ Maphorisa (South Africa)Zeze Kingston (Malawi)Cassper Nyovest (South Africa)William Last KRM (Botswana)Kabza De Small (South Africa)1. Best Female Southern AfricaMawhoo (South Africa)Tamy Moyo (Zimbabwe)Charma Gal (Botswana)Babalwa M (South Africa)Hanna (Zimbabwe)Uncle Waffles (South Africa)Bombshell Grenade (Zambia)Makhadzi (South Africa)Tyla (South Africa)1. Best Male North AfricaWegz (Egypt)Stormy (Morocco)Adviser (Mauritania)Amr Diab (Egypt)Marwan Moussa (Egypt)ElGrandeToto (Morocco)DJ Snake (Algeria)Cheb Momo (Algeria)1. Best Female North AfricaMarwa Loud (Morocco)Chirine Lajmi (Tunisia)Manal (Morocco)Souhila Ben Lachhab (Algeria)Sherine (Egypt)Latifa (Tunisia)Kenza Morsli (Algeria)Zina Daoudia (Morocco)1. Crossing Boundaries with Music AwardBurna Boy (Nigeria)Aya Nakamura (Mali)Rema (Nigeria)Davido (Nigeria)Toby Nwigwe (Nigeria)Flavour (Nigeria)Wizkid (Nigeria)Fally Ipupa (DR Congo)Odeal (Nigeria)1. Best NewcomerLisandro Cuxi (Cape Verde)Mavo (Nigeria)Abigail Chams (Tanzania)6uff (Nigeria)Lava Lava (Tanzania)Florito (Angola)Toxic Lyrikali (Kenya)Fola (Nigeria)1. Artist of the YearAsake (Nigeria)Fally Ipupa (DR Congo)Diamond Platnumz (Tanzania)Burna Boy (Nigeria)Rema (Nigeria)Tyla (South Africa)Tems (Nigeria)Davido (Nigeria)Bien (Kenya)1. Best GospelMercy Chinwo (Nigeria)Prosper Germoh (Cameroon)Christina Shusho (Tanzania)Miguel Buila (Angola)Bidemi Olaoba (Nigeria)Deborah Lukalu (DR Congo)Joel Lwaga (Tanzania)Moïse Mbiye (DR Congo)Sunmisola Agbebi Okeleye (Nigeria)1. Best Female Rap ActRelated NewsFIFA plans 30-minute half-time show for W’Cup final with Burna Boy, Shakira — ReportWhy I signed Wizkid in 2008 — AkonVIDEO: I draw most of my skit ideas from african parents – TaoomaRosa Ree (Tanzania)Eno Barony (Ghana)Bombshell Grenade (Zambia)Freda Rhymz (Ghana)Moozlie (South Africa)Ssaru (Kenya)Ami Yerewolo (Mali)Candy Bleakz (Nigeria)1. Best Male Rap ActOdumodublvck (Nigeria)Jeriq (Nigeria)Ninho (DR Congo)Black Sherif (Ghana)A-Reece (South Africa)6uff (Nigeria)Blxckie (South Africa)Yung Lunya (Tanzania)Phyno (Nigeria)Himra (Ivory Coast)1. Best CollaborationBien & Alikiba — FinaleBNXN & Sarz — Back OutsideDavido & Omah Lay — With YouDiamond Platnumz ft. Juma Jux — JoyPatoranking ft. Ruger — Shake ThatFally Ipupa ft. Wizkid — JamJazzworx & Tukuthela — BengicelaFlavour ft. Baaba Maal — AfrocultureMarvais Djo ft. Kano Choir — Pile1. Song of the YearDavido ft. Omah Lay — With YouBNXN & Sarz — Back OutsideBien & Alikiba — FinaleDiamond Platnumz ft. Juma Jux — JoyMoliy ft. Shenseea & Skillibeng — Shake It to the MaxBlack Sherif — So It GoesCiza — Isaka (6AM)Young Jonn — ElumeluDopeNation — KakalikaMarvais Djo ft. Kano Choir — PileDJ Kedjevara — Ça Fait Mal1. Best Video DirectorHanscana (Tanzania)Director Pink (Nigeria)Elias Belkader (Algeria)Mateo Da Silva (Cameroon)TG Omori (Nigeria)Babs Direction (Ghana)Jake Zaral (Zimbabwe)Dammy Twitch (Nigeria)1. Best DJ AfricaDJ Spinall (Nigeria)DJ Dollar (Senegal)Uncle Waffles (South Africa)DJ Obi (Nigeria)DJ Tunez (Nigeria)DJ Sly King (Ghana)DJ Commissioner Wysei (Nigeria)DJ Nelasta (Angola)Major League DJs (South Africa)DJ Kaywise (Nigeria)DJ Dope Caesar (Nigeria)DJ Moh (Kenya)1. Best African DJ USADJ Kuncept (Nigeria)DJ Akua (Ghana)DJ Prince (Nigeria)DJ Bode (Nigeria)DJ Chelsea (Canada)DJ Shinski (Kenya)DJ Birame BB L’amour (Ivory Coast)DJ Oreo (Nigeria)Lex and Answer (Zimbabwe)DJ Nani (Nigeria)1. Music Producer of the YearMasterkraft (Nigeria)Andre Vibez (Nigeria)207 (Uganda)Dlala Thukzin (South Africa)Magicsticks (Nigeria)MOG Beatz (Ghana)Xduppy (South Africa)London (Nigeria)1. Best African DancerMasaka Dance Kids (Uganda)Incredible Zigi (Ghana)Poco Lee (Nigeria)Ghetto Kids (Uganda)Angel Nyigu (Tanzania)Hope Ramafalo (South Africa)Wet Bad Gang (Angola)Dancegod Lloyd (Ghana)Hooliboy (Ghana)1. Best Male Reggae/DancehallValiant (Jamaica)Mr. Killa (Grenada)Patoranking (Nigeria)Shatta Wale (Ghana)Skillibeng (Jamaica)Vybz Kartel (Jamaica)Popcaan (Jamaica)Kranium (Jamaica)1. Best Female Reggae/DancehallShenseea (Jamaica)Jada Kingdom (Jamaica)Moliy (Ghana)Spice (Jamaica)Koffee (Jamaica)Lila Iké (Jamaica)Shaneil Muir (Jamaica)Vanessa Bling (Jamaica)1. Best African GroupDisco Misr (Egypt)Calema (São Tomé & Príncipe)Show Dem Camp (Nigeria)Toofan (Togo)DopeNation (Ghana)Team Paiya (Ivory Coast)Mi Casa (South Africa)Bracket (Nigeria)1. AFRIMMA Album of the YearBlack Sherif — Top of The Morning EraOmah Lay — Clarity of MindAsake — M$NEYTyla — A-PopBurna Boy — No Sign of WeaknessLloyiso — Never Thought I CouldDavido — 5iveLeigh-Anne — My Ego Told Me ToHimra — SORRY I’M BAD1. Best African USA Based ArtistKwate (Nigeria)Bills (Nigeria)Mannywellz (Nigeria)Moses Sumney (Ghana)Libianca (Cameroon)Palmwine Tappers Band (Nigeria)Detty K (Ivory Coast)J Pako (DR Congo)Emma Nyra (Nigeria)1. AFRIMMA Timeless Impact AwardTimaya (Nigeria)Amr Diab (Egypt)Sarkodie (Ghana)Nameless (Kenya)Oskido (South Africa)Kcee (Nigeria)Slap Dee (Zambia)Bebe Cool (Uganda)Flavour (Nigeria)Mafikizolo (South Africa)1. African Athlete of the YearVictor Osimhen (Nigeria)Serhou Guirassy (Guinea)Ademola Lookman (Nigeria)Achraf Hakimi (Morocco)Pascal Siakam (Cameroon)Faith Kipyegon (Kenya)Nnamdi Madubuike (Nigeria)1. Best InfluencerPeller (Nigeria)Carter Efe (Nigeria)Khaby Lame (Senegal)Nasty Black (Nigeria)Lasizwe Dambuza (South Africa)Ilyas El Maliki (Morocco)Crazy Kennar (Kenya)Sabinus (Nigeria)1. Best Actor/ActressTimini Egbuson (Nigeria)Uzor Arukwe (Nigeria)Bimbo Ademoye (Nigeria)Uche Montana (Nigeria)Elizabeth Michael “Lulu” (Tanzania)Zander Adika (Kenya)Pallance Dladla (South Africa)Masali Baduza (South Africa)1. Best ComedianBasketmouth (Nigeria)Bovi (Nigeria)Warri Pikin (Nigeria)Eric Omondi (Kenya)Trevor Noah (South Africa)Godfrey (Nigeria)Patrick “Salvado” Idringi (Uganda)Ty Ngachira (Kenya)1. Best Hypeman/MCBig Smart (Nigeria)Shody (Nigeria)Ogee The MC (Ghana)MC Wild (Kenya)Robot Boii (South Africa)Balaa MC (Tanzania)MC Mignon (DR Congo)Do2dtun (Nigeria)1. Community Impact AwardEster Mathew Tonlagha Foundation (Nigeria)Noella Foundation (Nigeria)FAWE – Forum for African Women Educationalists (Kenya)Educate! (Uganda)IkamvaYouth (South Africa)Street Child (Sierra Leone)Tony Elumelu Foundation (Nigeria) The AFRIMMA 2026 awards and music festival are scheduled to hold on September 12, 2026, at Annette Strauss Square in Dallas, Texas.See full list below:1. Best Male West AfricaDavido (Nigeria)Black Sherif (Ghana)BNXN (Nigeria)Rema (Nigeria)Asake (Nigeria)Didi B (Ivory Coast)Djodje (Cape Verde)Burna Boy (Nigeria)Wizkid (Nigeria)Ruger (Nigeria)Dino Santiago (Cape Verde)2. Best Female West AfricaHadzi Vodushi (Ghana)Tems (Nigeria)Josey (Ivory Coast)Viviane Chidid (Senegal)Ayra Starr (Nigeria)Moliy (Ghana)Tiwa Savage (Nigeria)Mariam Ba Lagare (Mali)Teni (Nigeria)Soraia Ramos (Cape Verde)3. Best Male East AfricaLij Michael (Ethiopia)Marioo (Tanzania)Eddy Kenzo (Uganda)Diamond Platnumz (Tanzania)Juma Jux (Tanzania)Bien (Kenya)Mbosso (Tanzania)Joshua Baraka (Uganda)Single Dee (South Sudan)Barnaba (Tanzania)1. Best Female East AfricaAbigail Chams (Tanzania)Veronica Adane (Ethiopia)Bridget Blue (Kenya)Zuchu (Tanzania)Nikita Kering (Kenya)Ariel Wayz (Rwanda)Njerae (Kenya)Winnie Nwagi (Uganda)Salemia (Ethiopia)1. Best Male Central AfricaMatias Damásio (Angola)Dadju (DR Congo)TayC (Cameroon)Fally Ipupa (DR Congo)Calema (São Tomé & Príncipe)Gims (DR Congo)Gerilson Israel (Angola)Ko-C (Cameroon)1. Best Female Central AfricaAnna Joyce (Angola)Rebo (DR Congo)Krys M (Cameroon)Blanche Bailly (Cameroon)Cindy Le Coeur (DR Congo)Espoir La Tigresse (Gabon)Jessy B (Republic of the Congo)Emma’a (Gabon)1. Best Male Southern AfricaScott Maphuma (South Africa)Nutty O (Zimbabwe)Yo Maps (Zambia)DJ Maphorisa (South Africa)Zeze Kingston (Malawi)Cassper Nyovest (South Africa)William Last KRM (Botswana)Kabza De Small (South Africa)1. Best Female Southern AfricaMawhoo (South Africa)Tamy Moyo (Zimbabwe)Charma Gal (Botswana)Babalwa M (South Africa)Hanna (Zimbabwe)Uncle Waffles (South Africa)Bombshell Grenade (Zambia)Makhadzi (South Africa)Tyla (South Africa)1. Best Male North AfricaWegz (Egypt)Stormy (Morocco)Adviser (Mauritania)Amr Diab (Egypt)Marwan Moussa (Egypt)ElGrandeToto (Morocco)DJ Snake (Algeria)Cheb Momo (Algeria)1. Best Female North AfricaMarwa Loud (Morocco)Chirine Lajmi (Tunisia)Manal (Morocco)Souhila Ben Lachhab (Algeria)Sherine (Egypt)Latifa (Tunisia)Kenza Morsli (Algeria)Zina Daoudia (Morocco)1. Crossing Boundaries with Music AwardBurna Boy (Nigeria)Aya Nakamura (Mali)Rema (Nigeria)Davido (Nigeria)Toby Nwigwe (Nigeria)Flavour (Nigeria)Wizkid (Nigeria)Fally Ipupa (DR Congo)Odeal (Nigeria)1. Best NewcomerLisandro Cuxi (Cape Verde)Mavo (Nigeria)Abigail Chams (Tanzania)6uff (Nigeria)Lava Lava (Tanzania)Florito (Angola)Toxic Lyrikali (Kenya)Fola (Nigeria)1. Artist of the YearAsake (Nigeria)Fally Ipupa (DR Congo)Diamond Platnumz (Tanzania)Burna Boy (Nigeria)Rema (Nigeria)Tyla (South Africa)Tems (Nigeria)Davido (Nigeria)Bien (Kenya)1. Best GospelMercy Chinwo (Nigeria)Prosper Germoh (Cameroon)Christina Shusho (Tanzania)Miguel Buila (Angola)Bidemi Olaoba (Nigeria)Deborah Lukalu (DR Congo)Joel Lwaga (Tanzania)Moïse Mbiye (DR Congo)Sunmisola Agbebi Okeleye (Nigeria)1. Best Female Rap ActRelated NewsFIFA plans 30-minute half-time show for W’Cup final with Burna Boy, Shakira — ReportWhy I signed Wizkid in 2008 — AkonVIDEO: I draw most of my skit ideas from african parents – TaoomaRosa Ree (Tanzania)Eno Barony (Ghana)Bombshell Grenade (Zambia)Freda Rhymz (Ghana)Moozlie (South Africa)Ssaru (Kenya)Ami Yerewolo (Mali)Candy Bleakz (Nigeria)1. Best Male Rap ActOdumodublvck (Nigeria)Jeriq (Nigeria)Ninho (DR Congo)Black Sherif (Ghana)A-Reece (South Africa)6uff (Nigeria)Blxckie (South Africa)Yung Lunya (Tanzania)Phyno (Nigeria)Himra (Ivory Coast)1. Best CollaborationBien & Alikiba — FinaleBNXN & Sarz — Back OutsideDavido & Omah Lay — With YouDiamond Platnumz ft. Juma Jux — JoyPatoranking ft. Ruger — Shake ThatFally Ipupa ft. Wizkid — JamJazzworx & Tukuthela — BengicelaFlavour ft. Baaba Maal — AfrocultureMarvais Djo ft. Kano Choir — Pile1. Song of the YearDavido ft. Omah Lay — With YouBNXN & Sarz — Back OutsideBien & Alikiba — FinaleDiamond Platnumz ft. Juma Jux — JoyMoliy ft. Shenseea & Skillibeng — Shake It to the MaxBlack Sherif — So It GoesCiza — Isaka (6AM)Young Jonn — ElumeluDopeNation — KakalikaMarvais Djo ft. Kano Choir — PileDJ Kedjevara — Ça Fait Mal1. Best Video DirectorHanscana (Tanzania)Director Pink (Nigeria)Elias Belkader (Algeria)Mateo Da Silva (Cameroon)TG Omori (Nigeria)Babs Direction (Ghana)Jake Zaral (Zimbabwe)Dammy Twitch (Nigeria)1. Best DJ AfricaDJ Spinall (Nigeria)DJ Dollar (Senegal)Uncle Waffles (South Africa)DJ Obi (Nigeria)DJ Tunez (Nigeria)DJ Sly King (Ghana)DJ Commissioner Wysei (Nigeria)DJ Nelasta (Angola)Major League DJs (South Africa)DJ Kaywise (Nigeria)DJ Dope Caesar (Nigeria)DJ Moh (Kenya)1. Best African DJ USADJ Kuncept (Nigeria)DJ Akua (Ghana)DJ Prince (Nigeria)DJ Bode (Nigeria)DJ Chelsea (Canada)DJ Shinski (Kenya)DJ Birame BB L’amour (Ivory Coast)DJ Oreo (Nigeria)Lex and Answer (Zimbabwe)DJ Nani (Nigeria)1. Music Producer of the YearMasterkraft (Nigeria)Andre Vibez (Nigeria)207 (Uganda)Dlala Thukzin (South Africa)Magicsticks (Nigeria)MOG Beatz (Ghana)Xduppy (South Africa)London (Nigeria)1. Best African DancerMasaka Dance Kids (Uganda)Incredible Zigi (Ghana)Poco Lee (Nigeria)Ghetto Kids (Uganda)Angel Nyigu (Tanzania)Hope Ramafalo (South Africa)Wet Bad Gang (Angola)Dancegod Lloyd (Ghana)Hooliboy (Ghana)1. Best Male Reggae/DancehallValiant (Jamaica)Mr. Killa (Grenada)Patoranking (Nigeria)Shatta Wale (Ghana)Skillibeng (Jamaica)Vybz Kartel (Jamaica)Popcaan (Jamaica)Kranium (Jamaica)1. Best Female Reggae/DancehallShenseea (Jamaica)Jada Kingdom (Jamaica)Moliy (Ghana)Spice (Jamaica)Koffee (Jamaica)Lila Iké (Jamaica)Shaneil Muir (Jamaica)Vanessa Bling (Jamaica)1. Best African GroupDisco Misr (Egypt)Calema (São Tomé & Príncipe)Show Dem Camp (Nigeria)Toofan (Togo)DopeNation (Ghana)Team Paiya (Ivory Coast)Mi Casa (South Africa)Bracket (Nigeria)1. AFRIMMA Album of the YearBlack Sherif — Top of The Morning EraOmah Lay — Clarity of MindAsake — M$NEYTyla — A-PopBurna Boy — No Sign of WeaknessLloyiso — Never Thought I CouldDavido — 5iveLeigh-Anne — My Ego Told Me ToHimra — SORRY I’M BAD1. Best African USA Based ArtistKwate (Nigeria)Bills (Nigeria)Mannywellz (Nigeria)Moses Sumney (Ghana)Libianca (Cameroon)Palmwine Tappers Band (Nigeria)Detty K (Ivory Coast)J Pako (DR Congo)Emma Nyra (Nigeria)1. AFRIMMA Timeless Impact AwardTimaya (Nigeria)Amr Diab (Egypt)Sarkodie (Ghana)Nameless (Kenya)Oskido (South Africa)Kcee (Nigeria)Slap Dee (Zambia)Bebe Cool (Uganda)Flavour (Nigeria)Mafikizolo (South Africa)1. African Athlete of the YearVictor Osimhen (Nigeria)Serhou Guirassy (Guinea)Ademola Lookman (Nigeria)Achraf Hakimi (Morocco)Pascal Siakam (Cameroon)Faith Kipyegon (Kenya)Nnamdi Madubuike (Nigeria)1. Best InfluencerPeller (Nigeria)Carter Efe (Nigeria)Khaby Lame (Senegal)Nasty Black (Nigeria)Lasizwe Dambuza (South Africa)Ilyas El Maliki (Morocco)Crazy Kennar (Kenya)Sabinus (Nigeria)1. Best Actor/ActressTimini Egbuson (Nigeria)Uzor Arukwe (Nigeria)Bimbo Ademoye (Nigeria)Uche Montana (Nigeria)Elizabeth Michael “Lulu” (Tanzania)Zander Adika (Kenya)Pallance Dladla (South Africa)Masali Baduza (South Africa)1. Best ComedianBasketmouth (Nigeria)Bovi (Nigeria)Warri Pikin (Nigeria)Eric Omondi (Kenya)Trevor Noah (South Africa)Godfrey (Nigeria)Patrick “Salvado” Idringi (Uganda)Ty Ngachira (Kenya)1. Best Hypeman/MCBig Smart (Nigeria)Shody (Nigeria)Ogee The MC (Ghana)MC Wild (Kenya)Robot Boii (South Africa)Balaa MC (Tanzania)MC Mignon (DR Congo)Do2dtun (Nigeria)1. Community Impact AwardEster Mathew Tonlagha Foundation (Nigeria)Noella Foundation (Nigeria)FAWE – Forum for African Women Educationalists (Kenya)Educate! (Uganda)IkamvaYouth (South Africa)Street Child (Sierra Leone)Tony Elumelu Foundation (Nigeria) See full list below:1. Best Male West AfricaDavido (Nigeria)Black Sherif (Ghana)BNXN (Nigeria)Rema (Nigeria)Asake (Nigeria)Didi B (Ivory Coast)Djodje (Cape Verde)Burna Boy (Nigeria)Wizkid (Nigeria)Ruger (Nigeria)Dino Santiago (Cape Verde)2. Best Female West AfricaHadzi Vodushi (Ghana)Tems (Nigeria)Josey (Ivory Coast)Viviane Chidid (Senegal)Ayra Starr (Nigeria)Moliy (Ghana)Tiwa Savage (Nigeria)Mariam Ba Lagare (Mali)Teni (Nigeria)Soraia Ramos (Cape Verde)3. Best Male East AfricaLij Michael (Ethiopia)Marioo (Tanzania)Eddy Kenzo (Uganda)Diamond Platnumz (Tanzania)Juma Jux (Tanzania)Bien (Kenya)Mbosso (Tanzania)Joshua Baraka (Uganda)Single Dee (South Sudan)Barnaba (Tanzania)1. Best Female East AfricaAbigail Chams (Tanzania)Veronica Adane (Ethiopia)Bridget Blue (Kenya)Zuchu (Tanzania)Nikita Kering (Kenya)Ariel Wayz (Rwanda)Njerae (Kenya)Winnie Nwagi (Uganda)Salemia (Ethiopia)1. Best Male Central AfricaMatias Damásio (Angola)Dadju (DR Congo)TayC (Cameroon)Fally Ipupa (DR Congo)Calema (São Tomé & Príncipe)Gims (DR Congo)Gerilson Israel (Angola)Ko-C (Cameroon)1. Best Female Central AfricaAnna Joyce (Angola)Rebo (DR Congo)Krys M (Cameroon)Blanche Bailly (Cameroon)Cindy Le Coeur (DR Congo)Espoir La Tigresse (Gabon)Jessy B (Republic of the Congo)Emma’a (Gabon)1. Best Male Southern AfricaScott Maphuma (South Africa)Nutty O (Zimbabwe)Yo Maps (Zambia)DJ Maphorisa (South Africa)Zeze Kingston (Malawi)Cassper Nyovest (South Africa)William Last KRM (Botswana)Kabza De Small (South Africa)1. Best Female Southern AfricaMawhoo (South Africa)Tamy Moyo (Zimbabwe)Charma Gal (Botswana)Babalwa M (South Africa)Hanna (Zimbabwe)Uncle Waffles (South Africa)Bombshell Grenade (Zambia)Makhadzi (South Africa)Tyla (South Africa)1. Best Male North AfricaWegz (Egypt)Stormy (Morocco)Adviser (Mauritania)Amr Diab (Egypt)Marwan Moussa (Egypt)ElGrandeToto (Morocco)DJ Snake (Algeria)Cheb Momo (Algeria)1. Best Female North AfricaMarwa Loud (Morocco)Chirine Lajmi (Tunisia)Manal (Morocco)Souhila Ben Lachhab (Algeria)Sherine (Egypt)Latifa (Tunisia)Kenza Morsli (Algeria)Zina Daoudia (Morocco)1. Crossing Boundaries with Music AwardBurna Boy (Nigeria)Aya Nakamura (Mali)Rema (Nigeria)Davido (Nigeria)Toby Nwigwe (Nigeria)Flavour (Nigeria)Wizkid (Nigeria)Fally Ipupa (DR Congo)Odeal (Nigeria)1. Best NewcomerLisandro Cuxi (Cape Verde)Mavo (Nigeria)Abigail Chams (Tanzania)6uff (Nigeria)Lava Lava (Tanzania)Florito (Angola)Toxic Lyrikali (Kenya)Fola (Nigeria)1. Artist of the YearAsake (Nigeria)Fally Ipupa (DR Congo)Diamond Platnumz (Tanzania)Burna Boy (Nigeria)Rema (Nigeria)Tyla (South Africa)Tems (Nigeria)Davido (Nigeria)Bien (Kenya)1. Best GospelMercy Chinwo (Nigeria)Prosper Germoh (Cameroon)Christina Shusho (Tanzania)Miguel Buila (Angola)Bidemi Olaoba (Nigeria)Deborah Lukalu (DR Congo)Joel Lwaga (Tanzania)Moïse Mbiye (DR Congo)Sunmisola Agbebi Okeleye (Nigeria)1. Best Female Rap ActRelated NewsFIFA plans 30-minute half-time show for W’Cup final with Burna Boy, Shakira — ReportWhy I signed Wizkid in 2008 — AkonVIDEO: I draw most of my skit ideas from african parents – TaoomaRosa Ree (Tanzania)Eno Barony (Ghana)Bombshell Grenade (Zambia)Freda Rhymz (Ghana)Moozlie (South Africa)Ssaru (Kenya)Ami Yerewolo (Mali)Candy Bleakz (Nigeria)1. Best Male Rap ActOdumodublvck (Nigeria)Jeriq (Nigeria)Ninho (DR Congo)Black Sherif (Ghana)A-Reece (South Africa)6uff (Nigeria)Blxckie (South Africa)Yung Lunya (Tanzania)Phyno (Nigeria)Himra (Ivory Coast)1. Best CollaborationBien & Alikiba — FinaleBNXN & Sarz — Back OutsideDavido & Omah Lay — With YouDiamond Platnumz ft. Juma Jux — JoyPatoranking ft. Ruger — Shake ThatFally Ipupa ft. Wizkid — JamJazzworx & Tukuthela — BengicelaFlavour ft. Baaba Maal — AfrocultureMarvais Djo ft. Kano Choir — Pile1. Song of the YearDavido ft. Omah Lay — With YouBNXN & Sarz — Back OutsideBien & Alikiba — FinaleDiamond Platnumz ft. Juma Jux — JoyMoliy ft. Shenseea & Skillibeng — Shake It to the MaxBlack Sherif — So It GoesCiza — Isaka (6AM)Young Jonn — ElumeluDopeNation — KakalikaMarvais Djo ft. Kano Choir — PileDJ Kedjevara — Ça Fait Mal1. Best Video DirectorHanscana (Tanzania)Director Pink (Nigeria)Elias Belkader (Algeria)Mateo Da Silva (Cameroon)TG Omori (Nigeria)Babs Direction (Ghana)Jake Zaral (Zimbabwe)Dammy Twitch (Nigeria)1. Best DJ AfricaDJ Spinall (Nigeria)DJ Dollar (Senegal)Uncle Waffles (South Africa)DJ Obi (Nigeria)DJ Tunez (Nigeria)DJ Sly King (Ghana)DJ Commissioner Wysei (Nigeria)DJ Nelasta (Angola)Major League DJs (South Africa)DJ Kaywise (Nigeria)DJ Dope Caesar (Nigeria)DJ Moh (Kenya)1. Best African DJ USADJ Kuncept (Nigeria)DJ Akua (Ghana)DJ Prince (Nigeria)DJ Bode (Nigeria)DJ Chelsea (Canada)DJ Shinski (Kenya)DJ Birame BB L’amour (Ivory Coast)DJ Oreo (Nigeria)Lex and Answer (Zimbabwe)DJ Nani (Nigeria)1. Music Producer of the YearMasterkraft (Nigeria)Andre Vibez (Nigeria)207 (Uganda)Dlala Thukzin (South Africa)Magicsticks (Nigeria)MOG Beatz (Ghana)Xduppy (South Africa)London (Nigeria)1. Best African DancerMasaka Dance Kids (Uganda)Incredible Zigi (Ghana)Poco Lee (Nigeria)Ghetto Kids (Uganda)Angel Nyigu (Tanzania)Hope Ramafalo (South Africa)Wet Bad Gang (Angola)Dancegod Lloyd (Ghana)Hooliboy (Ghana)1. Best Male Reggae/DancehallValiant (Jamaica)Mr. Killa (Grenada)Patoranking (Nigeria)Shatta Wale (Ghana)Skillibeng (Jamaica)Vybz Kartel (Jamaica)Popcaan (Jamaica)Kranium (Jamaica)1. Best Female Reggae/DancehallShenseea (Jamaica)Jada Kingdom (Jamaica)Moliy (Ghana)Spice (Jamaica)Koffee (Jamaica)Lila Iké (Jamaica)Shaneil Muir (Jamaica)Vanessa Bling (Jamaica)1. Best African GroupDisco Misr (Egypt)Calema (São Tomé & Príncipe)Show Dem Camp (Nigeria)Toofan (Togo)DopeNation (Ghana)Team Paiya (Ivory Coast)Mi Casa (South Africa)Bracket (Nigeria)1. AFRIMMA Album of the YearBlack Sherif — Top of The Morning EraOmah Lay — Clarity of MindAsake — M$NEYTyla — A-PopBurna Boy — No Sign of WeaknessLloyiso — Never Thought I CouldDavido — 5iveLeigh-Anne — My Ego Told Me ToHimra — SORRY I’M BAD1. Best African USA Based ArtistKwate (Nigeria)Bills (Nigeria)Mannywellz (Nigeria)Moses Sumney (Ghana)Libianca (Cameroon)Palmwine Tappers Band (Nigeria)Detty K (Ivory Coast)J Pako (DR Congo)Emma Nyra (Nigeria)1. AFRIMMA Timeless Impact AwardTimaya (Nigeria)Amr Diab (Egypt)Sarkodie (Ghana)Nameless (Kenya)Oskido (South Africa)Kcee (Nigeria)Slap Dee (Zambia)Bebe Cool (Uganda)Flavour (Nigeria)Mafikizolo (South Africa)1. African Athlete of the YearVictor Osimhen (Nigeria)Serhou Guirassy (Guinea)Ademola Lookman (Nigeria)Achraf Hakimi (Morocco)Pascal Siakam (Cameroon)Faith Kipyegon (Kenya)Nnamdi Madubuike (Nigeria)1. Best InfluencerPeller (Nigeria)Carter Efe (Nigeria)Khaby Lame (Senegal)Nasty Black (Nigeria)Lasizwe Dambuza (South Africa)Ilyas El Maliki (Morocco)Crazy Kennar (Kenya)Sabinus (Nigeria)1. Best Actor/ActressTimini Egbuson (Nigeria)Uzor Arukwe (Nigeria)Bimbo Ademoye (Nigeria)Uche Montana (Nigeria)Elizabeth Michael “Lulu” (Tanzania)Zander Adika (Kenya)Pallance Dladla (South Africa)Masali Baduza (South Africa)1. Best ComedianBasketmouth (Nigeria)Bovi (Nigeria)Warri Pikin (Nigeria)Eric Omondi (Kenya)Trevor Noah (South Africa)Godfrey (Nigeria)Patrick “Salvado” Idringi (Uganda)Ty Ngachira (Kenya)1. Best Hypeman/MCBig Smart (Nigeria)Shody (Nigeria)Ogee The MC (Ghana)MC Wild (Kenya)Robot Boii (South Africa)Balaa MC (Tanzania)MC Mignon (DR Congo)Do2dtun (Nigeria)1. Community Impact AwardEster Mathew Tonlagha Foundation (Nigeria)Noella Foundation (Nigeria)FAWE – Forum for African Women Educationalists (Kenya)Educate! (Uganda)IkamvaYouth (South Africa)Street Child (Sierra Leone)Tony Elumelu Foundation (Nigeria) 1. Best Male West AfricaDavido (Nigeria)Black Sherif (Ghana)BNXN (Nigeria)Rema (Nigeria)Asake (Nigeria)Didi B (Ivory Coast)Djodje (Cape Verde)Burna Boy (Nigeria)Wizkid (Nigeria)Ruger (Nigeria)Dino Santiago (Cape Verde)2. Best Female West AfricaHadzi Vodushi (Ghana)Tems (Nigeria)Josey (Ivory Coast)Viviane Chidid (Senegal)Ayra Starr (Nigeria)Moliy (Ghana)Tiwa Savage (Nigeria)Mariam Ba Lagare (Mali)Teni (Nigeria)Soraia Ramos (Cape Verde)3. Best Male East AfricaLij Michael (Ethiopia)Marioo (Tanzania)Eddy Kenzo (Uganda)Diamond Platnumz (Tanzania)Juma Jux (Tanzania)Bien (Kenya)Mbosso (Tanzania)Joshua Baraka (Uganda)Single Dee (South Sudan)Barnaba (Tanzania)1. Best Female East AfricaAbigail Chams (Tanzania)Veronica Adane (Ethiopia)Bridget Blue (Kenya)Zuchu (Tanzania)Nikita Kering (Kenya)Ariel Wayz (Rwanda)Njerae (Kenya)Winnie Nwagi (Uganda)Salemia (Ethiopia)1. Best Male Central AfricaMatias Damásio (Angola)Dadju (DR Congo)TayC (Cameroon)Fally Ipupa (DR Congo)Calema (São Tomé & Príncipe)Gims (DR Congo)Gerilson Israel (Angola)Ko-C (Cameroon)1. Best Female Central AfricaAnna Joyce (Angola)Rebo (DR Congo)Krys M (Cameroon)Blanche Bailly (Cameroon)Cindy Le Coeur (DR Congo)Espoir La Tigresse (Gabon)Jessy B (Republic of the Congo)Emma’a (Gabon)1. Best Male Southern AfricaScott Maphuma (South Africa)Nutty O (Zimbabwe)Yo Maps (Zambia)DJ Maphorisa (South Africa)Zeze Kingston (Malawi)Cassper Nyovest (South Africa)William Last KRM (Botswana)Kabza De Small (South Africa)1. Best Female Southern AfricaMawhoo (South Africa)Tamy Moyo (Zimbabwe)Charma Gal (Botswana)Babalwa M (South Africa)Hanna (Zimbabwe)Uncle Waffles (South Africa)Bombshell Grenade (Zambia)Makhadzi (South Africa)Tyla (South Africa)1. Best Male North AfricaWegz (Egypt)Stormy (Morocco)Adviser (Mauritania)Amr Diab (Egypt)Marwan Moussa (Egypt)ElGrandeToto (Morocco)DJ Snake (Algeria)Cheb Momo (Algeria)1. Best Female North AfricaMarwa Loud (Morocco)Chirine Lajmi (Tunisia)Manal (Morocco)Souhila Ben Lachhab (Algeria)Sherine (Egypt)Latifa (Tunisia)Kenza Morsli (Algeria)Zina Daoudia (Morocco)1. Crossing Boundaries with Music AwardBurna Boy (Nigeria)Aya Nakamura (Mali)Rema (Nigeria)Davido (Nigeria)Toby Nwigwe (Nigeria)Flavour (Nigeria)Wizkid (Nigeria)Fally Ipupa (DR Congo)Odeal (Nigeria)1. Best NewcomerLisandro Cuxi (Cape Verde)Mavo (Nigeria)Abigail Chams (Tanzania)6uff (Nigeria)Lava Lava (Tanzania)Florito (Angola)Toxic Lyrikali (Kenya)Fola (Nigeria)1. Artist of the YearAsake (Nigeria)Fally Ipupa (DR Congo)Diamond Platnumz (Tanzania)Burna Boy (Nigeria)Rema (Nigeria)Tyla (South Africa)Tems (Nigeria)Davido (Nigeria)Bien (Kenya)1. Best GospelMercy Chinwo (Nigeria)Prosper Germoh (Cameroon)Christina Shusho (Tanzania)Miguel Buila (Angola)Bidemi Olaoba (Nigeria)Deborah Lukalu (DR Congo)Joel Lwaga (Tanzania)Moïse Mbiye (DR Congo)Sunmisola Agbebi Okeleye (Nigeria)1. Best Female Rap ActRelated NewsFIFA plans 30-minute half-time show for W’Cup final with Burna Boy, Shakira — ReportWhy I signed Wizkid in 2008 — AkonVIDEO: I draw most of my skit ideas from african parents – TaoomaRosa Ree (Tanzania)Eno Barony (Ghana)Bombshell Grenade (Zambia)Freda Rhymz (Ghana)Moozlie (South Africa)Ssaru (Kenya)Ami Yerewolo (Mali)Candy Bleakz (Nigeria)1. Best Male Rap ActOdumodublvck (Nigeria)Jeriq (Nigeria)Ninho (DR Congo)Black Sherif (Ghana)A-Reece (South Africa)6uff (Nigeria)Blxckie (South Africa)Yung Lunya (Tanzania)Phyno (Nigeria)Himra (Ivory Coast)1. Best CollaborationBien & Alikiba — FinaleBNXN & Sarz — Back OutsideDavido & Omah Lay — With YouDiamond Platnumz ft. Juma Jux — JoyPatoranking ft. Ruger — Shake ThatFally Ipupa ft. Wizkid — JamJazzworx & Tukuthela — BengicelaFlavour ft. Baaba Maal — AfrocultureMarvais Djo ft. Kano Choir — Pile1. Song of the YearDavido ft. Omah Lay — With YouBNXN & Sarz — Back OutsideBien & Alikiba — FinaleDiamond Platnumz ft. Juma Jux — JoyMoliy ft. Shenseea & Skillibeng — Shake It to the MaxBlack Sherif — So It GoesCiza — Isaka (6AM)Young Jonn — ElumeluDopeNation — KakalikaMarvais Djo ft. Kano Choir — PileDJ Kedjevara — Ça Fait Mal1. Best Video DirectorHanscana (Tanzania)Director Pink (Nigeria)Elias Belkader (Algeria)Mateo Da Silva (Cameroon)TG Omori (Nigeria)Babs Direction (Ghana)Jake Zaral (Zimbabwe)Dammy Twitch (Nigeria)1. Best DJ AfricaDJ Spinall (Nigeria)DJ Dollar (Senegal)Uncle Waffles (South Africa)DJ Obi (Nigeria)DJ Tunez (Nigeria)DJ Sly King (Ghana)DJ Commissioner Wysei (Nigeria)DJ Nelasta (Angola)Major League DJs (South Africa)DJ Kaywise (Nigeria)DJ Dope Caesar (Nigeria)DJ Moh (Kenya)1. Best African DJ USADJ Kuncept (Nigeria)DJ Akua (Ghana)DJ Prince (Nigeria)DJ Bode (Nigeria)DJ Chelsea (Canada)DJ Shinski (Kenya)DJ Birame BB L’amour (Ivory Coast)DJ Oreo (Nigeria)Lex and Answer (Zimbabwe)DJ Nani (Nigeria)1. Music Producer of the YearMasterkraft (Nigeria)Andre Vibez (Nigeria)207 (Uganda)Dlala Thukzin (South Africa)Magicsticks (Nigeria)MOG Beatz (Ghana)Xduppy (South Africa)London (Nigeria)1. Best African DancerMasaka Dance Kids (Uganda)Incredible Zigi (Ghana)Poco Lee (Nigeria)Ghetto Kids (Uganda)Angel Nyigu (Tanzania)Hope Ramafalo (South Africa)Wet Bad Gang (Angola)Dancegod Lloyd (Ghana)Hooliboy (Ghana)1. Best Male Reggae/DancehallValiant (Jamaica)Mr. Killa (Grenada)Patoranking (Nigeria)Shatta Wale (Ghana)Skillibeng (Jamaica)Vybz Kartel (Jamaica)Popcaan (Jamaica)Kranium (Jamaica)1. Best Female Reggae/DancehallShenseea (Jamaica)Jada Kingdom (Jamaica)Moliy (Ghana)Spice (Jamaica)Koffee (Jamaica)Lila Iké (Jamaica)Shaneil Muir (Jamaica)Vanessa Bling (Jamaica)1. Best African GroupDisco Misr (Egypt)Calema (São Tomé & Príncipe)Show Dem Camp (Nigeria)Toofan (Togo)DopeNation (Ghana)Team Paiya (Ivory Coast)Mi Casa (South Africa)Bracket (Nigeria)1. AFRIMMA Album of the YearBlack Sherif — Top of The Morning EraOmah Lay — Clarity of MindAsake — M$NEYTyla — A-PopBurna Boy — No Sign of WeaknessLloyiso — Never Thought I CouldDavido — 5iveLeigh-Anne — My Ego Told Me ToHimra — SORRY I’M BAD1. Best African USA Based ArtistKwate (Nigeria)Bills (Nigeria)Mannywellz (Nigeria)Moses Sumney (Ghana)Libianca (Cameroon)Palmwine Tappers Band (Nigeria)Detty K (Ivory Coast)J Pako (DR Congo)Emma Nyra (Nigeria)1. AFRIMMA Timeless Impact AwardTimaya (Nigeria)Amr Diab (Egypt)Sarkodie (Ghana)Nameless (Kenya)Oskido (South Africa)Kcee (Nigeria)Slap Dee (Zambia)Bebe Cool (Uganda)Flavour (Nigeria)Mafikizolo (South Africa)1. African Athlete of the YearVictor Osimhen (Nigeria)Serhou Guirassy (Guinea)Ademola Lookman (Nigeria)Achraf Hakimi (Morocco)Pascal Siakam (Cameroon)Faith Kipyegon (Kenya)Nnamdi Madubuike (Nigeria)1. Best InfluencerPeller (Nigeria)Carter Efe (Nigeria)Khaby Lame (Senegal)Nasty Black (Nigeria)Lasizwe Dambuza (South Africa)Ilyas El Maliki (Morocco)Crazy Kennar (Kenya)Sabinus (Nigeria)1. Best Actor/ActressTimini Egbuson (Nigeria)Uzor Arukwe (Nigeria)Bimbo Ademoye (Nigeria)Uche Montana (Nigeria)Elizabeth Michael “Lulu” (Tanzania)Zander Adika (Kenya)Pallance Dladla (South Africa)Masali Baduza (South Africa)1. Best ComedianBasketmouth (Nigeria)Bovi (Nigeria)Warri Pikin (Nigeria)Eric Omondi (Kenya)Trevor Noah (South Africa)Godfrey (Nigeria)Patrick “Salvado” Idringi (Uganda)Ty Ngachira (Kenya)1. Best Hypeman/MCBig Smart (Nigeria)Shody (Nigeria)Ogee The MC (Ghana)MC Wild (Kenya)Robot Boii (South Africa)Balaa MC (Tanzania)MC Mignon (DR Congo)Do2dtun (Nigeria)1. Community Impact AwardEster Mathew Tonlagha Foundation (Nigeria)Noella Foundation (Nigeria)FAWE – Forum for African Women Educationalists (Kenya)Educate! (Uganda)IkamvaYouth (South Africa)Street Child (Sierra Leone)Tony Elumelu Foundation (Nigeria) 2. Best Female West AfricaHadzi Vodushi (Ghana)Tems (Nigeria)Josey (Ivory Coast)Viviane Chidid (Senegal)Ayra Starr (Nigeria)Moliy (Ghana)Tiwa Savage (Nigeria)Mariam Ba Lagare (Mali)Teni (Nigeria)Soraia Ramos (Cape Verde)3. Best Male East AfricaLij Michael (Ethiopia)Marioo (Tanzania)Eddy Kenzo (Uganda)Diamond Platnumz (Tanzania)Juma Jux (Tanzania)Bien (Kenya)Mbosso (Tanzania)Joshua Baraka (Uganda)Single Dee (South Sudan)Barnaba (Tanzania)1. Best Female East AfricaAbigail Chams (Tanzania)Veronica Adane (Ethiopia)Bridget Blue (Kenya)Zuchu (Tanzania)Nikita Kering (Kenya)Ariel Wayz (Rwanda)Njerae (Kenya)Winnie Nwagi (Uganda)Salemia (Ethiopia)1. Best Male Central AfricaMatias Damásio (Angola)Dadju (DR Congo)TayC (Cameroon)Fally Ipupa (DR Congo)Calema (São Tomé & Príncipe)Gims (DR Congo)Gerilson Israel (Angola)Ko-C (Cameroon)1. Best Female Central AfricaAnna Joyce (Angola)Rebo (DR Congo)Krys M (Cameroon)Blanche Bailly (Cameroon)Cindy Le Coeur (DR Congo)Espoir La Tigresse (Gabon)Jessy B (Republic of the Congo)Emma’a (Gabon)1. Best Male Southern AfricaScott Maphuma (South Africa)Nutty O (Zimbabwe)Yo Maps (Zambia)DJ Maphorisa (South Africa)Zeze Kingston (Malawi)Cassper Nyovest (South Africa)William Last KRM (Botswana)Kabza De Small (South Africa)1. Best Female Southern AfricaMawhoo (South Africa)Tamy Moyo (Zimbabwe)Charma Gal (Botswana)Babalwa M (South Africa)Hanna (Zimbabwe)Uncle Waffles (South Africa)Bombshell Grenade (Zambia)Makhadzi (South Africa)Tyla (South Africa)1. Best Male North AfricaWegz (Egypt)Stormy (Morocco)Adviser (Mauritania)Amr Diab (Egypt)Marwan Moussa (Egypt)ElGrandeToto (Morocco)DJ Snake (Algeria)Cheb Momo (Algeria)1. Best Female North AfricaMarwa Loud (Morocco)Chirine Lajmi (Tunisia)Manal (Morocco)Souhila Ben Lachhab (Algeria)Sherine (Egypt)Latifa (Tunisia)Kenza Morsli (Algeria)Zina Daoudia (Morocco)1. Crossing Boundaries with Music AwardBurna Boy (Nigeria)Aya Nakamura (Mali)Rema (Nigeria)Davido (Nigeria)Toby Nwigwe (Nigeria)Flavour (Nigeria)Wizkid (Nigeria)Fally Ipupa (DR Congo)Odeal (Nigeria)1. Best NewcomerLisandro Cuxi (Cape Verde)Mavo (Nigeria)Abigail Chams (Tanzania)6uff (Nigeria)Lava Lava (Tanzania)Florito (Angola)Toxic Lyrikali (Kenya)Fola (Nigeria)1. Artist of the YearAsake (Nigeria)Fally Ipupa (DR Congo)Diamond Platnumz (Tanzania)Burna Boy (Nigeria)Rema (Nigeria)Tyla (South Africa)Tems (Nigeria)Davido (Nigeria)Bien (Kenya)1. Best GospelMercy Chinwo (Nigeria)Prosper Germoh (Cameroon)Christina Shusho (Tanzania)Miguel Buila (Angola)Bidemi Olaoba (Nigeria)Deborah Lukalu (DR Congo)Joel Lwaga (Tanzania)Moïse Mbiye (DR Congo)Sunmisola Agbebi Okeleye (Nigeria)1. Best Female Rap ActRelated NewsFIFA plans 30-minute half-time show for W’Cup final with Burna Boy, Shakira — ReportWhy I signed Wizkid in 2008 — AkonVIDEO: I draw most of my skit ideas from african parents – TaoomaRosa Ree (Tanzania)Eno Barony (Ghana)Bombshell Grenade (Zambia)Freda Rhymz (Ghana)Moozlie (South Africa)Ssaru (Kenya)Ami Yerewolo (Mali)Candy Bleakz (Nigeria)1. Best Male Rap ActOdumodublvck (Nigeria)Jeriq (Nigeria)Ninho (DR Congo)Black Sherif (Ghana)A-Reece (South Africa)6uff (Nigeria)Blxckie (South Africa)Yung Lunya (Tanzania)Phyno (Nigeria)Himra (Ivory Coast)1. Best CollaborationBien & Alikiba — FinaleBNXN & Sarz — Back OutsideDavido & Omah Lay — With YouDiamond Platnumz ft. Juma Jux — JoyPatoranking ft. Ruger — Shake ThatFally Ipupa ft. Wizkid — JamJazzworx & Tukuthela — BengicelaFlavour ft. Baaba Maal — AfrocultureMarvais Djo ft. Kano Choir — Pile1. Song of the YearDavido ft. Omah Lay — With YouBNXN & Sarz — Back OutsideBien & Alikiba — FinaleDiamond Platnumz ft. Juma Jux — JoyMoliy ft. Shenseea & Skillibeng — Shake It to the MaxBlack Sherif — So It GoesCiza — Isaka (6AM)Young Jonn — ElumeluDopeNation — KakalikaMarvais Djo ft. Kano Choir — PileDJ Kedjevara — Ça Fait Mal1. Best Video DirectorHanscana (Tanzania)Director Pink (Nigeria)Elias Belkader (Algeria)Mateo Da Silva (Cameroon)TG Omori (Nigeria)Babs Direction (Ghana)Jake Zaral (Zimbabwe)Dammy Twitch (Nigeria)1. Best DJ AfricaDJ Spinall (Nigeria)DJ Dollar (Senegal)Uncle Waffles (South Africa)DJ Obi (Nigeria)DJ Tunez (Nigeria)DJ Sly King (Ghana)DJ Commissioner Wysei (Nigeria)DJ Nelasta (Angola)Major League DJs (South Africa)DJ Kaywise (Nigeria)DJ Dope Caesar (Nigeria)DJ Moh (Kenya)1. Best African DJ USADJ Kuncept (Nigeria)DJ Akua (Ghana)DJ Prince (Nigeria)DJ Bode (Nigeria)DJ Chelsea (Canada)DJ Shinski (Kenya)DJ Birame BB L’amour (Ivory Coast)DJ Oreo (Nigeria)Lex and Answer (Zimbabwe)DJ Nani (Nigeria)1. Music Producer of the YearMasterkraft (Nigeria)Andre Vibez (Nigeria)207 (Uganda)Dlala Thukzin (South Africa)Magicsticks (Nigeria)MOG Beatz (Ghana)Xduppy (South Africa)London (Nigeria)1. Best African DancerMasaka Dance Kids (Uganda)Incredible Zigi (Ghana)Poco Lee (Nigeria)Ghetto Kids (Uganda)Angel Nyigu (Tanzania)Hope Ramafalo (South Africa)Wet Bad Gang (Angola)Dancegod Lloyd (Ghana)Hooliboy (Ghana)1. Best Male Reggae/DancehallValiant (Jamaica)Mr. Killa (Grenada)Patoranking (Nigeria)Shatta Wale (Ghana)Skillibeng (Jamaica)Vybz Kartel (Jamaica)Popcaan (Jamaica)Kranium (Jamaica)1. Best Female Reggae/DancehallShenseea (Jamaica)Jada Kingdom (Jamaica)Moliy (Ghana)Spice (Jamaica)Koffee (Jamaica)Lila Iké (Jamaica)Shaneil Muir (Jamaica)Vanessa Bling (Jamaica)1. Best African GroupDisco Misr (Egypt)Calema (São Tomé & Príncipe)Show Dem Camp (Nigeria)Toofan (Togo)DopeNation (Ghana)Team Paiya (Ivory Coast)Mi Casa (South Africa)Bracket (Nigeria)1. AFRIMMA Album of the YearBlack Sherif — Top of The Morning EraOmah Lay — Clarity of MindAsake — M$NEYTyla — A-PopBurna Boy — No Sign of WeaknessLloyiso — Never Thought I CouldDavido — 5iveLeigh-Anne — My Ego Told Me ToHimra — SORRY I’M BAD1. Best African USA Based ArtistKwate (Nigeria)Bills (Nigeria)Mannywellz (Nigeria)Moses Sumney (Ghana)Libianca (Cameroon)Palmwine Tappers Band (Nigeria)Detty K (Ivory Coast)J Pako (DR Congo)Emma Nyra (Nigeria)1. AFRIMMA Timeless Impact AwardTimaya (Nigeria)Amr Diab (Egypt)Sarkodie (Ghana)Nameless (Kenya)Oskido (South Africa)Kcee (Nigeria)Slap Dee (Zambia)Bebe Cool (Uganda)Flavour (Nigeria)Mafikizolo (South Africa)1. African Athlete of the YearVictor Osimhen (Nigeria)Serhou Guirassy (Guinea)Ademola Lookman (Nigeria)Achraf Hakimi (Morocco)Pascal Siakam (Cameroon)Faith Kipyegon (Kenya)Nnamdi Madubuike (Nigeria)1. Best InfluencerPeller (Nigeria)Carter Efe (Nigeria)Khaby Lame (Senegal)Nasty Black (Nigeria)Lasizwe Dambuza (South Africa)Ilyas El Maliki (Morocco)Crazy Kennar (Kenya)Sabinus (Nigeria)1. Best Actor/ActressTimini Egbuson (Nigeria)Uzor Arukwe (Nigeria)Bimbo Ademoye (Nigeria)Uche Montana (Nigeria)Elizabeth Michael “Lulu” (Tanzania)Zander Adika (Kenya)Pallance Dladla (South Africa)Masali Baduza (South Africa)1. Best ComedianBasketmouth (Nigeria)Bovi (Nigeria)Warri Pikin (Nigeria)Eric Omondi (Kenya)Trevor Noah (South Africa)Godfrey (Nigeria)Patrick “Salvado” Idringi (Uganda)Ty Ngachira (Kenya)1. Best Hypeman/MCBig Smart (Nigeria)Shody (Nigeria)Ogee The MC (Ghana)MC Wild (Kenya)Robot Boii (South Africa)Balaa MC (Tanzania)MC Mignon (DR Congo)Do2dtun (Nigeria)1. Community Impact AwardEster Mathew Tonlagha Foundation (Nigeria)Noella Foundation (Nigeria)FAWE – Forum for African Women Educationalists (Kenya)Educate! (Uganda)IkamvaYouth (South Africa)Street Child (Sierra Leone)Tony Elumelu Foundation (Nigeria) Hadzi Vodushi (Ghana)Tems (Nigeria)Josey (Ivory Coast)Viviane Chidid (Senegal)Ayra Starr (Nigeria)Moliy (Ghana)Tiwa Savage (Nigeria)Mariam Ba Lagare (Mali)Teni (Nigeria)Soraia Ramos (Cape Verde)3. Best Male East AfricaLij Michael (Ethiopia)Marioo (Tanzania)Eddy Kenzo (Uganda)Diamond Platnumz (Tanzania)Juma Jux (Tanzania)Bien (Kenya)Mbosso (Tanzania)Joshua Baraka (Uganda)Single Dee (South Sudan)Barnaba (Tanzania)1. Best Female East AfricaAbigail Chams (Tanzania)Veronica Adane (Ethiopia)Bridget Blue (Kenya)Zuchu (Tanzania)Nikita Kering (Kenya)Ariel Wayz (Rwanda)Njerae (Kenya)Winnie Nwagi (Uganda)Salemia (Ethiopia)1. Best Male Central AfricaMatias Damásio (Angola)Dadju (DR Congo)TayC (Cameroon)Fally Ipupa (DR Congo)Calema (São Tomé & Príncipe)Gims (DR Congo)Gerilson Israel (Angola)Ko-C (Cameroon)1. Best Female Central AfricaAnna Joyce (Angola)Rebo (DR Congo)Krys M (Cameroon)Blanche Bailly (Cameroon)Cindy Le Coeur (DR Congo)Espoir La Tigresse (Gabon)Jessy B (Republic of the Congo)Emma’a (Gabon)1. Best Male Southern AfricaScott Maphuma (South Africa)Nutty O (Zimbabwe)Yo Maps (Zambia)DJ Maphorisa (South Africa)Zeze Kingston (Malawi)Cassper Nyovest (South Africa)William Last KRM (Botswana)Kabza De Small (South Africa)1. Best Female Southern AfricaMawhoo (South Africa)Tamy Moyo (Zimbabwe)Charma Gal (Botswana)Babalwa M (South Africa)Hanna (Zimbabwe)Uncle Waffles (South Africa)Bombshell Grenade (Zambia)Makhadzi (South Africa)Tyla (South Africa)1. Best Male North AfricaWegz (Egypt)Stormy (Morocco)Adviser (Mauritania)Amr Diab (Egypt)Marwan Moussa (Egypt)ElGrandeToto (Morocco)DJ Snake (Algeria)Cheb Momo (Algeria)1. Best Female North AfricaMarwa Loud (Morocco)Chirine Lajmi (Tunisia)Manal (Morocco)Souhila Ben Lachhab (Algeria)Sherine (Egypt)Latifa (Tunisia)Kenza Morsli (Algeria)Zina Daoudia (Morocco)1. Crossing Boundaries with Music AwardBurna Boy (Nigeria)Aya Nakamura (Mali)Rema (Nigeria)Davido (Nigeria)Toby Nwigwe (Nigeria)Flavour (Nigeria)Wizkid (Nigeria)Fally Ipupa (DR Congo)Odeal (Nigeria)1. Best NewcomerLisandro Cuxi (Cape Verde)Mavo (Nigeria)Abigail Chams (Tanzania)6uff (Nigeria)Lava Lava (Tanzania)Florito (Angola)Toxic Lyrikali (Kenya)Fola (Nigeria)1. Artist of the YearAsake (Nigeria)Fally Ipupa (DR Congo)Diamond Platnumz (Tanzania)Burna Boy (Nigeria)Rema (Nigeria)Tyla (South Africa)Tems (Nigeria)Davido (Nigeria)Bien (Kenya)1. Best GospelMercy Chinwo (Nigeria)Prosper Germoh (Cameroon)Christina Shusho (Tanzania)Miguel Buila (Angola)Bidemi Olaoba (Nigeria)Deborah Lukalu (DR Congo)Joel Lwaga (Tanzania)Moïse Mbiye (DR Congo)Sunmisola Agbebi Okeleye (Nigeria)1. Best Female Rap ActRelated NewsFIFA plans 30-minute half-time show for W’Cup final with Burna Boy, Shakira — ReportWhy I signed Wizkid in 2008 — AkonVIDEO: I draw most of my skit ideas from african parents – TaoomaRosa Ree (Tanzania)Eno Barony (Ghana)Bombshell Grenade (Zambia)Freda Rhymz (Ghana)Moozlie (South Africa)Ssaru (Kenya)Ami Yerewolo (Mali)Candy Bleakz (Nigeria)1. Best Male Rap ActOdumodublvck (Nigeria)Jeriq (Nigeria)Ninho (DR Congo)Black Sherif (Ghana)A-Reece (South Africa)6uff (Nigeria)Blxckie (South Africa)Yung Lunya (Tanzania)Phyno (Nigeria)Himra (Ivory Coast)1. Best CollaborationBien & Alikiba — FinaleBNXN & Sarz — Back OutsideDavido & Omah Lay — With YouDiamond Platnumz ft. Juma Jux — JoyPatoranking ft. Ruger — Shake ThatFally Ipupa ft. Wizkid — JamJazzworx & Tukuthela — BengicelaFlavour ft. Baaba Maal — AfrocultureMarvais Djo ft. Kano Choir — Pile1. Song of the YearDavido ft. Omah Lay — With YouBNXN & Sarz — Back OutsideBien & Alikiba — FinaleDiamond Platnumz ft. Juma Jux — JoyMoliy ft. Shenseea & Skillibeng — Shake It to the MaxBlack Sherif — So It GoesCiza — Isaka (6AM)Young Jonn — ElumeluDopeNation — KakalikaMarvais Djo ft. Kano Choir — PileDJ Kedjevara — Ça Fait Mal1. Best Video DirectorHanscana (Tanzania)Director Pink (Nigeria)Elias Belkader (Algeria)Mateo Da Silva (Cameroon)TG Omori (Nigeria)Babs Direction (Ghana)Jake Zaral (Zimbabwe)Dammy Twitch (Nigeria)1. Best DJ AfricaDJ Spinall (Nigeria)DJ Dollar (Senegal)Uncle Waffles (South Africa)DJ Obi (Nigeria)DJ Tunez (Nigeria)DJ Sly King (Ghana)DJ Commissioner Wysei (Nigeria)DJ Nelasta (Angola)Major League DJs (South Africa)DJ Kaywise (Nigeria)DJ Dope Caesar (Nigeria)DJ Moh (Kenya)1. Best African DJ USADJ Kuncept (Nigeria)DJ Akua (Ghana)DJ Prince (Nigeria)DJ Bode (Nigeria)DJ Chelsea (Canada)DJ Shinski (Kenya)DJ Birame BB L’amour (Ivory Coast)DJ Oreo (Nigeria)Lex and Answer (Zimbabwe)DJ Nani (Nigeria)1. Music Producer of the YearMasterkraft (Nigeria)Andre Vibez (Nigeria)207 (Uganda)Dlala Thukzin (South Africa)Magicsticks (Nigeria)MOG Beatz (Ghana)Xduppy (South Africa)London (Nigeria)1. Best African DancerMasaka Dance Kids (Uganda)Incredible Zigi (Ghana)Poco Lee (Nigeria)Ghetto Kids (Uganda)Angel Nyigu (Tanzania)Hope Ramafalo (South Africa)Wet Bad Gang (Angola)Dancegod Lloyd (Ghana)Hooliboy (Ghana)1. Best Male Reggae/DancehallValiant (Jamaica)Mr. Killa (Grenada)Patoranking (Nigeria)Shatta Wale (Ghana)Skillibeng (Jamaica)Vybz Kartel (Jamaica)Popcaan (Jamaica)Kranium (Jamaica)1. Best Female Reggae/DancehallShenseea (Jamaica)Jada Kingdom (Jamaica)Moliy (Ghana)Spice (Jamaica)Koffee (Jamaica)Lila Iké (Jamaica)Shaneil Muir (Jamaica)Vanessa Bling (Jamaica)1. Best African GroupDisco Misr (Egypt)Calema (São Tomé & Príncipe)Show Dem Camp (Nigeria)Toofan (Togo)DopeNation (Ghana)Team Paiya (Ivory Coast)Mi Casa (South Africa)Bracket (Nigeria)1. AFRIMMA Album of the YearBlack Sherif — Top of The Morning EraOmah Lay — Clarity of MindAsake — M$NEYTyla — A-PopBurna Boy — No Sign of WeaknessLloyiso — Never Thought I CouldDavido — 5iveLeigh-Anne — My Ego Told Me ToHimra — SORRY I’M BAD1. Best African USA Based ArtistKwate (Nigeria)Bills (Nigeria)Mannywellz (Nigeria)Moses Sumney (Ghana)Libianca (Cameroon)Palmwine Tappers Band (Nigeria)Detty K (Ivory Coast)J Pako (DR Congo)Emma Nyra (Nigeria)1. AFRIMMA Timeless Impact AwardTimaya (Nigeria)Amr Diab (Egypt)Sarkodie (Ghana)Nameless (Kenya)Oskido (South Africa)Kcee (Nigeria)Slap Dee (Zambia)Bebe Cool (Uganda)Flavour (Nigeria)Mafikizolo (South Africa)1. African Athlete of the YearVictor Osimhen (Nigeria)Serhou Guirassy (Guinea)Ademola Lookman (Nigeria)Achraf Hakimi (Morocco)Pascal Siakam (Cameroon)Faith Kipyegon (Kenya)Nnamdi Madubuike (Nigeria)1. Best InfluencerPeller (Nigeria)Carter Efe (Nigeria)Khaby Lame (Senegal)Nasty Black (Nigeria)Lasizwe Dambuza (South Africa)Ilyas El Maliki (Morocco)Crazy Kennar (Kenya)Sabinus (Nigeria)1. Best Actor/ActressTimini Egbuson (Nigeria)Uzor Arukwe (Nigeria)Bimbo Ademoye (Nigeria)Uche Montana (Nigeria)Elizabeth Michael “Lulu” (Tanzania)Zander Adika (Kenya)Pallance Dladla (South Africa)Masali Baduza (South Africa)1. Best ComedianBasketmouth (Nigeria)Bovi (Nigeria)Warri Pikin (Nigeria)Eric Omondi (Kenya)Trevor Noah (South Africa)Godfrey (Nigeria)Patrick “Salvado” Idringi (Uganda)Ty Ngachira (Kenya)1. Best Hypeman/MCBig Smart (Nigeria)Shody (Nigeria)Ogee The MC (Ghana)MC Wild (Kenya)Robot Boii (South Africa)Balaa MC (Tanzania)MC Mignon (DR Congo)Do2dtun (Nigeria)1. Community Impact AwardEster Mathew Tonlagha Foundation (Nigeria)Noella Foundation (Nigeria)FAWE – Forum for African Women Educationalists (Kenya)Educate! (Uganda)IkamvaYouth (South Africa)Street Child (Sierra Leone)Tony Elumelu Foundation (Nigeria) 3. Best Male East AfricaLij Michael (Ethiopia)Marioo (Tanzania)Eddy Kenzo (Uganda)Diamond Platnumz (Tanzania)Juma Jux (Tanzania)Bien (Kenya)Mbosso (Tanzania)Joshua Baraka (Uganda)Single Dee (South Sudan)Barnaba (Tanzania)1. Best Female East AfricaAbigail Chams (Tanzania)Veronica Adane (Ethiopia)Bridget Blue (Kenya)Zuchu (Tanzania)Nikita Kering (Kenya)Ariel Wayz (Rwanda)Njerae (Kenya)Winnie Nwagi (Uganda)Salemia (Ethiopia)1. Best Male Central AfricaMatias Damásio (Angola)Dadju (DR Congo)TayC (Cameroon)Fally Ipupa (DR Congo)Calema (São Tomé & Príncipe)Gims (DR Congo)Gerilson Israel (Angola)Ko-C (Cameroon)1. Best Female Central AfricaAnna Joyce (Angola)Rebo (DR Congo)Krys M (Cameroon)Blanche Bailly (Cameroon)Cindy Le Coeur (DR Congo)Espoir La Tigresse (Gabon)Jessy B (Republic of the Congo)Emma’a (Gabon)1. Best Male Southern AfricaScott Maphuma (South Africa)Nutty O (Zimbabwe)Yo Maps (Zambia)DJ Maphorisa (South Africa)Zeze Kingston (Malawi)Cassper Nyovest (South Africa)William Last KRM (Botswana)Kabza De Small (South Africa)1. Best Female Southern AfricaMawhoo (South Africa)Tamy Moyo (Zimbabwe)Charma Gal (Botswana)Babalwa M (South Africa)Hanna (Zimbabwe)Uncle Waffles (South Africa)Bombshell Grenade (Zambia)Makhadzi (South Africa)Tyla (South Africa)1. Best Male North AfricaWegz (Egypt)Stormy (Morocco)Adviser (Mauritania)Amr Diab (Egypt)Marwan Moussa (Egypt)ElGrandeToto (Morocco)DJ Snake (Algeria)Cheb Momo (Algeria)1. Best Female North AfricaMarwa Loud (Morocco)Chirine Lajmi (Tunisia)Manal (Morocco)Souhila Ben Lachhab (Algeria)Sherine (Egypt)Latifa (Tunisia)Kenza Morsli (Algeria)Zina Daoudia (Morocco)1. Crossing Boundaries with Music AwardBurna Boy (Nigeria)Aya Nakamura (Mali)Rema (Nigeria)Davido (Nigeria)Toby Nwigwe (Nigeria)Flavour (Nigeria)Wizkid (Nigeria)Fally Ipupa (DR Congo)Odeal (Nigeria)1. Best NewcomerLisandro Cuxi (Cape Verde)Mavo (Nigeria)Abigail Chams (Tanzania)6uff (Nigeria)Lava Lava (Tanzania)Florito (Angola)Toxic Lyrikali (Kenya)Fola (Nigeria)1. Artist of the YearAsake (Nigeria)Fally Ipupa (DR Congo)Diamond Platnumz (Tanzania)Burna Boy (Nigeria)Rema (Nigeria)Tyla (South Africa)Tems (Nigeria)Davido (Nigeria)Bien (Kenya)1. Best GospelMercy Chinwo (Nigeria)Prosper Germoh (Cameroon)Christina Shusho (Tanzania)Miguel Buila (Angola)Bidemi Olaoba (Nigeria)Deborah Lukalu (DR Congo)Joel Lwaga (Tanzania)Moïse Mbiye (DR Congo)Sunmisola Agbebi Okeleye (Nigeria)1. Best Female Rap ActRelated NewsFIFA plans 30-minute half-time show for W’Cup final with Burna Boy, Shakira — ReportWhy I signed Wizkid in 2008 — AkonVIDEO: I draw most of my skit ideas from african parents – TaoomaRosa Ree (Tanzania)Eno Barony (Ghana)Bombshell Grenade (Zambia)Freda Rhymz (Ghana)Moozlie (South Africa)Ssaru (Kenya)Ami Yerewolo (Mali)Candy Bleakz (Nigeria)1. Best Male Rap ActOdumodublvck (Nigeria)Jeriq (Nigeria)Ninho (DR Congo)Black Sherif (Ghana)A-Reece (South Africa)6uff (Nigeria)Blxckie (South Africa)Yung Lunya (Tanzania)Phyno (Nigeria)Himra (Ivory Coast)1. Best CollaborationBien & Alikiba — FinaleBNXN & Sarz — Back OutsideDavido & Omah Lay — With YouDiamond Platnumz ft. Juma Jux — JoyPatoranking ft. Ruger — Shake ThatFally Ipupa ft. Wizkid — JamJazzworx & Tukuthela — BengicelaFlavour ft. Baaba Maal — AfrocultureMarvais Djo ft. Kano Choir — Pile1. Song of the YearDavido ft. Omah Lay — With YouBNXN & Sarz — Back OutsideBien & Alikiba — FinaleDiamond Platnumz ft. Juma Jux — JoyMoliy ft. Shenseea & Skillibeng — Shake It to the MaxBlack Sherif — So It GoesCiza — Isaka (6AM)Young Jonn — ElumeluDopeNation — KakalikaMarvais Djo ft. Kano Choir — PileDJ Kedjevara — Ça Fait Mal1. Best Video DirectorHanscana (Tanzania)Director Pink (Nigeria)Elias Belkader (Algeria)Mateo Da Silva (Cameroon)TG Omori (Nigeria)Babs Direction (Ghana)Jake Zaral (Zimbabwe)Dammy Twitch (Nigeria)1. Best DJ AfricaDJ Spinall (Nigeria)DJ Dollar (Senegal)Uncle Waffles (South Africa)DJ Obi (Nigeria)DJ Tunez (Nigeria)DJ Sly King (Ghana)DJ Commissioner Wysei (Nigeria)DJ Nelasta (Angola)Major League DJs (South Africa)DJ Kaywise (Nigeria)DJ Dope Caesar (Nigeria)DJ Moh (Kenya)1. Best African DJ USADJ Kuncept (Nigeria)DJ Akua (Ghana)DJ Prince (Nigeria)DJ Bode (Nigeria)DJ Chelsea (Canada)DJ Shinski (Kenya)DJ Birame BB L’amour (Ivory Coast)DJ Oreo (Nigeria)Lex and Answer (Zimbabwe)DJ Nani (Nigeria)1. Music Producer of the YearMasterkraft (Nigeria)Andre Vibez (Nigeria)207 (Uganda)Dlala Thukzin (South Africa)Magicsticks (Nigeria)MOG Beatz (Ghana)Xduppy (South Africa)London (Nigeria)1. Best African DancerMasaka Dance Kids (Uganda)Incredible Zigi (Ghana)Poco Lee (Nigeria)Ghetto Kids (Uganda)Angel Nyigu (Tanzania)Hope Ramafalo (South Africa)Wet Bad Gang (Angola)Dancegod Lloyd (Ghana)Hooliboy (Ghana)1. Best Male Reggae/DancehallValiant (Jamaica)Mr. Killa (Grenada)Patoranking (Nigeria)Shatta Wale (Ghana)Skillibeng (Jamaica)Vybz Kartel (Jamaica)Popcaan (Jamaica)Kranium (Jamaica)1. Best Female Reggae/DancehallShenseea (Jamaica)Jada Kingdom (Jamaica)Moliy (Ghana)Spice (Jamaica)Koffee (Jamaica)Lila Iké (Jamaica)Shaneil Muir (Jamaica)Vanessa Bling (Jamaica)1. Best African GroupDisco Misr (Egypt)Calema (São Tomé & Príncipe)Show Dem Camp (Nigeria)Toofan (Togo)DopeNation (Ghana)Team Paiya (Ivory Coast)Mi Casa (South Africa)Bracket (Nigeria)1. AFRIMMA Album of the YearBlack Sherif — Top of The Morning EraOmah Lay — Clarity of MindAsake — M$NEYTyla — A-PopBurna Boy — No Sign of WeaknessLloyiso — Never Thought I CouldDavido — 5iveLeigh-Anne — My Ego Told Me ToHimra — SORRY I’M BAD1. Best African USA Based ArtistKwate (Nigeria)Bills (Nigeria)Mannywellz (Nigeria)Moses Sumney (Ghana)Libianca (Cameroon)Palmwine Tappers Band (Nigeria)Detty K (Ivory Coast)J Pako (DR Congo)Emma Nyra (Nigeria)1. AFRIMMA Timeless Impact AwardTimaya (Nigeria)Amr Diab (Egypt)Sarkodie (Ghana)Nameless (Kenya)Oskido (South Africa)Kcee (Nigeria)Slap Dee (Zambia)Bebe Cool (Uganda)Flavour (Nigeria)Mafikizolo (South Africa)1. African Athlete of the YearVictor Osimhen (Nigeria)Serhou Guirassy (Guinea)Ademola Lookman (Nigeria)Achraf Hakimi (Morocco)Pascal Siakam (Cameroon)Faith Kipyegon (Kenya)Nnamdi Madubuike (Nigeria)1. Best InfluencerPeller (Nigeria)Carter Efe (Nigeria)Khaby Lame (Senegal)Nasty Black (Nigeria)Lasizwe Dambuza (South Africa)Ilyas El Maliki (Morocco)Crazy Kennar (Kenya)Sabinus (Nigeria)1. Best Actor/ActressTimini Egbuson (Nigeria)Uzor Arukwe (Nigeria)Bimbo Ademoye (Nigeria)Uche Montana (Nigeria)Elizabeth Michael “Lulu” (Tanzania)Zander Adika (Kenya)Pallance Dladla (South Africa)Masali Baduza (South Africa)1. Best ComedianBasketmouth (Nigeria)Bovi (Nigeria)Warri Pikin (Nigeria)Eric Omondi (Kenya)Trevor Noah (South Africa)Godfrey (Nigeria)Patrick “Salvado” Idringi (Uganda)Ty Ngachira (Kenya)1. Best Hypeman/MCBig Smart (Nigeria)Shody (Nigeria)Ogee The MC (Ghana)MC Wild (Kenya)Robot Boii (South Africa)Balaa MC (Tanzania)MC Mignon (DR Congo)Do2dtun (Nigeria)1. Community Impact AwardEster Mathew Tonlagha Foundation (Nigeria)Noella Foundation (Nigeria)FAWE – Forum for African Women Educationalists (Kenya)Educate! (Uganda)IkamvaYouth (South Africa)Street Child (Sierra Leone)Tony Elumelu Foundation (Nigeria) Lij Michael (Ethiopia)Marioo (Tanzania)Eddy Kenzo (Uganda)Diamond Platnumz (Tanzania)Juma Jux (Tanzania)Bien (Kenya)Mbosso (Tanzania)Joshua Baraka (Uganda)Single Dee (South Sudan)Barnaba (Tanzania)1. Best Female East AfricaAbigail Chams (Tanzania)Veronica Adane (Ethiopia)Bridget Blue (Kenya)Zuchu (Tanzania)Nikita Kering (Kenya)Ariel Wayz (Rwanda)Njerae (Kenya)Winnie Nwagi (Uganda)Salemia (Ethiopia)1. Best Male Central AfricaMatias Damásio (Angola)Dadju (DR Congo)TayC (Cameroon)Fally Ipupa (DR Congo)Calema (São Tomé & Príncipe)Gims (DR Congo)Gerilson Israel (Angola)Ko-C (Cameroon)1. Best Female Central AfricaAnna Joyce (Angola)Rebo (DR Congo)Krys M (Cameroon)Blanche Bailly (Cameroon)Cindy Le Coeur (DR Congo)Espoir La Tigresse (Gabon)Jessy B (Republic of the Congo)Emma’a (Gabon)1. Best Male Southern AfricaScott Maphuma (South Africa)Nutty O (Zimbabwe)Yo Maps (Zambia)DJ Maphorisa (South Africa)Zeze Kingston (Malawi)Cassper Nyovest (South Africa)William Last KRM (Botswana)Kabza De Small (South Africa)1. Best Female Southern AfricaMawhoo (South Africa)Tamy Moyo (Zimbabwe)Charma Gal (Botswana)Babalwa M (South Africa)Hanna (Zimbabwe)Uncle Waffles (South Africa)Bombshell Grenade (Zambia)Makhadzi (South Africa)Tyla (South Africa)1. Best Male North AfricaWegz (Egypt)Stormy (Morocco)Adviser (Mauritania)Amr Diab (Egypt)Marwan Moussa (Egypt)ElGrandeToto (Morocco)DJ Snake (Algeria)Cheb Momo (Algeria)1. Best Female North AfricaMarwa Loud (Morocco)Chirine Lajmi (Tunisia)Manal (Morocco)Souhila Ben Lachhab (Algeria)Sherine (Egypt)Latifa (Tunisia)Kenza Morsli (Algeria)Zina Daoudia (Morocco)1. Crossing Boundaries with Music AwardBurna Boy (Nigeria)Aya Nakamura (Mali)Rema (Nigeria)Davido (Nigeria)Toby Nwigwe (Nigeria)Flavour (Nigeria)Wizkid (Nigeria)Fally Ipupa (DR Congo)Odeal (Nigeria)1. Best NewcomerLisandro Cuxi (Cape Verde)Mavo (Nigeria)Abigail Chams (Tanzania)6uff (Nigeria)Lava Lava (Tanzania)Florito (Angola)Toxic Lyrikali (Kenya)Fola (Nigeria)1. Artist of the YearAsake (Nigeria)Fally Ipupa (DR Congo)Diamond Platnumz (Tanzania)Burna Boy (Nigeria)Rema (Nigeria)Tyla (South Africa)Tems (Nigeria)Davido (Nigeria)Bien (Kenya)1. Best GospelMercy Chinwo (Nigeria)Prosper Germoh (Cameroon)Christina Shusho (Tanzania)Miguel Buila (Angola)Bidemi Olaoba (Nigeria)Deborah Lukalu (DR Congo)Joel Lwaga (Tanzania)Moïse Mbiye (DR Congo)Sunmisola Agbebi Okeleye (Nigeria)1. Best Female Rap ActRelated NewsFIFA plans 30-minute half-time show for W’Cup final with Burna Boy, Shakira — ReportWhy I signed Wizkid in 2008 — AkonVIDEO: I draw most of my skit ideas from african parents – TaoomaRosa Ree (Tanzania)Eno Barony (Ghana)Bombshell Grenade (Zambia)Freda Rhymz (Ghana)Moozlie (South Africa)Ssaru (Kenya)Ami Yerewolo (Mali)Candy Bleakz (Nigeria)1. Best Male Rap ActOdumodublvck (Nigeria)Jeriq (Nigeria)Ninho (DR Congo)Black Sherif (Ghana)A-Reece (South Africa)6uff (Nigeria)Blxckie (South Africa)Yung Lunya (Tanzania)Phyno (Nigeria)Himra (Ivory Coast)1. Best CollaborationBien & Alikiba — FinaleBNXN & Sarz — Back OutsideDavido & Omah Lay — With YouDiamond Platnumz ft. Juma Jux — JoyPatoranking ft. Ruger — Shake ThatFally Ipupa ft. Wizkid — JamJazzworx & Tukuthela — BengicelaFlavour ft. Baaba Maal — AfrocultureMarvais Djo ft. Kano Choir — Pile1. Song of the YearDavido ft. Omah Lay — With YouBNXN & Sarz — Back OutsideBien & Alikiba — FinaleDiamond Platnumz ft. Juma Jux — JoyMoliy ft. Shenseea & Skillibeng — Shake It to the MaxBlack Sherif — So It GoesCiza — Isaka (6AM)Young Jonn — ElumeluDopeNation — KakalikaMarvais Djo ft. Kano Choir — PileDJ Kedjevara — Ça Fait Mal1. Best Video DirectorHanscana (Tanzania)Director Pink (Nigeria)Elias Belkader (Algeria)Mateo Da Silva (Cameroon)TG Omori (Nigeria)Babs Direction (Ghana)Jake Zaral (Zimbabwe)Dammy Twitch (Nigeria)1. Best DJ AfricaDJ Spinall (Nigeria)DJ Dollar (Senegal)Uncle Waffles (South Africa)DJ Obi (Nigeria)DJ Tunez (Nigeria)DJ Sly King (Ghana)DJ Commissioner Wysei (Nigeria)DJ Nelasta (Angola)Major League DJs (South Africa)DJ Kaywise (Nigeria)DJ Dope Caesar (Nigeria)DJ Moh (Kenya)1. Best African DJ USADJ Kuncept (Nigeria)DJ Akua (Ghana)DJ Prince (Nigeria)DJ Bode (Nigeria)DJ Chelsea (Canada)DJ Shinski (Kenya)DJ Birame BB L’amour (Ivory Coast)DJ Oreo (Nigeria)Lex and Answer (Zimbabwe)DJ Nani (Nigeria)1. Music Producer of the YearMasterkraft (Nigeria)Andre Vibez (Nigeria)207 (Uganda)Dlala Thukzin (South Africa)Magicsticks (Nigeria)MOG Beatz (Ghana)Xduppy (South Africa)London (Nigeria)1. Best African DancerMasaka Dance Kids (Uganda)Incredible Zigi (Ghana)Poco Lee (Nigeria)Ghetto Kids (Uganda)Angel Nyigu (Tanzania)Hope Ramafalo (South Africa)Wet Bad Gang (Angola)Dancegod Lloyd (Ghana)Hooliboy (Ghana)1. Best Male Reggae/DancehallValiant (Jamaica)Mr. Killa (Grenada)Patoranking (Nigeria)Shatta Wale (Ghana)Skillibeng (Jamaica)Vybz Kartel (Jamaica)Popcaan (Jamaica)Kranium (Jamaica)1. Best Female Reggae/DancehallShenseea (Jamaica)Jada Kingdom (Jamaica)Moliy (Ghana)Spice (Jamaica)Koffee (Jamaica)Lila Iké (Jamaica)Shaneil Muir (Jamaica)Vanessa Bling (Jamaica)1. Best African GroupDisco Misr (Egypt)Calema (São Tomé & Príncipe)Show Dem Camp (Nigeria)Toofan (Togo)DopeNation (Ghana)Team Paiya (Ivory Coast)Mi Casa (South Africa)Bracket (Nigeria)1. AFRIMMA Album of the YearBlack Sherif — Top of The Morning EraOmah Lay — Clarity of MindAsake — M$NEYTyla — A-PopBurna Boy — No Sign of WeaknessLloyiso — Never Thought I CouldDavido — 5iveLeigh-Anne — My Ego Told Me ToHimra — SORRY I’M BAD1. Best African USA Based ArtistKwate (Nigeria)Bills (Nigeria)Mannywellz (Nigeria)Moses Sumney (Ghana)Libianca (Cameroon)Palmwine Tappers Band (Nigeria)Detty K (Ivory Coast)J Pako (DR Congo)Emma Nyra (Nigeria)1. AFRIMMA Timeless Impact AwardTimaya (Nigeria)Amr Diab (Egypt)Sarkodie (Ghana)Nameless (Kenya)Oskido (South Africa)Kcee (Nigeria)Slap Dee (Zambia)Bebe Cool (Uganda)Flavour (Nigeria)Mafikizolo (South Africa)1. African Athlete of the YearVictor Osimhen (Nigeria)Serhou Guirassy (Guinea)Ademola Lookman (Nigeria)Achraf Hakimi (Morocco)Pascal Siakam (Cameroon)Faith Kipyegon (Kenya)Nnamdi Madubuike (Nigeria)1. Best InfluencerPeller (Nigeria)Carter Efe (Nigeria)Khaby Lame (Senegal)Nasty Black (Nigeria)Lasizwe Dambuza (South Africa)Ilyas El Maliki (Morocco)Crazy Kennar (Kenya)Sabinus (Nigeria)1. Best Actor/ActressTimini Egbuson (Nigeria)Uzor Arukwe (Nigeria)Bimbo Ademoye (Nigeria)Uche Montana (Nigeria)Elizabeth Michael “Lulu” (Tanzania)Zander Adika (Kenya)Pallance Dladla (South Africa)Masali Baduza (South Africa)1. Best ComedianBasketmouth (Nigeria)Bovi (Nigeria)Warri Pikin (Nigeria)Eric Omondi (Kenya)Trevor Noah (South Africa)Godfrey (Nigeria)Patrick “Salvado” Idringi (Uganda)Ty Ngachira (Kenya)1. Best Hypeman/MCBig Smart (Nigeria)Shody (Nigeria)Ogee The MC (Ghana)MC Wild (Kenya)Robot Boii (South Africa)Balaa MC (Tanzania)MC Mignon (DR Congo)Do2dtun (Nigeria)1. Community Impact AwardEster Mathew Tonlagha Foundation (Nigeria)Noella Foundation (Nigeria)FAWE – Forum for African Women Educationalists (Kenya)Educate! (Uganda)IkamvaYouth (South Africa)Street Child (Sierra Leone)Tony Elumelu Foundation (Nigeria) 1. Best Female East AfricaAbigail Chams (Tanzania)Veronica Adane (Ethiopia)Bridget Blue (Kenya)Zuchu (Tanzania)Nikita Kering (Kenya)Ariel Wayz (Rwanda)Njerae (Kenya)Winnie Nwagi (Uganda)Salemia (Ethiopia)1. Best Male Central AfricaMatias Damásio (Angola)Dadju (DR Congo)TayC (Cameroon)Fally Ipupa (DR Congo)Calema (São Tomé & Príncipe)Gims (DR Congo)Gerilson Israel (Angola)Ko-C (Cameroon)1. Best Female Central AfricaAnna Joyce (Angola)Rebo (DR Congo)Krys M (Cameroon)Blanche Bailly (Cameroon)Cindy Le Coeur (DR Congo)Espoir La Tigresse (Gabon)Jessy B (Republic of the Congo)Emma’a (Gabon)1. Best Male Southern AfricaScott Maphuma (South Africa)Nutty O (Zimbabwe)Yo Maps (Zambia)DJ Maphorisa (South Africa)Zeze Kingston (Malawi)Cassper Nyovest (South Africa)William Last KRM (Botswana)Kabza De Small (South Africa)1. Best Female Southern AfricaMawhoo (South Africa)Tamy Moyo (Zimbabwe)Charma Gal (Botswana)Babalwa M (South Africa)Hanna (Zimbabwe)Uncle Waffles (South Africa)Bombshell Grenade (Zambia)Makhadzi (South Africa)Tyla (South Africa)1. Best Male North AfricaWegz (Egypt)Stormy (Morocco)Adviser (Mauritania)Amr Diab (Egypt)Marwan Moussa (Egypt)ElGrandeToto (Morocco)DJ Snake (Algeria)Cheb Momo (Algeria)1. Best Female North AfricaMarwa Loud (Morocco)Chirine Lajmi (Tunisia)Manal (Morocco)Souhila Ben Lachhab (Algeria)Sherine (Egypt)Latifa (Tunisia)Kenza Morsli (Algeria)Zina Daoudia (Morocco)1. Crossing Boundaries with Music AwardBurna Boy (Nigeria)Aya Nakamura (Mali)Rema (Nigeria)Davido (Nigeria)Toby Nwigwe (Nigeria)Flavour (Nigeria)Wizkid (Nigeria)Fally Ipupa (DR Congo)Odeal (Nigeria)1. Best NewcomerLisandro Cuxi (Cape Verde)Mavo (Nigeria)Abigail Chams (Tanzania)6uff (Nigeria)Lava Lava (Tanzania)Florito (Angola)Toxic Lyrikali (Kenya)Fola (Nigeria)1. Artist of the YearAsake (Nigeria)Fally Ipupa (DR Congo)Diamond Platnumz (Tanzania)Burna Boy (Nigeria)Rema (Nigeria)Tyla (South Africa)Tems (Nigeria)Davido (Nigeria)Bien (Kenya)1. Best GospelMercy Chinwo (Nigeria)Prosper Germoh (Cameroon)Christina Shusho (Tanzania)Miguel Buila (Angola)Bidemi Olaoba (Nigeria)Deborah Lukalu (DR Congo)Joel Lwaga (Tanzania)Moïse Mbiye (DR Congo)Sunmisola Agbebi Okeleye (Nigeria)1. Best Female Rap ActRelated NewsFIFA plans 30-minute half-time show for W’Cup final with Burna Boy, Shakira — ReportWhy I signed Wizkid in 2008 — AkonVIDEO: I draw most of my skit ideas from african parents – TaoomaRosa Ree (Tanzania)Eno Barony (Ghana)Bombshell Grenade (Zambia)Freda Rhymz (Ghana)Moozlie (South Africa)Ssaru (Kenya)Ami Yerewolo (Mali)Candy Bleakz (Nigeria)1. Best Male Rap ActOdumodublvck (Nigeria)Jeriq (Nigeria)Ninho (DR Congo)Black Sherif (Ghana)A-Reece (South Africa)6uff (Nigeria)Blxckie (South Africa)Yung Lunya (Tanzania)Phyno (Nigeria)Himra (Ivory Coast)1. Best CollaborationBien & Alikiba — FinaleBNXN & Sarz — Back OutsideDavido & Omah Lay — With YouDiamond Platnumz ft. Juma Jux — JoyPatoranking ft. Ruger — Shake ThatFally Ipupa ft. Wizkid — JamJazzworx & Tukuthela — BengicelaFlavour ft. Baaba Maal — AfrocultureMarvais Djo ft. Kano Choir — Pile1. Song of the YearDavido ft. Omah Lay — With YouBNXN & Sarz — Back OutsideBien & Alikiba — FinaleDiamond Platnumz ft. Juma Jux — JoyMoliy ft. Shenseea & Skillibeng — Shake It to the MaxBlack Sherif — So It GoesCiza — Isaka (6AM)Young Jonn — ElumeluDopeNation — KakalikaMarvais Djo ft. Kano Choir — PileDJ Kedjevara — Ça Fait Mal1. Best Video DirectorHanscana (Tanzania)Director Pink (Nigeria)Elias Belkader (Algeria)Mateo Da Silva (Cameroon)TG Omori (Nigeria)Babs Direction (Ghana)Jake Zaral (Zimbabwe)Dammy Twitch (Nigeria)1. Best DJ AfricaDJ Spinall (Nigeria)DJ Dollar (Senegal)Uncle Waffles (South Africa)DJ Obi (Nigeria)DJ Tunez (Nigeria)DJ Sly King (Ghana)DJ Commissioner Wysei (Nigeria)DJ Nelasta (Angola)Major League DJs (South Africa)DJ Kaywise (Nigeria)DJ Dope Caesar (Nigeria)DJ Moh (Kenya)1. Best African DJ USADJ Kuncept (Nigeria)DJ Akua (Ghana)DJ Prince (Nigeria)DJ Bode (Nigeria)DJ Chelsea (Canada)DJ Shinski (Kenya)DJ Birame BB L’amour (Ivory Coast)DJ Oreo (Nigeria)Lex and Answer (Zimbabwe)DJ Nani (Nigeria)1. Music Producer of the YearMasterkraft (Nigeria)Andre Vibez (Nigeria)207 (Uganda)Dlala Thukzin (South Africa)Magicsticks (Nigeria)MOG Beatz (Ghana)Xduppy (South Africa)London (Nigeria)1. Best African DancerMasaka Dance Kids (Uganda)Incredible Zigi (Ghana)Poco Lee (Nigeria)Ghetto Kids (Uganda)Angel Nyigu (Tanzania)Hope Ramafalo (South Africa)Wet Bad Gang (Angola)Dancegod Lloyd (Ghana)Hooliboy (Ghana)1. Best Male Reggae/DancehallValiant (Jamaica)Mr. Killa (Grenada)Patoranking (Nigeria)Shatta Wale (Ghana)Skillibeng (Jamaica)Vybz Kartel (Jamaica)Popcaan (Jamaica)Kranium (Jamaica)1. Best Female Reggae/DancehallShenseea (Jamaica)Jada Kingdom (Jamaica)Moliy (Ghana)Spice (Jamaica)Koffee (Jamaica)Lila Iké (Jamaica)Shaneil Muir (Jamaica)Vanessa Bling (Jamaica)1. Best African GroupDisco Misr (Egypt)Calema (São Tomé & Príncipe)Show Dem Camp (Nigeria)Toofan (Togo)DopeNation (Ghana)Team Paiya (Ivory Coast)Mi Casa (South Africa)Bracket (Nigeria)1. AFRIMMA Album of the YearBlack Sherif — Top of The Morning EraOmah Lay — Clarity of MindAsake — M$NEYTyla — A-PopBurna Boy — No Sign of WeaknessLloyiso — Never Thought I CouldDavido — 5iveLeigh-Anne — My Ego Told Me ToHimra — SORRY I’M BAD1. Best African USA Based ArtistKwate (Nigeria)Bills (Nigeria)Mannywellz (Nigeria)Moses Sumney (Ghana)Libianca (Cameroon)Palmwine Tappers Band (Nigeria)Detty K (Ivory Coast)J Pako (DR Congo)Emma Nyra (Nigeria)1. AFRIMMA Timeless Impact AwardTimaya (Nigeria)Amr Diab (Egypt)Sarkodie (Ghana)Nameless (Kenya)Oskido (South Africa)Kcee (Nigeria)Slap Dee (Zambia)Bebe Cool (Uganda)Flavour (Nigeria)Mafikizolo (South Africa)1. African Athlete of the YearVictor Osimhen (Nigeria)Serhou Guirassy (Guinea)Ademola Lookman (Nigeria)Achraf Hakimi (Morocco)Pascal Siakam (Cameroon)Faith Kipyegon (Kenya)Nnamdi Madubuike (Nigeria)1. Best InfluencerPeller (Nigeria)Carter Efe (Nigeria)Khaby Lame (Senegal)Nasty Black (Nigeria)Lasizwe Dambuza (South Africa)Ilyas El Maliki (Morocco)Crazy Kennar (Kenya)Sabinus (Nigeria)1. Best Actor/ActressTimini Egbuson (Nigeria)Uzor Arukwe (Nigeria)Bimbo Ademoye (Nigeria)Uche Montana (Nigeria)Elizabeth Michael “Lulu” (Tanzania)Zander Adika (Kenya)Pallance Dladla (South Africa)Masali Baduza (South Africa)1. Best ComedianBasketmouth (Nigeria)Bovi (Nigeria)Warri Pikin (Nigeria)Eric Omondi (Kenya)Trevor Noah (South Africa)Godfrey (Nigeria)Patrick “Salvado” Idringi (Uganda)Ty Ngachira (Kenya)1. Best Hypeman/MCBig Smart (Nigeria)Shody (Nigeria)Ogee The MC (Ghana)MC Wild (Kenya)Robot Boii (South Africa)Balaa MC (Tanzania)MC Mignon (DR Congo)Do2dtun (Nigeria)1. Community Impact AwardEster Mathew Tonlagha Foundation (Nigeria)Noella Foundation (Nigeria)FAWE – Forum for African Women Educationalists (Kenya)Educate! (Uganda)IkamvaYouth (South Africa)Street Child (Sierra Leone)Tony Elumelu Foundation (Nigeria) Abigail Chams (Tanzania)Veronica Adane (Ethiopia)Bridget Blue (Kenya)Zuchu (Tanzania)Nikita Kering (Kenya)Ariel Wayz (Rwanda)Njerae (Kenya)Winnie Nwagi (Uganda)Salemia (Ethiopia)1. Best Male Central AfricaMatias Damásio (Angola)Dadju (DR Congo)TayC (Cameroon)Fally Ipupa (DR Congo)Calema (São Tomé & Príncipe)Gims (DR Congo)Gerilson Israel (Angola)Ko-C (Cameroon)1. Best Female Central AfricaAnna Joyce (Angola)Rebo (DR Congo)Krys M (Cameroon)Blanche Bailly (Cameroon)Cindy Le Coeur (DR Congo)Espoir La Tigresse (Gabon)Jessy B (Republic of the Congo)Emma’a (Gabon)1. Best Male Southern AfricaScott Maphuma (South Africa)Nutty O (Zimbabwe)Yo Maps (Zambia)DJ Maphorisa (South Africa)Zeze Kingston (Malawi)Cassper Nyovest (South Africa)William Last KRM (Botswana)Kabza De Small (South Africa)1. Best Female Southern AfricaMawhoo (South Africa)Tamy Moyo (Zimbabwe)Charma Gal (Botswana)Babalwa M (South Africa)Hanna (Zimbabwe)Uncle Waffles (South Africa)Bombshell Grenade (Zambia)Makhadzi (South Africa)Tyla (South Africa)1. Best Male North AfricaWegz (Egypt)Stormy (Morocco)Adviser (Mauritania)Amr Diab (Egypt)Marwan Moussa (Egypt)ElGrandeToto (Morocco)DJ Snake (Algeria)Cheb Momo (Algeria)1. Best Female North AfricaMarwa Loud (Morocco)Chirine Lajmi (Tunisia)Manal (Morocco)Souhila Ben Lachhab (Algeria)Sherine (Egypt)Latifa (Tunisia)Kenza Morsli (Algeria)Zina Daoudia (Morocco)1. Crossing Boundaries with Music AwardBurna Boy (Nigeria)Aya Nakamura (Mali)Rema (Nigeria)Davido (Nigeria)Toby Nwigwe (Nigeria)Flavour (Nigeria)Wizkid (Nigeria)Fally Ipupa (DR Congo)Odeal (Nigeria)1. Best NewcomerLisandro Cuxi (Cape Verde)Mavo (Nigeria)Abigail Chams (Tanzania)6uff (Nigeria)Lava Lava (Tanzania)Florito (Angola)Toxic Lyrikali (Kenya)Fola (Nigeria)1. Artist of the YearAsake (Nigeria)Fally Ipupa (DR Congo)Diamond Platnumz (Tanzania)Burna Boy (Nigeria)Rema (Nigeria)Tyla (South Africa)Tems (Nigeria)Davido (Nigeria)Bien (Kenya)1. Best GospelMercy Chinwo (Nigeria)Prosper Germoh (Cameroon)Christina Shusho (Tanzania)Miguel Buila (Angola)Bidemi Olaoba (Nigeria)Deborah Lukalu (DR Congo)Joel Lwaga (Tanzania)Moïse Mbiye (DR Congo)Sunmisola Agbebi Okeleye (Nigeria)1. Best Female Rap ActRelated NewsFIFA plans 30-minute half-time show for W’Cup final with Burna Boy, Shakira — ReportWhy I signed Wizkid in 2008 — AkonVIDEO: I draw most of my skit ideas from african parents – TaoomaRosa Ree (Tanzania)Eno Barony (Ghana)Bombshell Grenade (Zambia)Freda Rhymz (Ghana)Moozlie (South Africa)Ssaru (Kenya)Ami Yerewolo (Mali)Candy Bleakz (Nigeria)1. Best Male Rap ActOdumodublvck (Nigeria)Jeriq (Nigeria)Ninho (DR Congo)Black Sherif (Ghana)A-Reece (South Africa)6uff (Nigeria)Blxckie (South Africa)Yung Lunya (Tanzania)Phyno (Nigeria)Himra (Ivory Coast)1. Best CollaborationBien & Alikiba — FinaleBNXN & Sarz — Back OutsideDavido & Omah Lay — With YouDiamond Platnumz ft. Juma Jux — JoyPatoranking ft. Ruger — Shake ThatFally Ipupa ft. Wizkid — JamJazzworx & Tukuthela — BengicelaFlavour ft. Baaba Maal — AfrocultureMarvais Djo ft. Kano Choir — Pile1. Song of the YearDavido ft. Omah Lay — With YouBNXN & Sarz — Back OutsideBien & Alikiba — FinaleDiamond Platnumz ft. Juma Jux — JoyMoliy ft. Shenseea & Skillibeng — Shake It to the MaxBlack Sherif — So It GoesCiza — Isaka (6AM)Young Jonn — ElumeluDopeNation — KakalikaMarvais Djo ft. Kano Choir — PileDJ Kedjevara — Ça Fait Mal1. Best Video DirectorHanscana (Tanzania)Director Pink (Nigeria)Elias Belkader (Algeria)Mateo Da Silva (Cameroon)TG Omori (Nigeria)Babs Direction (Ghana)Jake Zaral (Zimbabwe)Dammy Twitch (Nigeria)1. Best DJ AfricaDJ Spinall (Nigeria)DJ Dollar (Senegal)Uncle Waffles (South Africa)DJ Obi (Nigeria)DJ Tunez (Nigeria)DJ Sly King (Ghana)DJ Commissioner Wysei (Nigeria)DJ Nelasta (Angola)Major League DJs (South Africa)DJ Kaywise (Nigeria)DJ Dope Caesar (Nigeria)DJ Moh (Kenya)1. Best African DJ USADJ Kuncept (Nigeria)DJ Akua (Ghana)DJ Prince (Nigeria)DJ Bode (Nigeria)DJ Chelsea (Canada)DJ Shinski (Kenya)DJ Birame BB L’amour (Ivory Coast)DJ Oreo (Nigeria)Lex and Answer (Zimbabwe)DJ Nani (Nigeria)1. Music Producer of the YearMasterkraft (Nigeria)Andre Vibez (Nigeria)207 (Uganda)Dlala Thukzin (South Africa)Magicsticks (Nigeria)MOG Beatz (Ghana)Xduppy (South Africa)London (Nigeria)1. Best African DancerMasaka Dance Kids (Uganda)Incredible Zigi (Ghana)Poco Lee (Nigeria)Ghetto Kids (Uganda)Angel Nyigu (Tanzania)Hope Ramafalo (South Africa)Wet Bad Gang (Angola)Dancegod Lloyd (Ghana)Hooliboy (Ghana)1. Best Male Reggae/DancehallValiant (Jamaica)Mr. Killa (Grenada)Patoranking (Nigeria)Shatta Wale (Ghana)Skillibeng (Jamaica)Vybz Kartel (Jamaica)Popcaan (Jamaica)Kranium (Jamaica)1. Best Female Reggae/DancehallShenseea (Jamaica)Jada Kingdom (Jamaica)Moliy (Ghana)Spice (Jamaica)Koffee (Jamaica)Lila Iké (Jamaica)Shaneil Muir (Jamaica)Vanessa Bling (Jamaica)1. Best African GroupDisco Misr (Egypt)Calema (São Tomé & Príncipe)Show Dem Camp (Nigeria)Toofan (Togo)DopeNation (Ghana)Team Paiya (Ivory Coast)Mi Casa (South Africa)Bracket (Nigeria)1. AFRIMMA Album of the YearBlack Sherif — Top of The Morning EraOmah Lay — Clarity of MindAsake — M$NEYTyla — A-PopBurna Boy — No Sign of WeaknessLloyiso — Never Thought I CouldDavido — 5iveLeigh-Anne — My Ego Told Me ToHimra — SORRY I’M BAD1. Best African USA Based ArtistKwate (Nigeria)Bills (Nigeria)Mannywellz (Nigeria)Moses Sumney (Ghana)Libianca (Cameroon)Palmwine Tappers Band (Nigeria)Detty K (Ivory Coast)J Pako (DR Congo)Emma Nyra (Nigeria)1. AFRIMMA Timeless Impact AwardTimaya (Nigeria)Amr Diab (Egypt)Sarkodie (Ghana)Nameless (Kenya)Oskido (South Africa)Kcee (Nigeria)Slap Dee (Zambia)Bebe Cool (Uganda)Flavour (Nigeria)Mafikizolo (South Africa)1. African Athlete of the YearVictor Osimhen (Nigeria)Serhou Guirassy (Guinea)Ademola Lookman (Nigeria)Achraf Hakimi (Morocco)Pascal Siakam (Cameroon)Faith Kipyegon (Kenya)Nnamdi Madubuike (Nigeria)1. Best InfluencerPeller (Nigeria)Carter Efe (Nigeria)Khaby Lame (Senegal)Nasty Black (Nigeria)Lasizwe Dambuza (South Africa)Ilyas El Maliki (Morocco)Crazy Kennar (Kenya)Sabinus (Nigeria)1. Best Actor/ActressTimini Egbuson (Nigeria)Uzor Arukwe (Nigeria)Bimbo Ademoye (Nigeria)Uche Montana (Nigeria)Elizabeth Michael “Lulu” (Tanzania)Zander Adika (Kenya)Pallance Dladla (South Africa)Masali Baduza (South Africa)1. Best ComedianBasketmouth (Nigeria)Bovi (Nigeria)Warri Pikin (Nigeria)Eric Omondi (Kenya)Trevor Noah (South Africa)Godfrey (Nigeria)Patrick “Salvado” Idringi (Uganda)Ty Ngachira (Kenya)1. Best Hypeman/MCBig Smart (Nigeria)Shody (Nigeria)Ogee The MC (Ghana)MC Wild (Kenya)Robot Boii (South Africa)Balaa MC (Tanzania)MC Mignon (DR Congo)Do2dtun (Nigeria)1. Community Impact AwardEster Mathew Tonlagha Foundation (Nigeria)Noella Foundation (Nigeria)FAWE – Forum for African Women Educationalists (Kenya)Educate! (Uganda)IkamvaYouth (South Africa)Street Child (Sierra Leone)Tony Elumelu Foundation (Nigeria) 1. Best Male Central AfricaMatias Damásio (Angola)Dadju (DR Congo)TayC (Cameroon)Fally Ipupa (DR Congo)Calema (São Tomé & Príncipe)Gims (DR Congo)Gerilson Israel (Angola)Ko-C (Cameroon)1. Best Female Central AfricaAnna Joyce (Angola)Rebo (DR Congo)Krys M (Cameroon)Blanche Bailly (Cameroon)Cindy Le Coeur (DR Congo)Espoir La Tigresse (Gabon)Jessy B (Republic of the Congo)Emma’a (Gabon)1. Best Male Southern AfricaScott Maphuma (South Africa)Nutty O (Zimbabwe)Yo Maps (Zambia)DJ Maphorisa (South Africa)Zeze Kingston (Malawi)Cassper Nyovest (South Africa)William Last KRM (Botswana)Kabza De Small (South Africa)1. Best Female Southern AfricaMawhoo (South Africa)Tamy Moyo (Zimbabwe)Charma Gal (Botswana)Babalwa M (South Africa)Hanna (Zimbabwe)Uncle Waffles (South Africa)Bombshell Grenade (Zambia)Makhadzi (South Africa)Tyla (South Africa)1. Best Male North AfricaWegz (Egypt)Stormy (Morocco)Adviser (Mauritania)Amr Diab (Egypt)Marwan Moussa (Egypt)ElGrandeToto (Morocco)DJ Snake (Algeria)Cheb Momo (Algeria)1. Best Female North AfricaMarwa Loud (Morocco)Chirine Lajmi (Tunisia)Manal (Morocco)Souhila Ben Lachhab (Algeria)Sherine (Egypt)Latifa (Tunisia)Kenza Morsli (Algeria)Zina Daoudia (Morocco)1. Crossing Boundaries with Music AwardBurna Boy (Nigeria)Aya Nakamura (Mali)Rema (Nigeria)Davido (Nigeria)Toby Nwigwe (Nigeria)Flavour (Nigeria)Wizkid (Nigeria)Fally Ipupa (DR Congo)Odeal (Nigeria)1. Best NewcomerLisandro Cuxi (Cape Verde)Mavo (Nigeria)Abigail Chams (Tanzania)6uff (Nigeria)Lava Lava (Tanzania)Florito (Angola)Toxic Lyrikali (Kenya)Fola (Nigeria)1. Artist of the YearAsake (Nigeria)Fally Ipupa (DR Congo)Diamond Platnumz (Tanzania)Burna Boy (Nigeria)Rema (Nigeria)Tyla (South Africa)Tems (Nigeria)Davido (Nigeria)Bien (Kenya)1. Best GospelMercy Chinwo (Nigeria)Prosper Germoh (Cameroon)Christina Shusho (Tanzania)Miguel Buila (Angola)Bidemi Olaoba (Nigeria)Deborah Lukalu (DR Congo)Joel Lwaga (Tanzania)Moïse Mbiye (DR Congo)Sunmisola Agbebi Okeleye (Nigeria)1. Best Female Rap ActRelated NewsFIFA plans 30-minute half-time show for W’Cup final with Burna Boy, Shakira — ReportWhy I signed Wizkid in 2008 — AkonVIDEO: I draw most of my skit ideas from african parents – TaoomaRosa Ree (Tanzania)Eno Barony (Ghana)Bombshell Grenade (Zambia)Freda Rhymz (Ghana)Moozlie (South Africa)Ssaru (Kenya)Ami Yerewolo (Mali)Candy Bleakz (Nigeria)1. Best Male Rap ActOdumodublvck (Nigeria)Jeriq (Nigeria)Ninho (DR Congo)Black Sherif (Ghana)A-Reece (South Africa)6uff (Nigeria)Blxckie (South Africa)Yung Lunya (Tanzania)Phyno (Nigeria)Himra (Ivory Coast)1. Best CollaborationBien & Alikiba — FinaleBNXN & Sarz — Back OutsideDavido & Omah Lay — With YouDiamond Platnumz ft. Juma Jux — JoyPatoranking ft. Ruger — Shake ThatFally Ipupa ft. Wizkid — JamJazzworx & Tukuthela — BengicelaFlavour ft. Baaba Maal — AfrocultureMarvais Djo ft. Kano Choir — Pile1. Song of the YearDavido ft. Omah Lay — With YouBNXN & Sarz — Back OutsideBien & Alikiba — FinaleDiamond Platnumz ft. Juma Jux — JoyMoliy ft. Shenseea & Skillibeng — Shake It to the MaxBlack Sherif — So It GoesCiza — Isaka (6AM)Young Jonn — ElumeluDopeNation — KakalikaMarvais Djo ft. Kano Choir — PileDJ Kedjevara — Ça Fait Mal1. Best Video DirectorHanscana (Tanzania)Director Pink (Nigeria)Elias Belkader (Algeria)Mateo Da Silva (Cameroon)TG Omori (Nigeria)Babs Direction (Ghana)Jake Zaral (Zimbabwe)Dammy Twitch (Nigeria)1. Best DJ AfricaDJ Spinall (Nigeria)DJ Dollar (Senegal)Uncle Waffles (South Africa)DJ Obi (Nigeria)DJ Tunez (Nigeria)DJ Sly King (Ghana)DJ Commissioner Wysei (Nigeria)DJ Nelasta (Angola)Major League DJs (South Africa)DJ Kaywise (Nigeria)DJ Dope Caesar (Nigeria)DJ Moh (Kenya)1. Best African DJ USADJ Kuncept (Nigeria)DJ Akua (Ghana)DJ Prince (Nigeria)DJ Bode (Nigeria)DJ Chelsea (Canada)DJ Shinski (Kenya)DJ Birame BB L’amour (Ivory Coast)DJ Oreo (Nigeria)Lex and Answer (Zimbabwe)DJ Nani (Nigeria)1. Music Producer of the YearMasterkraft (Nigeria)Andre Vibez (Nigeria)207 (Uganda)Dlala Thukzin (South Africa)Magicsticks (Nigeria)MOG Beatz (Ghana)Xduppy (South Africa)London (Nigeria)1. Best African DancerMasaka Dance Kids (Uganda)Incredible Zigi (Ghana)Poco Lee (Nigeria)Ghetto Kids (Uganda)Angel Nyigu (Tanzania)Hope Ramafalo (South Africa)Wet Bad Gang (Angola)Dancegod Lloyd (Ghana)Hooliboy (Ghana)1. Best Male Reggae/DancehallValiant (Jamaica)Mr. Killa (Grenada)Patoranking (Nigeria)Shatta Wale (Ghana)Skillibeng (Jamaica)Vybz Kartel (Jamaica)Popcaan (Jamaica)Kranium (Jamaica)1. Best Female Reggae/DancehallShenseea (Jamaica)Jada Kingdom (Jamaica)Moliy (Ghana)Spice (Jamaica)Koffee (Jamaica)Lila Iké (Jamaica)Shaneil Muir (Jamaica)Vanessa Bling (Jamaica)1. Best African GroupDisco Misr (Egypt)Calema (São Tomé & Príncipe)Show Dem Camp (Nigeria)Toofan (Togo)DopeNation (Ghana)Team Paiya (Ivory Coast)Mi Casa (South Africa)Bracket (Nigeria)1. AFRIMMA Album of the YearBlack Sherif — Top of The Morning EraOmah Lay — Clarity of MindAsake — M$NEYTyla — A-PopBurna Boy — No Sign of WeaknessLloyiso — Never Thought I CouldDavido — 5iveLeigh-Anne — My Ego Told Me ToHimra — SORRY I’M BAD1. Best African USA Based ArtistKwate (Nigeria)Bills (Nigeria)Mannywellz (Nigeria)Moses Sumney (Ghana)Libianca (Cameroon)Palmwine Tappers Band (Nigeria)Detty K (Ivory Coast)J Pako (DR Congo)Emma Nyra (Nigeria)1. AFRIMMA Timeless Impact AwardTimaya (Nigeria)Amr Diab (Egypt)Sarkodie (Ghana)Nameless (Kenya)Oskido (South Africa)Kcee (Nigeria)Slap Dee (Zambia)Bebe Cool (Uganda)Flavour (Nigeria)Mafikizolo (South Africa)1. African Athlete of the YearVictor Osimhen (Nigeria)Serhou Guirassy (Guinea)Ademola Lookman (Nigeria)Achraf Hakimi (Morocco)Pascal Siakam (Cameroon)Faith Kipyegon (Kenya)Nnamdi Madubuike (Nigeria)1. Best InfluencerPeller (Nigeria)Carter Efe (Nigeria)Khaby Lame (Senegal)Nasty Black (Nigeria)Lasizwe Dambuza (South Africa)Ilyas El Maliki (Morocco)Crazy Kennar (Kenya)Sabinus (Nigeria)1. Best Actor/ActressTimini Egbuson (Nigeria)Uzor Arukwe (Nigeria)Bimbo Ademoye (Nigeria)Uche Montana (Nigeria)Elizabeth Michael “Lulu” (Tanzania)Zander Adika (Kenya)Pallance Dladla (South Africa)Masali Baduza (South Africa)1. Best ComedianBasketmouth (Nigeria)Bovi (Nigeria)Warri Pikin (Nigeria)Eric Omondi (Kenya)Trevor Noah (South Africa)Godfrey (Nigeria)Patrick “Salvado” Idringi (Uganda)Ty Ngachira (Kenya)1. Best Hypeman/MCBig Smart (Nigeria)Shody (Nigeria)Ogee The MC (Ghana)MC Wild (Kenya)Robot Boii (South Africa)Balaa MC (Tanzania)MC Mignon (DR Congo)Do2dtun (Nigeria)1. Community Impact AwardEster Mathew Tonlagha Foundation (Nigeria)Noella Foundation (Nigeria)FAWE – Forum for African Women Educationalists (Kenya)Educate! (Uganda)IkamvaYouth (South Africa)Street Child (Sierra Leone)Tony Elumelu Foundation (Nigeria) Matias Damásio (Angola)Dadju (DR Congo)TayC (Cameroon)Fally Ipupa (DR Congo)Calema (São Tomé & Príncipe)Gims (DR Congo)Gerilson Israel (Angola)Ko-C (Cameroon)1. Best Female Central AfricaAnna Joyce (Angola)Rebo (DR Congo)Krys M (Cameroon)Blanche Bailly (Cameroon)Cindy Le Coeur (DR Congo)Espoir La Tigresse (Gabon)Jessy B (Republic of the Congo)Emma’a (Gabon)1. Best Male Southern AfricaScott Maphuma (South Africa)Nutty O (Zimbabwe)Yo Maps (Zambia)DJ Maphorisa (South Africa)Zeze Kingston (Malawi)Cassper Nyovest (South Africa)William Last KRM (Botswana)Kabza De Small (South Africa)1. Best Female Southern AfricaMawhoo (South Africa)Tamy Moyo (Zimbabwe)Charma Gal (Botswana)Babalwa M (South Africa)Hanna (Zimbabwe)Uncle Waffles (South Africa)Bombshell Grenade (Zambia)Makhadzi (South Africa)Tyla (South Africa)1. Best Male North AfricaWegz (Egypt)Stormy (Morocco)Adviser (Mauritania)Amr Diab (Egypt)Marwan Moussa (Egypt)ElGrandeToto (Morocco)DJ Snake (Algeria)Cheb Momo (Algeria)1. Best Female North AfricaMarwa Loud (Morocco)Chirine Lajmi (Tunisia)Manal (Morocco)Souhila Ben Lachhab (Algeria)Sherine (Egypt)Latifa (Tunisia)Kenza Morsli (Algeria)Zina Daoudia (Morocco)1. Crossing Boundaries with Music AwardBurna Boy (Nigeria)Aya Nakamura (Mali)Rema (Nigeria)Davido (Nigeria)Toby Nwigwe (Nigeria)Flavour (Nigeria)Wizkid (Nigeria)Fally Ipupa (DR Congo)Odeal (Nigeria)1. Best NewcomerLisandro Cuxi (Cape Verde)Mavo (Nigeria)Abigail Chams (Tanzania)6uff (Nigeria)Lava Lava (Tanzania)Florito (Angola)Toxic Lyrikali (Kenya)Fola (Nigeria)1. Artist of the YearAsake (Nigeria)Fally Ipupa (DR Congo)Diamond Platnumz (Tanzania)Burna Boy (Nigeria)Rema (Nigeria)Tyla (South Africa)Tems (Nigeria)Davido (Nigeria)Bien (Kenya)1. Best GospelMercy Chinwo (Nigeria)Prosper Germoh (Cameroon)Christina Shusho (Tanzania)Miguel Buila (Angola)Bidemi Olaoba (Nigeria)Deborah Lukalu (DR Congo)Joel Lwaga (Tanzania)Moïse Mbiye (DR Congo)Sunmisola Agbebi Okeleye (Nigeria)1. Best Female Rap ActRelated NewsFIFA plans 30-minute half-time show for W’Cup final with Burna Boy, Shakira — ReportWhy I signed Wizkid in 2008 — AkonVIDEO: I draw most of my skit ideas from african parents – TaoomaRosa Ree (Tanzania)Eno Barony (Ghana)Bombshell Grenade (Zambia)Freda Rhymz (Ghana)Moozlie (South Africa)Ssaru (Kenya)Ami Yerewolo (Mali)Candy Bleakz (Nigeria)1. Best Male Rap ActOdumodublvck (Nigeria)Jeriq (Nigeria)Ninho (DR Congo)Black Sherif (Ghana)A-Reece (South Africa)6uff (Nigeria)Blxckie (South Africa)Yung Lunya (Tanzania)Phyno (Nigeria)Himra (Ivory Coast)1. Best CollaborationBien & Alikiba — FinaleBNXN & Sarz — Back OutsideDavido & Omah Lay — With YouDiamond Platnumz ft. Juma Jux — JoyPatoranking ft. Ruger — Shake ThatFally Ipupa ft. Wizkid — JamJazzworx & Tukuthela — BengicelaFlavour ft. Baaba Maal — AfrocultureMarvais Djo ft. Kano Choir — Pile1. Song of the YearDavido ft. Omah Lay — With YouBNXN & Sarz — Back OutsideBien & Alikiba — FinaleDiamond Platnumz ft. Juma Jux — JoyMoliy ft. Shenseea & Skillibeng — Shake It to the MaxBlack Sherif — So It GoesCiza — Isaka (6AM)Young Jonn — ElumeluDopeNation — KakalikaMarvais Djo ft. Kano Choir — PileDJ Kedjevara — Ça Fait Mal1. Best Video DirectorHanscana (Tanzania)Director Pink (Nigeria)Elias Belkader (Algeria)Mateo Da Silva (Cameroon)TG Omori (Nigeria)Babs Direction (Ghana)Jake Zaral (Zimbabwe)Dammy Twitch (Nigeria)1. Best DJ AfricaDJ Spinall (Nigeria)DJ Dollar (Senegal)Uncle Waffles (South Africa)DJ Obi (Nigeria)DJ Tunez (Nigeria)DJ Sly King (Ghana)DJ Commissioner Wysei (Nigeria)DJ Nelasta (Angola)Major League DJs (South Africa)DJ Kaywise (Nigeria)DJ Dope Caesar (Nigeria)DJ Moh (Kenya)1. Best African DJ USADJ Kuncept (Nigeria)DJ Akua (Ghana)DJ Prince (Nigeria)DJ Bode (Nigeria)DJ Chelsea (Canada)DJ Shinski (Kenya)DJ Birame BB L’amour (Ivory Coast)DJ Oreo (Nigeria)Lex and Answer (Zimbabwe)DJ Nani (Nigeria)1. Music Producer of the YearMasterkraft (Nigeria)Andre Vibez (Nigeria)207 (Uganda)Dlala Thukzin (South Africa)Magicsticks (Nigeria)MOG Beatz (Ghana)Xduppy (South Africa)London (Nigeria)1. Best African DancerMasaka Dance Kids (Uganda)Incredible Zigi (Ghana)Poco Lee (Nigeria)Ghetto Kids (Uganda)Angel Nyigu (Tanzania)Hope Ramafalo (South Africa)Wet Bad Gang (Angola)Dancegod Lloyd (Ghana)Hooliboy (Ghana)1. Best Male Reggae/DancehallValiant (Jamaica)Mr. Killa (Grenada)Patoranking (Nigeria)Shatta Wale (Ghana)Skillibeng (Jamaica)Vybz Kartel (Jamaica)Popcaan (Jamaica)Kranium (Jamaica)1. Best Female Reggae/DancehallShenseea (Jamaica)Jada Kingdom (Jamaica)Moliy (Ghana)Spice (Jamaica)Koffee (Jamaica)Lila Iké (Jamaica)Shaneil Muir (Jamaica)Vanessa Bling (Jamaica)1. Best African GroupDisco Misr (Egypt)Calema (São Tomé & Príncipe)Show Dem Camp (Nigeria)Toofan (Togo)DopeNation (Ghana)Team Paiya (Ivory Coast)Mi Casa (South Africa)Bracket (Nigeria)1. AFRIMMA Album of the YearBlack Sherif — Top of The Morning EraOmah Lay — Clarity of MindAsake — M$NEYTyla — A-PopBurna Boy — No Sign of WeaknessLloyiso — Never Thought I CouldDavido — 5iveLeigh-Anne — My Ego Told Me ToHimra — SORRY I’M BAD1. Best African USA Based ArtistKwate (Nigeria)Bills (Nigeria)Mannywellz (Nigeria)Moses Sumney (Ghana)Libianca (Cameroon)Palmwine Tappers Band (Nigeria)Detty K (Ivory Coast)J Pako (DR Congo)Emma Nyra (Nigeria)1. AFRIMMA Timeless Impact AwardTimaya (Nigeria)Amr Diab (Egypt)Sarkodie (Ghana)Nameless (Kenya)Oskido (South Africa)Kcee (Nigeria)Slap Dee (Zambia)Bebe Cool (Uganda)Flavour (Nigeria)Mafikizolo (South Africa)1. African Athlete of the YearVictor Osimhen (Nigeria)Serhou Guirassy (Guinea)Ademola Lookman (Nigeria)Achraf Hakimi (Morocco)Pascal Siakam (Cameroon)Faith Kipyegon (Kenya)Nnamdi Madubuike (Nigeria)1. Best InfluencerPeller (Nigeria)Carter Efe (Nigeria)Khaby Lame (Senegal)Nasty Black (Nigeria)Lasizwe Dambuza (South Africa)Ilyas El Maliki (Morocco)Crazy Kennar (Kenya)Sabinus (Nigeria)1. Best Actor/ActressTimini Egbuson (Nigeria)Uzor Arukwe (Nigeria)Bimbo Ademoye (Nigeria)Uche Montana (Nigeria)Elizabeth Michael “Lulu” (Tanzania)Zander Adika (Kenya)Pallance Dladla (South Africa)Masali Baduza (South Africa)1. Best ComedianBasketmouth (Nigeria)Bovi (Nigeria)Warri Pikin (Nigeria)Eric Omondi (Kenya)Trevor Noah (South Africa)Godfrey (Nigeria)Patrick “Salvado” Idringi (Uganda)Ty Ngachira (Kenya)1. Best Hypeman/MCBig Smart (Nigeria)Shody (Nigeria)Ogee The MC (Ghana)MC Wild (Kenya)Robot Boii (South Africa)Balaa MC (Tanzania)MC Mignon (DR Congo)Do2dtun (Nigeria)1. Community Impact AwardEster Mathew Tonlagha Foundation (Nigeria)Noella Foundation (Nigeria)FAWE – Forum for African Women Educationalists (Kenya)Educate! (Uganda)IkamvaYouth (South Africa)Street Child (Sierra Leone)Tony Elumelu Foundation (Nigeria) 1. Best Female Central AfricaAnna Joyce (Angola)Rebo (DR Congo)Krys M (Cameroon)Blanche Bailly (Cameroon)Cindy Le Coeur (DR Congo)Espoir La Tigresse (Gabon)Jessy B (Republic of the Congo)Emma’a (Gabon)1. Best Male Southern AfricaScott Maphuma (South Africa)Nutty O (Zimbabwe)Yo Maps (Zambia)DJ Maphorisa (South Africa)Zeze Kingston (Malawi)Cassper Nyovest (South Africa)William Last KRM (Botswana)Kabza De Small (South Africa)1. Best Female Southern AfricaMawhoo (South Africa)Tamy Moyo (Zimbabwe)Charma Gal (Botswana)Babalwa M (South Africa)Hanna (Zimbabwe)Uncle Waffles (South Africa)Bombshell Grenade (Zambia)Makhadzi (South Africa)Tyla (South Africa)1. Best Male North AfricaWegz (Egypt)Stormy (Morocco)Adviser (Mauritania)Amr Diab (Egypt)Marwan Moussa (Egypt)ElGrandeToto (Morocco)DJ Snake (Algeria)Cheb Momo (Algeria)1. Best Female North AfricaMarwa Loud (Morocco)Chirine Lajmi (Tunisia)Manal (Morocco)Souhila Ben Lachhab (Algeria)Sherine (Egypt)Latifa (Tunisia)Kenza Morsli (Algeria)Zina Daoudia (Morocco)1. Crossing Boundaries with Music AwardBurna Boy (Nigeria)Aya Nakamura (Mali)Rema (Nigeria)Davido (Nigeria)Toby Nwigwe (Nigeria)Flavour (Nigeria)Wizkid (Nigeria)Fally Ipupa (DR Congo)Odeal (Nigeria)1. Best NewcomerLisandro Cuxi (Cape Verde)Mavo (Nigeria)Abigail Chams (Tanzania)6uff (Nigeria)Lava Lava (Tanzania)Florito (Angola)Toxic Lyrikali (Kenya)Fola (Nigeria)1. Artist of the YearAsake (Nigeria)Fally Ipupa (DR Congo)Diamond Platnumz (Tanzania)Burna Boy (Nigeria)Rema (Nigeria)Tyla (South Africa)Tems (Nigeria)Davido (Nigeria)Bien (Kenya)1. Best GospelMercy Chinwo (Nigeria)Prosper Germoh (Cameroon)Christina Shusho (Tanzania)Miguel Buila (Angola)Bidemi Olaoba (Nigeria)Deborah Lukalu (DR Congo)Joel Lwaga (Tanzania)Moïse Mbiye (DR Congo)Sunmisola Agbebi Okeleye (Nigeria)1. Best Female Rap ActRelated NewsFIFA plans 30-minute half-time show for W’Cup final with Burna Boy, Shakira — ReportWhy I signed Wizkid in 2008 — AkonVIDEO: I draw most of my skit ideas from african parents – TaoomaRosa Ree (Tanzania)Eno Barony (Ghana)Bombshell Grenade (Zambia)Freda Rhymz (Ghana)Moozlie (South Africa)Ssaru (Kenya)Ami Yerewolo (Mali)Candy Bleakz (Nigeria)1. Best Male Rap ActOdumodublvck (Nigeria)Jeriq (Nigeria)Ninho (DR Congo)Black Sherif (Ghana)A-Reece (South Africa)6uff (Nigeria)Blxckie (South Africa)Yung Lunya (Tanzania)Phyno (Nigeria)Himra (Ivory Coast)1. Best CollaborationBien & Alikiba — FinaleBNXN & Sarz — Back OutsideDavido & Omah Lay — With YouDiamond Platnumz ft. Juma Jux — JoyPatoranking ft. Ruger — Shake ThatFally Ipupa ft. Wizkid — JamJazzworx & Tukuthela — BengicelaFlavour ft. Baaba Maal — AfrocultureMarvais Djo ft. Kano Choir — Pile1. Song of the YearDavido ft. Omah Lay — With YouBNXN & Sarz — Back OutsideBien & Alikiba — FinaleDiamond Platnumz ft. Juma Jux — JoyMoliy ft. Shenseea & Skillibeng — Shake It to the MaxBlack Sherif — So It GoesCiza — Isaka (6AM)Young Jonn — ElumeluDopeNation — KakalikaMarvais Djo ft. Kano Choir — PileDJ Kedjevara — Ça Fait Mal1. Best Video DirectorHanscana (Tanzania)Director Pink (Nigeria)Elias Belkader (Algeria)Mateo Da Silva (Cameroon)TG Omori (Nigeria)Babs Direction (Ghana)Jake Zaral (Zimbabwe)Dammy Twitch (Nigeria)1. Best DJ AfricaDJ Spinall (Nigeria)DJ Dollar (Senegal)Uncle Waffles (South Africa)DJ Obi (Nigeria)DJ Tunez (Nigeria)DJ Sly King (Ghana)DJ Commissioner Wysei (Nigeria)DJ Nelasta (Angola)Major League DJs (South Africa)DJ Kaywise (Nigeria)DJ Dope Caesar (Nigeria)DJ Moh (Kenya)1. Best African DJ USADJ Kuncept (Nigeria)DJ Akua (Ghana)DJ Prince (Nigeria)DJ Bode (Nigeria)DJ Chelsea (Canada)DJ Shinski (Kenya)DJ Birame BB L’amour (Ivory Coast)DJ Oreo (Nigeria)Lex and Answer (Zimbabwe)DJ Nani (Nigeria)1. Music Producer of the YearMasterkraft (Nigeria)Andre Vibez (Nigeria)207 (Uganda)Dlala Thukzin (South Africa)Magicsticks (Nigeria)MOG Beatz (Ghana)Xduppy (South Africa)London (Nigeria)1. Best African DancerMasaka Dance Kids (Uganda)Incredible Zigi (Ghana)Poco Lee (Nigeria)Ghetto Kids (Uganda)Angel Nyigu (Tanzania)Hope Ramafalo (South Africa)Wet Bad Gang (Angola)Dancegod Lloyd (Ghana)Hooliboy (Ghana)1. Best Male Reggae/DancehallValiant (Jamaica)Mr. Killa (Grenada)Patoranking (Nigeria)Shatta Wale (Ghana)Skillibeng (Jamaica)Vybz Kartel (Jamaica)Popcaan (Jamaica)Kranium (Jamaica)1. Best Female Reggae/DancehallShenseea (Jamaica)Jada Kingdom (Jamaica)Moliy (Ghana)Spice (Jamaica)Koffee (Jamaica)Lila Iké (Jamaica)Shaneil Muir (Jamaica)Vanessa Bling (Jamaica)1. Best African GroupDisco Misr (Egypt)Calema (São Tomé & Príncipe)Show Dem Camp (Nigeria)Toofan (Togo)DopeNation (Ghana)Team Paiya (Ivory Coast)Mi Casa (South Africa)Bracket (Nigeria)1. AFRIMMA Album of the YearBlack Sherif — Top of The Morning EraOmah Lay — Clarity of MindAsake — M$NEYTyla — A-PopBurna Boy — No Sign of WeaknessLloyiso — Never Thought I CouldDavido — 5iveLeigh-Anne — My Ego Told Me ToHimra — SORRY I’M BAD1. Best African USA Based ArtistKwate (Nigeria)Bills (Nigeria)Mannywellz (Nigeria)Moses Sumney (Ghana)Libianca (Cameroon)Palmwine Tappers Band (Nigeria)Detty K (Ivory Coast)J Pako (DR Congo)Emma Nyra (Nigeria)1. AFRIMMA Timeless Impact AwardTimaya (Nigeria)Amr Diab (Egypt)Sarkodie (Ghana)Nameless (Kenya)Oskido (South Africa)Kcee (Nigeria)Slap Dee (Zambia)Bebe Cool (Uganda)Flavour (Nigeria)Mafikizolo (South Africa)1. African Athlete of the YearVictor Osimhen (Nigeria)Serhou Guirassy (Guinea)Ademola Lookman (Nigeria)Achraf Hakimi (Morocco)Pascal Siakam (Cameroon)Faith Kipyegon (Kenya)Nnamdi Madubuike (Nigeria)1. Best InfluencerPeller (Nigeria)Carter Efe (Nigeria)Khaby Lame (Senegal)Nasty Black (Nigeria)Lasizwe Dambuza (South Africa)Ilyas El Maliki (Morocco)Crazy Kennar (Kenya)Sabinus (Nigeria)1. Best Actor/ActressTimini Egbuson (Nigeria)Uzor Arukwe (Nigeria)Bimbo Ademoye (Nigeria)Uche Montana (Nigeria)Elizabeth Michael “Lulu” (Tanzania)Zander Adika (Kenya)Pallance Dladla (South Africa)Masali Baduza (South Africa)1. Best ComedianBasketmouth (Nigeria)Bovi (Nigeria)Warri Pikin (Nigeria)Eric Omondi (Kenya)Trevor Noah (South Africa)Godfrey (Nigeria)Patrick “Salvado” Idringi (Uganda)Ty Ngachira (Kenya)1. Best Hypeman/MCBig Smart (Nigeria)Shody (Nigeria)Ogee The MC (Ghana)MC Wild (Kenya)Robot Boii (South Africa)Balaa MC (Tanzania)MC Mignon (DR Congo)Do2dtun (Nigeria)1. Community Impact AwardEster Mathew Tonlagha Foundation (Nigeria)Noella Foundation (Nigeria)FAWE – Forum for African Women Educationalists (Kenya)Educate! (Uganda)IkamvaYouth (South Africa)Street Child (Sierra Leone)Tony Elumelu Foundation (Nigeria) Anna Joyce (Angola)Rebo (DR Congo)Krys M (Cameroon)Blanche Bailly (Cameroon)Cindy Le Coeur (DR Congo)Espoir La Tigresse (Gabon)Jessy B (Republic of the Congo)Emma’a (Gabon)1. Best Male Southern AfricaScott Maphuma (South Africa)Nutty O (Zimbabwe)Yo Maps (Zambia)DJ Maphorisa (South Africa)Zeze Kingston (Malawi)Cassper Nyovest (South Africa)William Last KRM (Botswana)Kabza De Small (South Africa)1. Best Female Southern AfricaMawhoo (South Africa)Tamy Moyo (Zimbabwe)Charma Gal (Botswana)Babalwa M (South Africa)Hanna (Zimbabwe)Uncle Waffles (South Africa)Bombshell Grenade (Zambia)Makhadzi (South Africa)Tyla (South Africa)1. Best Male North AfricaWegz (Egypt)Stormy (Morocco)Adviser (Mauritania)Amr Diab (Egypt)Marwan Moussa (Egypt)ElGrandeToto (Morocco)DJ Snake (Algeria)Cheb Momo (Algeria)1. Best Female North AfricaMarwa Loud (Morocco)Chirine Lajmi (Tunisia)Manal (Morocco)Souhila Ben Lachhab (Algeria)Sherine (Egypt)Latifa (Tunisia)Kenza Morsli (Algeria)Zina Daoudia (Morocco)1. Crossing Boundaries with Music AwardBurna Boy (Nigeria)Aya Nakamura (Mali)Rema (Nigeria)Davido (Nigeria)Toby Nwigwe (Nigeria)Flavour (Nigeria)Wizkid (Nigeria)Fally Ipupa (DR Congo)Odeal (Nigeria)1. Best NewcomerLisandro Cuxi (Cape Verde)Mavo (Nigeria)Abigail Chams (Tanzania)6uff (Nigeria)Lava Lava (Tanzania)Florito (Angola)Toxic Lyrikali (Kenya)Fola (Nigeria)1. Artist of the YearAsake (Nigeria)Fally Ipupa (DR Congo)Diamond Platnumz (Tanzania)Burna Boy (Nigeria)Rema (Nigeria)Tyla (South Africa)Tems (Nigeria)Davido (Nigeria)Bien (Kenya)1. Best GospelMercy Chinwo (Nigeria)Prosper Germoh (Cameroon)Christina Shusho (Tanzania)Miguel Buila (Angola)Bidemi Olaoba (Nigeria)Deborah Lukalu (DR Congo)Joel Lwaga (Tanzania)Moïse Mbiye (DR Congo)Sunmisola Agbebi Okeleye (Nigeria)1. Best Female Rap ActRelated NewsFIFA plans 30-minute half-time show for W’Cup final with Burna Boy, Shakira — ReportWhy I signed Wizkid in 2008 — AkonVIDEO: I draw most of my skit ideas from african parents – TaoomaRosa Ree (Tanzania)Eno Barony (Ghana)Bombshell Grenade (Zambia)Freda Rhymz (Ghana)Moozlie (South Africa)Ssaru (Kenya)Ami Yerewolo (Mali)Candy Bleakz (Nigeria)1. Best Male Rap ActOdumodublvck (Nigeria)Jeriq (Nigeria)Ninho (DR Congo)Black Sherif (Ghana)A-Reece (South Africa)6uff (Nigeria)Blxckie (South Africa)Yung Lunya (Tanzania)Phyno (Nigeria)Himra (Ivory Coast)1. Best CollaborationBien & Alikiba — FinaleBNXN & Sarz — Back OutsideDavido & Omah Lay — With YouDiamond Platnumz ft. Juma Jux — JoyPatoranking ft. Ruger — Shake ThatFally Ipupa ft. Wizkid — JamJazzworx & Tukuthela — BengicelaFlavour ft. Baaba Maal — AfrocultureMarvais Djo ft. Kano Choir — Pile1. Song of the YearDavido ft. Omah Lay — With YouBNXN & Sarz — Back OutsideBien & Alikiba — FinaleDiamond Platnumz ft. Juma Jux — JoyMoliy ft. Shenseea & Skillibeng — Shake It to the MaxBlack Sherif — So It GoesCiza — Isaka (6AM)Young Jonn — ElumeluDopeNation — KakalikaMarvais Djo ft. Kano Choir — PileDJ Kedjevara — Ça Fait Mal1. Best Video DirectorHanscana (Tanzania)Director Pink (Nigeria)Elias Belkader (Algeria)Mateo Da Silva (Cameroon)TG Omori (Nigeria)Babs Direction (Ghana)Jake Zaral (Zimbabwe)Dammy Twitch (Nigeria)1. Best DJ AfricaDJ Spinall (Nigeria)DJ Dollar (Senegal)Uncle Waffles (South Africa)DJ Obi (Nigeria)DJ Tunez (Nigeria)DJ Sly King (Ghana)DJ Commissioner Wysei (Nigeria)DJ Nelasta (Angola)Major League DJs (South Africa)DJ Kaywise (Nigeria)DJ Dope Caesar (Nigeria)DJ Moh (Kenya)1. Best African DJ USADJ Kuncept (Nigeria)DJ Akua (Ghana)DJ Prince (Nigeria)DJ Bode (Nigeria)DJ Chelsea (Canada)DJ Shinski (Kenya)DJ Birame BB L’amour (Ivory Coast)DJ Oreo (Nigeria)Lex and Answer (Zimbabwe)DJ Nani (Nigeria)1. Music Producer of the YearMasterkraft (Nigeria)Andre Vibez (Nigeria)207 (Uganda)Dlala Thukzin (South Africa)Magicsticks (Nigeria)MOG Beatz (Ghana)Xduppy (South Africa)London (Nigeria)1. Best African DancerMasaka Dance Kids (Uganda)Incredible Zigi (Ghana)Poco Lee (Nigeria)Ghetto Kids (Uganda)Angel Nyigu (Tanzania)Hope Ramafalo (South Africa)Wet Bad Gang (Angola)Dancegod Lloyd (Ghana)Hooliboy (Ghana)1. Best Male Reggae/DancehallValiant (Jamaica)Mr. Killa (Grenada)Patoranking (Nigeria)Shatta Wale (Ghana)Skillibeng (Jamaica)Vybz Kartel (Jamaica)Popcaan (Jamaica)Kranium (Jamaica)1. Best Female Reggae/DancehallShenseea (Jamaica)Jada Kingdom (Jamaica)Moliy (Ghana)Spice (Jamaica)Koffee (Jamaica)Lila Iké (Jamaica)Shaneil Muir (Jamaica)Vanessa Bling (Jamaica)1. Best African GroupDisco Misr (Egypt)Calema (São Tomé & Príncipe)Show Dem Camp (Nigeria)Toofan (Togo)DopeNation (Ghana)Team Paiya (Ivory Coast)Mi Casa (South Africa)Bracket (Nigeria)1. AFRIMMA Album of the YearBlack Sherif — Top of The Morning EraOmah Lay — Clarity of MindAsake — M$NEYTyla — A-PopBurna Boy — No Sign of WeaknessLloyiso — Never Thought I CouldDavido — 5iveLeigh-Anne — My Ego Told Me ToHimra — SORRY I’M BAD1. Best African USA Based ArtistKwate (Nigeria)Bills (Nigeria)Mannywellz (Nigeria)Moses Sumney (Ghana)Libianca (Cameroon)Palmwine Tappers Band (Nigeria)Detty K (Ivory Coast)J Pako (DR Congo)Emma Nyra (Nigeria)1. AFRIMMA Timeless Impact AwardTimaya (Nigeria)Amr Diab (Egypt)Sarkodie (Ghana)Nameless (Kenya)Oskido (South Africa)Kcee (Nigeria)Slap Dee (Zambia)Bebe Cool (Uganda)Flavour (Nigeria)Mafikizolo (South Africa)1. African Athlete of the YearVictor Osimhen (Nigeria)Serhou Guirassy (Guinea)Ademola Lookman (Nigeria)Achraf Hakimi (Morocco)Pascal Siakam (Cameroon)Faith Kipyegon (Kenya)Nnamdi Madubuike (Nigeria)1. Best InfluencerPeller (Nigeria)Carter Efe (Nigeria)Khaby Lame (Senegal)Nasty Black (Nigeria)Lasizwe Dambuza (South Africa)Ilyas El Maliki (Morocco)Crazy Kennar (Kenya)Sabinus (Nigeria)1. Best Actor/ActressTimini Egbuson (Nigeria)Uzor Arukwe (Nigeria)Bimbo Ademoye (Nigeria)Uche Montana (Nigeria)Elizabeth Michael “Lulu” (Tanzania)Zander Adika (Kenya)Pallance Dladla (South Africa)Masali Baduza (South Africa)1. Best ComedianBasketmouth (Nigeria)Bovi (Nigeria)Warri Pikin (Nigeria)Eric Omondi (Kenya)Trevor Noah (South Africa)Godfrey (Nigeria)Patrick “Salvado” Idringi (Uganda)Ty Ngachira (Kenya)1. Best Hypeman/MCBig Smart (Nigeria)Shody (Nigeria)Ogee The MC (Ghana)MC Wild (Kenya)Robot Boii (South Africa)Balaa MC (Tanzania)MC Mignon (DR Congo)Do2dtun (Nigeria)1. Community Impact AwardEster Mathew Tonlagha Foundation (Nigeria)Noella Foundation (Nigeria)FAWE – Forum for African Women Educationalists (Kenya)Educate! (Uganda)IkamvaYouth (South Africa)Street Child (Sierra Leone)Tony Elumelu Foundation (Nigeria) 1. Best Male Southern AfricaScott Maphuma (South Africa)Nutty O (Zimbabwe)Yo Maps (Zambia)DJ Maphorisa (South Africa)Zeze Kingston (Malawi)Cassper Nyovest (South Africa)William Last KRM (Botswana)Kabza De Small (South Africa)1. Best Female Southern AfricaMawhoo (South Africa)Tamy Moyo (Zimbabwe)Charma Gal (Botswana)Babalwa M (South Africa)Hanna (Zimbabwe)Uncle Waffles (South Africa)Bombshell Grenade (Zambia)Makhadzi (South Africa)Tyla (South Africa)1. Best Male North AfricaWegz (Egypt)Stormy (Morocco)Adviser (Mauritania)Amr Diab (Egypt)Marwan Moussa (Egypt)ElGrandeToto (Morocco)DJ Snake (Algeria)Cheb Momo (Algeria)1. Best Female North AfricaMarwa Loud (Morocco)Chirine Lajmi (Tunisia)Manal (Morocco)Souhila Ben Lachhab (Algeria)Sherine (Egypt)Latifa (Tunisia)Kenza Morsli (Algeria)Zina Daoudia (Morocco)1. Crossing Boundaries with Music AwardBurna Boy (Nigeria)Aya Nakamura (Mali)Rema (Nigeria)Davido (Nigeria)Toby Nwigwe (Nigeria)Flavour (Nigeria)Wizkid (Nigeria)Fally Ipupa (DR Congo)Odeal (Nigeria)1. Best NewcomerLisandro Cuxi (Cape Verde)Mavo (Nigeria)Abigail Chams (Tanzania)6uff (Nigeria)Lava Lava (Tanzania)Florito (Angola)Toxic Lyrikali (Kenya)Fola (Nigeria)1. Artist of the YearAsake (Nigeria)Fally Ipupa (DR Congo)Diamond Platnumz (Tanzania)Burna Boy (Nigeria)Rema (Nigeria)Tyla (South Africa)Tems (Nigeria)Davido (Nigeria)Bien (Kenya)1. Best GospelMercy Chinwo (Nigeria)Prosper Germoh (Cameroon)Christina Shusho (Tanzania)Miguel Buila (Angola)Bidemi Olaoba (Nigeria)Deborah Lukalu (DR Congo)Joel Lwaga (Tanzania)Moïse Mbiye (DR Congo)Sunmisola Agbebi Okeleye (Nigeria)1. Best Female Rap ActRelated NewsFIFA plans 30-minute half-time show for W’Cup final with Burna Boy, Shakira — ReportWhy I signed Wizkid in 2008 — AkonVIDEO: I draw most of my skit ideas from african parents – TaoomaRosa Ree (Tanzania)Eno Barony (Ghana)Bombshell Grenade (Zambia)Freda Rhymz (Ghana)Moozlie (South Africa)Ssaru (Kenya)Ami Yerewolo (Mali)Candy Bleakz (Nigeria)1. Best Male Rap ActOdumodublvck (Nigeria)Jeriq (Nigeria)Ninho (DR Congo)Black Sherif (Ghana)A-Reece (South Africa)6uff (Nigeria)Blxckie (South Africa)Yung Lunya (Tanzania)Phyno (Nigeria)Himra (Ivory Coast)1. Best CollaborationBien & Alikiba — FinaleBNXN & Sarz — Back OutsideDavido & Omah Lay — With YouDiamond Platnumz ft. Juma Jux — JoyPatoranking ft. Ruger — Shake ThatFally Ipupa ft. Wizkid — JamJazzworx & Tukuthela — BengicelaFlavour ft. Baaba Maal — AfrocultureMarvais Djo ft. Kano Choir — Pile1. Song of the YearDavido ft. Omah Lay — With YouBNXN & Sarz — Back OutsideBien & Alikiba — FinaleDiamond Platnumz ft. Juma Jux — JoyMoliy ft. Shenseea & Skillibeng — Shake It to the MaxBlack Sherif — So It GoesCiza — Isaka (6AM)Young Jonn — ElumeluDopeNation — KakalikaMarvais Djo ft. Kano Choir — PileDJ Kedjevara — Ça Fait Mal1. Best Video DirectorHanscana (Tanzania)Director Pink (Nigeria)Elias Belkader (Algeria)Mateo Da Silva (Cameroon)TG Omori (Nigeria)Babs Direction (Ghana)Jake Zaral (Zimbabwe)Dammy Twitch (Nigeria)1. Best DJ AfricaDJ Spinall (Nigeria)DJ Dollar (Senegal)Uncle Waffles (South Africa)DJ Obi (Nigeria)DJ Tunez (Nigeria)DJ Sly King (Ghana)DJ Commissioner Wysei (Nigeria)DJ Nelasta (Angola)Major League DJs (South Africa)DJ Kaywise (Nigeria)DJ Dope Caesar (Nigeria)DJ Moh (Kenya)1. Best African DJ USADJ Kuncept (Nigeria)DJ Akua (Ghana)DJ Prince (Nigeria)DJ Bode (Nigeria)DJ Chelsea (Canada)DJ Shinski (Kenya)DJ Birame BB L’amour (Ivory Coast)DJ Oreo (Nigeria)Lex and Answer (Zimbabwe)DJ Nani (Nigeria)1. Music Producer of the YearMasterkraft (Nigeria)Andre Vibez (Nigeria)207 (Uganda)Dlala Thukzin (South Africa)Magicsticks (Nigeria)MOG Beatz (Ghana)Xduppy (South Africa)London (Nigeria)1. Best African DancerMasaka Dance Kids (Uganda)Incredible Zigi (Ghana)Poco Lee (Nigeria)Ghetto Kids (Uganda)Angel Nyigu (Tanzania)Hope Ramafalo (South Africa)Wet Bad Gang (Angola)Dancegod Lloyd (Ghana)Hooliboy (Ghana)1. Best Male Reggae/DancehallValiant (Jamaica)Mr. Killa (Grenada)Patoranking (Nigeria)Shatta Wale (Ghana)Skillibeng (Jamaica)Vybz Kartel (Jamaica)Popcaan (Jamaica)Kranium (Jamaica)1. Best Female Reggae/DancehallShenseea (Jamaica)Jada Kingdom (Jamaica)Moliy (Ghana)Spice (Jamaica)Koffee (Jamaica)Lila Iké (Jamaica)Shaneil Muir (Jamaica)Vanessa Bling (Jamaica)1. Best African GroupDisco Misr (Egypt)Calema (São Tomé & Príncipe)Show Dem Camp (Nigeria)Toofan (Togo)DopeNation (Ghana)Team Paiya (Ivory Coast)Mi Casa (South Africa)Bracket (Nigeria)1. AFRIMMA Album of the YearBlack Sherif — Top of The Morning EraOmah Lay — Clarity of MindAsake — M$NEYTyla — A-PopBurna Boy — No Sign of WeaknessLloyiso — Never Thought I CouldDavido — 5iveLeigh-Anne — My Ego Told Me ToHimra — SORRY I’M BAD1. Best African USA Based ArtistKwate (Nigeria)Bills (Nigeria)Mannywellz (Nigeria)Moses Sumney (Ghana)Libianca (Cameroon)Palmwine Tappers Band (Nigeria)Detty K (Ivory Coast)J Pako (DR Congo)Emma Nyra (Nigeria)1. AFRIMMA Timeless Impact AwardTimaya (Nigeria)Amr Diab (Egypt)Sarkodie (Ghana)Nameless (Kenya)Oskido (South Africa)Kcee (Nigeria)Slap Dee (Zambia)Bebe Cool (Uganda)Flavour (Nigeria)Mafikizolo (South Africa)1. African Athlete of the YearVictor Osimhen (Nigeria)Serhou Guirassy (Guinea)Ademola Lookman (Nigeria)Achraf Hakimi (Morocco)Pascal Siakam (Cameroon)Faith Kipyegon (Kenya)Nnamdi Madubuike (Nigeria)1. Best InfluencerPeller (Nigeria)Carter Efe (Nigeria)Khaby Lame (Senegal)Nasty Black (Nigeria)Lasizwe Dambuza (South Africa)Ilyas El Maliki (Morocco)Crazy Kennar (Kenya)Sabinus (Nigeria)1. Best Actor/ActressTimini Egbuson (Nigeria)Uzor Arukwe (Nigeria)Bimbo Ademoye (Nigeria)Uche Montana (Nigeria)Elizabeth Michael “Lulu” (Tanzania)Zander Adika (Kenya)Pallance Dladla (South Africa)Masali Baduza (South Africa)1. Best ComedianBasketmouth (Nigeria)Bovi (Nigeria)Warri Pikin (Nigeria)Eric Omondi (Kenya)Trevor Noah (South Africa)Godfrey (Nigeria)Patrick “Salvado” Idringi (Uganda)Ty Ngachira (Kenya)1. Best Hypeman/MCBig Smart (Nigeria)Shody (Nigeria)Ogee The MC (Ghana)MC Wild (Kenya)Robot Boii (South Africa)Balaa MC (Tanzania)MC Mignon (DR Congo)Do2dtun (Nigeria)1. Community Impact AwardEster Mathew Tonlagha Foundation (Nigeria)Noella Foundation (Nigeria)FAWE – Forum for African Women Educationalists (Kenya)Educate! (Uganda)IkamvaYouth (South Africa)Street Child (Sierra Leone)Tony Elumelu Foundation (Nigeria) Scott Maphuma (South Africa)Nutty O (Zimbabwe)Yo Maps (Zambia)DJ Maphorisa (South Africa)Zeze Kingston (Malawi)Cassper Nyovest (South Africa)William Last KRM (Botswana)Kabza De Small (South Africa)1. Best Female Southern AfricaMawhoo (South Africa)Tamy Moyo (Zimbabwe)Charma Gal (Botswana)Babalwa M (South Africa)Hanna (Zimbabwe)Uncle Waffles (South Africa)Bombshell Grenade (Zambia)Makhadzi (South Africa)Tyla (South Africa)1. Best Male North AfricaWegz (Egypt)Stormy (Morocco)Adviser (Mauritania)Amr Diab (Egypt)Marwan Moussa (Egypt)ElGrandeToto (Morocco)DJ Snake (Algeria)Cheb Momo (Algeria)1. Best Female North AfricaMarwa Loud (Morocco)Chirine Lajmi (Tunisia)Manal (Morocco)Souhila Ben Lachhab (Algeria)Sherine (Egypt)Latifa (Tunisia)Kenza Morsli (Algeria)Zina Daoudia (Morocco)1. Crossing Boundaries with Music AwardBurna Boy (Nigeria)Aya Nakamura (Mali)Rema (Nigeria)Davido (Nigeria)Toby Nwigwe (Nigeria)Flavour (Nigeria)Wizkid (Nigeria)Fally Ipupa (DR Congo)Odeal (Nigeria)1. Best NewcomerLisandro Cuxi (Cape Verde)Mavo (Nigeria)Abigail Chams (Tanzania)6uff (Nigeria)Lava Lava (Tanzania)Florito (Angola)Toxic Lyrikali (Kenya)Fola (Nigeria)1. Artist of the YearAsake (Nigeria)Fally Ipupa (DR Congo)Diamond Platnumz (Tanzania)Burna Boy (Nigeria)Rema (Nigeria)Tyla (South Africa)Tems (Nigeria)Davido (Nigeria)Bien (Kenya)1. Best GospelMercy Chinwo (Nigeria)Prosper Germoh (Cameroon)Christina Shusho (Tanzania)Miguel Buila (Angola)Bidemi Olaoba (Nigeria)Deborah Lukalu (DR Congo)Joel Lwaga (Tanzania)Moïse Mbiye (DR Congo)Sunmisola Agbebi Okeleye (Nigeria)1. Best Female Rap ActRelated NewsFIFA plans 30-minute half-time show for W’Cup final with Burna Boy, Shakira — ReportWhy I signed Wizkid in 2008 — AkonVIDEO: I draw most of my skit ideas from african