AFRIMA unveils Nominee List for 2022 edition [See Full Nominee List]

September 14, 2022 Uncategorized 1 Views

Importantly, only entries within the validity period of August 20, 2021 to August 5, 2022, were considered for nomination for this year’s awards.

Leading the nominations on a regional basis this year is the Western African region, with 134 nominations, representing 35 percent; while the Eastern African region follows closely with 69 nominations, representing 18 percent; the Southern African region races closely with 68 nominations, representing 17.8 percent; while Central Africa pulls in its weight with 52 nominations, representing 13.6 percent; while the Northern African region follows closely with 49 nominations, representing 12.8 percent.

Also, the Global music region, which represents music from Non-Africans in the diaspora who still contribute to the growth of the African region, sums the list with 10 nominations, representing 2.6 percent.

Dominating the list with the most nominations, this year, is the South African maverick, Costa Titch, with six nominations for his 2021 smash hit, Big Flexa, in “Song of the Year”; “Breakout Artiste of the Year”; “Best African Collaboration”: “Best Artiste, Duo or Group in African Electro”; and “Best Artiste, Duo or Group in Use of African Dance/Choreography”.

Interestingly, the Congolese maestro, Dadju, ties with six nominations, as well, in “Best Male in Central Africa”; “Song of the Year”; “Album of the Year”; “Artiste of the Year”; “Best African Act in the Diaspora”; and “Best Soundtrack in a Movie, Series, or Documentary”.

Ranking closely with the third highest nominations is the Ivorian rapper Didi B who bags five nominations in “Best Male Artiste in Western Africa”; “Song of the Year”; “Album of the Year”; “Best African Rapper/Lyricist”; “Best Artiste, Duo or Group in African Hip Hop”.

Again, tying with five nominations, as well, is the Algerian Disc Jockey and Record Producer, in “Best Male Artiste in Northern Africa”; “Song of the Year”; “Best African DJ”; “Best African Act in the Diaspora”; and “Best Artiste, Duo or Group in African Electro”.

Also, ranking equally with the third highest nominations is another Algerian singer, Soolking, with five nominations in “Best Male Artiste in Northern Africa”; “Song of the Year”; “Album of the Year”; “Best Video”; and “Best African Act in the Diaspora”.

Lastly, closing the tie of artistes with the third highest nominations is the Egyptian rapper and record producer, Wegz, with five nominations in “Best Male Artiste in Northern Africa”; “Song of the Year”; “Producer of the Year”; “Artiste of the Year”; and “Best Artiste, Duo or Group in African Contemporary”.

Other artistes with four nominations are the Nigerian mavericks, Burna Boy in “Best Male Artiste in Western Africa”; “Song of the Year”; “Album of the Year”; and “Artiste of the Year”); Fireboy in “Best Male Artiste in Western Africa”; “Song of the Year”; “Artiste of the Year”; and “Best African Collaboration”; Kizz Daniel in “Best Male Artiste in Western Africa”; “Song of the Year”; “Artiste of the Year”; “Best African Collaboration”; and “Best Artiste, Duo or Group in African Pop”; and Tiwa Savage in “Best Female Artiste in Western Africa”; “Artiste of the Year”; “Best African Collaboration”; and “Best Artiste, Duo or Group in African RnB/Soul”.

The other African superstars with four nominations are Zakes Bantwini (South Africa) in “Best Male Artiste in Southern Africa”; “Best African DJ”; “Artiste of the Year”; and “Best Artiste, Duo or Group in African Electro”; Marwan Moussa (Egypt) in “Best Male Artiste in Northern Africa”; “Best African Rapper/Lyricist”; “Breakout Artiste of the Year”; and “Best Artiste, Duo or Group in African Hip Hop”; and Nomfundo Moh (South Africa) in “Best Female Artiste in Southern Africa”; “Album of the Year”; “Breakout Artiste of the Year”; and “Best Artiste, Duo or Group in African RnB/Soul”.

Interestingly, artistes who were recognized among the “Most Promising” category, last year, whose current nominations indicate that significant growth in their respective artistries include: Ckay (Nigeria) in “Producer of the Year”; “Artiste of the Year”; and “Best Artiste, Duo or Group in African Pop”; Ruger (Nigeria) in “Best Artiste in African Reggae, Ragga and Dancehall”; El Grande Toto (Morocco) in “Best Male Artiste in North Africa”; and “Breakout Artiste of the Year”.

Commenting on the nominations list, AFRIMA jury member representing the Southern African Region , Adam Tiran, said: “The sheer breadth of music from all over the continent that we considered at the AFRIMA adjudication, for this year’s awards, is mind blowing. It’s really encouraging to see so many African superstars on the list, as well as other rising stars who have had an amazing year, and, finally, a lot of brand new music discoveries. The future is bright for the continent!”

Importantly, the public voting portal for the 2022 AFRIMA edition would be live on Sunday, 25th September, 2022, at 12:00pm CAT. African music lovers within the continent, and around the world, can visit the official website to vote.

Voting closes at 12.00 (CAT), December 10, 2022, before the AFRIMA main awards ceremony.

Best Male Artist in Central Africa
Artist	Song	Country
C4 Pedro	Posa	Angola
Dadju	Ambassadeur	DRC
Fally Ipupa	Bloqué	DRC
Innoss’B	Mortel-06	DRC
Gaz Mawete	500	DRC
Matias Damasio	Como Antes	Angola
Ninho	Jefe	DRC
Roga Roga & Extra Musica	Bokoko	DRC
Tayc	Dodo	Cameroon
Tenor Ft. Innoss’B	Mami Wata	Cameroon
Best Female Artist in Central Africa
Asaba	Mon Bebe	Cameroon
Blanche Bailly Ft. Joeboy	Mine	Cameroon
Emma’a	Encré	Gabon
Espoir La Tigresse	Abiane	Gabon
Pérola	Sincera	Angola
Shay	DA	DRC
Vernyuy Tina	Ndani Ya	Cameroon
Zara Williams Ft. C4 Pedro	Posa	DRC
Best Male Artiste in Eastern Africa
Addis Legesse	Enja	Ethiopia
Bien (& Aaron Rimbui)	Bald Men Anthem	Kenya
Diamond Platnumz Ft. Zuchu	Mtasubiri	Tanzania
Eddy Kenzo	Songa	Uganda
Kassmasse	Sewasew	Ethiopia
King Saha	Zakayo	Uganda
Marioo Ft. Jovial	Mi Amor	Tanzania
Mbosso Ft. Costa Titch & Phantom Steeze	Moyo	Tanzania
Nyashinski Ft. Femi One	Properly	Kenya
Rayvanny Ft. Vjollca	Pele Pele	Tanzania
Best Female Artiste in Eastern Africa
Betty G	Addis Semay	Ethiopia
Tanasha Donna	Maradonna	Kenya
Frida Amani	Fala Mimi	Tanzania
Hewan Gebrewold	Shemuna	Ethiopia
C4 Pedro	Posa	Angola
Dadju	Ambassadeur	DRC
Fally Ipupa	Bloqué	DRC
Innoss’B	Mortel-06	DRC
Gaz Mawete	500	DRC
Matias Damasio	Como Antes	Angola
Ninho	Jefe	DRC
Roga Roga & Extra Musica	Bokoko	DRC
Tayc	Dodo	Cameroon
Tenor Ft. Innoss’B	Mami Wata	Cameroon
Best Female Artist in Central Africa
Asaba	Mon Bebe	Cameroon
Blanche Bailly Ft. Joeboy	Mine	Cameroon
Emma’a	Encré	Gabon
Espoir La Tigresse	Abiane	Gabon
Pérola	Sincera	Angola
Shay	DA	DRC
Vernyuy Tina	Ndani Ya	Cameroon
Zara Williams Ft. C4 Pedro	Posa	DRC
Best Male Artiste in Eastern Africa
Addis Legesse	Enja	Ethiopia
Bien (& Aaron Rimbui)	Bald Men Anthem	Kenya
Diamond Platnumz Ft. Zuchu	Mtasubiri	Tanzania
Eddy Kenzo	Songa	Uganda
Kassmasse	Sewasew	Ethiopia
King Saha	Zakayo	Uganda
Marioo Ft. Jovial	Mi Amor	Tanzania
Mbosso Ft. Costa Titch & Phantom Steeze	Moyo	Tanzania
Nyashinski Ft. Femi One	Properly	Kenya
Rayvanny Ft. Vjollca	Pele Pele	Tanzania
Best Female Artiste in Eastern Africa
Betty G	Addis Semay	Ethiopia
Tanasha Donna	Maradonna	Kenya
Frida Amani	Fala Mimi	Tanzania
Hewan Gebrewold	Shemuna	Ethiopia
Muthaka	Sorry	Kenya
Nandy	Siwezi	Tanzania
Nikita Kering	Last Name	Kenya
Rosa Ree	Watatubu	Tanzania
Spice Diana Ft. DJ Seven	Tujuoge	Uganda
Zuchu Ft. Bontle Smith & Tyler	Kitu	Tanzania
Best Male Artist in Northern Africa
Ali Loka	Matkhafesh Yamma	Egypt
Ahmed Saad Ft. 3enba & Double Zuksh	AlMoulouk	Egypt
A.L.A	30	Tunisia
DJ Snake	Disco Maghreb	Algeria
Draganov	Chichi	Morocco
El Grande Toto	Salade Coco	Morocco
Marwan Moussa	Batal 3alam	Egypt
Snor	Kasseta	Morocco
Soolking	Suavemente	Algeria
Wegz	Albakht	Egypt
Best Female Artist in Northern Africa
Faouzia	RIP Love	Morocco
Jaylann	Oui Oui	Morocco
Kenza Morsli Ft. DJ Adel	Moustahil	Algeria
Lyna Mahyem	Mal De Toi	Algeria
Manal	Makhelaw Magalou	Morocco
Marwa Loud & Moha K	Ghir Ntiya	Morocco
Ruby	Namet Nenna	Egypt
Rym	Stylo Warqa	Morocco
Best Male Artist in Southern Africa
A-Reece	Couldn’t Have Said It Better, Pt.3	South Africa
Blxckie feat A-Reece	Sneaky	South Africa
DJ Tarico	Number One X DJ Consequence Ft. Nelson Tivane & Preck)	Mozambique
Gemini Major	Ooh Lala feat. Ayra Starr	Malawi
Focalistic	16 Days No Sleep X Madumane and Mellow & Sleazy feat. DJ Maphorisa	South Africa