parents – TaoomaRosa Ree (Tanzania)Eno Barony (Ghana)Bombshell Grenade (Zambia)Freda Rhymz (Ghana)Moozlie (South Africa)Ssaru (Kenya)Ami Yerewolo (Mali)Candy Bleakz (Nigeria)1. Best Male Rap ActOdumodublvck (Nigeria)Jeriq (Nigeria)Ninho (DR Congo)Black Sherif (Ghana)A-Reece (South Africa)6uff (Nigeria)Blxckie (South Africa)Yung Lunya (Tanzania)Phyno (Nigeria)Himra (Ivory Coast)1. Best CollaborationBien & Alikiba — FinaleBNXN & Sarz — Back OutsideDavido & Omah Lay — With YouDiamond Platnumz ft. Juma Jux — JoyPatoranking ft. Ruger — Shake ThatFally Ipupa ft. Wizkid — JamJazzworx & Tukuthela — BengicelaFlavour ft. Baaba Maal — AfrocultureMarvais Djo ft. Kano Choir — Pile1. Song of the YearDavido ft. Omah Lay — With YouBNXN & Sarz — Back OutsideBien & Alikiba — FinaleDiamond Platnumz ft. Juma Jux — JoyMoliy ft. Shenseea & Skillibeng — Shake It to the MaxBlack Sherif — So It GoesCiza — Isaka (6AM)Young Jonn — ElumeluDopeNation — KakalikaMarvais Djo ft. Kano Choir — PileDJ Kedjevara — Ça Fait Mal1. Best Video DirectorHanscana (Tanzania)Director Pink (Nigeria)Elias Belkader (Algeria)Mateo Da Silva (Cameroon)TG Omori (Nigeria)Babs Direction (Ghana)Jake Zaral (Zimbabwe)Dammy Twitch (Nigeria)1. Best DJ AfricaDJ Spinall (Nigeria)DJ Dollar (Senegal)Uncle Waffles (South Africa)DJ Obi (Nigeria)DJ Tunez (Nigeria)DJ Sly King (Ghana)DJ Commissioner Wysei (Nigeria)DJ Nelasta (Angola)Major League DJs (South Africa)DJ Kaywise (Nigeria)DJ Dope Caesar (Nigeria)DJ Moh (Kenya)1. Best African DJ USADJ Kuncept (Nigeria)DJ Akua (Ghana)DJ Prince (Nigeria)DJ Bode (Nigeria)DJ Chelsea (Canada)DJ Shinski (Kenya)DJ Birame BB L’amour (Ivory Coast)DJ Oreo (Nigeria)Lex and Answer (Zimbabwe)DJ Nani (Nigeria)1. Music Producer of the YearMasterkraft (Nigeria)Andre Vibez (Nigeria)207 (Uganda)Dlala Thukzin (South Africa)Magicsticks (Nigeria)MOG Beatz (Ghana)Xduppy (South Africa)London (Nigeria)1. Best African DancerMasaka Dance Kids (Uganda)Incredible Zigi (Ghana)Poco Lee (Nigeria)Ghetto Kids (Uganda)Angel Nyigu (Tanzania)Hope Ramafalo (South Africa)Wet Bad Gang (Angola)Dancegod Lloyd (Ghana)Hooliboy (Ghana)1. Best Male Reggae/DancehallValiant (Jamaica)Mr. Killa (Grenada)Patoranking (Nigeria)Shatta Wale (Ghana)Skillibeng (Jamaica)Vybz Kartel (Jamaica)Popcaan (Jamaica)Kranium (Jamaica)1. Best Female Reggae/DancehallShenseea (Jamaica)Jada Kingdom (Jamaica)Moliy (Ghana)Spice (Jamaica)Koffee (Jamaica)Lila Iké (Jamaica)Shaneil Muir (Jamaica)Vanessa Bling (Jamaica)1. Best African GroupDisco Misr (Egypt)Calema (São Tomé & Príncipe)Show Dem Camp (Nigeria)Toofan (Togo)DopeNation (Ghana)Team Paiya (Ivory Coast)Mi Casa (South Africa)Bracket (Nigeria)1. AFRIMMA Album of the YearBlack Sherif — Top of The Morning EraOmah Lay — Clarity of MindAsake — M$NEYTyla — A-PopBurna Boy — No Sign of WeaknessLloyiso — Never Thought I CouldDavido — 5iveLeigh-Anne — My Ego Told Me ToHimra — SORRY I’M BAD1. Best African USA Based ArtistKwate (Nigeria)Bills (Nigeria)Mannywellz (Nigeria)Moses Sumney (Ghana)Libianca (Cameroon)Palmwine Tappers Band (Nigeria)Detty K (Ivory Coast)J Pako (DR Congo)Emma Nyra (Nigeria)1. AFRIMMA Timeless Impact AwardTimaya (Nigeria)Amr Diab (Egypt)Sarkodie (Ghana)Nameless (Kenya)Oskido (South Africa)Kcee (Nigeria)Slap Dee (Zambia)Bebe Cool (Uganda)Flavour (Nigeria)Mafikizolo (South Africa)1. African Athlete of the YearVictor Osimhen (Nigeria)Serhou Guirassy (Guinea)Ademola Lookman (Nigeria)Achraf Hakimi (Morocco)Pascal Siakam (Cameroon)Faith Kipyegon (Kenya)Nnamdi Madubuike (Nigeria)1. Best InfluencerPeller (Nigeria)Carter Efe (Nigeria)Khaby Lame (Senegal)Nasty Black (Nigeria)Lasizwe Dambuza (South Africa)Ilyas El Maliki (Morocco)Crazy Kennar (Kenya)Sabinus (Nigeria)1. Best Actor/ActressTimini Egbuson (Nigeria)Uzor Arukwe (Nigeria)Bimbo Ademoye (Nigeria)Uche Montana (Nigeria)Elizabeth Michael “Lulu” (Tanzania)Zander Adika (Kenya)Pallance Dladla (South Africa)Masali Baduza (South Africa)1. Best ComedianBasketmouth (Nigeria)Bovi (Nigeria)Warri Pikin (Nigeria)Eric Omondi (Kenya)Trevor Noah (South Africa)Godfrey (Nigeria)Patrick “Salvado” Idringi (Uganda)Ty Ngachira (Kenya)1. Best Hypeman/MCBig Smart (Nigeria)Shody (Nigeria)Ogee The MC (Ghana)MC Wild (Kenya)Robot Boii (South Africa)Balaa MC (Tanzania)MC Mignon (DR Congo)Do2dtun (Nigeria)1. Community Impact AwardEster Mathew Tonlagha Foundation (Nigeria)Noella Foundation (Nigeria)FAWE – Forum for African Women Educationalists (Kenya)Educate! (Uganda)IkamvaYouth (South Africa)Street Child (Sierra Leone)Tony Elumelu Foundation (Nigeria) 1. Best Female Southern AfricaMawhoo (South Africa)Tamy Moyo (Zimbabwe)Charma Gal (Botswana)Babalwa M (South Africa)Hanna (Zimbabwe)Uncle Waffles (South Africa)Bombshell Grenade (Zambia)Makhadzi (South Africa)Tyla (South Africa)1. Best Male North AfricaWegz (Egypt)Stormy (Morocco)Adviser (Mauritania)Amr Diab (Egypt)Marwan Moussa (Egypt)ElGrandeToto (Morocco)DJ Snake (Algeria)Cheb Momo (Algeria)1. Best Female North AfricaMarwa Loud (Morocco)Chirine Lajmi (Tunisia)Manal (Morocco)Souhila Ben Lachhab (Algeria)Sherine (Egypt)Latifa (Tunisia)Kenza Morsli (Algeria)Zina Daoudia (Morocco)1. Crossing Boundaries with Music AwardBurna Boy (Nigeria)Aya Nakamura (Mali)Rema (Nigeria)Davido (Nigeria)Toby Nwigwe (Nigeria)Flavour (Nigeria)Wizkid (Nigeria)Fally Ipupa (DR Congo)Odeal (Nigeria)1. Best NewcomerLisandro Cuxi (Cape Verde)Mavo (Nigeria)Abigail Chams (Tanzania)6uff (Nigeria)Lava Lava (Tanzania)Florito (Angola)Toxic Lyrikali (Kenya)Fola (Nigeria)1. Artist of the YearAsake (Nigeria)Fally Ipupa (DR Congo)Diamond Platnumz (Tanzania)Burna Boy (Nigeria)Rema (Nigeria)Tyla (South Africa)Tems (Nigeria)Davido (Nigeria)Bien (Kenya)1. Best GospelMercy Chinwo (Nigeria)Prosper Germoh (Cameroon)Christina Shusho (Tanzania)Miguel Buila (Angola)Bidemi Olaoba (Nigeria)Deborah Lukalu (DR Congo)Joel Lwaga (Tanzania)Moïse Mbiye (DR Congo)Sunmisola Agbebi Okeleye (Nigeria)1. Best Female Rap ActRelated NewsFIFA plans 30-minute half-time show for W’Cup final with Burna Boy, Shakira — ReportWhy I signed Wizkid in 2008 — AkonVIDEO: I draw most of my skit ideas from african parents – TaoomaRosa Ree (Tanzania)Eno Barony (Ghana)Bombshell Grenade (Zambia)Freda Rhymz (Ghana)Moozlie (South Africa)Ssaru (Kenya)Ami Yerewolo (Mali)Candy Bleakz (Nigeria)1. Best Male Rap ActOdumodublvck (Nigeria)Jeriq (Nigeria)Ninho (DR Congo)Black Sherif (Ghana)A-Reece (South Africa)6uff (Nigeria)Blxckie (South Africa)Yung Lunya (Tanzania)Phyno (Nigeria)Himra (Ivory Coast)1. Best CollaborationBien & Alikiba — FinaleBNXN & Sarz — Back OutsideDavido & Omah Lay — With YouDiamond Platnumz ft. Juma Jux — JoyPatoranking ft. Ruger — Shake ThatFally Ipupa ft. Wizkid — JamJazzworx & Tukuthela — BengicelaFlavour ft. Baaba Maal — AfrocultureMarvais Djo ft. Kano Choir — Pile1. Song of the YearDavido ft. Omah Lay — With YouBNXN & Sarz — Back OutsideBien & Alikiba — FinaleDiamond Platnumz ft. Juma Jux — JoyMoliy ft. Shenseea & Skillibeng — Shake It to the MaxBlack Sherif — So It GoesCiza — Isaka (6AM)Young Jonn — ElumeluDopeNation — KakalikaMarvais Djo ft. Kano Choir — PileDJ Kedjevara — Ça Fait Mal1. Best Video DirectorHanscana (Tanzania)Director Pink (Nigeria)Elias Belkader (Algeria)Mateo Da Silva (Cameroon)TG Omori (Nigeria)Babs Direction (Ghana)Jake Zaral (Zimbabwe)Dammy Twitch (Nigeria)1. Best DJ AfricaDJ Spinall (Nigeria)DJ Dollar (Senegal)Uncle Waffles (South Africa)DJ Obi (Nigeria)DJ Tunez (Nigeria)DJ Sly King (Ghana)DJ Commissioner Wysei (Nigeria)DJ Nelasta (Angola)Major League DJs (South Africa)DJ Kaywise (Nigeria)DJ Dope Caesar (Nigeria)DJ Moh (Kenya)1. Best African DJ USADJ Kuncept (Nigeria)DJ Akua (Ghana)DJ Prince (Nigeria)DJ Bode (Nigeria)DJ Chelsea (Canada)DJ Shinski (Kenya)DJ Birame BB L’amour (Ivory Coast)DJ Oreo (Nigeria)Lex and Answer (Zimbabwe)DJ Nani (Nigeria)1. Music Producer of the YearMasterkraft (Nigeria)Andre Vibez (Nigeria)207 (Uganda)Dlala Thukzin (South Africa)Magicsticks (Nigeria)MOG Beatz (Ghana)Xduppy (South Africa)London (Nigeria)1. Best African DancerMasaka Dance Kids (Uganda)Incredible Zigi (Ghana)Poco Lee (Nigeria)Ghetto Kids (Uganda)Angel Nyigu (Tanzania)Hope Ramafalo (South Africa)Wet Bad Gang (Angola)Dancegod Lloyd (Ghana)Hooliboy (Ghana)1. Best Male Reggae/DancehallValiant (Jamaica)Mr. Killa (Grenada)Patoranking (Nigeria)Shatta Wale (Ghana)Skillibeng (Jamaica)Vybz Kartel (Jamaica)Popcaan (Jamaica)Kranium (Jamaica)1. Best Female Reggae/DancehallShenseea (Jamaica)Jada Kingdom (Jamaica)Moliy (Ghana)Spice (Jamaica)Koffee (Jamaica)Lila Iké (Jamaica)Shaneil Muir (Jamaica)Vanessa Bling (Jamaica)1. Best African GroupDisco Misr (Egypt)Calema (São Tomé & Príncipe)Show Dem Camp (Nigeria)Toofan (Togo)DopeNation (Ghana)Team Paiya (Ivory Coast)Mi Casa (South Africa)Bracket (Nigeria)1. AFRIMMA Album of the YearBlack Sherif — Top of The Morning EraOmah Lay — Clarity of MindAsake — M$NEYTyla — A-PopBurna Boy — No Sign of WeaknessLloyiso — Never Thought I CouldDavido — 5iveLeigh-Anne — My Ego Told Me ToHimra — SORRY I’M BAD1. Best African USA Based ArtistKwate (Nigeria)Bills (Nigeria)Mannywellz (Nigeria)Moses Sumney (Ghana)Libianca (Cameroon)Palmwine Tappers Band (Nigeria)Detty K (Ivory Coast)J Pako (DR Congo)Emma Nyra (Nigeria)1. AFRIMMA Timeless Impact AwardTimaya (Nigeria)Amr Diab (Egypt)Sarkodie (Ghana)Nameless (Kenya)Oskido (South Africa)Kcee (Nigeria)Slap Dee (Zambia)Bebe Cool (Uganda)Flavour (Nigeria)Mafikizolo (South Africa)1. African Athlete of the YearVictor Osimhen (Nigeria)Serhou Guirassy (Guinea)Ademola Lookman (Nigeria)Achraf Hakimi (Morocco)Pascal Siakam (Cameroon)Faith Kipyegon (Kenya)Nnamdi Madubuike (Nigeria)1. Best InfluencerPeller (Nigeria)Carter Efe (Nigeria)Khaby Lame (Senegal)Nasty Black (Nigeria)Lasizwe Dambuza (South Africa)Ilyas El Maliki (Morocco)Crazy Kennar (Kenya)Sabinus (Nigeria)1. Best Actor/ActressTimini Egbuson (Nigeria)Uzor Arukwe (Nigeria)Bimbo Ademoye (Nigeria)Uche Montana (Nigeria)Elizabeth Michael “Lulu” (Tanzania)Zander Adika (Kenya)Pallance Dladla (South Africa)Masali Baduza (South Africa)1. Best ComedianBasketmouth (Nigeria)Bovi (Nigeria)Warri Pikin (Nigeria)Eric Omondi (Kenya)Trevor Noah (South Africa)Godfrey (Nigeria)Patrick “Salvado” Idringi (Uganda)Ty Ngachira (Kenya)1. Best Hypeman/MCBig Smart (Nigeria)Shody (Nigeria)Ogee The MC (Ghana)MC Wild (Kenya)Robot Boii (South Africa)Balaa MC (Tanzania)MC Mignon (DR Congo)Do2dtun (Nigeria)1. Community Impact AwardEster Mathew Tonlagha Foundation (Nigeria)Noella Foundation (Nigeria)FAWE – Forum for African Women Educationalists (Kenya)Educate! (Uganda)IkamvaYouth (South Africa)Street Child (Sierra Leone)Tony Elumelu Foundation (Nigeria) Mawhoo (South Africa)Tamy Moyo (Zimbabwe)Charma Gal (Botswana)Babalwa M (South Africa)Hanna (Zimbabwe)Uncle Waffles (South Africa)Bombshell Grenade (Zambia)Makhadzi (South Africa)Tyla (South Africa)1. Best Male North AfricaWegz (Egypt)Stormy (Morocco)Adviser (Mauritania)Amr Diab (Egypt)Marwan Moussa (Egypt)ElGrandeToto (Morocco)DJ Snake (Algeria)Cheb Momo (Algeria)1. Best Female North AfricaMarwa Loud (Morocco)Chirine Lajmi (Tunisia)Manal (Morocco)Souhila Ben Lachhab (Algeria)Sherine (Egypt)Latifa (Tunisia)Kenza Morsli (Algeria)Zina Daoudia (Morocco)1. Crossing Boundaries with Music AwardBurna Boy (Nigeria)Aya Nakamura (Mali)Rema (Nigeria)Davido (Nigeria)Toby Nwigwe (Nigeria)Flavour (Nigeria)Wizkid (Nigeria)Fally Ipupa (DR Congo)Odeal (Nigeria)1. Best NewcomerLisandro Cuxi (Cape Verde)Mavo (Nigeria)Abigail Chams (Tanzania)6uff (Nigeria)Lava Lava (Tanzania)Florito (Angola)Toxic Lyrikali (Kenya)Fola (Nigeria)1. Artist of the YearAsake (Nigeria)Fally Ipupa (DR Congo)Diamond Platnumz (Tanzania)Burna Boy (Nigeria)Rema (Nigeria)Tyla (South Africa)Tems (Nigeria)Davido (Nigeria)Bien (Kenya)1. Best GospelMercy Chinwo (Nigeria)Prosper Germoh (Cameroon)Christina Shusho (Tanzania)Miguel Buila (Angola)Bidemi Olaoba (Nigeria)Deborah Lukalu (DR Congo)Joel Lwaga (Tanzania)Moïse Mbiye (DR Congo)Sunmisola Agbebi Okeleye (Nigeria)1. Best Female Rap ActRelated NewsFIFA plans 30-minute half-time show for W’Cup final with Burna Boy, Shakira — ReportWhy I signed Wizkid in 2008 — AkonVIDEO: I draw most of my skit ideas from african parents – TaoomaRosa Ree (Tanzania)Eno Barony (Ghana)Bombshell Grenade (Zambia)Freda Rhymz (Ghana)Moozlie (South Africa)Ssaru (Kenya)Ami Yerewolo (Mali)Candy Bleakz (Nigeria)1. Best Male Rap ActOdumodublvck (Nigeria)Jeriq (Nigeria)Ninho (DR Congo)Black Sherif (Ghana)A-Reece (South Africa)6uff (Nigeria)Blxckie (South Africa)Yung Lunya (Tanzania)Phyno (Nigeria)Himra (Ivory Coast)1. Best CollaborationBien & Alikiba — FinaleBNXN & Sarz — Back OutsideDavido & Omah Lay — With YouDiamond Platnumz ft. Juma Jux — JoyPatoranking ft. Ruger — Shake ThatFally Ipupa ft. Wizkid — JamJazzworx & Tukuthela — BengicelaFlavour ft. Baaba Maal — AfrocultureMarvais Djo ft. Kano Choir — Pile1. Song of the YearDavido ft. Omah Lay — With YouBNXN & Sarz — Back OutsideBien & Alikiba — FinaleDiamond Platnumz ft. Juma Jux — JoyMoliy ft. Shenseea & Skillibeng — Shake It to the MaxBlack Sherif — So It GoesCiza — Isaka (6AM)Young Jonn — ElumeluDopeNation — KakalikaMarvais Djo ft. Kano Choir — PileDJ Kedjevara — Ça Fait Mal1. Best Video DirectorHanscana (Tanzania)Director Pink (Nigeria)Elias Belkader (Algeria)Mateo Da Silva (Cameroon)TG Omori (Nigeria)Babs Direction (Ghana)Jake Zaral (Zimbabwe)Dammy Twitch (Nigeria)1. Best DJ AfricaDJ Spinall (Nigeria)DJ Dollar (Senegal)Uncle Waffles (South Africa)DJ Obi (Nigeria)DJ Tunez (Nigeria)DJ Sly King (Ghana)DJ Commissioner Wysei (Nigeria)DJ Nelasta (Angola)Major League DJs (South Africa)DJ Kaywise (Nigeria)DJ Dope Caesar (Nigeria)DJ Moh (Kenya)1. Best African DJ USADJ Kuncept (Nigeria)DJ Akua (Ghana)DJ Prince (Nigeria)DJ Bode (Nigeria)DJ Chelsea (Canada)DJ Shinski (Kenya)DJ Birame BB L’amour (Ivory Coast)DJ Oreo (Nigeria)Lex and Answer (Zimbabwe)DJ Nani (Nigeria)1. Music Producer of the YearMasterkraft (Nigeria)Andre Vibez (Nigeria)207 (Uganda)Dlala Thukzin (South Africa)Magicsticks (Nigeria)MOG Beatz (Ghana)Xduppy (South Africa)London (Nigeria)1. Best African DancerMasaka Dance Kids (Uganda)Incredible Zigi (Ghana)Poco Lee (Nigeria)Ghetto Kids (Uganda)Angel Nyigu (Tanzania)Hope Ramafalo (South Africa)Wet Bad Gang (Angola)Dancegod Lloyd (Ghana)Hooliboy (Ghana)1. Best Male Reggae/DancehallValiant (Jamaica)Mr. Killa (Grenada)Patoranking (Nigeria)Shatta Wale (Ghana)Skillibeng (Jamaica)Vybz Kartel (Jamaica)Popcaan (Jamaica)Kranium (Jamaica)1. Best Female Reggae/DancehallShenseea (Jamaica)Jada Kingdom (Jamaica)Moliy (Ghana)Spice (Jamaica)Koffee (Jamaica)Lila Iké (Jamaica)Shaneil Muir (Jamaica)Vanessa Bling (Jamaica)1. Best African GroupDisco Misr (Egypt)Calema (São Tomé & Príncipe)Show Dem Camp (Nigeria)Toofan (Togo)DopeNation (Ghana)Team Paiya (Ivory Coast)Mi Casa (South Africa)Bracket (Nigeria)1. AFRIMMA Album of the YearBlack Sherif — Top of The Morning EraOmah Lay — Clarity of MindAsake — M$NEYTyla — A-PopBurna Boy — No Sign of WeaknessLloyiso — Never Thought I CouldDavido — 5iveLeigh-Anne — My Ego Told Me ToHimra — SORRY I’M BAD1. Best African USA Based ArtistKwate (Nigeria)Bills (Nigeria)Mannywellz (Nigeria)Moses Sumney (Ghana)Libianca (Cameroon)Palmwine Tappers Band (Nigeria)Detty K (Ivory Coast)J Pako (DR Congo)Emma Nyra (Nigeria)1. AFRIMMA Timeless Impact AwardTimaya (Nigeria)Amr Diab (Egypt)Sarkodie (Ghana)Nameless (Kenya)Oskido (South Africa)Kcee (Nigeria)Slap Dee (Zambia)Bebe Cool (Uganda)Flavour (Nigeria)Mafikizolo (South Africa)1. African Athlete of the YearVictor Osimhen (Nigeria)Serhou Guirassy (Guinea)Ademola Lookman (Nigeria)Achraf Hakimi (Morocco)Pascal Siakam (Cameroon)Faith Kipyegon (Kenya)Nnamdi Madubuike (Nigeria)1. Best InfluencerPeller (Nigeria)Carter Efe (Nigeria)Khaby Lame (Senegal)Nasty Black (Nigeria)Lasizwe Dambuza (South Africa)Ilyas El Maliki (Morocco)Crazy Kennar (Kenya)Sabinus (Nigeria)1. Best Actor/ActressTimini Egbuson (Nigeria)Uzor Arukwe (Nigeria)Bimbo Ademoye (Nigeria)Uche Montana (Nigeria)Elizabeth Michael “Lulu” (Tanzania)Zander Adika (Kenya)Pallance Dladla (South Africa)Masali Baduza (South Africa)1. Best ComedianBasketmouth (Nigeria)Bovi (Nigeria)Warri Pikin (Nigeria)Eric Omondi (Kenya)Trevor Noah (South Africa)Godfrey (Nigeria)Patrick “Salvado” Idringi (Uganda)Ty Ngachira (Kenya)1. Best Hypeman/MCBig Smart (Nigeria)Shody (Nigeria)Ogee The MC (Ghana)MC Wild (Kenya)Robot Boii (South Africa)Balaa MC (Tanzania)MC Mignon (DR Congo)Do2dtun (Nigeria)1. Community Impact AwardEster Mathew Tonlagha Foundation (Nigeria)Noella Foundation (Nigeria)FAWE – Forum for African Women Educationalists (Kenya)Educate! (Uganda)IkamvaYouth (South Africa)Street Child (Sierra Leone)Tony Elumelu Foundation (Nigeria) 1. Best Male North AfricaWegz (Egypt)Stormy (Morocco)Adviser (Mauritania)Amr Diab (Egypt)Marwan Moussa (Egypt)ElGrandeToto (Morocco)DJ Snake (Algeria)Cheb Momo (Algeria)1. Best Female North AfricaMarwa Loud (Morocco)Chirine Lajmi (Tunisia)Manal (Morocco)Souhila Ben Lachhab (Algeria)Sherine (Egypt)Latifa (Tunisia)Kenza Morsli (Algeria)Zina Daoudia (Morocco)1. Crossing Boundaries with Music AwardBurna Boy (Nigeria)Aya Nakamura (Mali)Rema (Nigeria)Davido (Nigeria)Toby Nwigwe (Nigeria)Flavour (Nigeria)Wizkid (Nigeria)Fally Ipupa (DR Congo)Odeal (Nigeria)1. Best NewcomerLisandro Cuxi (Cape Verde)Mavo (Nigeria)Abigail Chams (Tanzania)6uff (Nigeria)Lava Lava (Tanzania)Florito (Angola)Toxic Lyrikali (Kenya)Fola (Nigeria)1. Artist of the YearAsake (Nigeria)Fally Ipupa (DR Congo)Diamond Platnumz (Tanzania)Burna Boy (Nigeria)Rema (Nigeria)Tyla (South Africa)Tems (Nigeria)Davido (Nigeria)Bien (Kenya)1. Best GospelMercy Chinwo (Nigeria)Prosper Germoh (Cameroon)Christina Shusho (Tanzania)Miguel Buila (Angola)Bidemi Olaoba (Nigeria)Deborah Lukalu (DR Congo)Joel Lwaga (Tanzania)Moïse Mbiye (DR Congo)Sunmisola Agbebi Okeleye (Nigeria)1. Best Female Rap ActRelated NewsFIFA plans 30-minute half-time show for W’Cup final with Burna Boy, Shakira — ReportWhy I signed Wizkid in 2008 — AkonVIDEO: I draw most of my skit ideas from african parents – TaoomaRosa Ree (Tanzania)Eno Barony (Ghana)Bombshell Grenade (Zambia)Freda Rhymz (Ghana)Moozlie (South Africa)Ssaru (Kenya)Ami Yerewolo (Mali)Candy Bleakz (Nigeria)1. Best Male Rap ActOdumodublvck (Nigeria)Jeriq (Nigeria)Ninho (DR Congo)Black Sherif (Ghana)A-Reece (South Africa)6uff (Nigeria)Blxckie (South Africa)Yung Lunya (Tanzania)Phyno (Nigeria)Himra (Ivory Coast)1. Best CollaborationBien & Alikiba — FinaleBNXN & Sarz — Back OutsideDavido & Omah Lay — With YouDiamond Platnumz ft. Juma Jux — JoyPatoranking ft. Ruger — Shake ThatFally Ipupa ft. Wizkid — JamJazzworx & Tukuthela — BengicelaFlavour ft. Baaba Maal — AfrocultureMarvais Djo ft. Kano Choir — Pile1. Song of the YearDavido ft. Omah Lay — With YouBNXN & Sarz — Back OutsideBien & Alikiba — FinaleDiamond Platnumz ft. Juma Jux — JoyMoliy ft. Shenseea & Skillibeng — Shake It to the MaxBlack Sherif — So It GoesCiza — Isaka (6AM)Young Jonn — ElumeluDopeNation — KakalikaMarvais Djo ft. Kano Choir — PileDJ Kedjevara — Ça Fait Mal1. Best Video DirectorHanscana (Tanzania)Director Pink (Nigeria)Elias Belkader (Algeria)Mateo Da Silva (Cameroon)TG Omori (Nigeria)Babs Direction (Ghana)Jake Zaral (Zimbabwe)Dammy Twitch (Nigeria)1. Best DJ AfricaDJ Spinall (Nigeria)DJ Dollar (Senegal)Uncle Waffles (South Africa)DJ Obi (Nigeria)DJ Tunez (Nigeria)DJ Sly King (Ghana)DJ Commissioner Wysei (Nigeria)DJ Nelasta (Angola)Major League DJs (South Africa)DJ Kaywise (Nigeria)DJ Dope Caesar (Nigeria)DJ Moh (Kenya)1. Best African DJ USADJ Kuncept (Nigeria)DJ Akua (Ghana)DJ Prince (Nigeria)DJ Bode (Nigeria)DJ Chelsea (Canada)DJ Shinski (Kenya)DJ Birame BB L’amour (Ivory Coast)DJ Oreo (Nigeria)Lex and Answer (Zimbabwe)DJ Nani (Nigeria)1. Music Producer of the YearMasterkraft (Nigeria)Andre Vibez (Nigeria)207 (Uganda)Dlala Thukzin (South Africa)Magicsticks (Nigeria)MOG Beatz (Ghana)Xduppy (South Africa)London (Nigeria)1. Best African DancerMasaka Dance Kids (Uganda)Incredible Zigi (Ghana)Poco Lee (Nigeria)Ghetto Kids (Uganda)Angel Nyigu (Tanzania)Hope Ramafalo (South Africa)Wet Bad Gang (Angola)Dancegod Lloyd (Ghana)Hooliboy (Ghana)1. Best Male Reggae/DancehallValiant (Jamaica)Mr. Killa (Grenada)Patoranking (Nigeria)Shatta Wale (Ghana)Skillibeng (Jamaica)Vybz Kartel (Jamaica)Popcaan (Jamaica)Kranium (Jamaica)1. Best Female Reggae/DancehallShenseea (Jamaica)Jada Kingdom (Jamaica)Moliy (Ghana)Spice (Jamaica)Koffee (Jamaica)Lila Iké (Jamaica)Shaneil Muir (Jamaica)Vanessa Bling (Jamaica)1. Best African GroupDisco Misr (Egypt)Calema (São Tomé & Príncipe)Show Dem Camp (Nigeria)Toofan (Togo)DopeNation (Ghana)Team Paiya (Ivory Coast)Mi Casa (South Africa)Bracket (Nigeria)1. AFRIMMA Album of the YearBlack Sherif — Top of The Morning EraOmah Lay — Clarity of MindAsake — M$NEYTyla — A-PopBurna Boy — No Sign of WeaknessLloyiso — Never Thought I CouldDavido — 5iveLeigh-Anne — My Ego Told Me ToHimra — SORRY I’M BAD1. Best African USA Based ArtistKwate (Nigeria)Bills (Nigeria)Mannywellz (Nigeria)Moses Sumney (Ghana)Libianca (Cameroon)Palmwine Tappers Band (Nigeria)Detty K (Ivory Coast)J Pako (DR Congo)Emma Nyra (Nigeria)1. AFRIMMA Timeless Impact AwardTimaya (Nigeria)Amr Diab (Egypt)Sarkodie (Ghana)Nameless (Kenya)Oskido (South Africa)Kcee (Nigeria)Slap Dee (Zambia)Bebe Cool (Uganda)Flavour (Nigeria)Mafikizolo (South Africa)1. African Athlete of the YearVictor Osimhen (Nigeria)Serhou Guirassy (Guinea)Ademola Lookman (Nigeria)Achraf Hakimi (Morocco)Pascal Siakam (Cameroon)Faith Kipyegon (Kenya)Nnamdi Madubuike (Nigeria)1. Best InfluencerPeller (Nigeria)Carter Efe (Nigeria)Khaby Lame (Senegal)Nasty Black (Nigeria)Lasizwe Dambuza (South Africa)Ilyas El Maliki (Morocco)Crazy Kennar (Kenya)Sabinus (Nigeria)1. Best Actor/ActressTimini Egbuson (Nigeria)Uzor Arukwe (Nigeria)Bimbo Ademoye (Nigeria)Uche Montana (Nigeria)Elizabeth Michael “Lulu” (Tanzania)Zander Adika (Kenya)Pallance Dladla (South Africa)Masali Baduza (South Africa)1. Best ComedianBasketmouth (Nigeria)Bovi (Nigeria)Warri Pikin (Nigeria)Eric Omondi (Kenya)Trevor Noah (South Africa)Godfrey (Nigeria)Patrick “Salvado” Idringi (Uganda)Ty Ngachira (Kenya)1. Best Hypeman/MCBig Smart (Nigeria)Shody (Nigeria)Ogee The MC (Ghana)MC Wild (Kenya)Robot Boii (South Africa)Balaa MC (Tanzania)MC Mignon (DR Congo)Do2dtun (Nigeria)1. Community Impact AwardEster Mathew Tonlagha Foundation (Nigeria)Noella Foundation (Nigeria)FAWE – Forum for African Women Educationalists (Kenya)Educate! (Uganda)IkamvaYouth (South Africa)Street Child (Sierra Leone)Tony Elumelu Foundation (Nigeria) Wegz (Egypt)Stormy (Morocco)Adviser (Mauritania)Amr Diab (Egypt)Marwan Moussa (Egypt)ElGrandeToto (Morocco)DJ Snake (Algeria)Cheb Momo (Algeria)1. Best Female North AfricaMarwa Loud (Morocco)Chirine Lajmi (Tunisia)Manal (Morocco)Souhila Ben Lachhab (Algeria)Sherine (Egypt)Latifa (Tunisia)Kenza Morsli (Algeria)Zina Daoudia (Morocco)1. Crossing Boundaries with Music AwardBurna Boy (Nigeria)Aya Nakamura (Mali)Rema (Nigeria)Davido (Nigeria)Toby Nwigwe (Nigeria)Flavour (Nigeria)Wizkid (Nigeria)Fally Ipupa (DR Congo)Odeal (Nigeria)1. Best NewcomerLisandro Cuxi (Cape Verde)Mavo (Nigeria)Abigail Chams (Tanzania)6uff (Nigeria)Lava Lava (Tanzania)Florito (Angola)Toxic Lyrikali (Kenya)Fola (Nigeria)1. Artist of the YearAsake (Nigeria)Fally Ipupa (DR Congo)Diamond Platnumz (Tanzania)Burna Boy (Nigeria)Rema (Nigeria)Tyla (South Africa)Tems (Nigeria)Davido (Nigeria)Bien (Kenya)1. Best GospelMercy Chinwo (Nigeria)Prosper Germoh (Cameroon)Christina Shusho (Tanzania)Miguel Buila (Angola)Bidemi Olaoba (Nigeria)Deborah Lukalu (DR Congo)Joel Lwaga (Tanzania)Moïse Mbiye (DR Congo)Sunmisola Agbebi Okeleye (Nigeria)1. Best Female Rap ActRelated NewsFIFA plans 30-minute half-time show for W’Cup final with Burna Boy, Shakira — ReportWhy I signed Wizkid in 2008 — AkonVIDEO: I draw most of my skit ideas from african parents – TaoomaRosa Ree (Tanzania)Eno Barony (Ghana)Bombshell Grenade (Zambia)Freda Rhymz (Ghana)Moozlie (South Africa)Ssaru (Kenya)Ami Yerewolo (Mali)Candy Bleakz (Nigeria)1. Best Male Rap ActOdumodublvck (Nigeria)Jeriq (Nigeria)Ninho (DR Congo)Black Sherif (Ghana)A-Reece (South Africa)6uff (Nigeria)Blxckie (South Africa)Yung Lunya (Tanzania)Phyno (Nigeria)Himra (Ivory Coast)1. Best CollaborationBien & Alikiba — FinaleBNXN & Sarz — Back OutsideDavido & Omah Lay — With YouDiamond Platnumz ft. Juma Jux — JoyPatoranking ft. Ruger — Shake ThatFally Ipupa ft. Wizkid — JamJazzworx & Tukuthela — BengicelaFlavour ft. Baaba Maal — AfrocultureMarvais Djo ft. Kano Choir — Pile1. Song of the YearDavido ft. Omah Lay — With YouBNXN & Sarz — Back OutsideBien & Alikiba — FinaleDiamond Platnumz ft. Juma Jux — JoyMoliy ft. Shenseea & Skillibeng — Shake It to the MaxBlack Sherif — So It GoesCiza — Isaka (6AM)Young Jonn — ElumeluDopeNation — KakalikaMarvais Djo ft. Kano Choir — PileDJ Kedjevara — Ça Fait Mal1. Best Video DirectorHanscana (Tanzania)Director Pink (Nigeria)Elias Belkader (Algeria)Mateo Da Silva (Cameroon)TG Omori (Nigeria)Babs Direction (Ghana)Jake Zaral (Zimbabwe)Dammy Twitch (Nigeria)1. Best DJ AfricaDJ Spinall (Nigeria)DJ Dollar (Senegal)Uncle Waffles (South Africa)DJ Obi (Nigeria)DJ Tunez (Nigeria)DJ Sly King (Ghana)DJ Commissioner Wysei (Nigeria)DJ Nelasta (Angola)Major League DJs (South Africa)DJ Kaywise (Nigeria)DJ Dope Caesar (Nigeria)DJ Moh (Kenya)1. Best African DJ USADJ Kuncept (Nigeria)DJ Akua (Ghana)DJ Prince (Nigeria)DJ Bode (Nigeria)DJ Chelsea (Canada)DJ Shinski (Kenya)DJ Birame BB L’amour (Ivory Coast)DJ Oreo (Nigeria)Lex and Answer (Zimbabwe)DJ Nani (Nigeria)1. Music Producer of the YearMasterkraft (Nigeria)Andre Vibez (Nigeria)207 (Uganda)Dlala Thukzin (South Africa)Magicsticks (Nigeria)MOG Beatz (Ghana)Xduppy (South Africa)London (Nigeria)1. Best African DancerMasaka Dance Kids (Uganda)Incredible Zigi (Ghana)Poco Lee (Nigeria)Ghetto Kids (Uganda)Angel Nyigu (Tanzania)Hope Ramafalo (South Africa)Wet Bad Gang (Angola)Dancegod Lloyd (Ghana)Hooliboy (Ghana)1. Best Male Reggae/DancehallValiant (Jamaica)Mr. Killa (Grenada)Patoranking (Nigeria)Shatta Wale (Ghana)Skillibeng (Jamaica)Vybz Kartel (Jamaica)Popcaan (Jamaica)Kranium (Jamaica)1. Best Female Reggae/DancehallShenseea (Jamaica)Jada Kingdom (Jamaica)Moliy (Ghana)Spice (Jamaica)Koffee (Jamaica)Lila Iké (Jamaica)Shaneil Muir (Jamaica)Vanessa Bling (Jamaica)1. Best African GroupDisco Misr (Egypt)Calema (São Tomé & Príncipe)Show Dem Camp (Nigeria)Toofan (Togo)DopeNation (Ghana)Team Paiya (Ivory Coast)Mi Casa (South Africa)Bracket (Nigeria)1. AFRIMMA Album of the YearBlack Sherif — Top of The Morning EraOmah Lay — Clarity of MindAsake — M$NEYTyla — A-PopBurna Boy — No Sign of WeaknessLloyiso — Never Thought I CouldDavido — 5iveLeigh-Anne — My Ego Told Me ToHimra — SORRY I’M BAD1. Best African USA Based ArtistKwate (Nigeria)Bills (Nigeria)Mannywellz (Nigeria)Moses Sumney (Ghana)Libianca (Cameroon)Palmwine Tappers Band (Nigeria)Detty K (Ivory Coast)J Pako (DR Congo)Emma Nyra (Nigeria)1. AFRIMMA Timeless Impact AwardTimaya (Nigeria)Amr Diab (Egypt)Sarkodie (Ghana)Nameless (Kenya)Oskido (South Africa)Kcee (Nigeria)Slap Dee (Zambia)Bebe Cool (Uganda)Flavour (Nigeria)Mafikizolo (South Africa)1. African Athlete of the YearVictor Osimhen (Nigeria)Serhou Guirassy (Guinea)Ademola Lookman (Nigeria)Achraf Hakimi (Morocco)Pascal Siakam (Cameroon)Faith Kipyegon (Kenya)Nnamdi Madubuike (Nigeria)1. Best InfluencerPeller (Nigeria)Carter Efe (Nigeria)Khaby Lame (Senegal)Nasty Black (Nigeria)Lasizwe Dambuza (South Africa)Ilyas El Maliki (Morocco)Crazy Kennar (Kenya)Sabinus (Nigeria)1. Best Actor/ActressTimini Egbuson (Nigeria)Uzor Arukwe (Nigeria)Bimbo Ademoye (Nigeria)Uche Montana (Nigeria)Elizabeth Michael “Lulu” (Tanzania)Zander Adika (Kenya)Pallance Dladla (South Africa)Masali Baduza (South Africa)1. Best ComedianBasketmouth (Nigeria)Bovi (Nigeria)Warri Pikin (Nigeria)Eric Omondi (Kenya)Trevor Noah (South Africa)Godfrey (Nigeria)Patrick “Salvado” Idringi (Uganda)Ty Ngachira (Kenya)1. Best Hypeman/MCBig Smart (Nigeria)Shody (Nigeria)Ogee The MC (Ghana)MC Wild (Kenya)Robot Boii (South Africa)Balaa MC (Tanzania)MC Mignon (DR Congo)Do2dtun (Nigeria)1. Community Impact AwardEster Mathew Tonlagha Foundation (Nigeria)Noella Foundation (Nigeria)FAWE – Forum for African Women Educationalists (Kenya)Educate! (Uganda)IkamvaYouth (South Africa)Street Child (Sierra Leone)Tony Elumelu Foundation (Nigeria) 1. Best Female North AfricaMarwa Loud (Morocco)Chirine Lajmi (Tunisia)Manal (Morocco)Souhila Ben Lachhab (Algeria)Sherine (Egypt)Latifa (Tunisia)Kenza Morsli (Algeria)Zina Daoudia (Morocco)1. Crossing Boundaries with Music AwardBurna Boy (Nigeria)Aya Nakamura (Mali)Rema (Nigeria)Davido (Nigeria)Toby Nwigwe (Nigeria)Flavour (Nigeria)Wizkid (Nigeria)Fally Ipupa (DR Congo)Odeal (Nigeria)1. Best NewcomerLisandro Cuxi (Cape Verde)Mavo (Nigeria)Abigail Chams (Tanzania)6uff (Nigeria)Lava Lava (Tanzania)Florito (Angola)Toxic Lyrikali (Kenya)Fola (Nigeria)1. Artist of the YearAsake (Nigeria)Fally Ipupa (DR Congo)Diamond Platnumz (Tanzania)Burna Boy (Nigeria)Rema (Nigeria)Tyla (South Africa)Tems (Nigeria)Davido (Nigeria)Bien (Kenya)1. Best GospelMercy Chinwo (Nigeria)Prosper Germoh (Cameroon)Christina Shusho (Tanzania)Miguel Buila (Angola)Bidemi Olaoba (Nigeria)Deborah Lukalu (DR Congo)Joel Lwaga (Tanzania)Moïse Mbiye (DR Congo)Sunmisola Agbebi Okeleye (Nigeria)1. Best Female Rap ActRelated NewsFIFA plans 30-minute half-time show for W’Cup final with Burna Boy, Shakira — ReportWhy I signed Wizkid in 2008 — AkonVIDEO: I draw most of my skit ideas from african parents – TaoomaRosa Ree (Tanzania)Eno Barony (Ghana)Bombshell Grenade (Zambia)Freda Rhymz (Ghana)Moozlie (South Africa)Ssaru (Kenya)Ami Yerewolo (Mali)Candy Bleakz (Nigeria)1. Best Male Rap ActOdumodublvck (Nigeria)Jeriq (Nigeria)Ninho (DR Congo)Black Sherif (Ghana)A-Reece (South Africa)6uff (Nigeria)Blxckie (South Africa)Yung Lunya (Tanzania)Phyno (Nigeria)Himra (Ivory Coast)1. Best CollaborationBien & Alikiba — FinaleBNXN & Sarz — Back OutsideDavido & Omah Lay — With YouDiamond Platnumz ft. Juma Jux — JoyPatoranking ft. Ruger — Shake ThatFally Ipupa ft. Wizkid — JamJazzworx & Tukuthela — BengicelaFlavour ft. Baaba Maal — AfrocultureMarvais Djo ft. Kano Choir — Pile1. Song of the YearDavido ft. Omah Lay — With YouBNXN & Sarz — Back OutsideBien & Alikiba — FinaleDiamond Platnumz ft. Juma Jux — JoyMoliy ft. Shenseea & Skillibeng — Shake It to the MaxBlack Sherif — So It GoesCiza — Isaka (6AM)Young Jonn — ElumeluDopeNation — KakalikaMarvais Djo ft. Kano Choir — PileDJ Kedjevara — Ça Fait Mal1. Best Video DirectorHanscana (Tanzania)Director Pink (Nigeria)Elias Belkader (Algeria)Mateo Da Silva (Cameroon)TG Omori (Nigeria)Babs Direction (Ghana)Jake Zaral (Zimbabwe)Dammy Twitch (Nigeria)1. Best DJ AfricaDJ Spinall (Nigeria)DJ Dollar (Senegal)Uncle Waffles (South Africa)DJ Obi (Nigeria)DJ Tunez (Nigeria)DJ Sly King (Ghana)DJ Commissioner Wysei (Nigeria)DJ Nelasta (Angola)Major League DJs (South Africa)DJ Kaywise (Nigeria)DJ Dope Caesar (Nigeria)DJ Moh (Kenya)1. Best African DJ USADJ Kuncept (Nigeria)DJ Akua (Ghana)DJ Prince (Nigeria)DJ Bode (Nigeria)DJ Chelsea (Canada)DJ Shinski (Kenya)DJ Birame BB L’amour (Ivory Coast)DJ Oreo (Nigeria)Lex and Answer (Zimbabwe)DJ Nani (Nigeria)1. Music Producer of the YearMasterkraft (Nigeria)Andre Vibez (Nigeria)207 (Uganda)Dlala Thukzin (South Africa)Magicsticks (Nigeria)MOG Beatz (Ghana)Xduppy (South Africa)London (Nigeria)1. Best African DancerMasaka Dance Kids (Uganda)Incredible Zigi (Ghana)Poco Lee (Nigeria)Ghetto Kids (Uganda)Angel Nyigu (Tanzania)Hope Ramafalo (South Africa)Wet Bad Gang (Angola)Dancegod Lloyd (Ghana)Hooliboy (Ghana)1. Best Male Reggae/DancehallValiant (Jamaica)Mr. Killa (Grenada)Patoranking (Nigeria)Shatta Wale (Ghana)Skillibeng (Jamaica)Vybz Kartel (Jamaica)Popcaan (Jamaica)Kranium (Jamaica)1. Best Female Reggae/DancehallShenseea (Jamaica)Jada Kingdom (Jamaica)Moliy (Ghana)Spice (Jamaica)Koffee (Jamaica)Lila Iké (Jamaica)Shaneil Muir (Jamaica)Vanessa Bling (Jamaica)1. Best African GroupDisco Misr (Egypt)Calema (São Tomé & Príncipe)Show Dem Camp (Nigeria)Toofan (Togo)DopeNation (Ghana)Team Paiya (Ivory Coast)Mi Casa (South Africa)Bracket (Nigeria)1. AFRIMMA Album of the YearBlack Sherif — Top of The Morning EraOmah Lay — Clarity of MindAsake — M$NEYTyla — A-PopBurna Boy — No Sign of WeaknessLloyiso — Never Thought I CouldDavido — 5iveLeigh-Anne — My Ego Told Me ToHimra — SORRY I’M BAD1. Best African USA Based ArtistKwate (Nigeria)Bills (Nigeria)Mannywellz (Nigeria)Moses Sumney (Ghana)Libianca (Cameroon)Palmwine Tappers Band (Nigeria)Detty K (Ivory Coast)J Pako (DR Congo)Emma Nyra (Nigeria)1. AFRIMMA Timeless Impact AwardTimaya (Nigeria)Amr Diab (Egypt)Sarkodie (Ghana)Nameless (Kenya)Oskido (South Africa)Kcee (Nigeria)Slap Dee (Zambia)Bebe Cool (Uganda)Flavour (Nigeria)Mafikizolo (South Africa)1. African Athlete of the YearVictor Osimhen (Nigeria)Serhou Guirassy (Guinea)Ademola Lookman (Nigeria)Achraf Hakimi (Morocco)Pascal Siakam (Cameroon)Faith Kipyegon (Kenya)Nnamdi Madubuike (Nigeria)1. Best InfluencerPeller (Nigeria)Carter Efe (Nigeria)Khaby Lame (Senegal)Nasty Black (Nigeria)Lasizwe Dambuza (South Africa)Ilyas El Maliki (Morocco)Crazy Kennar (Kenya)Sabinus (Nigeria)1. Best Actor/ActressTimini Egbuson (Nigeria)Uzor Arukwe (Nigeria)Bimbo Ademoye (Nigeria)Uche Montana (Nigeria)Elizabeth Michael “Lulu” (Tanzania)Zander Adika (Kenya)Pallance Dladla (South Africa)Masali Baduza (South Africa)1. Best ComedianBasketmouth (Nigeria)Bovi (Nigeria)Warri Pikin (Nigeria)Eric Omondi (Kenya)Trevor Noah (South Africa)Godfrey (Nigeria)Patrick “Salvado” Idringi (Uganda)Ty Ngachira (Kenya)1. Best Hypeman/MCBig Smart (Nigeria)Shody (Nigeria)Ogee The MC (Ghana)MC Wild (Kenya)Robot Boii (South Africa)Balaa MC (Tanzania)MC Mignon (DR Congo)Do2dtun (Nigeria)1. Community Impact AwardEster Mathew Tonlagha Foundation (Nigeria)Noella Foundation (Nigeria)FAWE – Forum for African Women Educationalists (Kenya)Educate! (Uganda)IkamvaYouth (South Africa)Street Child (Sierra Leone)Tony Elumelu Foundation (Nigeria) Marwa Loud (Morocco)Chirine Lajmi (Tunisia)Manal (Morocco)Souhila Ben Lachhab (Algeria)Sherine (Egypt)Latifa (Tunisia)Kenza Morsli (Algeria)Zina Daoudia (Morocco)1. Crossing Boundaries with Music AwardBurna Boy (Nigeria)Aya Nakamura (Mali)Rema (Nigeria)Davido (Nigeria)Toby Nwigwe (Nigeria)Flavour (Nigeria)Wizkid (Nigeria)Fally Ipupa (DR Congo)Odeal (Nigeria)1. Best NewcomerLisandro Cuxi (Cape Verde)Mavo (Nigeria)Abigail Chams (Tanzania)6uff (Nigeria)Lava Lava (Tanzania)Florito (Angola)Toxic Lyrikali (Kenya)Fola (Nigeria)1. Artist of the YearAsake (Nigeria)Fally Ipupa (DR Congo)Diamond Platnumz (Tanzania)Burna Boy (Nigeria)Rema (Nigeria)Tyla (South Africa)Tems (Nigeria)Davido (Nigeria)Bien (Kenya)1. Best GospelMercy Chinwo (Nigeria)Prosper Germoh (Cameroon)Christina Shusho (Tanzania)Miguel Buila (Angola)Bidemi Olaoba (Nigeria)Deborah Lukalu (DR Congo)Joel Lwaga (Tanzania)Moïse Mbiye (DR Congo)Sunmisola Agbebi Okeleye (Nigeria)1. Best Female Rap ActRelated NewsFIFA plans 30-minute half-time show for W’Cup final with Burna Boy, Shakira — ReportWhy I signed Wizkid in 2008 — AkonVIDEO: I draw most of my skit ideas from african parents – TaoomaRosa Ree (Tanzania)Eno Barony (Ghana)Bombshell Grenade (Zambia)Freda Rhymz (Ghana)Moozlie (South Africa)Ssaru (Kenya)Ami Yerewolo (Mali)Candy Bleakz (Nigeria)1. Best Male Rap ActOdumodublvck (Nigeria)Jeriq (Nigeria)Ninho (DR Congo)Black Sherif (Ghana)A-Reece (South Africa)6uff (Nigeria)Blxckie (South Africa)Yung Lunya (Tanzania)Phyno (Nigeria)Himra (Ivory Coast)1. Best CollaborationBien & Alikiba — FinaleBNXN & Sarz — Back OutsideDavido & Omah Lay — With YouDiamond Platnumz ft. Juma Jux — JoyPatoranking ft. Ruger — Shake ThatFally Ipupa ft. Wizkid — JamJazzworx & Tukuthela — BengicelaFlavour ft. Baaba Maal — AfrocultureMarvais Djo ft. Kano Choir — Pile1. Song of the YearDavido ft. Omah Lay — With YouBNXN & Sarz — Back OutsideBien & Alikiba — FinaleDiamond Platnumz ft. Juma Jux — JoyMoliy ft. Shenseea & Skillibeng — Shake It to the MaxBlack Sherif — So It GoesCiza — Isaka (6AM)Young Jonn — ElumeluDopeNation — KakalikaMarvais Djo ft. Kano Choir — PileDJ Kedjevara — Ça Fait Mal1. Best Video DirectorHanscana (Tanzania)Director Pink (Nigeria)Elias Belkader (Algeria)Mateo Da Silva (Cameroon)TG Omori (Nigeria)Babs Direction (Ghana)Jake Zaral (Zimbabwe)Dammy Twitch (Nigeria)1. Best DJ AfricaDJ Spinall (Nigeria)DJ Dollar (Senegal)Uncle Waffles (South Africa)DJ Obi (Nigeria)DJ Tunez (Nigeria)DJ Sly King (Ghana)DJ Commissioner Wysei (Nigeria)DJ Nelasta (Angola)Major League DJs (South Africa)DJ Kaywise (Nigeria)DJ Dope Caesar (Nigeria)DJ Moh (Kenya)1. Best African DJ USADJ Kuncept (Nigeria)DJ Akua (Ghana)DJ Prince (Nigeria)DJ Bode (Nigeria)DJ Chelsea (Canada)DJ Shinski (Kenya)DJ Birame BB L’amour (Ivory Coast)DJ Oreo (Nigeria)Lex and Answer (Zimbabwe)DJ Nani (Nigeria)1. Music Producer of the YearMasterkraft (Nigeria)Andre Vibez (Nigeria)207 (Uganda)Dlala Thukzin (South Africa)Magicsticks (Nigeria)MOG Beatz (Ghana)Xduppy (South Africa)London (Nigeria)1. Best African DancerMasaka Dance Kids (Uganda)Incredible Zigi (Ghana)Poco Lee (Nigeria)Ghetto Kids (Uganda)Angel Nyigu (Tanzania)Hope Ramafalo (South Africa)Wet Bad Gang (Angola)Dancegod Lloyd (Ghana)Hooliboy (Ghana)1. Best Male Reggae/DancehallValiant (Jamaica)Mr. Killa (Grenada)Patoranking (Nigeria)Shatta Wale (Ghana)Skillibeng (Jamaica)Vybz Kartel (Jamaica)Popcaan (Jamaica)Kranium (Jamaica)1. Best Female Reggae/DancehallShenseea (Jamaica)Jada Kingdom (Jamaica)Moliy (Ghana)Spice (Jamaica)Koffee (Jamaica)Lila Iké (Jamaica)Shaneil Muir (Jamaica)Vanessa Bling (Jamaica)1. Best African GroupDisco Misr (Egypt)Calema (São Tomé & Príncipe)Show Dem Camp (Nigeria)Toofan (Togo)DopeNation (Ghana)Team Paiya (Ivory Coast)Mi Casa (South Africa)Bracket (Nigeria)1. AFRIMMA Album of the YearBlack Sherif — Top of The Morning EraOmah Lay — Clarity of MindAsake — M$NEYTyla — A-PopBurna Boy — No Sign of WeaknessLloyiso — Never Thought I CouldDavido — 5iveLeigh-Anne — My Ego Told Me ToHimra — SORRY I’M BAD1. Best African USA Based ArtistKwate (Nigeria)Bills (Nigeria)Mannywellz (Nigeria)Moses Sumney (Ghana)Libianca (Cameroon)Palmwine Tappers Band (Nigeria)Detty K (Ivory Coast)J Pako (DR Congo)Emma Nyra (Nigeria)1. AFRIMMA Timeless Impact AwardTimaya (Nigeria)Amr Diab (Egypt)Sarkodie (Ghana)Nameless (Kenya)Oskido (South Africa)Kcee (Nigeria)Slap Dee (Zambia)Bebe Cool (Uganda)Flavour (Nigeria)Mafikizolo (South Africa)1. African Athlete of the YearVictor Osimhen (Nigeria)Serhou Guirassy (Guinea)Ademola Lookman (Nigeria)Achraf Hakimi (Morocco)Pascal Siakam (Cameroon)Faith Kipyegon (Kenya)Nnamdi Madubuike (Nigeria)1. Best InfluencerPeller (Nigeria)Carter Efe (Nigeria)Khaby Lame (Senegal)Nasty Black (Nigeria)Lasizwe Dambuza (South Africa)Ilyas El Maliki (Morocco)Crazy Kennar (Kenya)Sabinus (Nigeria)1. Best Actor/ActressTimini Egbuson (Nigeria)Uzor Arukwe (Nigeria)Bimbo Ademoye (Nigeria)Uche Montana (Nigeria)Elizabeth Michael “Lulu” (Tanzania)Zander Adika (Kenya)Pallance Dladla (South Africa)Masali Baduza (South Africa)1. Best ComedianBasketmouth (Nigeria)Bovi (Nigeria)Warri Pikin (Nigeria)Eric Omondi (Kenya)Trevor Noah (South Africa)Godfrey (Nigeria)Patrick “Salvado” Idringi (Uganda)Ty Ngachira (Kenya)1. Best Hypeman/MCBig Smart (Nigeria)Shody (Nigeria)Ogee The MC (Ghana)MC Wild (Kenya)Robot Boii (South Africa)Balaa MC (Tanzania)MC Mignon (DR Congo)Do2dtun (Nigeria)1. Community Impact AwardEster Mathew Tonlagha Foundation (Nigeria)Noella Foundation (Nigeria)FAWE – Forum for African Women Educationalists (Kenya)Educate! (Uganda)IkamvaYouth (South Africa)Street Child (Sierra Leone)Tony Elumelu Foundation (Nigeria) 1. Crossing Boundaries with Music AwardBurna Boy (Nigeria)Aya Nakamura (Mali)Rema (Nigeria)Davido (Nigeria)Toby Nwigwe (Nigeria)Flavour (Nigeria)Wizkid (Nigeria)Fally Ipupa (DR Congo)Odeal (Nigeria)1. Best NewcomerLisandro Cuxi (Cape Verde)Mavo (Nigeria)Abigail Chams (Tanzania)6uff (Nigeria)Lava Lava (Tanzania)Florito (Angola)Toxic Lyrikali (Kenya)Fola (Nigeria)1. Artist of the YearAsake (Nigeria)Fally Ipupa (DR Congo)Diamond Platnumz (Tanzania)Burna Boy (Nigeria)Rema (Nigeria)Tyla (South Africa)Tems (Nigeria)Davido (Nigeria)Bien (Kenya)1. Best GospelMercy Chinwo (Nigeria)Prosper Germoh (Cameroon)Christina Shusho (Tanzania)Miguel Buila (Angola)Bidemi Olaoba (Nigeria)Deborah Lukalu (DR Congo)Joel Lwaga (Tanzania)Moïse Mbiye (DR Congo)Sunmisola Agbebi Okeleye (Nigeria)1. Best Female Rap ActRelated NewsFIFA plans 30-minute half-time show for W’Cup final with Burna Boy, Shakira — ReportWhy I signed Wizkid in 2008 — AkonVIDEO: I draw most of my skit ideas from african parents – TaoomaRosa Ree (Tanzania)Eno Barony (Ghana)Bombshell Grenade (Zambia)Freda Rhymz (Ghana)Moozlie (South Africa)Ssaru (Kenya)Ami Yerewolo (Mali)Candy Bleakz (Nigeria)1. Best Male Rap ActOdumodublvck (Nigeria)Jeriq (Nigeria)Ninho (DR Congo)Black Sherif (Ghana)A-Reece (South Africa)6uff (Nigeria)Blxckie (South Africa)Yung Lunya (Tanzania)Phyno (Nigeria)Himra (Ivory Coast)1. Best CollaborationBien & Alikiba — FinaleBNXN & Sarz — Back OutsideDavido & Omah Lay — With YouDiamond Platnumz ft. Juma Jux — JoyPatoranking ft. Ruger — Shake ThatFally Ipupa ft. Wizkid — JamJazzworx & Tukuthela — BengicelaFlavour ft. Baaba Maal — AfrocultureMarvais Djo ft. Kano Choir — Pile1. Song of the YearDavido ft. Omah Lay — With YouBNXN & Sarz — Back OutsideBien & Alikiba — FinaleDiamond Platnumz ft. Juma Jux — JoyMoliy ft. Shenseea & Skillibeng — Shake It to the MaxBlack Sherif — So It GoesCiza — Isaka (6AM)Young Jonn — ElumeluDopeNation — KakalikaMarvais Djo ft. Kano Choir — PileDJ Kedjevara — Ça Fait Mal1. Best Video DirectorHanscana (Tanzania)Director Pink (Nigeria)Elias Belkader (Algeria)Mateo Da Silva (Cameroon)TG Omori (Nigeria)Babs Direction (Ghana)Jake Zaral (Zimbabwe)Dammy Twitch (Nigeria)1. Best DJ AfricaDJ Spinall (Nigeria)DJ Dollar (Senegal)Uncle Waffles (South Africa)DJ Obi (Nigeria)DJ Tunez (Nigeria)DJ Sly King (Ghana)DJ Commissioner Wysei (Nigeria)DJ Nelasta (Angola)Major League DJs (South Africa)DJ Kaywise (Nigeria)DJ Dope Caesar (Nigeria)DJ Moh (Kenya)1. Best African DJ USADJ Kuncept (Nigeria)DJ Akua (Ghana)DJ Prince (Nigeria)DJ Bode (Nigeria)DJ Chelsea (Canada)DJ Shinski (Kenya)DJ Birame BB L’amour (Ivory Coast)DJ Oreo (Nigeria)Lex and Answer (Zimbabwe)DJ Nani (Nigeria)1. Music Producer of the YearMasterkraft (Nigeria)Andre Vibez (Nigeria)207 (Uganda)Dlala Thukzin (South Africa)Magicsticks (Nigeria)MOG Beatz (Ghana)Xduppy (South Africa)London (Nigeria)1. Best African DancerMasaka Dance Kids (Uganda)Incredible Zigi (Ghana)Poco Lee (Nigeria)Ghetto Kids (Uganda)Angel Nyigu (Tanzania)Hope Ramafalo (South Africa)Wet Bad Gang (Angola)Dancegod Lloyd (Ghana)Hooliboy (Ghana)1. Best Male Reggae/DancehallValiant (Jamaica)Mr. Killa (Grenada)Patoranking (Nigeria)Shatta Wale (Ghana)Skillibeng (Jamaica)Vybz Kartel (Jamaica)Popcaan (Jamaica)Kranium (Jamaica)1. Best Female Reggae/DancehallShenseea (Jamaica)Jada Kingdom (Jamaica)Moliy (Ghana)Spice (Jamaica)Koffee (Jamaica)Lila Iké (Jamaica)Shaneil Muir (Jamaica)Vanessa Bling (Jamaica)1. Best African GroupDisco Misr (Egypt)Calema (São Tomé & Príncipe)Show Dem Camp (Nigeria)Toofan (Togo)DopeNation (Ghana)Team Paiya (Ivory Coast)Mi Casa (South Africa)Bracket (Nigeria)1. AFRIMMA Album of the YearBlack Sherif — Top of The Morning EraOmah Lay — Clarity of MindAsake — M$NEYTyla — A-PopBurna Boy — No Sign of WeaknessLloyiso — Never Thought I CouldDavido — 5iveLeigh-Anne — My Ego Told Me ToHimra — SORRY I’M BAD1. Best African USA Based ArtistKwate (Nigeria)Bills (Nigeria)Mannywellz (Nigeria)Moses Sumney (Ghana)Libianca (Cameroon)Palmwine Tappers Band (Nigeria)Detty K (Ivory Coast)J Pako (DR Congo)Emma Nyra (Nigeria)1. AFRIMMA Timeless Impact AwardTimaya (Nigeria)Amr Diab (Egypt)Sarkodie (Ghana)Nameless (Kenya)Oskido (South Africa)Kcee (Nigeria)Slap Dee (Zambia)Bebe Cool (Uganda)Flavour (Nigeria)Mafikizolo (South Africa)1. African Athlete of the YearVictor Osimhen (Nigeria)Serhou Guirassy (Guinea)Ademola Lookman (Nigeria)Achraf Hakimi (Morocco)Pascal Siakam (Cameroon)Faith Kipyegon (Kenya)Nnamdi Madubuike (Nigeria)1. Best InfluencerPeller (Nigeria)Carter Efe (Nigeria)Khaby Lame (Senegal)Nasty Black (Nigeria)Lasizwe Dambuza (South Africa)Ilyas El Maliki (Morocco)Crazy Kennar (Kenya)Sabinus (Nigeria)1. Best Actor/ActressTimini Egbuson (Nigeria)Uzor Arukwe (Nigeria)Bimbo Ademoye (Nigeria)Uche Montana (Nigeria)Elizabeth Michael “Lulu” (Tanzania)Zander Adika (Kenya)Pallance Dladla (South Africa)Masali Baduza (South Africa)1. Best ComedianBasketmouth (Nigeria)Bovi (Nigeria)Warri Pikin (Nigeria)Eric Omondi (Kenya)Trevor Noah (South Africa)Godfrey (Nigeria)Patrick “Salvado” Idringi (Uganda)Ty Ngachira (Kenya)1. Best Hypeman/MCBig Smart (Nigeria)Shody (Nigeria)Ogee The MC (Ghana)MC Wild (Kenya)Robot Boii (South Africa)Balaa MC (Tanzania)MC Mignon (DR Congo)Do2dtun (Nigeria)1. Community Impact AwardEster Mathew Tonlagha Foundation (Nigeria)Noella Foundation (Nigeria)FAWE – Forum for African Women Educationalists (Kenya)Educate! (Uganda)IkamvaYouth (South Africa)Street Child (Sierra Leone)Tony Elumelu Foundation (Nigeria) Burna Boy (Nigeria)Aya Nakamura (Mali)Rema (Nigeria)Davido (Nigeria)Toby Nwigwe (Nigeria)Flavour (Nigeria)Wizkid (Nigeria)Fally Ipupa (DR Congo)Odeal (Nigeria)1. Best NewcomerLisandro Cuxi (Cape Verde)Mavo (Nigeria)Abigail Chams (Tanzania)6uff (Nigeria)Lava Lava (Tanzania)Florito (Angola)Toxic Lyrikali (Kenya)Fola (Nigeria)1. Artist of the YearAsake (Nigeria)Fally Ipupa (DR Congo)Diamond Platnumz (Tanzania)Burna Boy (Nigeria)Rema (Nigeria)Tyla (South Africa)Tems (Nigeria)Davido (Nigeria)Bien (Kenya)1. Best GospelMercy Chinwo (Nigeria)Prosper Germoh (Cameroon)Christina Shusho (Tanzania)Miguel Buila (Angola)Bidemi Olaoba (Nigeria)Deborah Lukalu (DR Congo)Joel Lwaga (Tanzania)Moïse Mbiye (DR Congo)Sunmisola Agbebi Okeleye (Nigeria)1. Best Female Rap ActRelated NewsFIFA plans 30-minute half-time show for W’Cup final with Burna Boy, Shakira — ReportWhy I signed Wizkid in 2008 — AkonVIDEO: I draw most of my skit ideas from african parents – TaoomaRosa Ree (Tanzania)Eno Barony (Ghana)Bombshell Grenade (Zambia)Freda Rhymz (Ghana)Moozlie (South Africa)Ssaru (Kenya)Ami Yerewolo (Mali)Candy Bleakz (Nigeria)1. Best Male Rap ActOdumodublvck (Nigeria)Jeriq (Nigeria)Ninho (DR Congo)Black Sherif (Ghana)A-Reece (South Africa)6uff (Nigeria)Blxckie (South Africa)Yung Lunya (Tanzania)Phyno (Nigeria)Himra (Ivory Coast)1. Best CollaborationBien & Alikiba — FinaleBNXN & Sarz — Back OutsideDavido & Omah Lay — With YouDiamond Platnumz ft. Juma Jux — JoyPatoranking ft. Ruger — Shake ThatFally Ipupa ft. Wizkid — JamJazzworx & Tukuthela — BengicelaFlavour ft. Baaba Maal — AfrocultureMarvais Djo ft. Kano Choir — Pile1. Song of the YearDavido ft. Omah Lay — With YouBNXN & Sarz — Back OutsideBien & Alikiba — FinaleDiamond Platnumz ft. Juma Jux — JoyMoliy ft. Shenseea & Skillibeng — Shake It to the MaxBlack Sherif — So It GoesCiza — Isaka (6AM)Young Jonn — ElumeluDopeNation — KakalikaMarvais Djo ft. Kano Choir — PileDJ Kedjevara — Ça Fait Mal1. Best Video DirectorHanscana (Tanzania)Director Pink (Nigeria)Elias Belkader (Algeria)Mateo Da Silva (Cameroon)TG Omori (Nigeria)Babs Direction (Ghana)Jake Zaral (Zimbabwe)Dammy Twitch (Nigeria)1. Best DJ AfricaDJ Spinall (Nigeria)DJ Dollar (Senegal)Uncle Waffles (South Africa)DJ Obi (Nigeria)DJ Tunez (Nigeria)DJ Sly King (Ghana)DJ Commissioner Wysei (Nigeria)DJ Nelasta (Angola)Major League DJs (South Africa)DJ Kaywise (Nigeria)DJ Dope Caesar (Nigeria)DJ Moh (Kenya)1. Best African DJ USADJ Kuncept (Nigeria)DJ Akua (Ghana)DJ Prince (Nigeria)DJ Bode (Nigeria)DJ Chelsea (Canada)DJ Shinski (Kenya)DJ Birame BB L’amour (Ivory Coast)DJ Oreo (Nigeria)Lex and Answer (Zimbabwe)DJ Nani (Nigeria)1. Music Producer of the YearMasterkraft (Nigeria)Andre Vibez (Nigeria)207 (Uganda)Dlala Thukzin (South Africa)Magicsticks (Nigeria)MOG Beatz (Ghana)Xduppy (South Africa)London (Nigeria)1. Best African DancerMasaka Dance Kids (Uganda)Incredible Zigi (Ghana)Poco Lee (Nigeria)Ghetto Kids (Uganda)Angel Nyigu (Tanzania)Hope Ramafalo (South Africa)Wet Bad Gang (Angola)Dancegod Lloyd (Ghana)Hooliboy (Ghana)1. Best Male Reggae/DancehallValiant (Jamaica)Mr. Killa (Grenada)Patoranking (Nigeria)Shatta Wale (Ghana)Skillibeng (Jamaica)Vybz Kartel (Jamaica)Popcaan (Jamaica)Kranium (Jamaica)1. Best Female Reggae/DancehallShenseea (Jamaica)Jada Kingdom (Jamaica)Moliy (Ghana)Spice (Jamaica)Koffee (Jamaica)Lila Iké (Jamaica)Shaneil Muir (Jamaica)Vanessa Bling (Jamaica)1. Best African GroupDisco Misr (Egypt)Calema (São Tomé & Príncipe)Show Dem Camp (Nigeria)Toofan (Togo)DopeNation (Ghana)Team Paiya (Ivory Coast)Mi Casa (South Africa)Bracket (Nigeria)1. AFRIMMA Album of the YearBlack Sherif — Top of The Morning EraOmah Lay — Clarity of MindAsake — M$NEYTyla — A-PopBurna Boy — No Sign of WeaknessLloyiso — Never Thought I CouldDavido — 5iveLeigh-Anne — My Ego Told Me ToHimra — SORRY I’M BAD1. Best African USA Based ArtistKwate (Nigeria)Bills (Nigeria)Mannywellz (Nigeria)Moses Sumney (Ghana)Libianca (Cameroon)Palmwine Tappers Band (Nigeria)Detty K (Ivory Coast)J Pako (DR Congo)Emma Nyra (Nigeria)1. AFRIMMA Timeless Impact AwardTimaya (Nigeria)Amr Diab (Egypt)Sarkodie (Ghana)Nameless (Kenya)Oskido (South Africa)Kcee (Nigeria)Slap Dee (Zambia)Bebe Cool (Uganda)Flavour (Nigeria)Mafikizolo (South Africa)1. African Athlete of the YearVictor Osimhen (Nigeria)Serhou Guirassy (Guinea)Ademola Lookman (Nigeria)Achraf Hakimi (Morocco)Pascal Siakam (Cameroon)Faith Kipyegon (Kenya)Nnamdi Madubuike (Nigeria)1. Best InfluencerPeller (Nigeria)Carter Efe (Nigeria)Khaby Lame (Senegal)Nasty Black (Nigeria)Lasizwe Dambuza (South Africa)Ilyas El Maliki (Morocco)Crazy Kennar (Kenya)Sabinus (Nigeria)1. Best Actor/ActressTimini Egbuson (Nigeria)Uzor Arukwe (Nigeria)Bimbo Ademoye (Nigeria)Uche Montana (Nigeria)Elizabeth Michael “Lulu” (Tanzania)Zander Adika (Kenya)Pallance Dladla (South Africa)Masali Baduza (South Africa)1. Best ComedianBasketmouth (Nigeria)Bovi (Nigeria)Warri Pikin (Nigeria)Eric Omondi (Kenya)Trevor Noah (South Africa)Godfrey (Nigeria)Patrick “Salvado” Idringi (Uganda)Ty Ngachira (Kenya)1. Best Hypeman/MCBig Smart (Nigeria)Shody (Nigeria)Ogee The MC (Ghana)MC Wild (Kenya)Robot Boii (South Africa)Balaa MC (Tanzania)MC Mignon (DR Congo)Do2dtun (Nigeria)1. Community Impact AwardEster Mathew Tonlagha Foundation (Nigeria)Noella Foundation (Nigeria)FAWE – Forum for African Women Educationalists (Kenya)Educate! (Uganda)IkamvaYouth (South Africa)Street Child (Sierra Leone)Tony Elumelu Foundation (Nigeria) 1. Best NewcomerLisandro Cuxi (Cape Verde)Mavo (Nigeria)Abigail Chams (Tanzania)6uff (Nigeria)Lava Lava (Tanzania)Florito (Angola)Toxic Lyrikali (Kenya)Fola (Nigeria)1. Artist of the YearAsake (Nigeria)Fally Ipupa (DR Congo)Diamond Platnumz (Tanzania)Burna Boy (Nigeria)Rema (Nigeria)Tyla (South Africa)Tems (Nigeria)Davido (Nigeria)Bien (Kenya)1. Best GospelMercy Chinwo (Nigeria)Prosper Germoh (Cameroon)Christina Shusho (Tanzania)Miguel Buila (Angola)Bidemi Olaoba (Nigeria)Deborah Lukalu (DR Congo)Joel Lwaga (Tanzania)Moïse Mbiye (DR Congo)Sunmisola Agbebi Okeleye (Nigeria)1. Best Female Rap ActRelated NewsFIFA plans 30-minute half-time show for W’Cup final with Burna Boy, Shakira — ReportWhy I signed Wizkid in 2008 — AkonVIDEO: I draw most of my skit ideas from african parents – TaoomaRosa Ree (Tanzania)Eno Barony (Ghana)Bombshell Grenade (Zambia)Freda Rhymz (Ghana)Moozlie (South Africa)Ssaru (Kenya)Ami Yerewolo (Mali)Candy Bleakz (Nigeria)1. Best Male Rap ActOdumodublvck (Nigeria)Jeriq (Nigeria)Ninho (DR Congo)Black Sherif (Ghana)A-Reece (South Africa)6uff (Nigeria)Blxckie (South Africa)Yung Lunya (Tanzania)Phyno (Nigeria)Himra (Ivory Coast)1. Best CollaborationBien & Alikiba — FinaleBNXN & Sarz — Back OutsideDavido & Omah Lay — With YouDiamond Platnumz ft. Juma Jux — JoyPatoranking ft. Ruger — Shake ThatFally Ipupa ft. Wizkid — JamJazzworx & Tukuthela — BengicelaFlavour ft. Baaba Maal — AfrocultureMarvais Djo ft. Kano Choir — Pile1. Song of the YearDavido ft. Omah Lay — With YouBNXN & Sarz — Back OutsideBien & Alikiba — FinaleDiamond Platnumz ft. Juma Jux — JoyMoliy ft. Shenseea & Skillibeng — Shake It to the MaxBlack Sherif — So It GoesCiza — Isaka (6AM)Young Jonn — ElumeluDopeNation — KakalikaMarvais Djo ft. Kano Choir — PileDJ Kedjevara — Ça Fait Mal1. Best Video DirectorHanscana (Tanzania)Director Pink (Nigeria)Elias Belkader (Algeria)Mateo Da Silva (Cameroon)TG Omori (Nigeria)Babs Direction (Ghana)Jake Zaral (Zimbabwe)Dammy Twitch (Nigeria)1. Best DJ AfricaDJ Spinall (Nigeria)DJ Dollar (Senegal)Uncle Waffles (South Africa)DJ Obi (Nigeria)DJ Tunez (Nigeria)DJ Sly King (Ghana)DJ Commissioner Wysei (Nigeria)DJ Nelasta (Angola)Major League DJs (South Africa)DJ Kaywise (Nigeria)DJ Dope Caesar (Nigeria)DJ Moh (Kenya)1. Best African DJ USADJ Kuncept (Nigeria)DJ Akua (Ghana)DJ Prince (Nigeria)DJ Bode (Nigeria)DJ Chelsea (Canada)DJ Shinski (Kenya)DJ Birame BB L’amour (Ivory Coast)DJ Oreo (Nigeria)Lex and Answer (Zimbabwe)DJ Nani (Nigeria)1. Music Producer of the YearMasterkraft (Nigeria)Andre Vibez (Nigeria)207 (Uganda)Dlala Thukzin (South Africa)Magicsticks (Nigeria)MOG Beatz (Ghana)Xduppy (South Africa)London (Nigeria)1. Best African DancerMasaka Dance Kids (Uganda)Incredible Zigi (Ghana)Poco Lee (Nigeria)Ghetto Kids (Uganda)Angel Nyigu (Tanzania)Hope Ramafalo (South Africa)Wet Bad Gang (Angola)Dancegod Lloyd (Ghana)Hooliboy (Ghana)1. Best Male Reggae/DancehallValiant (Jamaica)Mr. Killa (Grenada)Patoranking (Nigeria)Shatta Wale (Ghana)Skillibeng (Jamaica)Vybz Kartel (Jamaica)Popcaan (Jamaica)Kranium (Jamaica)1. Best Female Reggae/DancehallShenseea (Jamaica)Jada Kingdom (Jamaica)Moliy (Ghana)Spice (Jamaica)Koffee (Jamaica)Lila Iké (Jamaica)Shaneil Muir (Jamaica)Vanessa Bling (Jamaica)1. Best African GroupDisco Misr (Egypt)Calema (São Tomé & Príncipe)Show Dem Camp (Nigeria)Toofan (Togo)DopeNation (Ghana)Team Paiya (Ivory Coast)Mi Casa (South Africa)Bracket (Nigeria)1. AFRIMMA Album of the YearBlack Sherif — Top of The Morning EraOmah Lay — Clarity of MindAsake — M$NEYTyla — A-PopBurna Boy — No Sign of WeaknessLloyiso — Never Thought I CouldDavido — 5iveLeigh-Anne — My Ego Told Me ToHimra — SORRY I’M BAD1. Best African USA Based ArtistKwate (Nigeria)Bills (Nigeria)Mannywellz (Nigeria)Moses Sumney (Ghana)Libianca (Cameroon)Palmwine Tappers Band (Nigeria)Detty K (Ivory Coast)J Pako (DR Congo)Emma Nyra (Nigeria)1. AFRIMMA Timeless Impact AwardTimaya (Nigeria)Amr Diab (Egypt)Sarkodie (Ghana)Nameless (Kenya)Oskido (South Africa)Kcee (Nigeria)Slap Dee (Zambia)Bebe Cool (Uganda)Flavour (Nigeria)Mafikizolo (South Africa)1. African Athlete of the YearVictor Osimhen (Nigeria)Serhou Guirassy (Guinea)Ademola Lookman (Nigeria)Achraf Hakimi (Morocco)Pascal Siakam (Cameroon)Faith Kipyegon (Kenya)Nnamdi Madubuike (Nigeria)1. Best InfluencerPeller (Nigeria)Carter Efe (Nigeria)Khaby Lame (Senegal)Nasty Black (Nigeria)Lasizwe Dambuza (South Africa)Ilyas El Maliki (Morocco)Crazy Kennar (Kenya)Sabinus (Nigeria)1. Best Actor/ActressTimini Egbuson (Nigeria)Uzor Arukwe (Nigeria)Bimbo Ademoye (Nigeria)Uche Montana (Nigeria)Elizabeth Michael “Lulu” (Tanzania)Zander Adika (Kenya)Pallance Dladla (South Africa)Masali Baduza (South Africa)1. Best ComedianBasketmouth (Nigeria)Bovi (Nigeria)Warri Pikin (Nigeria)Eric Omondi (Kenya)Trevor Noah (South Africa)Godfrey (Nigeria)Patrick “Salvado” Idringi (Uganda)Ty Ngachira (Kenya)1. Best Hypeman/MCBig Smart (Nigeria)Shody (Nigeria)Ogee The MC (Ghana)MC Wild (Kenya)Robot Boii (South Africa)Balaa MC (Tanzania)MC Mignon (DR Congo)Do2dtun (Nigeria)1. Community Impact AwardEster Mathew Tonlagha Foundation (Nigeria)Noella Foundation (Nigeria)FAWE – Forum for African Women Educationalists (Kenya)Educate! (Uganda)IkamvaYouth (South Africa)Street Child (Sierra Leone)Tony Elumelu Foundation (Nigeria) Lisandro Cuxi (Cape Verde)Mavo (Nigeria)Abigail Chams (Tanzania)6uff (Nigeria)Lava Lava (Tanzania)Florito (Angola)Toxic Lyrikali (Kenya)Fola (Nigeria)1. Artist of the YearAsake (Nigeria)Fally Ipupa (DR Congo)Diamond Platnumz (Tanzania)Burna Boy (Nigeria)Rema (Nigeria)Tyla (South Africa)Tems (Nigeria)Davido (Nigeria)Bien (Kenya)1. Best GospelMercy Chinwo (Nigeria)Prosper Germoh (Cameroon)Christina Shusho (Tanzania)Miguel Buila (Angola)Bidemi Olaoba (Nigeria)Deborah Lukalu (DR Congo)Joel Lwaga (Tanzania)Moïse Mbiye (DR Congo)Sunmisola Agbebi Okeleye (Nigeria)1. Best Female Rap ActRelated NewsFIFA plans 30-minute half-time show for W’Cup final with Burna Boy, Shakira — ReportWhy I signed Wizkid in 2008 — AkonVIDEO: I draw most of my skit ideas from african parents – TaoomaRosa Ree (Tanzania)Eno Barony (Ghana)Bombshell Grenade (Zambia)Freda Rhymz (Ghana)Moozlie (South Africa)Ssaru (Kenya)Ami Yerewolo (Mali)Candy Bleakz (Nigeria)1. Best Male Rap ActOdumodublvck (Nigeria)Jeriq (Nigeria)Ninho (DR Congo)Black Sherif (Ghana)A-Reece (South Africa)6uff (Nigeria)Blxckie (South Africa)Yung Lunya (Tanzania)Phyno (Nigeria)Himra (Ivory Coast)1. Best CollaborationBien & Alikiba — FinaleBNXN & Sarz — Back OutsideDavido & Omah Lay — With YouDiamond Platnumz ft. Juma Jux — JoyPatoranking ft. Ruger — Shake ThatFally Ipupa ft. Wizkid — JamJazzworx & Tukuthela — BengicelaFlavour ft. Baaba Maal — AfrocultureMarvais Djo ft. Kano Choir — Pile1. Song of the YearDavido ft. Omah Lay — With YouBNXN & Sarz — Back OutsideBien & Alikiba — FinaleDiamond Platnumz ft. Juma Jux — JoyMoliy ft. Shenseea & Skillibeng — Shake It to the MaxBlack Sherif — So It GoesCiza — Isaka (6AM)Young Jonn — ElumeluDopeNation — KakalikaMarvais Djo ft. Kano Choir — PileDJ Kedjevara — Ça Fait Mal1. Best Video DirectorHanscana (Tanzania)Director Pink (Nigeria)Elias Belkader (Algeria)Mateo Da Silva (Cameroon)TG Omori (Nigeria)Babs Direction (Ghana)Jake Zaral (Zimbabwe)Dammy Twitch (Nigeria)1. Best DJ AfricaDJ Spinall (Nigeria)DJ Dollar (Senegal)Uncle Waffles (South Africa)DJ Obi (Nigeria)DJ Tunez (Nigeria)DJ Sly King (Ghana)DJ Commissioner Wysei (Nigeria)DJ Nelasta (Angola)Major League DJs (South Africa)DJ Kaywise (Nigeria)DJ Dope Caesar (Nigeria)DJ Moh (Kenya)1. Best African DJ USADJ Kuncept (Nigeria)DJ Akua (Ghana)DJ Prince (Nigeria)DJ Bode (Nigeria)DJ Chelsea (Canada)DJ Shinski (Kenya)DJ Birame BB L’amour (Ivory Coast)DJ Oreo (Nigeria)Lex and Answer (Zimbabwe)DJ Nani (Nigeria)1. Music Producer of the YearMasterkraft (Nigeria)Andre Vibez (Nigeria)207 (Uganda)Dlala Thukzin (South Africa)Magicsticks (Nigeria)MOG Beatz (Ghana)Xduppy (South Africa)London (Nigeria)1. Best African DancerMasaka Dance Kids (Uganda)Incredible Zigi (Ghana)Poco Lee (Nigeria)Ghetto Kids (Uganda)Angel Nyigu (Tanzania)Hope Ramafalo (South Africa)Wet Bad Gang (Angola)Dancegod Lloyd (Ghana)Hooliboy (Ghana)1. Best Male Reggae/DancehallValiant (Jamaica)Mr. Killa (Grenada)Patoranking (Nigeria)Shatta Wale (Ghana)Skillibeng (Jamaica)Vybz Kartel (Jamaica)Popcaan (Jamaica)Kranium (Jamaica)1. Best Female Reggae/DancehallShenseea (Jamaica)Jada Kingdom (Jamaica)Moliy (Ghana)Spice (Jamaica)Koffee (Jamaica)Lila Iké (Jamaica)Shaneil Muir (Jamaica)Vanessa Bling (Jamaica)1. Best African GroupDisco Misr (Egypt)Calema (São Tomé & Príncipe)Show Dem Camp (Nigeria)Toofan (Togo)DopeNation (Ghana)Team Paiya (Ivory Coast)Mi Casa (South Africa)Bracket (Nigeria)1. AFRIMMA Album of the YearBlack Sherif — Top of The Morning EraOmah Lay — Clarity of MindAsake — M$NEYTyla — A-PopBurna Boy — No Sign of WeaknessLloyiso — Never Thought I CouldDavido — 5iveLeigh-Anne — My Ego Told Me ToHimra — SORRY I’M BAD1. Best African USA Based ArtistKwate (Nigeria)Bills (Nigeria)Mannywellz (Nigeria)Moses Sumney (Ghana)Libianca (Cameroon)Palmwine Tappers Band (Nigeria)Detty K (Ivory Coast)J Pako (DR Congo)Emma Nyra (Nigeria)1. AFRIMMA Timeless Impact AwardTimaya (Nigeria)Amr Diab (Egypt)Sarkodie (Ghana)Nameless (Kenya)Oskido (South Africa)Kcee (Nigeria)Slap Dee (Zambia)Bebe Cool (Uganda)Flavour (Nigeria)Mafikizolo (South Africa)1. African Athlete of the YearVictor Osimhen (Nigeria)Serhou Guirassy (Guinea)Ademola Lookman (Nigeria)Achraf Hakimi (Morocco)Pascal Siakam (Cameroon)Faith Kipyegon (Kenya)Nnamdi Madubuike (Nigeria)1. Best InfluencerPeller (Nigeria)Carter Efe (Nigeria)Khaby Lame (Senegal)Nasty Black (Nigeria)Lasizwe Dambuza (South Africa)Ilyas El Maliki (Morocco)Crazy Kennar (Kenya)Sabinus (Nigeria)1. Best Actor/ActressTimini Egbuson (Nigeria)Uzor Arukwe (Nigeria)Bimbo Ademoye (Nigeria)Uche Montana (Nigeria)Elizabeth Michael “Lulu” (Tanzania)Zander Adika (Kenya)Pallance Dladla (South Africa)Masali Baduza (South Africa)1. Best ComedianBasketmouth (Nigeria)Bovi (Nigeria)Warri Pikin (Nigeria)Eric Omondi (Kenya)Trevor Noah (South Africa)Godfrey (Nigeria)Patrick “Salvado” Idringi (Uganda)Ty Ngachira (Kenya)1. Best Hypeman/MCBig Smart (Nigeria)Shody (Nigeria)Ogee The MC (Ghana)MC Wild (Kenya)Robot Boii (South Africa)Balaa MC (Tanzania)MC Mignon (DR Congo)Do2dtun (Nigeria)1. Community Impact AwardEster Mathew Tonlagha Foundation (Nigeria)Noella Foundation (Nigeria)FAWE – Forum for African Women Educationalists (Kenya)Educate! (Uganda)IkamvaYouth (South Africa)Street Child (Sierra Leone)Tony Elumelu Foundation (Nigeria) 1. Artist of the YearAsake (Nigeria)Fally Ipupa (DR Congo)Diamond Platnumz (Tanzania)Burna Boy (Nigeria)Rema (Nigeria)Tyla (South Africa)Tems (Nigeria)Davido (Nigeria)Bien (Kenya)1. Best GospelMercy Chinwo (Nigeria)Prosper Germoh (Cameroon)Christina Shusho (Tanzania)Miguel Buila (Angola)Bidemi Olaoba (Nigeria)Deborah Lukalu (DR Congo)Joel Lwaga (Tanzania)Moïse Mbiye (DR Congo)Sunmisola Agbebi Okeleye (Nigeria)1. Best Female Rap ActRelated NewsFIFA plans 30-minute half-time show for W’Cup final with Burna Boy, Shakira — ReportWhy I signed Wizkid in 2008 — AkonVIDEO: I draw most of my skit ideas from african parents – TaoomaRosa Ree (Tanzania)Eno Barony (Ghana)Bombshell Grenade (Zambia)Freda Rhymz (Ghana)Moozlie (South Africa)Ssaru (Kenya)Ami Yerewolo (Mali)Candy Bleakz (Nigeria)1. Best Male Rap ActOdumodublvck (Nigeria)Jeriq (Nigeria)Ninho (DR Congo)Black Sherif (Ghana)A-Reece (South Africa)6uff (Nigeria)Blxckie (South Africa)Yung Lunya (Tanzania)Phyno (Nigeria)Himra (Ivory Coast)1. Best CollaborationBien & Alikiba — FinaleBNXN & Sarz — Back OutsideDavido & Omah Lay — With YouDiamond Platnumz ft. Juma Jux — JoyPatoranking ft. Ruger — Shake ThatFally Ipupa ft. Wizkid — JamJazzworx & Tukuthela — BengicelaFlavour ft. Baaba Maal — AfrocultureMarvais Djo ft. Kano Choir — Pile1. Song of the YearDavido ft. Omah Lay — With YouBNXN & Sarz — Back OutsideBien & Alikiba — FinaleDiamond Platnumz ft. Juma Jux — JoyMoliy ft. Shenseea & Skillibeng — Shake It to the MaxBlack Sherif — So It GoesCiza — Isaka (6AM)Young Jonn — ElumeluDopeNation — KakalikaMarvais Djo ft. Kano Choir — PileDJ Kedjevara — Ça Fait Mal1. Best Video DirectorHanscana (Tanzania)Director Pink (Nigeria)Elias Belkader (Algeria)Mateo Da Silva (Cameroon)TG Omori (Nigeria)Babs Direction (Ghana)Jake Zaral (Zimbabwe)Dammy Twitch (Nigeria)1. Best DJ AfricaDJ Spinall (Nigeria)DJ Dollar (Senegal)Uncle Waffles (South Africa)DJ Obi (Nigeria)DJ Tunez (Nigeria)DJ Sly King (Ghana)DJ Commissioner Wysei (Nigeria)DJ Nelasta (Angola)Major League DJs (South Africa)DJ Kaywise (Nigeria)DJ Dope Caesar (Nigeria)DJ Moh (Kenya)1. Best African DJ USADJ Kuncept (Nigeria)DJ Akua (Ghana)DJ Prince (Nigeria)DJ Bode (Nigeria)DJ Chelsea (Canada)DJ Shinski (Kenya)DJ Birame BB L’amour (Ivory Coast)DJ Oreo (Nigeria)Lex and Answer (Zimbabwe)DJ Nani (Nigeria)1. Music Producer of the YearMasterkraft (Nigeria)Andre Vibez (Nigeria)207 (Uganda)Dlala Thukzin (South Africa)Magicsticks (Nigeria)MOG Beatz (Ghana)Xduppy (South Africa)London (Nigeria)1. Best African DancerMasaka Dance Kids (Uganda)Incredible Zigi (Ghana)Poco Lee (Nigeria)Ghetto Kids (Uganda)Angel Nyigu (Tanzania)Hope Ramafalo (South Africa)Wet Bad Gang (Angola)Dancegod Lloyd (Ghana)Hooliboy (Ghana)1. Best Male Reggae/DancehallValiant (Jamaica)Mr. Killa (Grenada)Patoranking (Nigeria)Shatta Wale (Ghana)Skillibeng (Jamaica)Vybz Kartel (Jamaica)Popcaan (Jamaica)Kranium (Jamaica)1. Best Female Reggae/DancehallShenseea (Jamaica)Jada Kingdom (Jamaica)Moliy (Ghana)Spice (Jamaica)Koffee (Jamaica)Lila Iké (Jamaica)Shaneil Muir (Jamaica)Vanessa Bling (Jamaica)1. Best African GroupDisco Misr (Egypt)Calema (São Tomé & Príncipe)Show Dem Camp (Nigeria)Toofan (Togo)DopeNation (Ghana)Team Paiya (Ivory Coast)Mi Casa (South Africa)Bracket (Nigeria)1. AFRIMMA Album of the YearBlack Sherif — Top of The Morning EraOmah Lay — Clarity of MindAsake — M$NEYTyla — A-PopBurna Boy — No Sign of WeaknessLloyiso — Never Thought I CouldDavido — 5iveLeigh-Anne — My Ego Told Me ToHimra — SORRY I’M BAD1. Best African USA Based ArtistKwate (Nigeria)Bills (Nigeria)Mannywellz (Nigeria)Moses Sumney (Ghana)Libianca (Cameroon)Palmwine Tappers Band (Nigeria)Detty K (Ivory Coast)J Pako (DR Congo)Emma Nyra (Nigeria)1. AFRIMMA Timeless Impact AwardTimaya (Nigeria)Amr Diab (Egypt)Sarkodie (Ghana)Nameless (Kenya)Oskido (South Africa)Kcee (Nigeria)Slap Dee (Zambia)Bebe Cool (Uganda)Flavour (Nigeria)Mafikizolo (South Africa)1. African Athlete of the YearVictor Osimhen (Nigeria)Serhou Guirassy (Guinea)Ademola Lookman (Nigeria)Achraf Hakimi (Morocco)Pascal Siakam (Cameroon)Faith Kipyegon (Kenya)Nnamdi Madubuike (Nigeria)1. Best InfluencerPeller (Nigeria)Carter Efe (Nigeria)Khaby Lame (Senegal)Nasty Black (Nigeria)Lasizwe Dambuza (South Africa)Ilyas El Maliki (Morocco)Crazy Kennar (Kenya)Sabinus (Nigeria)1. Best Actor/ActressTimini Egbuson (Nigeria)Uzor Arukwe (Nigeria)Bimbo Ademoye (Nigeria)Uche Montana (Nigeria)Elizabeth Michael “Lulu” (Tanzania)Zander Adika (Kenya)Pallance Dladla (South Africa)Masali Baduza (South Africa)1. Best ComedianBasketmouth (Nigeria)Bovi (Nigeria)Warri Pikin (Nigeria)Eric Omondi (Kenya)Trevor Noah (South Africa)Godfrey (Nigeria)Patrick “Salvado” Idringi (Uganda)Ty Ngachira (Kenya)1. Best Hypeman/MCBig Smart (Nigeria)Shody (Nigeria)Ogee The MC (Ghana)MC Wild (Kenya)Robot Boii (South Africa)Balaa MC (Tanzania)MC Mignon (DR Congo)Do2dtun (Nigeria)1. Community Impact AwardEster Mathew Tonlagha Foundation (Nigeria)Noella Foundation (Nigeria)FAWE – Forum for African Women Educationalists (Kenya)Educate! (Uganda)IkamvaYouth (South Africa)Street Child (Sierra Leone)Tony Elumelu Foundation (Nigeria) Asake (Nigeria)Fally Ipupa (DR Congo)Diamond Platnumz (Tanzania)Burna Boy (Nigeria)Rema (Nigeria)Tyla (South Africa)Tems (Nigeria)Davido (Nigeria)Bien (Kenya)1. Best GospelMercy Chinwo (Nigeria)Prosper Germoh (Cameroon)Christina Shusho (Tanzania)Miguel Buila (Angola)Bidemi Olaoba (Nigeria)Deborah Lukalu (DR Congo)Joel Lwaga (Tanzania)Moïse Mbiye (DR Congo)Sunmisola Agbebi Okeleye (Nigeria)1. Best Female Rap ActRelated NewsFIFA plans 30-minute half-time show for W’Cup final with Burna Boy, Shakira — ReportWhy I signed Wizkid in 2008 — AkonVIDEO: I draw most of my skit ideas from african parents – TaoomaRosa Ree (Tanzania)Eno Barony (Ghana)Bombshell Grenade (Zambia)Freda Rhymz (Ghana)Moozlie (South Africa)Ssaru (Kenya)Ami Yerewolo (Mali)Candy Bleakz (Nigeria)1. Best Male Rap ActOdumodublvck (Nigeria)Jeriq (Nigeria)Ninho (DR Congo)Black Sherif (Ghana)A-Reece (South Africa)6uff (Nigeria)Blxckie (South Africa)Yung Lunya (Tanzania)Phyno (Nigeria)Himra (Ivory Coast)1. Best CollaborationBien & Alikiba — FinaleBNXN & Sarz — Back OutsideDavido & Omah Lay — With YouDiamond Platnumz ft. Juma Jux — JoyPatoranking ft. Ruger — Shake ThatFally Ipupa ft. Wizkid — JamJazzworx & Tukuthela — BengicelaFlavour ft. Baaba Maal — AfrocultureMarvais Djo ft. Kano Choir — Pile1. Song of the YearDavido ft. Omah Lay — With YouBNXN & Sarz — Back OutsideBien & Alikiba — FinaleDiamond Platnumz ft. Juma Jux — JoyMoliy ft. Shenseea & Skillibeng — Shake It to the MaxBlack Sherif — So It GoesCiza — Isaka (6AM)Young Jonn — ElumeluDopeNation — KakalikaMarvais Djo ft. Kano Choir — PileDJ Kedjevara — Ça Fait Mal1. Best Video DirectorHanscana (Tanzania)Director Pink (Nigeria)Elias Belkader (Algeria)Mateo Da Silva (Cameroon)TG Omori (Nigeria)Babs Direction (Ghana)Jake Zaral (Zimbabwe)Dammy Twitch (Nigeria)1. Best DJ AfricaDJ Spinall (Nigeria)DJ Dollar (Senegal)Uncle Waffles (South Africa)DJ Obi (Nigeria)DJ Tunez (Nigeria)DJ Sly King (Ghana)DJ Commissioner Wysei (Nigeria)DJ Nelasta (Angola)Major League DJs (South Africa)DJ Kaywise (Nigeria)DJ Dope Caesar (Nigeria)DJ Moh (Kenya)1. Best African DJ USADJ Kuncept (Nigeria)DJ Akua (Ghana)DJ Prince (Nigeria)DJ Bode (Nigeria)DJ Chelsea (Canada)DJ Shinski (Kenya)DJ Birame BB L’amour (Ivory Coast)DJ Oreo (Nigeria)Lex and Answer (Zimbabwe)DJ Nani (Nigeria)1. Music Producer of the YearMasterkraft (Nigeria)Andre Vibez (Nigeria)207 (Uganda)Dlala Thukzin (South Africa)Magicsticks (Nigeria)MOG Beatz (Ghana)Xduppy (South Africa)London (Nigeria)1. Best African DancerMasaka Dance Kids (Uganda)Incredible Zigi (Ghana)Poco Lee (Nigeria)Ghetto Kids (Uganda)Angel Nyigu (Tanzania)Hope Ramafalo (South Africa)Wet Bad Gang (Angola)Dancegod Lloyd (Ghana)Hooliboy (Ghana)1. Best Male Reggae/DancehallValiant (Jamaica)Mr. Killa (Grenada)Patoranking (Nigeria)Shatta Wale (Ghana)Skillibeng (Jamaica)Vybz Kartel (Jamaica)Popcaan (Jamaica)Kranium (Jamaica)1. Best Female Reggae/DancehallShenseea (Jamaica)Jada Kingdom (Jamaica)Moliy (Ghana)Spice (Jamaica)Koffee (Jamaica)Lila Iké (Jamaica)Shaneil Muir (Jamaica)Vanessa Bling (Jamaica)1. Best African GroupDisco Misr (Egypt)Calema (São Tomé & Príncipe)Show Dem Camp (Nigeria)Toofan (Togo)DopeNation (Ghana)Team Paiya (Ivory Coast)Mi Casa (South Africa)Bracket (Nigeria)1. AFRIMMA Album of the YearBlack Sherif — Top of The Morning EraOmah Lay — Clarity of MindAsake — M$NEYTyla — A-PopBurna Boy — No Sign of WeaknessLloyiso — Never Thought I CouldDavido — 5iveLeigh-Anne — My Ego Told Me ToHimra — SORRY I’M BAD1. Best African USA Based ArtistKwate (Nigeria)Bills (Nigeria)Mannywellz (Nigeria)Moses Sumney (Ghana)Libianca (Cameroon)Palmwine Tappers Band (Nigeria)Detty K (Ivory Coast)J Pako (DR Congo)Emma Nyra (Nigeria)1. AFRIMMA Timeless Impact AwardTimaya (Nigeria)Amr Diab (Egypt)Sarkodie (Ghana)Nameless (Kenya)Oskido (South Africa)Kcee (Nigeria)Slap Dee (Zambia)Bebe Cool (Uganda)Flavour (Nigeria)Mafikizolo (South Africa)1. African Athlete of the YearVictor Osimhen (Nigeria)Serhou Guirassy (Guinea)Ademola Lookman (Nigeria)Achraf Hakimi (Morocco)Pascal Siakam (Cameroon)Faith Kipyegon (Kenya)Nnamdi Madubuike (Nigeria)1. Best InfluencerPeller (Nigeria)Carter Efe (Nigeria)Khaby Lame (Senegal)Nasty Black (Nigeria)Lasizwe Dambuza (South Africa)Ilyas El Maliki (Morocco)Crazy Kennar (Kenya)Sabinus (Nigeria)1. Best Actor/ActressTimini Egbuson (Nigeria)Uzor Arukwe (Nigeria)Bimbo Ademoye (Nigeria)Uche Montana (Nigeria)Elizabeth Michael “Lulu” (Tanzania)Zander Adika (Kenya)Pallance Dladla (South Africa)Masali Baduza (South Africa)1. Best ComedianBasketmouth (Nigeria)Bovi (Nigeria)Warri Pikin (Nigeria)Eric Omondi (Kenya)Trevor Noah (South Africa)Godfrey (Nigeria)Patrick “Salvado” Idringi (Uganda)Ty Ngachira (Kenya)1. Best Hypeman/MCBig Smart (Nigeria)Shody (Nigeria)Ogee The MC (Ghana)MC Wild (Kenya)Robot Boii (South Africa)Balaa MC (Tanzania)MC Mignon (DR Congo)Do2dtun (Nigeria)1. Community Impact AwardEster Mathew Tonlagha Foundation (Nigeria)Noella Foundation (Nigeria)FAWE – Forum for African Women Educationalists (Kenya)Educate! (Uganda)IkamvaYouth (South Africa)Street Child (Sierra Leone)Tony Elumelu Foundation (Nigeria) 1. Best GospelMercy Chinwo (Nigeria)Prosper Germoh (Cameroon)Christina Shusho (Tanzania)Miguel Buila (Angola)Bidemi Olaoba (Nigeria)Deborah Lukalu (DR Congo)Joel Lwaga (Tanzania)Moïse Mbiye (DR Congo)Sunmisola Agbebi Okeleye (Nigeria)1. Best Female Rap ActRelated NewsFIFA plans 30-minute half-time show for W’Cup final with Burna Boy, Shakira — ReportWhy I signed Wizkid in 2008 — AkonVIDEO: I draw most of my skit ideas from african parents – TaoomaRosa Ree (Tanzania)Eno Barony (Ghana)Bombshell Grenade (Zambia)Freda Rhymz (Ghana)Moozlie (South Africa)Ssaru (Kenya)Ami Yerewolo (Mali)Candy Bleakz (Nigeria)1. Best Male Rap ActOdumodublvck (Nigeria)Jeriq (Nigeria)Ninho (DR Congo)Black Sherif (Ghana)A-Reece (South Africa)6uff (Nigeria)Blxckie (South Africa)Yung Lunya (Tanzania)Phyno (Nigeria)Himra (Ivory Coast)1. Best CollaborationBien & Alikiba — FinaleBNXN & Sarz — Back OutsideDavido & Omah Lay — With YouDiamond Platnumz ft. Juma Jux — JoyPatoranking ft. Ruger — Shake ThatFally Ipupa ft. Wizkid — JamJazzworx & Tukuthela — BengicelaFlavour ft. Baaba Maal — AfrocultureMarvais Djo ft. Kano Choir — Pile1. Song of the YearDavido ft. Omah Lay — With YouBNXN & Sarz — Back OutsideBien & Alikiba — FinaleDiamond Platnumz ft. Juma Jux — JoyMoliy ft. Shenseea & Skillibeng — Shake It to the MaxBlack Sherif — So It GoesCiza — Isaka (6AM)Young Jonn — ElumeluDopeNation — KakalikaMarvais Djo ft. Kano Choir — PileDJ Kedjevara — Ça Fait Mal1. Best Video DirectorHanscana (Tanzania)Director Pink (Nigeria)Elias Belkader (Algeria)Mateo Da Silva (Cameroon)TG Omori (Nigeria)Babs Direction (Ghana)Jake Zaral (Zimbabwe)Dammy Twitch (Nigeria)1. Best DJ AfricaDJ Spinall (Nigeria)DJ Dollar (Senegal)Uncle Waffles (South Africa)DJ Obi (Nigeria)DJ Tunez (Nigeria)DJ Sly King (Ghana)DJ Commissioner Wysei (Nigeria)DJ Nelasta (Angola)Major League DJs (South Africa)DJ Kaywise (Nigeria)DJ Dope Caesar (Nigeria)DJ Moh (Kenya)1. Best African DJ USADJ Kuncept (Nigeria)DJ Akua (Ghana)DJ Prince (Nigeria)DJ Bode (Nigeria)DJ Chelsea (Canada)DJ Shinski (Kenya)DJ Birame BB L’amour (Ivory Coast)DJ Oreo (Nigeria)Lex and Answer (Zimbabwe)DJ Nani (Nigeria)1. Music Producer of the YearMasterkraft (Nigeria)Andre Vibez (Nigeria)207 (Uganda)Dlala Thukzin (South Africa)Magicsticks (Nigeria)MOG Beatz (Ghana)Xduppy (South Africa)London (Nigeria)1. Best African DancerMasaka Dance Kids (Uganda)Incredible Zigi (Ghana)Poco Lee (Nigeria)Ghetto Kids (Uganda)Angel Nyigu (Tanzania)Hope Ramafalo (South Africa)Wet Bad Gang (Angola)Dancegod Lloyd (Ghana)Hooliboy (Ghana)1. Best Male Reggae/DancehallValiant (Jamaica)Mr. Killa (Grenada)Patoranking (Nigeria)Shatta Wale (Ghana)Skillibeng (Jamaica)Vybz Kartel (Jamaica)Popcaan (Jamaica)Kranium (Jamaica)1. Best Female Reggae/DancehallShenseea (Jamaica)Jada Kingdom (Jamaica)Moliy (Ghana)Spice (Jamaica)Koffee (Jamaica)Lila Iké (Jamaica)Shaneil Muir (Jamaica)Vanessa Bling (Jamaica)1. Best African GroupDisco Misr (Egypt)Calema (São Tomé & Príncipe)Show Dem Camp (Nigeria)Toofan (Togo)DopeNation (Ghana)Team Paiya (Ivory Coast)Mi Casa (South Africa)Bracket (Nigeria)1. AFRIMMA Album of the YearBlack Sherif — Top of The Morning EraOmah Lay — Clarity of MindAsake — M$NEYTyla — A-PopBurna Boy — No Sign of WeaknessLloyiso — Never Thought I CouldDavido — 5iveLeigh-Anne — My Ego Told Me ToHimra — SORRY I’M BAD1. Best African USA Based ArtistKwate (Nigeria)Bills (Nigeria)Mannywellz (Nigeria)Moses Sumney (Ghana)Libianca (Cameroon)Palmwine Tappers Band (Nigeria)Detty K (Ivory Coast)J Pako (DR Congo)Emma Nyra (Nigeria)1. AFRIMMA Timeless Impact AwardTimaya (Nigeria)Amr Diab (Egypt)Sarkodie (Ghana)Nameless (Kenya)Oskido (South Africa)Kcee (Nigeria)Slap Dee (Zambia)Bebe Cool (Uganda)Flavour (Nigeria)Mafikizolo (South Africa)1. African Athlete of the YearVictor Osimhen (Nigeria)Serhou Guirassy (Guinea)Ademola Lookman (Nigeria)Achraf Hakimi (Morocco)Pascal Siakam (Cameroon)Faith Kipyegon (Kenya)Nnamdi Madubuike (Nigeria)1. Best InfluencerPeller (Nigeria)Carter Efe (Nigeria)Khaby Lame (Senegal)Nasty Black (Nigeria)Lasizwe Dambuza (South Africa)Ilyas El Maliki (Morocco)Crazy Kennar (Kenya)Sabinus (Nigeria)1. Best Actor/ActressTimini Egbuson (Nigeria)Uzor Arukwe (Nigeria)Bimbo Ademoye (Nigeria)Uche Montana (Nigeria)Elizabeth Michael “Lulu” (Tanzania)Zander Adika (Kenya)Pallance Dladla (South Africa)Masali Baduza (South Africa)1. Best ComedianBasketmouth (Nigeria)Bovi (Nigeria)Warri Pikin (Nigeria)Eric Omondi (Kenya)Trevor Noah (South Africa)Godfrey (Nigeria)Patrick “Salvado” Idringi (Uganda)Ty Ngachira (Kenya)1. Best Hypeman/MCBig Smart (Nigeria)Shody (Nigeria)Ogee The MC (Ghana)MC Wild (Kenya)Robot Boii (South Africa)Balaa MC (Tanzania)MC Mignon (DR Congo)Do2dtun (Nigeria)1. Community Impact AwardEster Mathew Tonlagha Foundation (Nigeria)Noella Foundation (Nigeria)FAWE – Forum for African Women Educationalists (Kenya)Educate! (Uganda)IkamvaYouth (South Africa)Street Child (Sierra Leone)Tony Elumelu Foundation (Nigeria) Mercy Chinwo (Nigeria)Prosper Germoh (Cameroon)Christina Shusho (Tanzania)Miguel Buila (Angola)Bidemi Olaoba (Nigeria)Deborah Lukalu (DR Congo)Joel Lwaga (Tanzania)Moïse Mbiye (DR Congo)Sunmisola Agbebi Okeleye (Nigeria)1. Best Female Rap ActRelated NewsFIFA plans 30-minute half-time show for W’Cup final with Burna Boy, Shakira — ReportWhy I signed Wizkid in 2008 — AkonVIDEO: I draw most of my skit ideas from african parents – TaoomaRosa Ree (Tanzania)Eno Barony (Ghana)Bombshell Grenade (Zambia)Freda Rhymz (Ghana)Moozlie (South Africa)Ssaru (Kenya)Ami Yerewolo (Mali)Candy Bleakz (Nigeria)1. Best Male Rap ActOdumodublvck (Nigeria)Jeriq (Nigeria)Ninho (DR Congo)Black Sherif (Ghana)A-Reece (South Africa)6uff (Nigeria)Blxckie (South Africa)Yung Lunya (Tanzania)Phyno (Nigeria)Himra (Ivory Coast)1. Best CollaborationBien & Alikiba — FinaleBNXN & Sarz — Back OutsideDavido & Omah Lay — With YouDiamond Platnumz ft. Juma Jux — JoyPatoranking ft. Ruger — Shake ThatFally Ipupa ft. Wizkid — JamJazzworx & Tukuthela — BengicelaFlavour ft. Baaba Maal — AfrocultureMarvais Djo ft. Kano Choir — Pile1. Song of the YearDavido ft. Omah Lay — With YouBNXN & Sarz — Back OutsideBien & Alikiba — FinaleDiamond Platnumz ft. Juma Jux — JoyMoliy ft. Shenseea & Skillibeng — Shake It to the MaxBlack Sherif — So It GoesCiza — Isaka (6AM)Young Jonn — ElumeluDopeNation — KakalikaMarvais Djo ft. Kano Choir — PileDJ Kedjevara — Ça Fait Mal1. Best Video DirectorHanscana (Tanzania)Director Pink (Nigeria)Elias Belkader (Algeria)Mateo Da Silva (Cameroon)TG Omori (Nigeria)Babs Direction (Ghana)Jake Zaral (Zimbabwe)Dammy Twitch (Nigeria)1. Best DJ AfricaDJ Spinall (Nigeria)DJ Dollar (Senegal)Uncle Waffles (South Africa)DJ Obi (Nigeria)DJ Tunez (Nigeria)DJ Sly King (Ghana)DJ Commissioner Wysei (Nigeria)DJ Nelasta (Angola)Major League DJs (South Africa)DJ Kaywise (Nigeria)DJ Dope Caesar (Nigeria)DJ Moh (Kenya)1. Best African DJ USADJ Kuncept (Nigeria)DJ Akua (Ghana)DJ Prince (Nigeria)DJ Bode (Nigeria)DJ Chelsea (Canada)DJ Shinski (Kenya)DJ Birame BB L’amour (Ivory Coast)DJ Oreo (Nigeria)Lex and Answer (Zimbabwe)DJ Nani (Nigeria)1. Music Producer of the YearMasterkraft (Nigeria)Andre Vibez (Nigeria)207 (Uganda)Dlala Thukzin (South Africa)Magicsticks (Nigeria)MOG Beatz (Ghana)Xduppy (South Africa)London (Nigeria)1. Best African DancerMasaka Dance Kids (Uganda)Incredible Zigi (Ghana)Poco Lee (Nigeria)Ghetto Kids (Uganda)Angel Nyigu (Tanzania)Hope Ramafalo (South Africa)Wet Bad Gang (Angola)Dancegod Lloyd (Ghana)Hooliboy (Ghana)1. Best Male Reggae/DancehallValiant (Jamaica)Mr. Killa (Grenada)Patoranking (Nigeria)Shatta Wale (Ghana)Skillibeng (Jamaica)Vybz Kartel (Jamaica)Popcaan (Jamaica)Kranium (Jamaica)1. Best Female Reggae/DancehallShenseea (Jamaica)Jada Kingdom (Jamaica)Moliy (Ghana)Spice (Jamaica)Koffee (Jamaica)Lila Iké (Jamaica)Shaneil Muir (Jamaica)Vanessa Bling (Jamaica)1. Best African GroupDisco Misr (Egypt)Calema (São Tomé & Príncipe)Show Dem Camp (Nigeria)Toofan (Togo)DopeNation (Ghana)Team Paiya (Ivory Coast)Mi Casa (South Africa)Bracket (Nigeria)1. AFRIMMA Album of the YearBlack Sherif — Top of The Morning EraOmah Lay — Clarity of MindAsake — M$NEYTyla — A-PopBurna Boy — No Sign of WeaknessLloyiso — Never Thought I CouldDavido — 5iveLeigh-Anne — My Ego Told Me ToHimra — SORRY I’M BAD1. Best African USA Based ArtistKwate (Nigeria)Bills (Nigeria)Mannywellz (Nigeria)Moses Sumney (Ghana)Libianca (Cameroon)Palmwine Tappers Band (Nigeria)Detty K (Ivory Coast)J Pako (DR Congo)Emma Nyra (Nigeria)1. AFRIMMA Timeless Impact AwardTimaya (Nigeria)Amr Diab (Egypt)Sarkodie (Ghana)Nameless (Kenya)Oskido (South Africa)Kcee (Nigeria)Slap Dee (Zambia)Bebe Cool (Uganda)Flavour (Nigeria)Mafikizolo (South Africa)1. African Athlete of the YearVictor Osimhen (Nigeria)Serhou Guirassy (Guinea)Ademola Lookman (Nigeria)Achraf Hakimi (Morocco)Pascal Siakam (Cameroon)Faith Kipyegon (Kenya)Nnamdi Madubuike (Nigeria)1. Best InfluencerPeller (Nigeria)Carter Efe (Nigeria)Khaby Lame (Senegal)Nasty Black (Nigeria)Lasizwe Dambuza (South Africa)Ilyas El Maliki (Morocco)Crazy Kennar (Kenya)Sabinus (Nigeria)1. Best Actor/ActressTimini Egbuson (Nigeria)Uzor Arukwe (Nigeria)Bimbo Ademoye (Nigeria)Uche Montana (Nigeria)Elizabeth Michael “Lulu” (Tanzania)Zander Adika (Kenya)Pallance Dladla (South Africa)Masali Baduza (South Africa)1. Best ComedianBasketmouth (Nigeria)Bovi (Nigeria)Warri Pikin (Nigeria)Eric Omondi (Kenya)Trevor Noah (South Africa)Godfrey (Nigeria)Patrick “Salvado” Idringi (Uganda)Ty Ngachira (Kenya)1. Best Hypeman/MCBig Smart (Nigeria)Shody (Nigeria)Ogee The MC (Ghana)MC Wild (Kenya)Robot Boii (South Africa)Balaa MC (Tanzania)MC Mignon (DR Congo)Do2dtun (Nigeria)1. Community Impact AwardEster Mathew Tonlagha Foundation (Nigeria)Noella Foundation (Nigeria)FAWE – Forum for African Women Educationalists (Kenya)Educate! (Uganda)IkamvaYouth (South Africa)Street Child (Sierra Leone)Tony Elumelu Foundation (Nigeria) 1. Best Female Rap ActRelated NewsFIFA plans 30-minute half-time show for W’Cup final with Burna Boy, Shakira — ReportWhy I signed Wizkid in 2008 — AkonVIDEO: I draw most of my skit ideas from african parents – TaoomaRosa Ree (Tanzania)Eno Barony (Ghana)Bombshell Grenade (Zambia)Freda Rhymz (Ghana)Moozlie (South Africa)Ssaru (Kenya)Ami Yerewolo (Mali)Candy Bleakz (Nigeria)1. Best Male Rap ActOdumodublvck (Nigeria)Jeriq (Nigeria)Ninho (DR Congo)Black Sherif (Ghana)A-Reece (South Africa)6uff (Nigeria)Blxckie (South Africa)Yung Lunya (Tanzania)Phyno (Nigeria)Himra (Ivory Coast)1. Best CollaborationBien & Alikiba — FinaleBNXN & Sarz — Back OutsideDavido & Omah Lay — With YouDiamond Platnumz ft. Juma Jux — JoyPatoranking ft. Ruger — Shake ThatFally Ipupa ft. Wizkid — JamJazzworx & Tukuthela — BengicelaFlavour ft. Baaba Maal — AfrocultureMarvais Djo ft. Kano Choir — Pile1. Song of the YearDavido ft. Omah Lay — With YouBNXN & Sarz — Back OutsideBien & Alikiba — FinaleDiamond Platnumz ft. Juma Jux — JoyMoliy ft. Shenseea & Skillibeng — Shake It to the MaxBlack Sherif — So It GoesCiza — Isaka (6AM)Young Jonn — ElumeluDopeNation — KakalikaMarvais Djo ft. Kano Choir — PileDJ Kedjevara — Ça Fait Mal1. Best Video DirectorHanscana (Tanzania)Director Pink (Nigeria)Elias Belkader (Algeria)Mateo Da Silva (Cameroon)TG Omori (Nigeria)Babs Direction (Ghana)Jake Zaral (Zimbabwe)Dammy Twitch (Nigeria)1. Best DJ AfricaDJ Spinall (Nigeria)DJ Dollar (Senegal)Uncle Waffles (South Africa)DJ Obi (Nigeria)DJ Tunez (Nigeria)DJ Sly King (Ghana)DJ Commissioner Wysei (Nigeria)DJ Nelasta (Angola)Major League DJs (South Africa)DJ Kaywise (Nigeria)DJ Dope Caesar (Nigeria)DJ Moh (Kenya)1. Best African DJ USADJ Kuncept (Nigeria)DJ Akua (Ghana)DJ Prince (Nigeria)DJ Bode (Nigeria)DJ Chelsea (Canada)DJ Shinski (Kenya)DJ Birame BB L’amour (Ivory Coast)DJ Oreo (Nigeria)Lex and Answer (Zimbabwe)DJ Nani (Nigeria)1. Music Producer of the YearMasterkraft (Nigeria)Andre Vibez (Nigeria)207 (Uganda)Dlala Thukzin (South Africa)Magicsticks (Nigeria)MOG Beatz (Ghana)Xduppy (South Africa)London (Nigeria)1. Best African DancerMasaka Dance Kids (Uganda)Incredible Zigi (Ghana)Poco Lee (Nigeria)Ghetto Kids (Uganda)Angel Nyigu (Tanzania)Hope Ramafalo (South Africa)Wet Bad Gang (Angola)Dancegod Lloyd (Ghana)Hooliboy (Ghana)1. Best Male Reggae/DancehallValiant (Jamaica)Mr. Killa (Grenada)Patoranking (Nigeria)Shatta Wale (Ghana)Skillibeng (Jamaica)Vybz Kartel (Jamaica)Popcaan (Jamaica)Kranium (Jamaica)1. Best Female Reggae/DancehallShenseea (Jamaica)Jada Kingdom (Jamaica)Moliy (Ghana)Spice (Jamaica)Koffee (Jamaica)Lila Iké (Jamaica)Shaneil Muir (Jamaica)Vanessa Bling (Jamaica)1. Best African GroupDisco Misr (Egypt)Calema (São Tomé & Príncipe)Show Dem Camp (Nigeria)Toofan (Togo)DopeNation (Ghana)Team Paiya (Ivory Coast)Mi Casa (South Africa)Bracket (Nigeria)1. AFRIMMA Album of the YearBlack Sherif — Top of The Morning EraOmah Lay — Clarity of MindAsake — M$NEYTyla — A-PopBurna Boy — No Sign of WeaknessLloyiso — Never Thought I CouldDavido — 5iveLeigh-Anne — My Ego Told Me ToHimra — SORRY I’M BAD1. Best African USA Based ArtistKwate (Nigeria)Bills (Nigeria)Mannywellz (Nigeria)Moses Sumney (Ghana)Libianca (Cameroon)Palmwine Tappers Band (Nigeria)Detty K (Ivory Coast)J Pako (DR Congo)Emma Nyra (Nigeria)1. AFRIMMA Timeless Impact AwardTimaya (Nigeria)Amr Diab (Egypt)Sarkodie (Ghana)Nameless (Kenya)Oskido (South Africa)Kcee (Nigeria)Slap Dee (Zambia)Bebe Cool (Uganda)Flavour (Nigeria)Mafikizolo (South Africa)1. African Athlete of the YearVictor Osimhen (Nigeria)Serhou Guirassy (Guinea)Ademola Lookman (Nigeria)Achraf Hakimi (Morocco)Pascal Siakam (Cameroon)Faith Kipyegon (Kenya)Nnamdi Madubuike (Nigeria)1. Best InfluencerPeller (Nigeria)Carter Efe (Nigeria)Khaby Lame (Senegal)Nasty Black (Nigeria)Lasizwe Dambuza (South Africa)Ilyas El Maliki (Morocco)Crazy Kennar (Kenya)Sabinus (Nigeria)1. Best Actor/ActressTimini Egbuson (Nigeria)Uzor Arukwe (Nigeria)Bimbo Ademoye (Nigeria)Uche Montana (Nigeria)Elizabeth Michael “Lulu” (Tanzania)Zander Adika (Kenya)Pallance Dladla (South Africa)Masali Baduza (South Africa)1. Best ComedianBasketmouth (Nigeria)Bovi (Nigeria)Warri Pikin (Nigeria)Eric Omondi (Kenya)Trevor Noah (South Africa)Godfrey (Nigeria)Patrick “Salvado” Idringi (Uganda)Ty Ngachira (Kenya)1. Best Hypeman/MCBig Smart (Nigeria)Shody (Nigeria)Ogee The MC (Ghana)MC Wild (Kenya)Robot Boii (South Africa)Balaa MC (Tanzania)MC Mignon (DR Congo)Do2dtun (Nigeria)1. Community Impact AwardEster Mathew Tonlagha Foundation (Nigeria)Noella Foundation (Nigeria)FAWE – Forum for African Women Educationalists (Kenya)Educate! (Uganda)IkamvaYouth (South Africa)Street Child (Sierra Leone)Tony Elumelu Foundation (Nigeria) Rosa Ree (Tanzania)Eno Barony (Ghana)Bombshell Grenade (Zambia)Freda Rhymz (Ghana)Moozlie (South Africa)Ssaru (Kenya)Ami Yerewolo (Mali)Candy Bleakz (Nigeria)1. Best Male Rap ActOdumodublvck (Nigeria)Jeriq (Nigeria)Ninho (DR Congo)Black Sherif (Ghana)A-Reece (South Africa)6uff (Nigeria)Blxckie (South Africa)Yung Lunya (Tanzania)Phyno (Nigeria)Himra (Ivory Coast)1. Best CollaborationBien & Alikiba — FinaleBNXN & Sarz — Back OutsideDavido & Omah Lay — With YouDiamond Platnumz ft. Juma Jux — JoyPatoranking ft. Ruger — Shake ThatFally Ipupa ft. Wizkid — JamJazzworx & Tukuthela — BengicelaFlavour ft. Baaba Maal — AfrocultureMarvais Djo ft. Kano Choir — Pile1. Song of the YearDavido ft. Omah Lay — With YouBNXN & Sarz — Back OutsideBien & Alikiba — FinaleDiamond Platnumz ft. Juma Jux — JoyMoliy ft. Shenseea & Skillibeng — Shake It to the MaxBlack Sherif — So It GoesCiza — Isaka (6AM)Young Jonn — ElumeluDopeNation — KakalikaMarvais Djo ft. Kano Choir — PileDJ Kedjevara — Ça Fait Mal1. Best Video DirectorHanscana (Tanzania)Director Pink (Nigeria)Elias Belkader (Algeria)Mateo Da Silva (Cameroon)TG Omori (Nigeria)Babs Direction (Ghana)Jake Zaral (Zimbabwe)Dammy Twitch (Nigeria)1. Best DJ AfricaDJ Spinall (Nigeria)DJ Dollar (Senegal)Uncle Waffles (South Africa)DJ Obi (Nigeria)DJ Tunez (Nigeria)DJ Sly King (Ghana)DJ Commissioner Wysei (Nigeria)DJ Nelasta (Angola)Major League DJs (South Africa)DJ Kaywise (Nigeria)DJ Dope Caesar (Nigeria)DJ Moh (Kenya)1. Best African DJ USADJ Kuncept (Nigeria)DJ Akua (Ghana)DJ Prince (Nigeria)DJ Bode (Nigeria)DJ Chelsea (Canada)DJ Shinski (Kenya)DJ Birame BB L’amour (Ivory Coast)DJ Oreo (Nigeria)Lex and Answer (Zimbabwe)DJ Nani (Nigeria)1. Music Producer of the YearMasterkraft (Nigeria)Andre Vibez (Nigeria)207 (Uganda)Dlala Thukzin (South Africa)Magicsticks (Nigeria)MOG Beatz (Ghana)Xduppy (South Africa)London (Nigeria)1. Best African DancerMasaka Dance Kids (Uganda)Incredible Zigi (Ghana)Poco Lee (Nigeria)Ghetto Kids (Uganda)Angel Nyigu (Tanzania)Hope Ramafalo (South Africa)Wet Bad Gang (Angola)Dancegod Lloyd (Ghana)Hooliboy (Ghana)1. Best Male Reggae/DancehallValiant (Jamaica)Mr. Killa (Grenada)Patoranking (Nigeria)Shatta Wale (Ghana)Skillibeng (Jamaica)Vybz Kartel (Jamaica)Popcaan (Jamaica)Kranium (Jamaica)1. Best Female Reggae/DancehallShenseea (Jamaica)Jada Kingdom (Jamaica)Moliy (Ghana)Spice (Jamaica)Koffee (Jamaica)Lila Iké (Jamaica)Shaneil Muir (Jamaica)Vanessa Bling (Jamaica)1. Best African GroupDisco Misr (Egypt)Calema (São Tomé & Príncipe)Show Dem Camp (Nigeria)Toofan (Togo)DopeNation (Ghana)Team Paiya (Ivory Coast)Mi Casa (South Africa)Bracket (Nigeria)1. AFRIMMA Album of the YearBlack Sherif — Top of The Morning EraOmah Lay — Clarity of MindAsake — M$NEYTyla — A-PopBurna Boy — No Sign of WeaknessLloyiso — Never Thought I CouldDavido — 5iveLeigh-Anne — My Ego Told Me ToHimra — SORRY I’M BAD1. Best African USA Based ArtistKwate (Nigeria)Bills (Nigeria)Mannywellz (Nigeria)Moses Sumney (Ghana)Libianca (Cameroon)Palmwine Tappers Band (Nigeria)Detty K (Ivory Coast)J Pako (DR Congo)Emma Nyra (Nigeria)1. AFRIMMA Timeless Impact AwardTimaya (Nigeria)Amr Diab (Egypt)Sarkodie (Ghana)Nameless (Kenya)Oskido (South Africa)Kcee (Nigeria)Slap Dee (Zambia)Bebe Cool (Uganda)Flavour (Nigeria)Mafikizolo (South Africa)1. African Athlete of the YearVictor Osimhen (Nigeria)Serhou Guirassy (Guinea)Ademola Lookman (Nigeria)Achraf Hakimi (Morocco)Pascal Siakam (Cameroon)Faith Kipyegon (Kenya)Nnamdi Madubuike (Nigeria)1. Best InfluencerPeller (Nigeria)Carter Efe (Nigeria)Khaby Lame (Senegal)Nasty Black (Nigeria)Lasizwe Dambuza (South Africa)Ilyas El Maliki (Morocco)Crazy Kennar (Kenya)Sabinus (Nigeria)1. Best Actor/ActressTimini Egbuson (Nigeria)Uzor Arukwe (Nigeria)Bimbo Ademoye (Nigeria)Uche Montana (Nigeria)Elizabeth Michael “Lulu” (Tanzania)Zander Adika (Kenya)Pallance Dladla (South Africa)Masali Baduza (South Africa)1. Best ComedianBasketmouth (Nigeria)Bovi (Nigeria)Warri Pikin (Nigeria)Eric Omondi (Kenya)Trevor Noah (South Africa)Godfrey (Nigeria)Patrick “Salvado” Idringi (Uganda)Ty Ngachira (Kenya)1. Best Hypeman/MCBig Smart (Nigeria)Shody (Nigeria)Ogee The MC (Ghana)MC Wild (Kenya)Robot Boii (South Africa)Balaa MC (Tanzania)MC Mignon (DR Congo)Do2dtun (Nigeria)1. Community Impact AwardEster Mathew Tonlagha Foundation (Nigeria)Noella Foundation (Nigeria)FAWE – Forum for African Women Educationalists (Kenya)Educate! (Uganda)IkamvaYouth (South Africa)Street Child (Sierra Leone)Tony Elumelu Foundation (Nigeria) 1. Best Male Rap ActOdumodublvck (Nigeria)Jeriq (Nigeria)Ninho (DR Congo)Black Sherif (Ghana)A-Reece (South Africa)6uff (Nigeria)Blxckie (South Africa)Yung Lunya (Tanzania)Phyno (Nigeria)Himra (Ivory Coast)1. Best CollaborationBien & Alikiba — FinaleBNXN & Sarz — Back OutsideDavido & Omah Lay — With YouDiamond Platnumz ft. Juma Jux — JoyPatoranking ft. Ruger — Shake ThatFally Ipupa ft. Wizkid — JamJazzworx & Tukuthela — BengicelaFlavour ft. Baaba Maal — AfrocultureMarvais Djo ft. Kano Choir — Pile1. Song of the YearDavido ft. Omah Lay — With YouBNXN & Sarz — Back OutsideBien & Alikiba — FinaleDiamond Platnumz ft. Juma Jux — JoyMoliy ft. Shenseea & Skillibeng — Shake It to the MaxBlack Sherif — So It GoesCiza — Isaka (6AM)Young Jonn — ElumeluDopeNation — KakalikaMarvais Djo ft. Kano Choir — PileDJ Kedjevara — Ça Fait Mal1. Best Video DirectorHanscana (Tanzania)Director Pink (Nigeria)Elias Belkader (Algeria)Mateo Da Silva (Cameroon)TG Omori (Nigeria)Babs Direction (Ghana)Jake Zaral (Zimbabwe)Dammy Twitch (Nigeria)1. Best DJ AfricaDJ Spinall (Nigeria)DJ Dollar (Senegal)Uncle Waffles (South Africa)DJ Obi (Nigeria)DJ Tunez (Nigeria)DJ Sly King (Ghana)DJ Commissioner Wysei (Nigeria)DJ Nelasta (Angola)Major League DJs (South Africa)DJ Kaywise (Nigeria)DJ Dope Caesar (Nigeria)DJ Moh (Kenya)1. Best African DJ USADJ Kuncept (Nigeria)DJ Akua (Ghana)DJ Prince (Nigeria)DJ Bode (Nigeria)DJ Chelsea (Canada)DJ Shinski (Kenya)DJ Birame BB L’amour (Ivory Coast)DJ Oreo (Nigeria)Lex and Answer (Zimbabwe)DJ Nani (Nigeria)1. Music Producer of the YearMasterkraft (Nigeria)Andre Vibez (Nigeria)207 (Uganda)Dlala Thukzin (South Africa)Magicsticks (Nigeria)MOG Beatz (Ghana)Xduppy (South Africa)London (Nigeria)1. Best African DancerMasaka Dance Kids (Uganda)Incredible Zigi (Ghana)Poco Lee (Nigeria)Ghetto Kids (Uganda)Angel Nyigu (Tanzania)Hope Ramafalo (South Africa)Wet Bad Gang (Angola)Dancegod Lloyd (Ghana)Hooliboy (Ghana)1. Best Male Reggae/DancehallValiant (Jamaica)Mr. Killa (Grenada)Patoranking (Nigeria)Shatta Wale (Ghana)Skillibeng (Jamaica)Vybz Kartel (Jamaica)Popcaan (Jamaica)Kranium (Jamaica)1. Best Female Reggae/DancehallShenseea (Jamaica)Jada Kingdom (Jamaica)Moliy (Ghana)Spice (Jamaica)Koffee (Jamaica)Lila Iké (Jamaica)Shaneil Muir (Jamaica)Vanessa Bling (Jamaica)1. Best African GroupDisco Misr (Egypt)Calema (São Tomé & Príncipe)Show Dem Camp (Nigeria)Toofan (Togo)DopeNation (Ghana)Team Paiya (Ivory Coast)Mi Casa (South Africa)Bracket (Nigeria)1. AFRIMMA Album of the YearBlack Sherif — Top of The Morning EraOmah Lay — Clarity of MindAsake — M$NEYTyla — A-PopBurna Boy — No Sign of WeaknessLloyiso — Never Thought I CouldDavido — 5iveLeigh-Anne — My Ego Told Me ToHimra — SORRY I’M BAD1. Best African USA Based ArtistKwate (Nigeria)Bills (Nigeria)Mannywellz (Nigeria)Moses Sumney (Ghana)Libianca (Cameroon)Palmwine Tappers Band (Nigeria)Detty K (Ivory Coast)J Pako (DR Congo)Emma Nyra (Nigeria)1. AFRIMMA Timeless Impact AwardTimaya (Nigeria)Amr Diab (Egypt)Sarkodie (Ghana)Nameless (Kenya)Oskido (South Africa)Kcee (Nigeria)Slap Dee (Zambia)Bebe Cool (Uganda)Flavour (Nigeria)Mafikizolo (South Africa)1. African Athlete of the YearVictor Osimhen (Nigeria)Serhou Guirassy (Guinea)Ademola Lookman (Nigeria)Achraf Hakimi (Morocco)Pascal Siakam (Cameroon)Faith Kipyegon (Kenya)Nnamdi Madubuike (Nigeria)1. Best InfluencerPeller (Nigeria)Carter Efe (Nigeria)Khaby Lame (Senegal)Nasty Black (Nigeria)Lasizwe Dambuza (South Africa)Ilyas El Maliki (Morocco)Crazy Kennar (Kenya)Sabinus (Nigeria)1. Best Actor/ActressTimini Egbuson (Nigeria)Uzor Arukwe (Nigeria)Bimbo Ademoye (Nigeria)Uche Montana (Nigeria)Elizabeth Michael “Lulu” (Tanzania)Zander Adika (Kenya)Pallance Dladla (South Africa)Masali Baduza (South Africa)1. Best ComedianBasketmouth (Nigeria)Bovi (Nigeria)Warri Pikin (Nigeria)Eric Omondi (Kenya)Trevor Noah (South Africa)Godfrey (Nigeria)Patrick “Salvado” Idringi (Uganda)Ty Ngachira (Kenya)1. Best Hypeman/MCBig Smart (Nigeria)Shody (Nigeria)Ogee The MC (Ghana)MC Wild (Kenya)Robot Boii (South Africa)Balaa MC (Tanzania)MC Mignon (DR Congo)Do2dtun (Nigeria)1. Community Impact AwardEster Mathew Tonlagha Foundation (Nigeria)Noella Foundation (Nigeria)FAWE – Forum for African Women Educationalists (Kenya)Educate! (Uganda)IkamvaYouth (South Africa)Street Child (Sierra Leone)Tony Elumelu Foundation (Nigeria) Odumodublvck (Nigeria)Jeriq (Nigeria)Ninho (DR Congo)Black Sherif (Ghana)A-Reece (South Africa)6uff (Nigeria)Blxckie (South Africa)Yung Lunya (Tanzania)Phyno (Nigeria)Himra (Ivory Coast)1. Best CollaborationBien & Alikiba — FinaleBNXN & Sarz — Back OutsideDavido & Omah Lay — With YouDiamond Platnumz ft. Juma Jux — JoyPatoranking ft. Ruger — Shake ThatFally Ipupa ft. Wizkid — JamJazzworx & Tukuthela — BengicelaFlavour ft. Baaba Maal — AfrocultureMarvais Djo ft. Kano Choir — Pile1. Song of the YearDavido ft. Omah Lay — With YouBNXN & Sarz — Back OutsideBien & Alikiba — FinaleDiamond Platnumz ft. Juma Jux — JoyMoliy ft. Shenseea & Skillibeng — Shake It to the MaxBlack Sherif — So It GoesCiza — Isaka (6AM)Young Jonn — ElumeluDopeNation — KakalikaMarvais Djo ft. Kano Choir — PileDJ Kedjevara — Ça Fait Mal1. Best Video DirectorHanscana (Tanzania)Director Pink (Nigeria)Elias Belkader (Algeria)Mateo Da Silva (Cameroon)TG Omori (Nigeria)Babs Direction (Ghana)Jake Zaral (Zimbabwe)Dammy Twitch (Nigeria)1. Best DJ AfricaDJ Spinall (Nigeria)DJ Dollar (Senegal)Uncle Waffles (South Africa)DJ Obi (Nigeria)DJ Tunez (Nigeria)DJ Sly King (Ghana)DJ Commissioner Wysei (Nigeria)DJ Nelasta (Angola)Major League DJs (South Africa)DJ Kaywise (Nigeria)DJ Dope Caesar (Nigeria)DJ Moh (Kenya)1. Best African DJ USADJ Kuncept (Nigeria)DJ Akua (Ghana)DJ Prince (Nigeria)DJ Bode (Nigeria)DJ Chelsea (Canada)DJ Shinski (Kenya)DJ Birame BB L’amour (Ivory Coast)DJ Oreo (Nigeria)Lex and Answer (Zimbabwe)DJ Nani (Nigeria)1. Music Producer of the YearMasterkraft (Nigeria)Andre Vibez (Nigeria)207 (Uganda)Dlala Thukzin (South Africa)Magicsticks (Nigeria)MOG Beatz (Ghana)Xduppy (South Africa)London (Nigeria)1. Best African DancerMasaka Dance Kids (Uganda)Incredible Zigi (Ghana)Poco Lee (Nigeria)Ghetto Kids (Uganda)Angel Nyigu (Tanzania)Hope Ramafalo (South Africa)Wet Bad Gang (Angola)Dancegod Lloyd (Ghana)Hooliboy (Ghana)1. Best Male Reggae/DancehallValiant (Jamaica)Mr. Killa (Grenada)Patoranking (Nigeria)Shatta Wale (Ghana)Skillibeng (Jamaica)Vybz Kartel (Jamaica)Popcaan (Jamaica)Kranium (Jamaica)1. Best Female Reggae/DancehallShenseea (Jamaica)Jada Kingdom (Jamaica)Moliy (Ghana)Spice (Jamaica)Koffee (Jamaica)Lila Iké (Jamaica)Shaneil Muir (Jamaica)Vanessa Bling (Jamaica)1. Best African GroupDisco Misr (Egypt)Calema (São Tomé & Príncipe)Show Dem Camp (Nigeria)Toofan (Togo)DopeNation (Ghana)Team Paiya (Ivory Coast)Mi Casa (South Africa)Bracket (Nigeria)1. AFRIMMA Album of the YearBlack Sherif — Top of The Morning EraOmah Lay — Clarity of MindAsake — M$NEYTyla — A-PopBurna Boy — No Sign of WeaknessLloyiso — Never Thought I CouldDavido — 5iveLeigh-Anne — My Ego Told Me ToHimra — SORRY I’M BAD1. Best African USA Based ArtistKwate (Nigeria)Bills (Nigeria)Mannywellz (Nigeria)Moses Sumney (Ghana)Libianca (Cameroon)Palmwine Tappers Band (Nigeria)Detty K (Ivory Coast)J Pako (DR Congo)Emma Nyra (Nigeria)1. AFRIMMA Timeless Impact AwardTimaya (Nigeria)Amr Diab (Egypt)Sarkodie (Ghana)Nameless (Kenya)Oskido (South Africa)Kcee (Nigeria)Slap Dee (Zambia)Bebe Cool (Uganda)Flavour (Nigeria)Mafikizolo (South Africa)1. African Athlete of the YearVictor Osimhen (Nigeria)Serhou Guirassy (Guinea)Ademola Lookman (Nigeria)Achraf Hakimi (Morocco)Pascal Siakam (Cameroon)Faith Kipyegon (Kenya)Nnamdi Madubuike (Nigeria)1. Best InfluencerPeller (Nigeria)Carter Efe (Nigeria)Khaby Lame (Senegal)Nasty Black (Nigeria)Lasizwe Dambuza (South Africa)Ilyas El Maliki (Morocco)Crazy Kennar (Kenya)Sabinus (Nigeria)1. Best Actor/ActressTimini Egbuson (Nigeria)Uzor Arukwe (Nigeria)Bimbo Ademoye (Nigeria)Uche Montana (Nigeria)Elizabeth Michael “Lulu” (Tanzania)Zander Adika (Kenya)Pallance Dladla (South Africa)Masali Baduza (South Africa)1. Best ComedianBasketmouth (Nigeria)Bovi (Nigeria)Warri Pikin (Nigeria)Eric Omondi (Kenya)Trevor Noah (South Africa)Godfrey (Nigeria)Patrick “Salvado” Idringi (Uganda)Ty Ngachira (Kenya)1. Best Hypeman/MCBig Smart (Nigeria)Shody (Nigeria)Ogee The MC (Ghana)MC Wild (Kenya)Robot Boii (South Africa)Balaa MC (Tanzania)MC Mignon (DR Congo)Do2dtun (Nigeria)1. Community Impact AwardEster Mathew Tonlagha Foundation (Nigeria)Noella Foundation (Nigeria)FAWE – Forum for African Women Educationalists (Kenya)Educate! (Uganda)IkamvaYouth (South Africa)Street Child (Sierra Leone)Tony Elumelu Foundation (Nigeria) 1. Best CollaborationBien & Alikiba — FinaleBNXN & Sarz — Back OutsideDavido & Omah Lay — With YouDiamond Platnumz ft. Juma Jux — JoyPatoranking ft. Ruger — Shake ThatFally Ipupa ft. Wizkid — JamJazzworx & Tukuthela — BengicelaFlavour ft. Baaba Maal — AfrocultureMarvais Djo ft. Kano Choir — Pile1. Song of the YearDavido ft. Omah Lay — With YouBNXN & Sarz — Back OutsideBien & Alikiba — FinaleDiamond Platnumz ft. Juma Jux — JoyMoliy ft. Shenseea & Skillibeng — Shake It to the MaxBlack Sherif — So It GoesCiza — Isaka (6AM)Young Jonn — ElumeluDopeNation — KakalikaMarvais Djo ft. Kano Choir — PileDJ Kedjevara — Ça Fait Mal1. Best Video DirectorHanscana (Tanzania)Director Pink (Nigeria)Elias Belkader (Algeria)Mateo Da Silva (Cameroon)TG Omori (Nigeria)Babs Direction (Ghana)Jake Zaral (Zimbabwe)Dammy Twitch (Nigeria)1. Best DJ AfricaDJ Spinall (Nigeria)DJ Dollar (Senegal)Uncle Waffles (South Africa)DJ Obi (Nigeria)DJ Tunez (Nigeria)DJ Sly King (Ghana)DJ Commissioner Wysei (Nigeria)DJ Nelasta (Angola)Major League DJs (South Africa)DJ Kaywise (Nigeria)DJ Dope Caesar (Nigeria)DJ Moh (Kenya)1. Best African DJ USADJ Kuncept (Nigeria)DJ Akua (Ghana)DJ Prince (Nigeria)DJ Bode (Nigeria)DJ Chelsea (Canada)DJ Shinski (Kenya)DJ Birame BB L’amour (Ivory Coast)DJ Oreo (Nigeria)Lex and Answer (Zimbabwe)DJ Nani (Nigeria)1. Music Producer of the YearMasterkraft (Nigeria)Andre Vibez (Nigeria)207 (Uganda)Dlala Thukzin (South Africa)Magicsticks (Nigeria)MOG Beatz (Ghana)Xduppy (South Africa)London (Nigeria)1. Best African DancerMasaka Dance Kids (Uganda)Incredible Zigi (Ghana)Poco Lee (Nigeria)Ghetto Kids (Uganda)Angel Nyigu (Tanzania)Hope Ramafalo (South Africa)Wet Bad Gang (Angola)Dancegod Lloyd (Ghana)Hooliboy (Ghana)1. Best Male Reggae/DancehallValiant (Jamaica)Mr. Killa (Grenada)Patoranking (Nigeria)Shatta Wale (Ghana)Skillibeng (Jamaica)Vybz Kartel (Jamaica)Popcaan (Jamaica)Kranium (Jamaica)1. Best Female Reggae/DancehallShenseea (Jamaica)Jada Kingdom (Jamaica)Moliy (Ghana)Spice (Jamaica)Koffee (Jamaica)Lila Iké (Jamaica)Shaneil Muir (Jamaica)Vanessa Bling (Jamaica)1. Best African GroupDisco Misr (Egypt)Calema (São Tomé & Príncipe)Show Dem Camp (Nigeria)Toofan (Togo)DopeNation (Ghana)Team Paiya (Ivory Coast)Mi Casa (South Africa)Bracket (Nigeria)1. AFRIMMA Album of the YearBlack Sherif — Top of The Morning EraOmah Lay — Clarity of MindAsake — M$NEYTyla — A-PopBurna Boy — No Sign of WeaknessLloyiso — Never Thought I CouldDavido — 5iveLeigh-Anne — My Ego Told Me ToHimra — SORRY I’M BAD1. Best African USA Based ArtistKwate (Nigeria)Bills (Nigeria)Mannywellz (Nigeria)Moses Sumney (Ghana)Libianca (Cameroon)Palmwine Tappers Band (Nigeria)Detty K (Ivory Coast)J Pako (DR Congo)Emma Nyra (Nigeria)1. AFRIMMA Timeless Impact AwardTimaya (Nigeria)Amr Diab (Egypt)Sarkodie (Ghana)Nameless (Kenya)Oskido (South Africa)Kcee (Nigeria)Slap Dee (Zambia)Bebe Cool (Uganda)Flavour (Nigeria)Mafikizolo (South Africa)1. African Athlete of the YearVictor Osimhen (Nigeria)Serhou Guirassy (Guinea)Ademola Lookman (Nigeria)Achraf Hakimi (Morocco)Pascal Siakam (Cameroon)Faith Kipyegon (Kenya)Nnamdi Madubuike (Nigeria)1. Best InfluencerPeller (Nigeria)Carter Efe (Nigeria)Khaby Lame (Senegal)Nasty Black (Nigeria)Lasizwe Dambuza (South Africa)Ilyas El Maliki (Morocco)Crazy Kennar (Kenya)Sabinus (Nigeria)1. Best Actor/ActressTimini Egbuson (Nigeria)Uzor Arukwe (Nigeria)Bimbo Ademoye (Nigeria)Uche Montana (Nigeria)Elizabeth Michael “Lulu” (Tanzania)Zander Adika (Kenya)Pallance Dladla (South Africa)Masali Baduza (South Africa)1. Best ComedianBasketmouth (Nigeria)Bovi (Nigeria)Warri Pikin (Nigeria)Eric Omondi (Kenya)Trevor Noah (South Africa)Godfrey (Nigeria)Patrick “Salvado” Idringi (Uganda)Ty Ngachira (Kenya)1. Best Hypeman/MCBig Smart (Nigeria)Shody (Nigeria)Ogee The MC (Ghana)MC Wild (Kenya)Robot Boii (South Africa)Balaa MC (Tanzania)MC Mignon (DR Congo)Do2dtun (Nigeria)1. Community Impact AwardEster Mathew Tonlagha Foundation (Nigeria)Noella Foundation (Nigeria)FAWE – Forum for African Women Educationalists (Kenya)Educate! (Uganda)IkamvaYouth (South Africa)Street Child (Sierra Leone)Tony Elumelu Foundation (Nigeria) Bien & Alikiba — FinaleBNXN & Sarz — Back OutsideDavido & Omah Lay — With YouDiamond Platnumz ft. Juma Jux — JoyPatoranking ft. Ruger — Shake ThatFally Ipupa ft. Wizkid — JamJazzworx & Tukuthela — BengicelaFlavour ft. Baaba Maal — AfrocultureMarvais Djo ft. Kano Choir — Pile1. Song of the YearDavido ft. Omah Lay — With YouBNXN & Sarz — Back OutsideBien & Alikiba — FinaleDiamond Platnumz ft. Juma Jux — JoyMoliy ft. Shenseea & Skillibeng — Shake It to the MaxBlack Sherif — So It GoesCiza — Isaka (6AM)Young Jonn — ElumeluDopeNation — KakalikaMarvais Djo ft. Kano Choir — PileDJ Kedjevara — Ça Fait Mal1. Best Video DirectorHanscana (Tanzania)Director Pink (Nigeria)Elias Belkader (Algeria)Mateo Da Silva (Cameroon)TG Omori (Nigeria)Babs Direction (Ghana)Jake Zaral (Zimbabwe)Dammy Twitch (Nigeria)1. Best DJ AfricaDJ Spinall (Nigeria)DJ Dollar (Senegal)Uncle Waffles (South Africa)DJ Obi (Nigeria)DJ Tunez (Nigeria)DJ Sly King (Ghana)DJ Commissioner Wysei (Nigeria)DJ Nelasta (Angola)Major League DJs (South Africa)DJ Kaywise (Nigeria)DJ Dope Caesar (Nigeria)DJ Moh (Kenya)1. Best African DJ USADJ Kuncept (Nigeria)DJ Akua (Ghana)DJ Prince (Nigeria)DJ Bode (Nigeria)DJ Chelsea (Canada)DJ Shinski (Kenya)DJ Birame BB L’amour (Ivory Coast)DJ Oreo (Nigeria)Lex and Answer (Zimbabwe)DJ Nani (Nigeria)1. Music Producer of the YearMasterkraft (Nigeria)Andre Vibez (Nigeria)207 (Uganda)Dlala Thukzin (South Africa)Magicsticks (Nigeria)MOG Beatz (Ghana)Xduppy (South Africa)London (Nigeria)1. Best African DancerMasaka Dance Kids (Uganda)Incredible Zigi (Ghana)Poco Lee (Nigeria)Ghetto Kids (Uganda)Angel Nyigu (Tanzania)Hope Ramafalo (South Africa)Wet Bad Gang (Angola)Dancegod Lloyd (Ghana)Hooliboy (Ghana)1. Best Male Reggae/DancehallValiant (Jamaica)Mr. Killa (Grenada)Patoranking (Nigeria)Shatta Wale (Ghana)Skillibeng (Jamaica)Vybz Kartel (Jamaica)Popcaan (Jamaica)Kranium (Jamaica)1. Best Female Reggae/DancehallShenseea (Jamaica)Jada Kingdom (Jamaica)Moliy (Ghana)Spice (Jamaica)Koffee (Jamaica)Lila Iké (Jamaica)Shaneil Muir (Jamaica)Vanessa Bling (Jamaica)1. Best African GroupDisco Misr (Egypt)Calema (São Tomé & Príncipe)Show Dem Camp (Nigeria)Toofan (Togo)DopeNation (Ghana)Team Paiya (Ivory Coast)Mi Casa (South Africa)Bracket (Nigeria)1. AFRIMMA Album of the YearBlack Sherif — Top of The Morning EraOmah Lay — Clarity of MindAsake — M$NEYTyla — A-PopBurna Boy — No Sign of WeaknessLloyiso — Never Thought I CouldDavido — 5iveLeigh-Anne — My Ego Told Me ToHimra — SORRY I’M BAD1. Best African USA Based ArtistKwate (Nigeria)Bills (Nigeria)Mannywellz (Nigeria)Moses Sumney (Ghana)Libianca (Cameroon)Palmwine Tappers Band (Nigeria)Detty K (Ivory Coast)J Pako (DR Congo)Emma Nyra (Nigeria)1. AFRIMMA Timeless Impact AwardTimaya (Nigeria)Amr Diab (Egypt)Sarkodie (Ghana)Nameless (Kenya)Oskido (South Africa)Kcee (Nigeria)Slap Dee (Zambia)Bebe Cool (Uganda)Flavour (Nigeria)Mafikizolo (South Africa)1. African Athlete of the YearVictor Osimhen (Nigeria)Serhou Guirassy (Guinea)Ademola Lookman (Nigeria)Achraf Hakimi (Morocco)Pascal Siakam (Cameroon)Faith Kipyegon (Kenya)Nnamdi Madubuike (Nigeria)1. Best InfluencerPeller (Nigeria)Carter Efe (Nigeria)Khaby Lame (Senegal)Nasty Black (Nigeria)Lasizwe Dambuza (South Africa)Ilyas El Maliki (Morocco)Crazy Kennar (Kenya)Sabinus (Nigeria)1. Best Actor/ActressTimini Egbuson (Nigeria)Uzor Arukwe (Nigeria)Bimbo Ademoye (Nigeria)Uche Montana (Nigeria)Elizabeth Michael “Lulu” (Tanzania)Zander Adika (Kenya)Pallance Dladla (South Africa)Masali Baduza (South Africa)1. Best ComedianBasketmouth (Nigeria)Bovi (Nigeria)Warri Pikin (Nigeria)Eric Omondi (Kenya)Trevor Noah (South Africa)Godfrey (Nigeria)Patrick “Salvado” Idringi (Uganda)Ty Ngachira (Kenya)1. Best Hypeman/MCBig Smart (Nigeria)Shody (Nigeria)Ogee The MC (Ghana)MC Wild (Kenya)Robot Boii (South Africa)Balaa MC (Tanzania)MC Mignon (DR Congo)Do2dtun (Nigeria)1. Community Impact AwardEster Mathew Tonlagha Foundation (Nigeria)Noella Foundation (Nigeria)FAWE – Forum for African Women Educationalists (Kenya)Educate! (Uganda)IkamvaYouth (South Africa)Street Child (Sierra Leone)Tony Elumelu Foundation (Nigeria) 1. Song of the YearDavido ft. Omah Lay — With YouBNXN & Sarz — Back OutsideBien & Alikiba — FinaleDiamond Platnumz ft. Juma Jux — JoyMoliy ft. Shenseea & Skillibeng — Shake It to the MaxBlack Sherif — So It GoesCiza — Isaka (6AM)Young Jonn — ElumeluDopeNation — KakalikaMarvais Djo ft. Kano Choir — PileDJ Kedjevara — Ça Fait Mal1. Best Video DirectorHanscana (Tanzania)Director Pink (Nigeria)Elias Belkader (Algeria)Mateo Da Silva (Cameroon)TG Omori (Nigeria)Babs Direction (Ghana)Jake Zaral (Zimbabwe)Dammy Twitch (Nigeria)1. Best DJ AfricaDJ Spinall (Nigeria)DJ Dollar (Senegal)Uncle Waffles (South Africa)DJ Obi (Nigeria)DJ Tunez (Nigeria)DJ Sly King (Ghana)DJ Commissioner Wysei (Nigeria)DJ Nelasta (Angola)Major League DJs (South Africa)DJ Kaywise (Nigeria)DJ Dope Caesar (Nigeria)DJ Moh (Kenya)1. Best African DJ USADJ Kuncept (Nigeria)DJ Akua (Ghana)DJ Prince (Nigeria)DJ Bode (Nigeria)DJ Chelsea (Canada)DJ Shinski (Kenya)DJ Birame BB L’amour (Ivory Coast)DJ Oreo (Nigeria)Lex and Answer (Zimbabwe)DJ Nani (Nigeria)1. Music Producer of the YearMasterkraft (Nigeria)Andre Vibez (Nigeria)207 (Uganda)Dlala Thukzin (South Africa)Magicsticks (Nigeria)MOG Beatz (Ghana)Xduppy (South Africa)London (Nigeria)1. Best African DancerMasaka Dance Kids (Uganda)Incredible Zigi (Ghana)Poco Lee (Nigeria)Ghetto Kids (Uganda)Angel Nyigu (Tanzania)Hope Ramafalo (South Africa)Wet Bad Gang (Angola)Dancegod Lloyd (Ghana)Hooliboy (Ghana)1. Best Male Reggae/DancehallValiant (Jamaica)Mr. Killa (Grenada)Patoranking (Nigeria)Shatta Wale (Ghana)Skillibeng (Jamaica)Vybz Kartel (Jamaica)Popcaan (Jamaica)Kranium (Jamaica)1. Best Female Reggae/DancehallShenseea (Jamaica)Jada Kingdom (Jamaica)Moliy (Ghana)Spice (Jamaica)Koffee (Jamaica)Lila Iké (Jamaica)Shaneil Muir (Jamaica)Vanessa Bling (Jamaica)1. Best African GroupDisco Misr (Egypt)Calema (São Tomé & Príncipe)Show Dem Camp (Nigeria)Toofan (Togo)DopeNation (Ghana)Team Paiya (Ivory Coast)Mi Casa (South Africa)Bracket (Nigeria)1. AFRIMMA Album of the YearBlack Sherif — Top of The Morning EraOmah Lay — Clarity of MindAsake — M$NEYTyla — A-PopBurna Boy — No Sign of WeaknessLloyiso — Never Thought I CouldDavido — 5iveLeigh-Anne — My Ego Told Me ToHimra — SORRY I’M BAD1. Best African USA Based ArtistKwate (Nigeria)Bills (Nigeria)Mannywellz (Nigeria)Moses Sumney (Ghana)Libianca (Cameroon)Palmwine Tappers Band (Nigeria)Detty K (Ivory Coast)J Pako (DR Congo)Emma Nyra (Nigeria)1. AFRIMMA Timeless Impact AwardTimaya (Nigeria)Amr Diab (Egypt)Sarkodie (Ghana)Nameless (Kenya)Oskido (South Africa)Kcee (Nigeria)Slap Dee (Zambia)Bebe Cool (Uganda)Flavour (Nigeria)Mafikizolo (South Africa)1. African Athlete of the YearVictor Osimhen (Nigeria)Serhou Guirassy (Guinea)Ademola Lookman (Nigeria)Achraf Hakimi (Morocco)Pascal Siakam (Cameroon)Faith Kipyegon (Kenya)Nnamdi Madubuike (Nigeria)1. Best InfluencerPeller (Nigeria)Carter Efe (Nigeria)Khaby Lame (Senegal)Nasty Black (Nigeria)Lasizwe Dambuza (South Africa)Ilyas El Maliki (Morocco)Crazy Kennar (Kenya)Sabinus (Nigeria)1. Best Actor/ActressTimini Egbuson (Nigeria)Uzor Arukwe (Nigeria)Bimbo Ademoye (Nigeria)Uche Montana (Nigeria)Elizabeth Michael “Lulu” (Tanzania)Zander Adika (Kenya)Pallance Dladla (South Africa)Masali Baduza (South Africa)1. Best ComedianBasketmouth (Nigeria)Bovi (Nigeria)Warri Pikin (Nigeria)Eric Omondi (Kenya)Trevor Noah (South Africa)Godfrey (Nigeria)Patrick “Salvado” Idringi (Uganda)Ty Ngachira (Kenya)1. Best Hypeman/MCBig Smart (Nigeria)Shody (Nigeria)Ogee The MC (Ghana)MC Wild (Kenya)Robot Boii (South Africa)Balaa MC (Tanzania)MC Mignon (DR Congo)Do2dtun (Nigeria)1. Community Impact AwardEster Mathew Tonlagha Foundation (Nigeria)Noella Foundation (Nigeria)FAWE – Forum for African Women Educationalists (Kenya)Educate! (Uganda)IkamvaYouth (South Africa)Street Child (Sierra Leone)Tony Elumelu Foundation (Nigeria) Davido ft. Omah Lay — With YouBNXN & Sarz — Back OutsideBien & Alikiba — FinaleDiamond Platnumz ft. Juma Jux — JoyMoliy ft. Shenseea & Skillibeng — Shake It to the MaxBlack Sherif — So It GoesCiza — Isaka (6AM)Young Jonn — ElumeluDopeNation — KakalikaMarvais Djo ft. Kano Choir — PileDJ Kedjevara — Ça Fait Mal1. Best Video DirectorHanscana (Tanzania)Director Pink (Nigeria)Elias Belkader (Algeria)Mateo Da Silva (Cameroon)TG Omori (Nigeria)Babs Direction (Ghana)Jake Zaral (Zimbabwe)Dammy Twitch (Nigeria)1. Best DJ AfricaDJ Spinall (Nigeria)DJ Dollar (Senegal)Uncle Waffles (South Africa)DJ Obi (Nigeria)DJ Tunez (Nigeria)DJ Sly King (Ghana)DJ Commissioner Wysei (Nigeria)DJ Nelasta (Angola)Major League DJs (South Africa)DJ Kaywise (Nigeria)DJ Dope Caesar (Nigeria)DJ Moh (Kenya)1. Best African DJ USADJ Kuncept (Nigeria)DJ Akua (Ghana)DJ Prince (Nigeria)DJ Bode (Nigeria)DJ Chelsea (Canada)DJ Shinski (Kenya)DJ Birame BB L’amour (Ivory Coast)DJ Oreo (Nigeria)Lex and Answer (Zimbabwe)DJ Nani (Nigeria)1. Music Producer of the YearMasterkraft (Nigeria)Andre Vibez (Nigeria)207 (Uganda)Dlala Thukzin (South Africa)Magicsticks (Nigeria)MOG Beatz (Ghana)Xduppy (South Africa)London (Nigeria)1. Best African DancerMasaka Dance Kids (Uganda)Incredible Zigi (Ghana)Poco Lee (Nigeria)Ghetto Kids (Uganda)Angel Nyigu (Tanzania)Hope Ramafalo (South Africa)Wet Bad Gang (Angola)Dancegod Lloyd (Ghana)Hooliboy (Ghana)1. Best Male Reggae/DancehallValiant (Jamaica)Mr. Killa (Grenada)Patoranking (Nigeria)Shatta Wale (Ghana)Skillibeng (Jamaica)Vybz Kartel (Jamaica)Popcaan (Jamaica)Kranium (Jamaica)1. Best Female Reggae/DancehallShenseea (Jamaica)Jada Kingdom (Jamaica)Moliy (Ghana)Spice (Jamaica)Koffee (Jamaica)Lila Iké (Jamaica)Shaneil Muir (Jamaica)Vanessa Bling (Jamaica)1. Best African GroupDisco Misr (Egypt)Calema (São Tomé & Príncipe)Show Dem Camp (Nigeria)Toofan (Togo)DopeNation (Ghana)Team Paiya (Ivory Coast)Mi Casa (South Africa)Bracket (Nigeria)1. AFRIMMA Album of the YearBlack Sherif — Top of The Morning EraOmah Lay — Clarity of MindAsake — M$NEYTyla — A-PopBurna Boy — No Sign of WeaknessLloyiso — Never Thought I CouldDavido — 5iveLeigh-Anne — My Ego Told Me ToHimra — SORRY I’M BAD1. Best African USA Based ArtistKwate (Nigeria)Bills (Nigeria)Mannywellz (Nigeria)Moses Sumney (Ghana)Libianca (Cameroon)Palmwine Tappers Band (Nigeria)Detty K (Ivory Coast)J Pako (DR Congo)Emma Nyra (Nigeria)1. AFRIMMA Timeless Impact AwardTimaya (Nigeria)Amr Diab (Egypt)Sarkodie (Ghana)Nameless (Kenya)Oskido (South Africa)Kcee (Nigeria)Slap Dee (Zambia)Bebe Cool (Uganda)Flavour (Nigeria)Mafikizolo (South Africa)1. African Athlete of the YearVictor Osimhen (Nigeria)Serhou Guirassy (Guinea)Ademola Lookman (Nigeria)Achraf Hakimi (Morocco)Pascal Siakam (Cameroon)Faith Kipyegon (Kenya)Nnamdi Madubuike (Nigeria)1. Best InfluencerPeller (Nigeria)Carter Efe (Nigeria)Khaby Lame (Senegal)Nasty Black (Nigeria)Lasizwe Dambuza (South Africa)Ilyas El Maliki (Morocco)Crazy Kennar (Kenya)Sabinus (Nigeria)1. Best Actor/ActressTimini Egbuson (Nigeria)Uzor Arukwe (Nigeria)Bimbo Ademoye (Nigeria)Uche Montana (Nigeria)Elizabeth Michael “Lulu” (Tanzania)Zander Adika (Kenya)Pallance Dladla (South Africa)Masali Baduza (South Africa)1. Best ComedianBasketmouth (Nigeria)Bovi (Nigeria)Warri Pikin (Nigeria)Eric Omondi (Kenya)Trevor Noah (South Africa)Godfrey (Nigeria)Patrick “Salvado” Idringi (Uganda)Ty Ngachira (Kenya)1. Best Hypeman/MCBig Smart (Nigeria)Shody (Nigeria)Ogee The MC (Ghana)MC Wild (Kenya)Robot Boii (South Africa)Balaa MC (Tanzania)MC Mignon (DR Congo)Do2dtun (Nigeria)1. Community Impact AwardEster Mathew Tonlagha Foundation (Nigeria)Noella Foundation (Nigeria)FAWE – Forum for African Women Educationalists (Kenya)Educate! (Uganda)IkamvaYouth (South Africa)Street Child (Sierra Leone)Tony Elumelu Foundation (Nigeria) 1. Best Video DirectorHanscana (Tanzania)Director Pink (Nigeria)Elias Belkader (Algeria)Mateo Da Silva (Cameroon)TG Omori (Nigeria)Babs Direction (Ghana)Jake Zaral (Zimbabwe)Dammy Twitch (Nigeria)1. Best DJ AfricaDJ Spinall (Nigeria)DJ Dollar (Senegal)Uncle Waffles (South Africa)DJ Obi (Nigeria)DJ Tunez (Nigeria)DJ Sly King (Ghana)DJ Commissioner Wysei (Nigeria)DJ Nelasta (Angola)Major League DJs (South Africa)DJ Kaywise (Nigeria)DJ Dope Caesar (Nigeria)DJ Moh (Kenya)1. Best African DJ USADJ Kuncept (Nigeria)DJ Akua (Ghana)DJ Prince (Nigeria)DJ Bode (Nigeria)DJ Chelsea (Canada)DJ Shinski (Kenya)DJ Birame BB L’amour (Ivory Coast)DJ Oreo (Nigeria)Lex and Answer (Zimbabwe)DJ Nani (Nigeria)1. Music Producer of the YearMasterkraft (Nigeria)Andre Vibez (Nigeria)207 (Uganda)Dlala Thukzin (South Africa)Magicsticks (Nigeria)MOG Beatz (Ghana)Xduppy (South Africa)London (Nigeria)1. Best African DancerMasaka Dance Kids (Uganda)Incredible Zigi (Ghana)Poco Lee (Nigeria)Ghetto Kids (Uganda)Angel Nyigu (Tanzania)Hope Ramafalo (South Africa)Wet Bad Gang (Angola)Dancegod Lloyd (Ghana)Hooliboy (Ghana)1. Best Male Reggae/DancehallValiant (Jamaica)Mr. Killa (Grenada)Patoranking (Nigeria)Shatta Wale (Ghana)Skillibeng (Jamaica)Vybz Kartel (Jamaica)Popcaan (Jamaica)Kranium (Jamaica)1. Best Female Reggae/DancehallShenseea (Jamaica)Jada Kingdom (Jamaica)Moliy (Ghana)Spice (Jamaica)Koffee (Jamaica)Lila Iké (Jamaica)Shaneil Muir (Jamaica)Vanessa Bling (Jamaica)1. Best African GroupDisco Misr (Egypt)Calema (São Tomé & Príncipe)Show Dem Camp (Nigeria)Toofan (Togo)DopeNation (Ghana)Team Paiya (Ivory Coast)Mi Casa (South Africa)Bracket (Nigeria)1. AFRIMMA Album of the YearBlack Sherif — Top of The Morning EraOmah Lay — Clarity of MindAsake — M$NEYTyla — A-PopBurna Boy — No Sign of WeaknessLloyiso — Never Thought I CouldDavido — 5iveLeigh-Anne — My Ego Told Me ToHimra — SORRY I’M BAD1. Best African USA Based ArtistKwate (Nigeria)Bills (Nigeria)Mannywellz (Nigeria)Moses Sumney (Ghana)Libianca (Cameroon)Palmwine Tappers Band (Nigeria)Detty K (Ivory Coast)J Pako (DR Congo)Emma Nyra (Nigeria)1. AFRIMMA Timeless Impact AwardTimaya (Nigeria)Amr Diab (Egypt)Sarkodie (Ghana)Nameless (Kenya)Oskido (South Africa)Kcee (Nigeria)Slap Dee (Zambia)Bebe Cool (Uganda)Flavour (Nigeria)Mafikizolo (South Africa)1. African Athlete of the YearVictor Osimhen (Nigeria)Serhou Guirassy (Guinea)Ademola Lookman (Nigeria)Achraf Hakimi (Morocco)Pascal Siakam (Cameroon)Faith Kipyegon (Kenya)Nnamdi Madubuike (Nigeria)1. Best InfluencerPeller (Nigeria)Carter Efe (Nigeria)Khaby Lame (Senegal)Nasty Black (Nigeria)Lasizwe Dambuza (South Africa)Ilyas El Maliki (Morocco)Crazy Kennar (Kenya)Sabinus (Nigeria)1. Best Actor/ActressTimini Egbuson (Nigeria)Uzor Arukwe (Nigeria)Bimbo Ademoye (Nigeria)Uche Montana (Nigeria)Elizabeth Michael “Lulu” (Tanzania)Zander Adika (Kenya)Pallance Dladla (South Africa)Masali Baduza (South Africa)1. Best ComedianBasketmouth (Nigeria)Bovi (Nigeria)Warri Pikin (Nigeria)Eric Omondi (Kenya)Trevor Noah (South Africa)Godfrey (Nigeria)Patrick “Salvado” Idringi (Uganda)Ty Ngachira (Kenya)1. Best Hypeman/MCBig Smart (Nigeria)Shody (Nigeria)Ogee The MC (Ghana)MC Wild (Kenya)Robot Boii (South Africa)Balaa MC (Tanzania)MC Mignon (DR Congo)Do2dtun (Nigeria)1. Community Impact AwardEster Mathew Tonlagha Foundation (Nigeria)Noella Foundation (Nigeria)FAWE – Forum for African Women Educationalists (Kenya)Educate! (Uganda)IkamvaYouth (South Africa)Street Child (Sierra Leone)Tony Elumelu Foundation (Nigeria) Hanscana (Tanzania)Director Pink (Nigeria)Elias Belkader (Algeria)Mateo Da Silva (Cameroon)TG Omori (Nigeria)Babs Direction (Ghana)Jake Zaral (Zimbabwe)Dammy Twitch (Nigeria)1. Best DJ AfricaDJ Spinall (Nigeria)DJ Dollar (Senegal)Uncle Waffles (South Africa)DJ Obi (Nigeria)DJ Tunez (Nigeria)DJ Sly King (Ghana)DJ Commissioner Wysei (Nigeria)DJ Nelasta (Angola)Major League DJs (South Africa)DJ Kaywise (Nigeria)DJ Dope Caesar (Nigeria)DJ Moh (Kenya)1. Best African DJ USADJ Kuncept (Nigeria)DJ Akua (Ghana)DJ Prince (Nigeria)DJ Bode (Nigeria)DJ Chelsea (Canada)DJ Shinski (Kenya)DJ Birame BB L’amour (Ivory Coast)DJ Oreo (Nigeria)Lex and Answer (Zimbabwe)DJ Nani (Nigeria)1. Music Producer of the YearMasterkraft (Nigeria)Andre Vibez (Nigeria)207 (Uganda)Dlala Thukzin (South Africa)Magicsticks (Nigeria)MOG Beatz (Ghana)Xduppy (South Africa)London (Nigeria)1. Best African DancerMasaka Dance Kids (Uganda)Incredible Zigi (Ghana)Poco Lee (Nigeria)Ghetto Kids (Uganda)Angel Nyigu (Tanzania)Hope Ramafalo (South Africa)Wet Bad Gang (Angola)Dancegod Lloyd (Ghana)Hooliboy (Ghana)1. Best Male Reggae/DancehallValiant (Jamaica)Mr. Killa (Grenada)Patoranking (Nigeria)Shatta Wale (Ghana)Skillibeng (Jamaica)Vybz Kartel (Jamaica)Popcaan (Jamaica)Kranium (Jamaica)1. Best Female Reggae/DancehallShenseea (Jamaica)Jada Kingdom (Jamaica)Moliy (Ghana)Spice (Jamaica)Koffee (Jamaica)Lila Iké (Jamaica)Shaneil Muir (Jamaica)Vanessa Bling (Jamaica)1. Best African GroupDisco Misr (Egypt)Calema (São Tomé & Príncipe)Show Dem Camp (Nigeria)Toofan (Togo)DopeNation (Ghana)Team Paiya (Ivory Coast)Mi Casa (South Africa)Bracket (Nigeria)1. AFRIMMA Album of the YearBlack Sherif — Top of The Morning EraOmah Lay — Clarity of MindAsake — M$NEYTyla — A-PopBurna Boy — No Sign of WeaknessLloyiso — Never Thought I CouldDavido — 5iveLeigh-Anne — My Ego Told Me ToHimra — SORRY I’M BAD1. Best African USA Based ArtistKwate (Nigeria)Bills (Nigeria)Mannywellz (Nigeria)Moses Sumney (Ghana)Libianca (Cameroon)Palmwine Tappers Band (Nigeria)Detty K (Ivory Coast)J Pako (DR Congo)Emma Nyra (Nigeria)1. AFRIMMA Timeless Impact AwardTimaya (Nigeria)Amr Diab (Egypt)Sarkodie (Ghana)Nameless (Kenya)Oskido (South Africa)Kcee (Nigeria)Slap Dee (Zambia)Bebe Cool (Uganda)Flavour (Nigeria)Mafikizolo (South Africa)1. African Athlete of the YearVictor Osimhen (Nigeria)Serhou Guirassy (Guinea)Ademola Lookman (Nigeria)Achraf Hakimi (Morocco)Pascal Siakam (Cameroon)Faith Kipyegon (Kenya)Nnamdi Madubuike (Nigeria)1. Best InfluencerPeller (Nigeria)Carter Efe (Nigeria)Khaby Lame (Senegal)Nasty Black (Nigeria)Lasizwe Dambuza (South Africa)Ilyas El Maliki (Morocco)Crazy Kennar (Kenya)Sabinus (Nigeria)1. Best Actor/ActressTimini Egbuson (Nigeria)Uzor Arukwe (Nigeria)Bimbo Ademoye (Nigeria)Uche Montana (Nigeria)Elizabeth Michael “Lulu” (Tanzania)Zander Adika (Kenya)Pallance Dladla (South Africa)Masali Baduza (South Africa)1. Best ComedianBasketmouth (Nigeria)Bovi (Nigeria)Warri Pikin (Nigeria)Eric Omondi (Kenya)Trevor Noah (South Africa)Godfrey (Nigeria)Patrick “Salvado” Idringi (Uganda)Ty Ngachira (Kenya)1. Best Hypeman/MCBig Smart (Nigeria)Shody (Nigeria)Ogee The MC (Ghana)MC Wild (Kenya)Robot Boii (South Africa)Balaa MC (Tanzania)MC Mignon (DR Congo)Do2dtun (Nigeria)1. Community Impact AwardEster Mathew Tonlagha Foundation (Nigeria)Noella Foundation (Nigeria)FAWE – Forum for African Women Educationalists (Kenya)Educate! (Uganda)IkamvaYouth (South Africa)Street Child (Sierra Leone)Tony Elumelu Foundation (Nigeria) 1. Best DJ AfricaDJ Spinall (Nigeria)DJ Dollar (Senegal)Uncle Waffles (South Africa)DJ Obi (Nigeria)DJ Tunez (Nigeria)DJ Sly King (Ghana)DJ Commissioner Wysei (Nigeria)DJ Nelasta (Angola)Major League DJs (South Africa)DJ Kaywise (Nigeria)DJ Dope Caesar (Nigeria)DJ Moh (Kenya)1. Best African DJ USADJ Kuncept (Nigeria)DJ Akua (Ghana)DJ Prince (Nigeria)DJ Bode (Nigeria)DJ Chelsea (Canada)DJ Shinski (Kenya)DJ Birame BB L’amour (Ivory Coast)DJ Oreo (Nigeria)Lex and Answer (Zimbabwe)DJ Nani (Nigeria)1. Music Producer of the YearMasterkraft (Nigeria)Andre Vibez (Nigeria)207 (Uganda)Dlala Thukzin (South Africa)Magicsticks (Nigeria)MOG Beatz (Ghana)Xduppy (South Africa)London (Nigeria)1. Best African DancerMasaka Dance Kids (Uganda)Incredible Zigi (Ghana)Poco Lee (Nigeria)Ghetto Kids (Uganda)Angel Nyigu (Tanzania)Hope Ramafalo (South Africa)Wet Bad Gang (Angola)Dancegod Lloyd (Ghana)Hooliboy (Ghana)1. Best Male Reggae/DancehallValiant (Jamaica)Mr. Killa (Grenada)Patoranking (Nigeria)Shatta Wale (Ghana)Skillibeng (Jamaica)Vybz Kartel (Jamaica)Popcaan (Jamaica)Kranium (Jamaica)1. Best Female Reggae/DancehallShenseea (Jamaica)Jada Kingdom (Jamaica)Moliy (Ghana)Spice (Jamaica)Koffee (Jamaica)Lila Iké (Jamaica)Shaneil Muir (Jamaica)Vanessa Bling (Jamaica)1. Best African GroupDisco Misr (Egypt)Calema (São Tomé & Príncipe)Show Dem Camp (Nigeria)Toofan (Togo)DopeNation (Ghana)Team Paiya (Ivory Coast)Mi Casa (South Africa)Bracket (Nigeria)1. AFRIMMA Album of the YearBlack Sherif — Top of The Morning EraOmah Lay — Clarity of MindAsake — M$NEYTyla — A-PopBurna Boy — No Sign of WeaknessLloyiso — Never Thought I CouldDavido — 5iveLeigh-Anne — My Ego Told Me ToHimra — SORRY I’M BAD1. Best African USA Based ArtistKwate (Nigeria)Bills (Nigeria)Mannywellz (Nigeria)Moses Sumney (Ghana)Libianca (Cameroon)Palmwine Tappers Band (Nigeria)Detty K (Ivory Coast)J Pako (DR Congo)Emma Nyra (Nigeria)1. AFRIMMA Timeless Impact AwardTimaya (Nigeria)Amr Diab (Egypt)Sarkodie (Ghana)Nameless (Kenya)Oskido (South Africa)Kcee (Nigeria)Slap Dee (Zambia)Bebe Cool (Uganda)Flavour (Nigeria)Mafikizolo (South Africa)1. African Athlete of the YearVictor Osimhen (Nigeria)Serhou Guirassy (Guinea)Ademola Lookman (Nigeria)Achraf Hakimi (Morocco)Pascal Siakam (Cameroon)Faith Kipyegon (Kenya)Nnamdi Madubuike (Nigeria)1. Best InfluencerPeller (Nigeria)Carter Efe (Nigeria)Khaby Lame (Senegal)Nasty Black (Nigeria)Lasizwe Dambuza (South Africa)Ilyas El Maliki (Morocco)Crazy Kennar (Kenya)Sabinus (Nigeria)1. Best Actor/ActressTimini Egbuson (Nigeria)Uzor Arukwe (Nigeria)Bimbo Ademoye (Nigeria)Uche Montana (Nigeria)Elizabeth Michael “Lulu” (Tanzania)Zander Adika (Kenya)Pallance Dladla (South Africa)Masali Baduza (South Africa)1. Best ComedianBasketmouth (Nigeria)Bovi (Nigeria)Warri Pikin (Nigeria)Eric Omondi (Kenya)Trevor Noah (South Africa)Godfrey (Nigeria)Patrick “Salvado” Idringi (Uganda)Ty Ngachira (Kenya)1. Best Hypeman/MCBig Smart (Nigeria)Shody (Nigeria)Ogee The MC (Ghana)MC Wild (Kenya)Robot Boii (South Africa)Balaa MC (Tanzania)MC Mignon (DR Congo)Do2dtun (Nigeria)1. Community Impact AwardEster Mathew Tonlagha Foundation (Nigeria)Noella Foundation (Nigeria)FAWE – Forum for African Women Educationalists (Kenya)Educate! (Uganda)IkamvaYouth (South Africa)Street Child (Sierra Leone)Tony Elumelu Foundation (Nigeria) DJ Spinall (Nigeria)DJ Dollar (Senegal)Uncle Waffles (South Africa)DJ Obi (Nigeria)DJ Tunez (Nigeria)DJ Sly King (Ghana)DJ Commissioner Wysei (Nigeria)DJ Nelasta (Angola)Major League DJs (South Africa)DJ Kaywise (Nigeria)DJ Dope Caesar (Nigeria)DJ Moh (Kenya)1. Best African DJ USADJ Kuncept (Nigeria)DJ Akua (Ghana)DJ Prince (Nigeria)DJ Bode (Nigeria)DJ Chelsea (Canada)DJ Shinski (Kenya)DJ Birame BB L’amour (Ivory Coast)DJ Oreo (Nigeria)Lex and Answer (Zimbabwe)DJ Nani (Nigeria)1. Music Producer of the YearMasterkraft (Nigeria)Andre Vibez (Nigeria)207 (Uganda)Dlala Thukzin (South Africa)Magicsticks (Nigeria)MOG Beatz (Ghana)Xduppy (South Africa)London (Nigeria)1. Best African DancerMasaka Dance Kids (Uganda)Incredible Zigi (Ghana)Poco Lee (Nigeria)Ghetto Kids (Uganda)Angel Nyigu (Tanzania)Hope Ramafalo (South Africa)Wet Bad Gang (Angola)Dancegod Lloyd (Ghana)Hooliboy (Ghana)1. Best Male Reggae/DancehallValiant (Jamaica)Mr. Killa (Grenada)Patoranking (Nigeria)Shatta Wale (Ghana)Skillibeng (Jamaica)Vybz Kartel (Jamaica)Popcaan (Jamaica)Kranium (Jamaica)1. Best Female Reggae/DancehallShenseea (Jamaica)Jada Kingdom (Jamaica)Moliy (Ghana)Spice (Jamaica)Koffee (Jamaica)Lila Iké (Jamaica)Shaneil Muir (Jamaica)Vanessa Bling (Jamaica)1. Best African GroupDisco Misr (Egypt)Calema (São Tomé & Príncipe)Show Dem Camp (Nigeria)Toofan (Togo)DopeNation (Ghana)Team Paiya (Ivory Coast)Mi Casa (South Africa)Bracket (Nigeria)1. AFRIMMA Album of the YearBlack Sherif — Top of The Morning EraOmah Lay — Clarity of MindAsake — M$NEYTyla — A-PopBurna Boy — No Sign of WeaknessLloyiso — Never Thought I CouldDavido — 5iveLeigh-Anne — My Ego Told Me ToHimra — SORRY I’M BAD1. Best African USA Based ArtistKwate (Nigeria)Bills (Nigeria)Mannywellz (Nigeria)Moses Sumney (Ghana)Libianca (Cameroon)Palmwine Tappers Band (Nigeria)Detty K (Ivory Coast)J Pako (DR Congo)Emma Nyra (Nigeria)1. AFRIMMA Timeless Impact AwardTimaya (Nigeria)Amr Diab (Egypt)Sarkodie (Ghana)Nameless (Kenya)Oskido (South Africa)Kcee (Nigeria)Slap Dee (Zambia)Bebe Cool (Uganda)Flavour (Nigeria)Mafikizolo (South Africa)1. African Athlete of the YearVictor Osimhen (Nigeria)Serhou Guirassy (Guinea)Ademola Lookman (Nigeria)Achraf Hakimi (Morocco)Pascal Siakam (Cameroon)Faith Kipyegon (Kenya)Nnamdi Madubuike (Nigeria)1. Best InfluencerPeller (Nigeria)Carter Efe (Nigeria)Khaby Lame (Senegal)Nasty Black (Nigeria)Lasizwe Dambuza (South Africa)Ilyas El Maliki (Morocco)Crazy Kennar (Kenya)Sabinus (Nigeria)1. Best Actor/ActressTimini Egbuson (Nigeria)Uzor Arukwe (Nigeria)Bimbo Ademoye (Nigeria)Uche Montana (Nigeria)Elizabeth Michael “Lulu” (Tanzania)Zander Adika (Kenya)Pallance Dladla (South Africa)Masali Baduza (South Africa)1. Best ComedianBasketmouth (Nigeria)Bovi (Nigeria)Warri Pikin (Nigeria)Eric Omondi (Kenya)Trevor Noah (South Africa)Godfrey (Nigeria)Patrick “Salvado” Idringi (Uganda)Ty Ngachira (Kenya)1. Best Hypeman/MCBig Smart (Nigeria)Shody (Nigeria)Ogee The MC (Ghana)MC Wild (Kenya)Robot Boii (South Africa)Balaa MC (Tanzania)MC Mignon (DR Congo)Do2dtun (Nigeria)1. Community Impact AwardEster Mathew Tonlagha Foundation (Nigeria)Noella Foundation (Nigeria)FAWE – Forum for African Women Educationalists (Kenya)Educate! (Uganda)IkamvaYouth (South Africa)Street Child (Sierra Leone)Tony Elumelu Foundation (Nigeria) 1. Best African DJ USADJ Kuncept (Nigeria)DJ Akua (Ghana)DJ Prince (Nigeria)DJ Bode (Nigeria)DJ Chelsea (Canada)DJ Shinski (Kenya)DJ Birame BB L’amour (Ivory Coast)DJ Oreo (Nigeria)Lex and Answer (Zimbabwe)DJ Nani (Nigeria)1. Music Producer of the YearMasterkraft (Nigeria)Andre Vibez (Nigeria)207 (Uganda)Dlala Thukzin (South Africa)Magicsticks (Nigeria)MOG Beatz (Ghana)Xduppy (South Africa)London (Nigeria)1. Best African DancerMasaka Dance Kids (Uganda)Incredible Zigi (Ghana)Poco Lee (Nigeria)Ghetto Kids (Uganda)Angel Nyigu (Tanzania)Hope Ramafalo (South Africa)Wet Bad Gang (Angola)Dancegod Lloyd (Ghana)Hooliboy (Ghana)1. Best Male Reggae/DancehallValiant (Jamaica)Mr. Killa (Grenada)Patoranking (Nigeria)Shatta Wale (Ghana)Skillibeng (Jamaica)Vybz Kartel (Jamaica)Popcaan (Jamaica)Kranium (Jamaica)1. Best Female Reggae/DancehallShenseea (Jamaica)Jada Kingdom (Jamaica)Moliy (Ghana)Spice (Jamaica)Koffee (Jamaica)Lila Iké (Jamaica)Shaneil Muir (Jamaica)Vanessa Bling (Jamaica)1. Best African GroupDisco Misr (Egypt)Calema (São Tomé & Príncipe)Show Dem Camp (Nigeria)Toofan (Togo)DopeNation (Ghana)Team Paiya (Ivory Coast)Mi Casa (South Africa)Bracket (Nigeria)1. AFRIMMA Album of the YearBlack Sherif — Top of The Morning EraOmah Lay — Clarity of MindAsake — M$NEYTyla — A-PopBurna Boy — No Sign of WeaknessLloyiso — Never Thought I CouldDavido — 5iveLeigh-Anne — My Ego Told Me ToHimra — SORRY I’M BAD1. Best African USA Based ArtistKwate (Nigeria)Bills (Nigeria)Mannywellz (Nigeria)Moses Sumney (Ghana)Libianca (Cameroon)Palmwine Tappers Band (Nigeria)Detty K (Ivory Coast)J Pako (DR Congo)Emma Nyra (Nigeria)1. AFRIMMA Timeless Impact AwardTimaya (Nigeria)Amr Diab (Egypt)Sarkodie (Ghana)Nameless (Kenya)Oskido (South Africa)Kcee (Nigeria)Slap Dee (Zambia)Bebe Cool (Uganda)Flavour (Nigeria)Mafikizolo (South Africa)1. African Athlete of the YearVictor Osimhen (Nigeria)Serhou Guirassy (Guinea)Ademola Lookman (Nigeria)Achraf Hakimi (Morocco)Pascal Siakam (Cameroon)Faith Kipyegon (Kenya)Nnamdi Madubuike (Nigeria)1. Best InfluencerPeller (Nigeria)Carter Efe (Nigeria)Khaby Lame (Senegal)Nasty Black (Nigeria)Lasizwe Dambuza (South Africa)Ilyas El Maliki (Morocco)Crazy Kennar (Kenya)Sabinus (Nigeria)1. Best Actor/ActressTimini Egbuson (Nigeria)Uzor Arukwe (Nigeria)Bimbo Ademoye (Nigeria)Uche Montana (Nigeria)Elizabeth Michael “Lulu” (Tanzania)Zander Adika (Kenya)Pallance Dladla (South Africa)Masali Baduza (South Africa)1. Best ComedianBasketmouth (Nigeria)Bovi (Nigeria)Warri Pikin (Nigeria)Eric Omondi (Kenya)Trevor Noah (South Africa)Godfrey (Nigeria)Patrick “Salvado” Idringi (Uganda)Ty Ngachira (Kenya)1. Best Hypeman/MCBig Smart (Nigeria)Shody (Nigeria)Ogee The MC (Ghana)MC Wild (Kenya)Robot Boii (South Africa)Balaa MC (Tanzania)MC Mignon (DR Congo)Do2dtun (Nigeria)1. Community Impact AwardEster Mathew Tonlagha Foundation (Nigeria)Noella Foundation (Nigeria)FAWE – Forum for African Women Educationalists (Kenya)Educate! (Uganda)IkamvaYouth (South Africa)Street Child (Sierra Leone)Tony Elumelu Foundation (Nigeria) DJ Kuncept (Nigeria)DJ Akua (Ghana)DJ Prince (Nigeria)DJ Bode (Nigeria)DJ Chelsea (Canada)DJ Shinski (Kenya)DJ Birame BB L’amour (Ivory Coast)DJ Oreo (Nigeria)Lex and Answer (Zimbabwe)DJ Nani (Nigeria)1. Music Producer of the YearMasterkraft (Nigeria)Andre Vibez (Nigeria)207 (Uganda)Dlala Thukzin (South Africa)Magicsticks (Nigeria)MOG Beatz (Ghana)Xduppy (South Africa)London (Nigeria)1. Best African DancerMasaka Dance Kids (Uganda)Incredible Zigi (Ghana)Poco Lee (Nigeria)Ghetto Kids (Uganda)Angel Nyigu (Tanzania)Hope Ramafalo (South Africa)Wet Bad Gang (Angola)Dancegod Lloyd (Ghana)Hooliboy (Ghana)1. Best Male Reggae/DancehallValiant (Jamaica)Mr. Killa (Grenada)Patoranking (Nigeria)Shatta Wale (Ghana)Skillibeng (Jamaica)Vybz Kartel (Jamaica)Popcaan (Jamaica)Kranium (Jamaica)1. Best Female Reggae/DancehallShenseea (Jamaica)Jada Kingdom (Jamaica)Moliy (Ghana)Spice (Jamaica)Koffee (Jamaica)Lila Iké (Jamaica)Shaneil Muir (Jamaica)Vanessa Bling (Jamaica)1. Best African GroupDisco Misr (Egypt)Calema (São Tomé & Príncipe)Show Dem Camp (Nigeria)Toofan (Togo)DopeNation (Ghana)Team Paiya (Ivory Coast)Mi Casa (South Africa)Bracket (Nigeria)1. AFRIMMA Album of the YearBlack Sherif — Top of The Morning EraOmah Lay — Clarity of MindAsake — M$NEYTyla — A-PopBurna Boy — No Sign of WeaknessLloyiso — Never Thought I CouldDavido — 5iveLeigh-Anne — My Ego Told Me ToHimra — SORRY I’M BAD1. Best African USA Based ArtistKwate (Nigeria)Bills (Nigeria)Mannywellz (Nigeria)Moses Sumney (Ghana)Libianca (Cameroon)Palmwine Tappers Band (Nigeria)Detty K (Ivory Coast)J Pako (DR Congo)Emma Nyra (Nigeria)1. AFRIMMA Timeless Impact AwardTimaya (Nigeria)Amr Diab (Egypt)Sarkodie (Ghana)Nameless (Kenya)Oskido (South Africa)Kcee (Nigeria)Slap Dee (Zambia)Bebe Cool (Uganda)Flavour (Nigeria)Mafikizolo (South Africa)1. African Athlete of the YearVictor Osimhen (Nigeria)Serhou Guirassy (Guinea)Ademola Lookman (Nigeria)Achraf Hakimi (Morocco)Pascal Siakam (Cameroon)Faith Kipyegon (Kenya)Nnamdi Madubuike (Nigeria)1. Best InfluencerPeller (Nigeria)Carter Efe (Nigeria)Khaby Lame (Senegal)Nasty Black (Nigeria)Lasizwe Dambuza (South Africa)Ilyas El Maliki (Morocco)Crazy Kennar (Kenya)Sabinus (Nigeria)1. Best Actor/ActressTimini Egbuson (Nigeria)Uzor Arukwe (Nigeria)Bimbo Ademoye (Nigeria)Uche Montana (Nigeria)Elizabeth Michael “Lulu” (Tanzania)Zander Adika (Kenya)Pallance Dladla (South Africa)Masali Baduza (South Africa)1. Best ComedianBasketmouth (Nigeria)Bovi (Nigeria)Warri Pikin (Nigeria)Eric Omondi (Kenya)Trevor Noah (South Africa)Godfrey (Nigeria)Patrick “Salvado” Idringi (Uganda)Ty Ngachira (Kenya)1. Best Hypeman/MCBig Smart (Nigeria)Shody (Nigeria)Ogee The MC (Ghana)MC Wild (Kenya)Robot Boii (South Africa)Balaa MC (Tanzania)MC Mignon (DR Congo)Do2dtun (Nigeria)1. Community Impact AwardEster Mathew Tonlagha Foundation (Nigeria)Noella Foundation (Nigeria)FAWE – Forum for African Women Educationalists (Kenya)Educate! (Uganda)IkamvaYouth (South Africa)Street Child (Sierra Leone)Tony Elumelu Foundation (Nigeria) 1. Music Producer of the YearMasterkraft (Nigeria)Andre Vibez (Nigeria)207 (Uganda)Dlala Thukzin (South Africa)Magicsticks (Nigeria)MOG Beatz (Ghana)Xduppy (South Africa)London (Nigeria)1. Best African DancerMasaka Dance Kids (Uganda)Incredible Zigi (Ghana)Poco Lee (Nigeria)Ghetto Kids (Uganda)Angel Nyigu (Tanzania)Hope Ramafalo (South Africa)Wet Bad Gang (Angola)Dancegod Lloyd (Ghana)Hooliboy (Ghana)1. Best Male Reggae/DancehallValiant (Jamaica)Mr. Killa (Grenada)Patoranking (Nigeria)Shatta Wale (Ghana)Skillibeng (Jamaica)Vybz Kartel (Jamaica)Popcaan (Jamaica)Kranium (Jamaica)1. Best Female Reggae/DancehallShenseea (Jamaica)Jada Kingdom (Jamaica)Moliy (Ghana)Spice (Jamaica)Koffee (Jamaica)Lila Iké (Jamaica)Shaneil Muir (Jamaica)Vanessa Bling (Jamaica)1. Best African GroupDisco Misr (Egypt)Calema (São Tomé & Príncipe)Show Dem Camp (Nigeria)Toofan (Togo)DopeNation (Ghana)Team Paiya (Ivory Coast)Mi Casa (South Africa)Bracket (Nigeria)1. AFRIMMA Album of the YearBlack Sherif — Top of The Morning EraOmah Lay — Clarity of MindAsake — M$NEYTyla — A-PopBurna Boy — No Sign of WeaknessLloyiso — Never Thought I CouldDavido — 5iveLeigh-Anne — My Ego Told Me ToHimra — SORRY I’M BAD1. Best African USA Based ArtistKwate (Nigeria)Bills (Nigeria)Mannywellz (Nigeria)Moses Sumney (Ghana)Libianca (Cameroon)Palmwine Tappers Band (Nigeria)Detty K (Ivory Coast)J Pako (DR Congo)Emma Nyra (Nigeria)1. AFRIMMA Timeless Impact AwardTimaya (Nigeria)Amr Diab (Egypt)Sarkodie (Ghana)Nameless (Kenya)Oskido (South Africa)Kcee (Nigeria)Slap Dee (Zambia)Bebe Cool (Uganda)Flavour (Nigeria)Mafikizolo (South Africa)1. African Athlete of the YearVictor Osimhen (Nigeria)Serhou Guirassy (Guinea)Ademola Lookman (Nigeria)Achraf Hakimi (Morocco)Pascal Siakam (Cameroon)Faith Kipyegon (Kenya)Nnamdi Madubuike (Nigeria)1. Best InfluencerPeller (Nigeria)Carter Efe (Nigeria)Khaby Lame (Senegal)Nasty Black (Nigeria)Lasizwe Dambuza (South Africa)Ilyas El Maliki (Morocco)Crazy Kennar (Kenya)Sabinus (Nigeria)1. Best Actor/ActressTimini Egbuson (Nigeria)Uzor Arukwe (Nigeria)Bimbo Ademoye (Nigeria)Uche Montana (Nigeria)Elizabeth Michael “Lulu” (Tanzania)Zander Adika (Kenya)Pallance Dladla (South Africa)Masali Baduza (South Africa)1. Best ComedianBasketmouth (Nigeria)Bovi (Nigeria)Warri Pikin (Nigeria)Eric Omondi (Kenya)Trevor Noah (South Africa)Godfrey (Nigeria)Patrick “Salvado” Idringi (Uganda)Ty Ngachira (Kenya)1. Best Hypeman/MCBig Smart (Nigeria)Shody (Nigeria)Ogee The MC (Ghana)MC Wild (Kenya)Robot Boii (South Africa)Balaa MC (Tanzania)MC Mignon (DR Congo)Do2dtun (Nigeria)1. Community Impact AwardEster Mathew Tonlagha Foundation (Nigeria)Noella Foundation (Nigeria)FAWE – Forum for African Women Educationalists (Kenya)Educate! (Uganda)IkamvaYouth (South Africa)Street Child (Sierra Leone)Tony Elumelu Foundation (Nigeria) Masterkraft (Nigeria)Andre Vibez (Nigeria)207 (Uganda)Dlala Thukzin (South Africa)Magicsticks (Nigeria)MOG Beatz (Ghana)Xduppy (South Africa)London (Nigeria)1. Best African DancerMasaka Dance Kids (Uganda)Incredible Zigi (Ghana)Poco Lee (Nigeria)Ghetto Kids (Uganda)Angel Nyigu (Tanzania)Hope Ramafalo (South Africa)Wet Bad Gang (Angola)Dancegod Lloyd (Ghana)Hooliboy (Ghana)1. Best Male Reggae/DancehallValiant (Jamaica)Mr. Killa (Grenada)Patoranking (Nigeria)Shatta Wale (Ghana)Skillibeng (Jamaica)Vybz Kartel (Jamaica)Popcaan (Jamaica)Kranium (Jamaica)1. Best Female Reggae/DancehallShenseea (Jamaica)Jada Kingdom (Jamaica)Moliy (Ghana)Spice (Jamaica)Koffee (Jamaica)Lila Iké (Jamaica)Shaneil Muir (Jamaica)Vanessa Bling (Jamaica)1. Best African GroupDisco Misr (Egypt)Calema (São Tomé & Príncipe)Show Dem Camp (Nigeria)Toofan (Togo)DopeNation (Ghana)Team Paiya (Ivory Coast)Mi Casa (South Africa)Bracket (Nigeria)1. AFRIMMA Album of the YearBlack Sherif — Top of The Morning EraOmah Lay — Clarity of MindAsake — M$NEYTyla — A-PopBurna Boy — No Sign of WeaknessLloyiso — Never Thought I CouldDavido — 5iveLeigh-Anne — My Ego Told Me ToHimra — SORRY I’M BAD1. Best African USA Based ArtistKwate (Nigeria)Bills (Nigeria)Mannywellz (Nigeria)Moses Sumney (Ghana)Libianca (Cameroon)Palmwine Tappers Band (Nigeria)Detty K (Ivory Coast)J Pako (DR Congo)Emma Nyra (Nigeria)1. AFRIMMA Timeless Impact AwardTimaya (Nigeria)Amr Diab (Egypt)Sarkodie (Ghana)Nameless (Kenya)Oskido (South Africa)Kcee (Nigeria)Slap Dee (Zambia)Bebe Cool (Uganda)Flavour (Nigeria)Mafikizolo (South Africa)1. African Athlete of the YearVictor Osimhen (Nigeria)Serhou Guirassy (Guinea)Ademola Lookman (Nigeria)Achraf Hakimi (Morocco)Pascal Siakam (Cameroon)Faith Kipyegon (Kenya)Nnamdi Madubuike (Nigeria)1. Best InfluencerPeller (Nigeria)Carter Efe (Nigeria)Khaby Lame (Senegal)Nasty Black (Nigeria)Lasizwe Dambuza (South Africa)Ilyas El Maliki (Morocco)Crazy Kennar (Kenya)Sabinus (Nigeria)1. Best Actor/ActressTimini Egbuson (Nigeria)Uzor Arukwe (Nigeria)Bimbo Ademoye (Nigeria)Uche Montana (Nigeria)Elizabeth Michael “Lulu” (Tanzania)Zander Adika (Kenya)Pallance Dladla (South Africa)Masali Baduza (South Africa)1. Best ComedianBasketmouth (Nigeria)Bovi (Nigeria)Warri Pikin (Nigeria)Eric Omondi (Kenya)Trevor Noah (South Africa)Godfrey (Nigeria)Patrick “Salvado” Idringi (Uganda)Ty Ngachira (Kenya)1. Best Hypeman/MCBig Smart (Nigeria)Shody (Nigeria)Ogee The MC (Ghana)MC Wild (Kenya)Robot Boii (South Africa)Balaa MC (Tanzania)MC Mignon (DR Congo)Do2dtun (Nigeria)1. Community Impact AwardEster Mathew Tonlagha Foundation (Nigeria)Noella Foundation (Nigeria)FAWE – Forum for African Women Educationalists (Kenya)Educate! (Uganda)IkamvaYouth (South Africa)Street Child (Sierra Leone)Tony Elumelu Foundation (Nigeria) 1. Best African DancerMasaka Dance Kids (Uganda)Incredible Zigi (Ghana)Poco Lee (Nigeria)Ghetto Kids (Uganda)Angel Nyigu (Tanzania)Hope Ramafalo (South Africa)Wet Bad Gang (Angola)Dancegod Lloyd (Ghana)Hooliboy (Ghana)1. Best Male Reggae/DancehallValiant (Jamaica)Mr. Killa (Grenada)Patoranking (Nigeria)Shatta Wale (Ghana)Skillibeng (Jamaica)Vybz Kartel (Jamaica)Popcaan (Jamaica)Kranium (Jamaica)1. Best Female Reggae/DancehallShenseea (Jamaica)Jada Kingdom (Jamaica)Moliy (Ghana)Spice (Jamaica)Koffee (Jamaica)Lila Iké (Jamaica)Shaneil Muir (Jamaica)Vanessa Bling (Jamaica)1. Best African GroupDisco Misr (Egypt)Calema (São Tomé & Príncipe)Show Dem Camp (Nigeria)Toofan (Togo)DopeNation (Ghana)Team Paiya (Ivory Coast)Mi Casa (South Africa)Bracket (Nigeria)1. AFRIMMA Album of the YearBlack Sherif — Top of The Morning EraOmah Lay — Clarity of MindAsake — M$NEYTyla — A-PopBurna Boy — No Sign of WeaknessLloyiso — Never Thought I CouldDavido — 5iveLeigh-Anne — My Ego Told Me ToHimra — SORRY I’M BAD1. Best African USA Based ArtistKwate (Nigeria)Bills (Nigeria)Mannywellz (Nigeria)Moses Sumney (Ghana)Libianca (Cameroon)Palmwine Tappers Band (Nigeria)Detty K (Ivory Coast)J Pako (DR Congo)Emma Nyra (Nigeria)1. AFRIMMA Timeless Impact AwardTimaya (Nigeria)Amr Diab (Egypt)Sarkodie (Ghana)Nameless (Kenya)Oskido (South Africa)Kcee (Nigeria)Slap Dee (Zambia)Bebe Cool (Uganda)Flavour (Nigeria)Mafikizolo (South Africa)1. African Athlete of the YearVictor Osimhen (Nigeria)Serhou Guirassy (Guinea)Ademola Lookman (Nigeria)Achraf Hakimi (Morocco)Pascal Siakam (Cameroon)Faith Kipyegon (Kenya)Nnamdi Madubuike (Nigeria)1. Best InfluencerPeller (Nigeria)Carter Efe (Nigeria)Khaby Lame (Senegal)Nasty Black (Nigeria)Lasizwe Dambuza (South Africa)Ilyas El Maliki (Morocco)Crazy Kennar (Kenya)Sabinus (Nigeria)1. Best Actor/ActressTimini Egbuson (Nigeria)Uzor Arukwe (Nigeria)Bimbo Ademoye (Nigeria)Uche Montana (Nigeria)Elizabeth Michael “Lulu” (Tanzania)Zander Adika (Kenya)Pallance Dladla (South Africa)Masali Baduza (South Africa)1. Best ComedianBasketmouth (Nigeria)Bovi (Nigeria)Warri Pikin (Nigeria)Eric Omondi (Kenya)Trevor Noah (South Africa)Godfrey (Nigeria)Patrick “Salvado” Idringi (Uganda)Ty Ngachira (Kenya)1. Best Hypeman/MCBig Smart (Nigeria)Shody (Nigeria)Ogee The MC (Ghana)MC Wild (Kenya)Robot Boii (South Africa)Balaa MC (Tanzania)MC Mignon (DR Congo)Do2dtun (Nigeria)1. Community Impact AwardEster Mathew Tonlagha Foundation (Nigeria)Noella Foundation (Nigeria)FAWE – Forum for African Women Educationalists (Kenya)Educate! (Uganda)IkamvaYouth (South Africa)Street Child (Sierra Leone)Tony Elumelu Foundation (Nigeria) Masaka Dance Kids (Uganda)Incredible Zigi (Ghana)Poco Lee (Nigeria)Ghetto Kids (Uganda)Angel Nyigu (Tanzania)Hope Ramafalo (South Africa)Wet Bad Gang (Angola)Dancegod Lloyd (Ghana)Hooliboy (Ghana)1. Best Male Reggae/DancehallValiant (Jamaica)Mr. Killa (Grenada)Patoranking (Nigeria)Shatta Wale (Ghana)Skillibeng (Jamaica)Vybz Kartel (Jamaica)Popcaan (Jamaica)Kranium (Jamaica)1. Best Female Reggae/DancehallShenseea (Jamaica)Jada Kingdom (Jamaica)Moliy (Ghana)Spice (Jamaica)Koffee (Jamaica)Lila Iké (Jamaica)Shaneil Muir (Jamaica)Vanessa Bling (Jamaica)1. Best African GroupDisco Misr (Egypt)Calema (São Tomé & Príncipe)Show Dem Camp (Nigeria)Toofan (Togo)DopeNation (Ghana)Team Paiya (Ivory Coast)Mi Casa (South Africa)Bracket (Nigeria)1. AFRIMMA Album of the YearBlack Sherif — Top of The Morning EraOmah Lay — Clarity of MindAsake — M$NEYTyla — A-PopBurna Boy — No Sign of WeaknessLloyiso — Never Thought I CouldDavido — 5iveLeigh-Anne — My Ego Told Me ToHimra — SORRY I’M BAD1. Best African USA Based ArtistKwate (Nigeria)Bills (Nigeria)Mannywellz (Nigeria)Moses Sumney (Ghana)Libianca (Cameroon)Palmwine Tappers Band (Nigeria)Detty K (Ivory Coast)J Pako (DR Congo)Emma Nyra (Nigeria)1. AFRIMMA Timeless Impact AwardTimaya (Nigeria)Amr Diab (Egypt)Sarkodie (Ghana)Nameless (Kenya)Oskido (South Africa)Kcee (Nigeria)Slap Dee (Zambia)Bebe Cool (Uganda)Flavour (Nigeria)Mafikizolo (South Africa)1. African Athlete of the YearVictor Osimhen (Nigeria)Serhou Guirassy (Guinea)Ademola Lookman (Nigeria)Achraf Hakimi (Morocco)Pascal Siakam (Cameroon)Faith Kipyegon (Kenya)Nnamdi Madubuike (Nigeria)1. Best InfluencerPeller (Nigeria)Carter Efe (Nigeria)Khaby Lame (Senegal)Nasty Black (Nigeria)Lasizwe Dambuza (South Africa)Ilyas El Maliki (Morocco)Crazy Kennar (Kenya)Sabinus (Nigeria)1. Best Actor/ActressTimini Egbuson (Nigeria)Uzor Arukwe (Nigeria)Bimbo Ademoye (Nigeria)Uche Montana (Nigeria)Elizabeth Michael “Lulu” (Tanzania)Zander Adika (Kenya)Pallance Dladla (South Africa)Masali Baduza (South Africa)1. Best ComedianBasketmouth (Nigeria)Bovi (Nigeria)Warri Pikin (Nigeria)Eric Omondi (Kenya)Trevor Noah (South Africa)Godfrey (Nigeria)Patrick “Salvado” Idringi (Uganda)Ty Ngachira (Kenya)1. Best Hypeman/MCBig Smart (Nigeria)Shody (Nigeria)Ogee The MC (Ghana)MC Wild (Kenya)Robot Boii (South Africa)Balaa MC (Tanzania)MC Mignon (DR Congo)Do2dtun (Nigeria)1. Community Impact AwardEster Mathew Tonlagha Foundation (Nigeria)Noella Foundation (Nigeria)FAWE – Forum for African Women Educationalists (Kenya)Educate! (Uganda)IkamvaYouth (South Africa)Street Child (Sierra Leone)Tony Elumelu Foundation (Nigeria) 1. Best Male Reggae/DancehallValiant (Jamaica)Mr. Killa (Grenada)Patoranking (Nigeria)Shatta Wale (Ghana)Skillibeng (Jamaica)Vybz Kartel (Jamaica)Popcaan (Jamaica)Kranium (Jamaica)1. Best Female Reggae/DancehallShenseea (Jamaica)Jada Kingdom (Jamaica)Moliy (Ghana)Spice (Jamaica)Koffee (Jamaica)Lila Iké (Jamaica)Shaneil Muir (Jamaica)Vanessa Bling (Jamaica)1. Best African GroupDisco Misr (Egypt)Calema (São Tomé & Príncipe)Show Dem Camp (Nigeria)Toofan (Togo)DopeNation (Ghana)Team Paiya (Ivory Coast)Mi Casa (South Africa)Bracket (Nigeria)1. AFRIMMA Album of the YearBlack Sherif — Top of The Morning EraOmah Lay — Clarity of MindAsake — M$NEYTyla — A-PopBurna Boy — No Sign of WeaknessLloyiso — Never Thought I CouldDavido — 5iveLeigh-Anne — My Ego Told Me ToHimra — SORRY I’M BAD1. Best African USA Based ArtistKwate (Nigeria)Bills (Nigeria)Mannywellz (Nigeria)Moses Sumney (Ghana)Libianca (Cameroon)Palmwine Tappers Band (Nigeria)Detty K (Ivory Coast)J Pako (DR Congo)Emma Nyra (Nigeria)1. AFRIMMA Timeless Impact AwardTimaya (Nigeria)Amr Diab (Egypt)Sarkodie (Ghana)Nameless (Kenya)Oskido (South Africa)Kcee (Nigeria)Slap Dee (Zambia)Bebe Cool (Uganda)Flavour (Nigeria)Mafikizolo (South Africa)1. African Athlete of the YearVictor Osimhen (Nigeria)Serhou Guirassy (Guinea)Ademola Lookman (Nigeria)Achraf Hakimi (Morocco)Pascal Siakam (Cameroon)Faith Kipyegon (Kenya)Nnamdi Madubuike (Nigeria)1. Best InfluencerPeller (Nigeria)Carter Efe (Nigeria)Khaby Lame (Senegal)Nasty Black (Nigeria)Lasizwe Dambuza (South Africa)Ilyas El Maliki (Morocco)Crazy Kennar (Kenya)Sabinus (Nigeria)1. Best Actor/ActressTimini Egbuson (Nigeria)Uzor Arukwe (Nigeria)Bimbo Ademoye (Nigeria)Uche Montana (Nigeria)Elizabeth Michael “Lulu” (Tanzania)Zander Adika (Kenya)Pallance Dladla (South Africa)Masali Baduza (South Africa)1. Best ComedianBasketmouth (Nigeria)Bovi (Nigeria)Warri Pikin (Nigeria)Eric Omondi (Kenya)Trevor Noah (South Africa)Godfrey (Nigeria)Patrick “Salvado” Idringi (Uganda)Ty Ngachira (Kenya)1. Best Hypeman/MCBig Smart (Nigeria)Shody (Nigeria)Ogee The MC (Ghana)MC Wild (Kenya)Robot Boii (South Africa)Balaa MC (Tanzania)MC Mignon (DR Congo)Do2dtun (Nigeria)1. Community Impact AwardEster Mathew Tonlagha Foundation (Nigeria)Noella Foundation (Nigeria)FAWE – Forum for African Women Educationalists (Kenya)Educate! (Uganda)IkamvaYouth (South Africa)Street Child (Sierra Leone)Tony Elumelu Foundation (Nigeria) Valiant (Jamaica)Mr. Killa (Grenada)Patoranking (Nigeria)Shatta Wale (Ghana)Skillibeng (Jamaica)Vybz Kartel (Jamaica)Popcaan (Jamaica)Kranium (Jamaica)1. Best Female Reggae/DancehallShenseea (Jamaica)Jada Kingdom (Jamaica)Moliy (Ghana)Spice (Jamaica)Koffee (Jamaica)Lila Iké (Jamaica)Shaneil Muir (Jamaica)Vanessa Bling (Jamaica)1. Best African GroupDisco Misr (Egypt)Calema (São Tomé & Príncipe)Show Dem Camp (Nigeria)Toofan (Togo)DopeNation (Ghana)Team Paiya (Ivory Coast)Mi Casa (South Africa)Bracket (Nigeria)1. AFRIMMA Album of the YearBlack Sherif — Top of The Morning EraOmah Lay — Clarity of MindAsake — M$NEYTyla — A-PopBurna Boy — No Sign of WeaknessLloyiso — Never Thought I CouldDavido — 5iveLeigh-Anne — My Ego Told Me ToHimra — SORRY I’M BAD1. Best African USA Based ArtistKwate (Nigeria)Bills (Nigeria)Mannywellz (Nigeria)Moses Sumney (Ghana)Libianca (Cameroon)Palmwine Tappers Band (Nigeria)Detty K (Ivory Coast)J Pako (DR Congo)Emma Nyra (Nigeria)1. AFRIMMA Timeless Impact AwardTimaya (Nigeria)Amr Diab (Egypt)Sarkodie (Ghana)Nameless (Kenya)Oskido (South Africa)Kcee (Nigeria)Slap Dee (Zambia)Bebe Cool (Uganda)Flavour (Nigeria)Mafikizolo (South Africa)1. African Athlete of the YearVictor Osimhen (Nigeria)Serhou Guirassy (Guinea)Ademola Lookman (Nigeria)Achraf Hakimi (Morocco)Pascal Siakam (Cameroon)Faith Kipyegon (Kenya)Nnamdi Madubuike (Nigeria)1. Best InfluencerPeller (Nigeria)Carter Efe (Nigeria)Khaby Lame (Senegal)Nasty Black (Nigeria)Lasizwe Dambuza (South Africa)Ilyas El Maliki (Morocco)Crazy Kennar (Kenya)Sabinus (Nigeria)1. Best Actor/ActressTimini Egbuson (Nigeria)Uzor Arukwe (Nigeria)Bimbo Ademoye (Nigeria)Uche Montana (Nigeria)Elizabeth Michael “Lulu” (Tanzania)Zander Adika (Kenya)Pallance Dladla (South Africa)Masali Baduza (South Africa)1. Best ComedianBasketmouth (Nigeria)Bovi (Nigeria)Warri Pikin (Nigeria)Eric Omondi (Kenya)Trevor Noah (South Africa)Godfrey (Nigeria)Patrick “Salvado” Idringi (Uganda)Ty Ngachira (Kenya)1. Best Hypeman/MCBig Smart (Nigeria)Shody (Nigeria)Ogee The MC (Ghana)MC Wild (Kenya)Robot Boii (South Africa)Balaa MC (Tanzania)MC Mignon (DR Congo)Do2dtun (Nigeria)1. Community Impact AwardEster Mathew Tonlagha Foundation (Nigeria)Noella Foundation (Nigeria)FAWE – Forum for African Women Educationalists (Kenya)Educate! (Uganda)IkamvaYouth (South Africa)Street Child (Sierra Leone)Tony Elumelu Foundation (Nigeria) 1. Best Female Reggae/DancehallShenseea (Jamaica)Jada Kingdom (Jamaica)Moliy (Ghana)Spice (Jamaica)Koffee (Jamaica)Lila Iké (Jamaica)Shaneil Muir (Jamaica)Vanessa Bling (Jamaica)1. Best African GroupDisco Misr (Egypt)Calema (São Tomé & Príncipe)Show Dem Camp (Nigeria)Toofan (Togo)DopeNation (Ghana)Team Paiya (Ivory Coast)Mi Casa (South Africa)Bracket (Nigeria)1. AFRIMMA Album of the YearBlack Sherif — Top of The Morning EraOmah Lay — Clarity of MindAsake — M$NEYTyla — A-PopBurna Boy — No Sign of WeaknessLloyiso — Never Thought I CouldDavido — 5iveLeigh-Anne — My Ego Told Me ToHimra — SORRY I’M BAD1. Best African USA Based ArtistKwate (Nigeria)Bills (Nigeria)Mannywellz (Nigeria)Moses Sumney (Ghana)Libianca (Cameroon)Palmwine Tappers Band (Nigeria)Detty K (Ivory Coast)J Pako (DR Congo)Emma Nyra (Nigeria)1. AFRIMMA Timeless Impact AwardTimaya (Nigeria)Amr Diab (Egypt)Sarkodie (Ghana)Nameless (Kenya)Oskido (South Africa)Kcee (Nigeria)Slap Dee (Zambia)Bebe Cool (Uganda)Flavour (Nigeria)Mafikizolo (South Africa)1. African Athlete of the YearVictor Osimhen (Nigeria)Serhou Guirassy (Guinea)Ademola Lookman (Nigeria)Achraf Hakimi (Morocco)Pascal Siakam (Cameroon)Faith Kipyegon (Kenya)Nnamdi Madubuike (Nigeria)1. Best InfluencerPeller (Nigeria)Carter Efe (Nigeria)Khaby Lame (Senegal)Nasty Black (Nigeria)Lasizwe Dambuza (South Africa)Ilyas El Maliki (Morocco)Crazy Kennar (Kenya)Sabinus (Nigeria)1. Best Actor/ActressTimini Egbuson (Nigeria)Uzor Arukwe (Nigeria)Bimbo Ademoye (Nigeria)Uche Montana (Nigeria)Elizabeth Michael “Lulu” (Tanzania)Zander Adika (Kenya)Pallance Dladla (South Africa)Masali Baduza (South Africa)1. Best ComedianBasketmouth (Nigeria)Bovi (Nigeria)Warri Pikin (Nigeria)Eric Omondi (Kenya)Trevor Noah (South Africa)Godfrey (Nigeria)Patrick “Salvado” Idringi (Uganda)Ty Ngachira (Kenya)1. Best Hypeman/MCBig Smart (Nigeria)Shody (Nigeria)Ogee The MC (Ghana)MC Wild (Kenya)Robot Boii (South Africa)Balaa MC (Tanzania)MC Mignon (DR Congo)Do2dtun (Nigeria)1. Community Impact AwardEster Mathew Tonlagha Foundation (Nigeria)Noella Foundation (Nigeria)FAWE – Forum for African Women Educationalists (Kenya)Educate! (Uganda)IkamvaYouth (South Africa)Street Child (Sierra Leone)Tony Elumelu Foundation (Nigeria) Shenseea (Jamaica)Jada Kingdom (Jamaica)Moliy (Ghana)Spice (Jamaica)Koffee (Jamaica)Lila Iké (Jamaica)Shaneil Muir (Jamaica)Vanessa Bling (Jamaica)1. Best African GroupDisco Misr (Egypt)Calema (São Tomé & Príncipe)Show Dem Camp (Nigeria)Toofan (Togo)DopeNation (Ghana)Team Paiya (Ivory Coast)Mi Casa (South Africa)Bracket (Nigeria)1. AFRIMMA Album of the YearBlack Sherif — Top of The Morning EraOmah Lay — Clarity of MindAsake — M$NEYTyla — A-PopBurna Boy — No Sign of WeaknessLloyiso — Never Thought I CouldDavido — 5iveLeigh-Anne — My Ego Told Me ToHimra — SORRY I’M BAD1. Best African USA Based ArtistKwate (Nigeria)Bills (Nigeria)Mannywellz (Nigeria)Moses Sumney (Ghana)Libianca (Cameroon)Palmwine Tappers Band (Nigeria)Detty K (Ivory Coast)J Pako (DR Congo)Emma Nyra (Nigeria)1. AFRIMMA Timeless Impact AwardTimaya (Nigeria)Amr Diab (Egypt)Sarkodie (Ghana)Nameless (Kenya)Oskido (South Africa)Kcee (Nigeria)Slap Dee (Zambia)Bebe Cool (Uganda)Flavour (Nigeria)Mafikizolo (South Africa)1. African Athlete of the YearVictor Osimhen (Nigeria)Serhou Guirassy (Guinea)Ademola Lookman (Nigeria)Achraf Hakimi (Morocco)Pascal Siakam (Cameroon)Faith Kipyegon (Kenya)Nnamdi Madubuike (Nigeria)1. Best InfluencerPeller (Nigeria)Carter Efe (Nigeria)Khaby Lame (Senegal)Nasty Black (Nigeria)Lasizwe Dambuza (South Africa)Ilyas El Maliki (Morocco)Crazy Kennar (Kenya)Sabinus (Nigeria)1. Best Actor/ActressTimini Egbuson (Nigeria)Uzor Arukwe (Nigeria)Bimbo Ademoye (Nigeria)Uche Montana (Nigeria)Elizabeth Michael “Lulu” (Tanzania)Zander Adika (Kenya)Pallance Dladla (South Africa)Masali Baduza (South Africa)1. Best ComedianBasketmouth (Nigeria)Bovi (Nigeria)Warri Pikin (Nigeria)Eric Omondi (Kenya)Trevor Noah (South Africa)Godfrey (Nigeria)Patrick “Salvado” Idringi (Uganda)Ty Ngachira (Kenya)1. Best Hypeman/MCBig Smart (Nigeria)Shody (Nigeria)Ogee The MC (Ghana)MC Wild (Kenya)Robot Boii (South Africa)Balaa MC (Tanzania)MC Mignon (DR Congo)Do2dtun (Nigeria)1. Community Impact AwardEster Mathew Tonlagha Foundation (Nigeria)Noella Foundation (Nigeria)FAWE – Forum for African Women Educationalists (Kenya)Educate! (Uganda)IkamvaYouth (South Africa)Street Child (Sierra Leone)Tony Elumelu Foundation (Nigeria) 1. Best African GroupDisco Misr (Egypt)Calema (São Tomé & Príncipe)Show Dem Camp (Nigeria)Toofan (Togo)DopeNation (Ghana)Team Paiya (Ivory Coast)Mi Casa (South Africa)Bracket (Nigeria)1. AFRIMMA Album of the YearBlack Sherif — Top of The Morning EraOmah Lay — Clarity of MindAsake — M$NEYTyla — A-PopBurna Boy — No Sign of WeaknessLloyiso — Never Thought I CouldDavido — 5iveLeigh-Anne — My Ego Told Me ToHimra — SORRY I’M BAD1. Best African USA Based ArtistKwate (Nigeria)Bills (Nigeria)Mannywellz (Nigeria)Moses Sumney (Ghana)Libianca (Cameroon)Palmwine Tappers Band (Nigeria)Detty K (Ivory Coast)J Pako (DR Congo)Emma Nyra (Nigeria)1. AFRIMMA Timeless Impact AwardTimaya (Nigeria)Amr Diab (Egypt)Sarkodie (Ghana)Nameless (Kenya)Oskido (South Africa)Kcee (Nigeria)Slap Dee (Zambia)Bebe Cool (Uganda)Flavour (Nigeria)Mafikizolo (South Africa)1. African Athlete of the YearVictor Osimhen (Nigeria)Serhou Guirassy (Guinea)Ademola Lookman (Nigeria)Achraf Hakimi (Morocco)Pascal Siakam (Cameroon)Faith Kipyegon (Kenya)Nnamdi Madubuike (Nigeria)1. Best InfluencerPeller (Nigeria)Carter Efe (Nigeria)Khaby Lame (Senegal)Nasty Black (Nigeria)Lasizwe Dambuza (South Africa)Ilyas El Maliki (Morocco)Crazy Kennar (Kenya)Sabinus (Nigeria)1. Best Actor/ActressTimini Egbuson (Nigeria)Uzor Arukwe (Nigeria)Bimbo Ademoye (Nigeria)Uche Montana (Nigeria)Elizabeth Michael “Lulu” (Tanzania)Zander Adika (Kenya)Pallance Dladla (South Africa)Masali Baduza (South Africa)1. Best ComedianBasketmouth (Nigeria)Bovi (Nigeria)Warri Pikin (Nigeria)Eric Omondi (Kenya)Trevor Noah (South Africa)Godfrey (Nigeria)Patrick “Salvado” Idringi (Uganda)Ty Ngachira (Kenya)1. Best Hypeman/MCBig Smart (Nigeria)Shody (Nigeria)Ogee The MC (Ghana)MC Wild (Kenya)Robot Boii (South Africa)Balaa MC (Tanzania)MC Mignon (DR Congo)Do2dtun (Nigeria)1. Community Impact AwardEster Mathew Tonlagha Foundation (Nigeria)Noella Foundation (Nigeria)FAWE – Forum for African Women Educationalists (Kenya)Educate! (Uganda)IkamvaYouth (South Africa)Street Child (Sierra Leone)Tony Elumelu Foundation (Nigeria) Disco Misr (Egypt)Calema (São Tomé & Príncipe)Show Dem Camp (Nigeria)Toofan (Togo)DopeNation (Ghana)Team Paiya (Ivory Coast)Mi Casa (South Africa)Bracket (Nigeria)1. AFRIMMA Album of the YearBlack Sherif — Top of The Morning EraOmah Lay — Clarity of MindAsake — M$NEYTyla — A-PopBurna Boy — No Sign of WeaknessLloyiso — Never Thought I CouldDavido — 5iveLeigh-Anne — My Ego Told Me ToHimra — SORRY I’M BAD1. Best African USA Based ArtistKwate (Nigeria)Bills (Nigeria)Mannywellz (Nigeria)Moses Sumney (Ghana)Libianca (Cameroon)Palmwine Tappers Band (Nigeria)Detty K (Ivory Coast)J Pako (DR Congo)Emma Nyra (Nigeria)1. AFRIMMA Timeless Impact AwardTimaya (Nigeria)Amr Diab (Egypt)Sarkodie (Ghana)Nameless (Kenya)Oskido (South Africa)Kcee (Nigeria)Slap Dee (Zambia)Bebe Cool (Uganda)Flavour (Nigeria)Mafikizolo (South Africa)1. African Athlete of the YearVictor Osimhen (Nigeria)Serhou Guirassy (Guinea)Ademola Lookman (Nigeria)Achraf Hakimi (Morocco)Pascal Siakam (Cameroon)Faith Kipyegon (Kenya)Nnamdi Madubuike (Nigeria)1. Best InfluencerPeller (Nigeria)Carter Efe (Nigeria)Khaby Lame (Senegal)Nasty Black (Nigeria)Lasizwe Dambuza (South Africa)Ilyas El Maliki (Morocco)Crazy Kennar (Kenya)Sabinus (Nigeria)1. Best Actor/ActressTimini Egbuson (Nigeria)Uzor Arukwe (Nigeria)Bimbo Ademoye (Nigeria)Uche Montana (Nigeria)Elizabeth Michael “Lulu” (Tanzania)Zander Adika (Kenya)Pallance Dladla (South Africa)Masali Baduza (South Africa)1. Best ComedianBasketmouth (Nigeria)Bovi (Nigeria)Warri Pikin (Nigeria)Eric Omondi (Kenya)Trevor Noah (South Africa)Godfrey (Nigeria)Patrick “Salvado” Idringi (Uganda)Ty Ngachira (Kenya)1. Best Hypeman/MCBig Smart (Nigeria)Shody (Nigeria)Ogee The MC (Ghana)MC Wild (Kenya)Robot Boii (South Africa)Balaa MC (Tanzania)MC Mignon (DR Congo)Do2dtun (Nigeria)1. Community Impact AwardEster Mathew Tonlagha Foundation (Nigeria)Noella Foundation (Nigeria)FAWE – Forum for African Women Educationalists (Kenya)Educate! (Uganda)IkamvaYouth (South Africa)Street Child (Sierra Leone)Tony Elumelu Foundation (Nigeria) 1. AFRIMMA Album of the YearBlack Sherif — Top of The Morning EraOmah Lay — Clarity of MindAsake — M$NEYTyla — A-PopBurna Boy — No Sign of WeaknessLloyiso — Never Thought I CouldDavido — 5iveLeigh-Anne — My Ego Told Me ToHimra — SORRY I’M BAD1. Best African USA Based ArtistKwate (Nigeria)Bills (Nigeria)Mannywellz (Nigeria)Moses Sumney (Ghana)Libianca (Cameroon)Palmwine Tappers Band (Nigeria)Detty K (Ivory Coast)J Pako (DR Congo)Emma Nyra (Nigeria)1. AFRIMMA Timeless Impact AwardTimaya (Nigeria)Amr Diab (Egypt)Sarkodie (Ghana)Nameless (Kenya)Oskido (South Africa)Kcee (Nigeria)Slap Dee (Zambia)Bebe Cool (Uganda)Flavour (Nigeria)Mafikizolo (South Africa)1. African Athlete of the YearVictor Osimhen (Nigeria)Serhou Guirassy (Guinea)Ademola Lookman (Nigeria)Achraf Hakimi (Morocco)Pascal Siakam (Cameroon)Faith Kipyegon (Kenya)Nnamdi Madubuike (Nigeria)1. Best InfluencerPeller (Nigeria)Carter Efe (Nigeria)Khaby Lame (Senegal)Nasty Black (Nigeria)Lasizwe Dambuza (South Africa)Ilyas El Maliki (Morocco)Crazy Kennar (Kenya)Sabinus (Nigeria)1. Best Actor/ActressTimini Egbuson (Nigeria)Uzor Arukwe (Nigeria)Bimbo Ademoye (Nigeria)Uche Montana (Nigeria)Elizabeth Michael “Lulu” (Tanzania)Zander Adika (Kenya)Pallance Dladla (South Africa)Masali Baduza (South Africa)1. Best ComedianBasketmouth (Nigeria)Bovi (Nigeria)Warri Pikin (Nigeria)Eric Omondi (Kenya)Trevor Noah (South Africa)Godfrey (Nigeria)Patrick “Salvado” Idringi (Uganda)Ty Ngachira (Kenya)1. Best Hypeman/MCBig Smart (Nigeria)Shody (Nigeria)Ogee The MC (Ghana)MC Wild (Kenya)Robot Boii (South Africa)Balaa MC (Tanzania)MC Mignon (DR Congo)Do2dtun (Nigeria)1. Community Impact AwardEster Mathew Tonlagha Foundation (Nigeria)Noella Foundation (Nigeria)FAWE – Forum for African Women Educationalists (Kenya)Educate! (Uganda)IkamvaYouth (South Africa)Street Child (Sierra Leone)Tony Elumelu Foundation (Nigeria) Black Sherif — Top of The Morning EraOmah Lay — Clarity of MindAsake — M$NEYTyla — A-PopBurna Boy — No Sign of WeaknessLloyiso — Never Thought I CouldDavido — 5iveLeigh-Anne — My Ego Told Me ToHimra — SORRY I’M BAD1. Best African USA Based ArtistKwate (Nigeria)Bills (Nigeria)Mannywellz (Nigeria)Moses Sumney (Ghana)Libianca (Cameroon)Palmwine Tappers Band (Nigeria)Detty K (Ivory Coast)J Pako (DR Congo)Emma Nyra (Nigeria)1. AFRIMMA Timeless Impact AwardTimaya (Nigeria)Amr Diab (Egypt)Sarkodie (Ghana)Nameless (Kenya)Oskido (South Africa)Kcee (Nigeria)Slap Dee (Zambia)Bebe Cool (Uganda)Flavour (Nigeria)Mafikizolo (South Africa)1. African Athlete of the YearVictor Osimhen (Nigeria)Serhou Guirassy (Guinea)Ademola Lookman (Nigeria)Achraf Hakimi (Morocco)Pascal Siakam (Cameroon)Faith Kipyegon (Kenya)Nnamdi Madubuike (Nigeria)1. Best InfluencerPeller (Nigeria)Carter Efe (Nigeria)Khaby Lame (Senegal)Nasty Black (Nigeria)Lasizwe Dambuza (South Africa)Ilyas El Maliki (Morocco)Crazy Kennar (Kenya)Sabinus (Nigeria)1. Best Actor/ActressTimini Egbuson (Nigeria)Uzor Arukwe (Nigeria)Bimbo Ademoye (Nigeria)Uche Montana (Nigeria)Elizabeth Michael “Lulu” (Tanzania)Zander Adika (Kenya)Pallance Dladla (South Africa)Masali Baduza (South Africa)1. Best ComedianBasketmouth (Nigeria)Bovi (Nigeria)Warri Pikin (Nigeria)Eric Omondi (Kenya)Trevor Noah (South Africa)Godfrey (Nigeria)Patrick “Salvado” Idringi (Uganda)Ty Ngachira (Kenya)1. Best Hypeman/MCBig Smart (Nigeria)Shody (Nigeria)Ogee The MC (Ghana)MC Wild (Kenya)Robot Boii (South Africa)Balaa MC (Tanzania)MC Mignon (DR Congo)Do2dtun (Nigeria)1. Community Impact AwardEster Mathew Tonlagha Foundation (Nigeria)Noella Foundation (Nigeria)FAWE – Forum for African Women Educationalists (Kenya)Educate! (Uganda)IkamvaYouth (South Africa)Street Child (Sierra Leone)Tony Elumelu Foundation (Nigeria) 1. Best African USA Based ArtistKwate (Nigeria)Bills (Nigeria)Mannywellz (Nigeria)Moses Sumney (Ghana)Libianca (Cameroon)Palmwine Tappers Band (Nigeria)Detty K (Ivory Coast)J Pako (DR Congo)Emma Nyra (Nigeria)1. AFRIMMA Timeless Impact AwardTimaya (Nigeria)Amr Diab (Egypt)Sarkodie (Ghana)Nameless (Kenya)Oskido (South Africa)Kcee (Nigeria)Slap Dee (Zambia)Bebe Cool (Uganda)Flavour (Nigeria)Mafikizolo (South Africa)1. African Athlete of the YearVictor Osimhen (Nigeria)Serhou Guirassy (Guinea)Ademola Lookman (Nigeria)Achraf Hakimi (Morocco)Pascal Siakam (Cameroon)Faith Kipyegon (Kenya)Nnamdi Madubuike (Nigeria)1. Best InfluencerPeller (Nigeria)Carter Efe (Nigeria)Khaby Lame (Senegal)Nasty Black (Nigeria)Lasizwe Dambuza (South Africa)Ilyas El Maliki (Morocco)Crazy Kennar (Kenya)Sabinus (Nigeria)1. Best Actor/ActressTimini Egbuson (Nigeria)Uzor Arukwe (Nigeria)Bimbo Ademoye (Nigeria)Uche Montana (Nigeria)Elizabeth Michael “Lulu” (Tanzania)Zander Adika (Kenya)Pallance Dladla (South Africa)Masali Baduza (South Africa)1. Best ComedianBasketmouth (Nigeria)Bovi (Nigeria)Warri Pikin (Nigeria)Eric Omondi (Kenya)Trevor Noah (South Africa)Godfrey (Nigeria)Patrick “Salvado” Idringi (Uganda)Ty Ngachira (Kenya)1. Best Hypeman/MCBig Smart (Nigeria)Shody (Nigeria)Ogee The MC (Ghana)MC Wild (Kenya)Robot Boii (South Africa)Balaa MC (Tanzania)MC Mignon (DR Congo)Do2dtun (Nigeria)1. Community Impact AwardEster Mathew Tonlagha Foundation (Nigeria)Noella Foundation (Nigeria)FAWE – Forum for African Women Educationalists (Kenya)Educate! (Uganda)IkamvaYouth (South Africa)Street Child (Sierra Leone)Tony Elumelu Foundation (Nigeria) Kwate (Nigeria)Bills (Nigeria)Mannywellz (Nigeria)Moses Sumney (Ghana)Libianca (Cameroon)Palmwine Tappers Band (Nigeria)Detty K (Ivory Coast)J Pako (DR Congo)Emma Nyra (Nigeria)1. AFRIMMA Timeless Impact AwardTimaya (Nigeria)Amr Diab (Egypt)Sarkodie (Ghana)Nameless (Kenya)Oskido (South Africa)Kcee (Nigeria)Slap Dee (Zambia)Bebe Cool (Uganda)Flavour (Nigeria)Mafikizolo (South Africa)1. African Athlete of the YearVictor Osimhen (Nigeria)Serhou Guirassy (Guinea)Ademola Lookman (Nigeria)Achraf Hakimi (Morocco)Pascal Siakam (Cameroon)Faith Kipyegon (Kenya)Nnamdi Madubuike (Nigeria)1. Best InfluencerPeller (Nigeria)Carter Efe (Nigeria)Khaby Lame (Senegal)Nasty Black (Nigeria)Lasizwe Dambuza (South Africa)Ilyas El Maliki (Morocco)Crazy Kennar (Kenya)Sabinus (Nigeria)1. Best Actor/ActressTimini Egbuson (Nigeria)Uzor Arukwe (Nigeria)Bimbo Ademoye (Nigeria)Uche Montana (Nigeria)Elizabeth Michael “Lulu” (Tanzania)Zander Adika (Kenya)Pallance Dladla (South Africa)Masali Baduza (South Africa)1. Best ComedianBasketmouth (Nigeria)Bovi (Nigeria)Warri Pikin (Nigeria)Eric Omondi (Kenya)Trevor Noah (South Africa)Godfrey (Nigeria)Patrick “Salvado” Idringi (Uganda)Ty Ngachira (Kenya)1. Best Hypeman/MCBig Smart (Nigeria)Shody (Nigeria)Ogee The MC (Ghana)MC Wild (Kenya)Robot Boii (South Africa)Balaa MC (Tanzania)MC Mignon (DR Congo)Do2dtun (Nigeria)1. Community Impact AwardEster Mathew Tonlagha Foundation (Nigeria)Noella Foundation (Nigeria)FAWE – Forum for African Women Educationalists (Kenya)Educate! (Uganda)IkamvaYouth (South Africa)Street Child (Sierra Leone)Tony Elumelu Foundation (Nigeria) 1. AFRIMMA Timeless Impact AwardTimaya (Nigeria)Amr Diab (Egypt)Sarkodie (Ghana)Nameless (Kenya)Oskido (South Africa)Kcee (Nigeria)Slap Dee (Zambia)Bebe Cool (Uganda)Flavour (Nigeria)Mafikizolo (South Africa)1. African Athlete of the YearVictor Osimhen (Nigeria)Serhou Guirassy (Guinea)Ademola Lookman (Nigeria)Achraf Hakimi (Morocco)Pascal Siakam (Cameroon)Faith Kipyegon (Kenya)Nnamdi Madubuike (Nigeria)1. Best InfluencerPeller (Nigeria)Carter Efe (Nigeria)Khaby Lame (Senegal)Nasty Black (Nigeria)Lasizwe Dambuza (South Africa)Ilyas El Maliki (Morocco)Crazy Kennar (Kenya)Sabinus (Nigeria)1. Best Actor/ActressTimini Egbuson (Nigeria)Uzor Arukwe (Nigeria)Bimbo Ademoye (Nigeria)Uche Montana (Nigeria)Elizabeth Michael “Lulu” (Tanzania)Zander Adika (Kenya)Pallance Dladla (South Africa)Masali Baduza (South Africa)1. Best ComedianBasketmouth (Nigeria)Bovi (Nigeria)Warri Pikin (Nigeria)Eric Omondi (Kenya)Trevor Noah (South Africa)Godfrey (Nigeria)Patrick “Salvado” Idringi (Uganda)Ty Ngachira (Kenya)1. Best Hypeman/MCBig Smart (Nigeria)Shody (Nigeria)Ogee The MC (Ghana)MC Wild (Kenya)Robot Boii (South Africa)Balaa MC (Tanzania)MC Mignon (DR Congo)Do2dtun (Nigeria)1. Community Impact AwardEster Mathew Tonlagha Foundation (Nigeria)Noella Foundation (Nigeria)FAWE – Forum for African Women Educationalists (Kenya)Educate! (Uganda)IkamvaYouth (South Africa)Street Child (Sierra Leone)Tony Elumelu Foundation (Nigeria) Timaya (Nigeria)Amr Diab (Egypt)Sarkodie (Ghana)Nameless (Kenya)Oskido (South Africa)Kcee (Nigeria)Slap Dee (Zambia)Bebe Cool (Uganda)Flavour (Nigeria)Mafikizolo (South Africa)1. African Athlete of the YearVictor Osimhen (Nigeria)Serhou Guirassy (Guinea)Ademola Lookman (Nigeria)Achraf Hakimi (Morocco)Pascal Siakam (Cameroon)Faith Kipyegon (Kenya)Nnamdi Madubuike (Nigeria)1. Best InfluencerPeller (Nigeria)Carter Efe (Nigeria)Khaby Lame (Senegal)Nasty Black (Nigeria)Lasizwe Dambuza (South Africa)Ilyas El Maliki (Morocco)Crazy Kennar (Kenya)Sabinus (Nigeria)1. Best Actor/ActressTimini Egbuson (Nigeria)Uzor Arukwe (Nigeria)Bimbo Ademoye (Nigeria)Uche Montana (Nigeria)Elizabeth Michael “Lulu” (Tanzania)Zander Adika (Kenya)Pallance Dladla (South Africa)Masali Baduza (South Africa)1. Best ComedianBasketmouth (Nigeria)Bovi (Nigeria)Warri Pikin (Nigeria)Eric Omondi (Kenya)Trevor Noah (South Africa)Godfrey (Nigeria)Patrick “Salvado” Idringi (Uganda)Ty Ngachira (Kenya)1. Best Hypeman/MCBig Smart (Nigeria)Shody (Nigeria)Ogee The MC (Ghana)MC Wild (Kenya)Robot Boii (South Africa)Balaa MC (Tanzania)MC Mignon (DR Congo)Do2dtun (Nigeria)1. Community Impact AwardEster Mathew Tonlagha Foundation (Nigeria)Noella Foundation (Nigeria)FAWE – Forum for African Women Educationalists (Kenya)Educate! (Uganda)IkamvaYouth (South Africa)Street Child (Sierra Leone)Tony Elumelu Foundation (Nigeria) 1. African Athlete of the YearVictor Osimhen (Nigeria)Serhou Guirassy (Guinea)Ademola Lookman (Nigeria)Achraf Hakimi (Morocco)Pascal Siakam (Cameroon)Faith Kipyegon (Kenya)Nnamdi Madubuike (Nigeria)1. Best InfluencerPeller (Nigeria)Carter Efe (Nigeria)Khaby Lame (Senegal)Nasty Black (Nigeria)Lasizwe Dambuza (South Africa)Ilyas El Maliki (Morocco)Crazy Kennar (Kenya)Sabinus (Nigeria)1. Best Actor/ActressTimini Egbuson (Nigeria)Uzor Arukwe (Nigeria)Bimbo Ademoye (Nigeria)Uche Montana (Nigeria)Elizabeth Michael “Lulu” (Tanzania)Zander Adika (Kenya)Pallance Dladla (South Africa)Masali Baduza (South Africa)1. Best ComedianBasketmouth (Nigeria)Bovi (Nigeria)Warri Pikin (Nigeria)Eric Omondi (Kenya)Trevor Noah (South Africa)Godfrey (Nigeria)Patrick “Salvado” Idringi (Uganda)Ty Ngachira (Kenya)1. Best Hypeman/MCBig Smart (Nigeria)Shody (Nigeria)Ogee The MC (Ghana)MC Wild (Kenya)Robot Boii (South Africa)Balaa MC (Tanzania)MC Mignon (DR Congo)Do2dtun (Nigeria)1. Community Impact AwardEster Mathew Tonlagha Foundation (Nigeria)Noella Foundation (Nigeria)FAWE – Forum for African Women Educationalists (Kenya)Educate! (Uganda)IkamvaYouth (South Africa)Street Child (Sierra Leone)Tony Elumelu Foundation (Nigeria) Victor Osimhen (Nigeria)Serhou Guirassy (Guinea)Ademola Lookman (Nigeria)Achraf Hakimi (Morocco)Pascal Siakam (Cameroon)Faith Kipyegon (Kenya)Nnamdi Madubuike (Nigeria)1. Best InfluencerPeller (Nigeria)Carter Efe (Nigeria)Khaby Lame (Senegal)Nasty Black (Nigeria)Lasizwe Dambuza (South Africa)Ilyas El Maliki (Morocco)Crazy Kennar (Kenya)Sabinus (Nigeria)1. Best Actor/ActressTimini Egbuson (Nigeria)Uzor Arukwe (Nigeria)Bimbo Ademoye (Nigeria)Uche Montana (Nigeria)Elizabeth Michael “Lulu” (Tanzania)Zander Adika (Kenya)Pallance Dladla (South Africa)Masali Baduza (South Africa)1. Best ComedianBasketmouth (Nigeria)Bovi (Nigeria)Warri Pikin (Nigeria)Eric Omondi (Kenya)Trevor Noah (South Africa)Godfrey (Nigeria)Patrick “Salvado” Idringi (Uganda)Ty Ngachira (Kenya)1. Best Hypeman/MCBig Smart (Nigeria)Shody (Nigeria)Ogee The MC (Ghana)MC Wild (Kenya)Robot Boii (South Africa)Balaa MC (Tanzania)MC Mignon (DR Congo)Do2dtun (Nigeria)1. Community Impact AwardEster Mathew Tonlagha Foundation (Nigeria)Noella Foundation (Nigeria)FAWE – Forum for African Women Educationalists (Kenya)Educate! (Uganda)IkamvaYouth (South Africa)Street Child (Sierra Leone)Tony Elumelu Foundation (Nigeria) 1. Best InfluencerPeller (Nigeria)Carter Efe (Nigeria)Khaby Lame (Senegal)Nasty Black (Nigeria)Lasizwe Dambuza (South Africa)Ilyas El Maliki (Morocco)Crazy Kennar (Kenya)Sabinus (Nigeria)1. Best Actor/ActressTimini Egbuson (Nigeria)Uzor Arukwe (Nigeria)Bimbo Ademoye (Nigeria)Uche Montana (Nigeria)Elizabeth Michael “Lulu” (Tanzania)Zander Adika (Kenya)Pallance Dladla (South Africa)Masali Baduza (South Africa)1. Best ComedianBasketmouth (Nigeria)Bovi (Nigeria)Warri Pikin (Nigeria)Eric Omondi (Kenya)Trevor Noah (South Africa)Godfrey (Nigeria)Patrick “Salvado” Idringi (Uganda)Ty Ngachira (Kenya)1. Best Hypeman/MCBig Smart (Nigeria)Shody (Nigeria)Ogee The MC (Ghana)MC Wild (Kenya)Robot Boii (South Africa)Balaa MC (Tanzania)MC Mignon (DR Congo)Do2dtun (Nigeria)1. Community Impact AwardEster Mathew Tonlagha Foundation (Nigeria)Noella Foundation (Nigeria)FAWE – Forum for African Women Educationalists (Kenya)Educate! (Uganda)IkamvaYouth (South Africa)Street Child (Sierra Leone)Tony Elumelu Foundation (Nigeria) Peller (Nigeria)Carter Efe (Nigeria)Khaby Lame (Senegal)Nasty Black (Nigeria)Lasizwe Dambuza (South Africa)Ilyas El Maliki (Morocco)Crazy Kennar (Kenya)Sabinus (Nigeria)1. Best Actor/ActressTimini Egbuson (Nigeria)Uzor Arukwe (Nigeria)Bimbo Ademoye (Nigeria)Uche Montana (Nigeria)Elizabeth Michael “Lulu” (Tanzania)Zander Adika (Kenya)Pallance Dladla (South Africa)Masali Baduza (South Africa)1. Best ComedianBasketmouth (Nigeria)Bovi (Nigeria)Warri Pikin (Nigeria)Eric Omondi (Kenya)Trevor Noah (South Africa)Godfrey (Nigeria)Patrick “Salvado” Idringi (Uganda)Ty Ngachira (Kenya)1. Best Hypeman/MCBig Smart (Nigeria)Shody (Nigeria)Ogee The MC (Ghana)MC Wild (Kenya)Robot Boii (South Africa)Balaa MC (Tanzania)MC Mignon (DR Congo)Do2dtun (Nigeria)1. Community Impact AwardEster Mathew Tonlagha Foundation (Nigeria)Noella Foundation (Nigeria)FAWE – Forum for African Women Educationalists (Kenya)Educate! (Uganda)IkamvaYouth (South Africa)Street Child (Sierra Leone)Tony Elumelu Foundation (Nigeria) 1. Best Actor/ActressTimini Egbuson (Nigeria)Uzor Arukwe (Nigeria)Bimbo Ademoye (Nigeria)Uche Montana (Nigeria)Elizabeth Michael “Lulu” (Tanzania)Zander Adika (Kenya)Pallance Dladla (South Africa)Masali Baduza (South Africa)1. Best ComedianBasketmouth (Nigeria)Bovi (Nigeria)Warri Pikin (Nigeria)Eric Omondi (Kenya)Trevor Noah (South Africa)Godfrey (Nigeria)Patrick “Salvado” Idringi (Uganda)Ty Ngachira (Kenya)1. Best Hypeman/MCBig Smart (Nigeria)Shody (Nigeria)Ogee The MC (Ghana)MC Wild (Kenya)Robot Boii (South Africa)Balaa MC (Tanzania)MC Mignon (DR Congo)Do2dtun (Nigeria)1. Community Impact AwardEster Mathew Tonlagha Foundation (Nigeria)Noella Foundation (Nigeria)FAWE – Forum for African Women Educationalists (Kenya)Educate! (Uganda)IkamvaYouth (South Africa)Street Child (Sierra Leone)Tony Elumelu Foundation (Nigeria) Timini Egbuson (Nigeria)Uzor Arukwe (Nigeria)Bimbo Ademoye (Nigeria)Uche Montana (Nigeria)Elizabeth Michael “Lulu” (Tanzania)Zander Adika (Kenya)Pallance Dladla (South Africa)Masali Baduza (South Africa)1. Best ComedianBasketmouth (Nigeria)Bovi (Nigeria)Warri Pikin (Nigeria)Eric Omondi (Kenya)Trevor Noah (South Africa)Godfrey (Nigeria)Patrick “Salvado” Idringi (Uganda)Ty Ngachira (Kenya)1. Best Hypeman/MCBig Smart (Nigeria)Shody (Nigeria)Ogee The MC (Ghana)MC Wild (Kenya)Robot Boii (South Africa)Balaa MC (Tanzania)MC Mignon (DR Congo)Do2dtun (Nigeria)1. Community Impact AwardEster Mathew Tonlagha Foundation (Nigeria)Noella Foundation (Nigeria)FAWE – Forum for African Women Educationalists (Kenya)Educate! (Uganda)IkamvaYouth (South Africa)Street Child (Sierra Leone)Tony Elumelu Foundation (Nigeria) 1. Best ComedianBasketmouth (Nigeria)Bovi (Nigeria)Warri Pikin (Nigeria)Eric Omondi (Kenya)Trevor Noah (South Africa)Godfrey (Nigeria)Patrick “Salvado” Idringi (Uganda)Ty Ngachira (Kenya)1. Best Hypeman/MCBig Smart (Nigeria)Shody (Nigeria)Ogee The MC (Ghana)MC Wild (Kenya)Robot Boii (South Africa)Balaa MC (Tanzania)MC Mignon (DR Congo)Do2dtun (Nigeria)1. Community Impact AwardEster Mathew Tonlagha Foundation (Nigeria)Noella Foundation (Nigeria)FAWE – Forum for African Women Educationalists (Kenya)Educate! (Uganda)IkamvaYouth (South Africa)Street Child (Sierra Leone)Tony Elumelu Foundation (Nigeria) Basketmouth (Nigeria)Bovi (Nigeria)Warri Pikin (Nigeria)Eric Omondi (Kenya)Trevor Noah (South Africa)Godfrey (Nigeria)Patrick “Salvado” Idringi (Uganda)Ty Ngachira (Kenya)1. Best Hypeman/MCBig Smart (Nigeria)Shody (Nigeria)Ogee The MC (Ghana)MC Wild (Kenya)Robot Boii (South Africa)Balaa MC (Tanzania)MC Mignon (DR Congo)Do2dtun (Nigeria)1. Community Impact AwardEster Mathew Tonlagha Foundation (Nigeria)Noella Foundation (Nigeria)FAWE – Forum for African Women Educationalists (Kenya)Educate! (Uganda)IkamvaYouth (South Africa)Street Child (Sierra Leone)Tony Elumelu Foundation (Nigeria) 1. Best Hypeman/MCBig Smart (Nigeria)Shody (Nigeria)Ogee The MC (Ghana)MC Wild (Kenya)Robot Boii (South Africa)Balaa MC (Tanzania)MC Mignon (DR Congo)Do2dtun (Nigeria)1. Community Impact AwardEster Mathew Tonlagha Foundation (Nigeria)Noella Foundation (Nigeria)FAWE – Forum for African Women Educationalists (Kenya)Educate! (Uganda)IkamvaYouth (South Africa)Street Child (Sierra Leone)Tony Elumelu Foundation (Nigeria) Big Smart (Nigeria)Shody (Nigeria)Ogee The MC (Ghana)MC Wild (Kenya)Robot Boii (South Africa)Balaa MC (Tanzania)MC Mignon (DR Congo)Do2dtun (Nigeria)1. Community Impact AwardEster Mathew Tonlagha Foundation (Nigeria)Noella Foundation (Nigeria)FAWE – Forum for African Women Educationalists (Kenya)Educate! 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