Winners have emerged at the 6th All Africa Music Awards (AFRIMA) held on Saturday at the Eko Convention Centre of Eko Hotels and Suites, Victoria Island, Lagos, Nigeria.
Winners were announced in the 36 categories of the awards ceremony, which comprise the Continental and Regional categories.
The Continental Category rewards African artistes in various music genres and forms, while the Regional Category celebrates the outstanding achievements of African artistes within their specific region of origin.
Also, the 6th AFRIMA Legendary awards were announced; a recognition of individuals who have impacted the world positively, using their craft in the music, arts and culture industry.
Unlike others, this category is not open to public voting, but determined by the African Union, International Committee of AFRIMA and the AFRIMA Jury.
This years' Legendary awards recipients are international Nigerian music icon, 2Baba; and Congolese music veteran, Awilo Longomba.
See the full list of winners below:
Best Female Artist in Western Africa
Best Male Artist in Western Africa
Best Artiste, Duo or Group in African Pop
Best African DJ
Artist of the Year in Africa
Best Artist, Duo or Group in African Contemporary
*2Baba (Nigeria) - 'Oyi' WINNER
*Adil Assil (Morocco) - 'Lala Moulati'
*Fally Ipupa (DRC) - 'Aime-moi'
*Kerozen (Cote d'Ivoire) - 'La Victoire'
*Kizz Daniel (Nigeria) - 'Madu'
*Mbosso (Tanzania) - 'Hodari'
*Salatiel (Cameroon) - 'Anita'
*Salif Keita (Mali) - 'Tonton'
*Sjava (South Africa) - 'Umama'
*Tamy Moyo (Zimbabwe) - 'Kwandinobva'
*Tiwa Savage (Nigeria) - 'One'
Other winners and their categories are:
Best Male Artist in Central Africa
Best Female Artist in Central Africa
Best Male Artist in Eastern Africa
Best Female Artist in Eastern Africa
Best Male Artist in Northern Africa
Best Female Artist in Northern Africa
*Jaylann (Morocco) - 'Allo allo'
*Kenza Morsli (Algeria) - 'Kettal'
*Nada Azhari (Morocco) - 'Jrit' WINNER
*Psychoqueen (Morocco) - 'Enta' Habibi'
*Salma Rachid (Morocco) - 'Ma Gazzelle' ft. Mok Saib
*Sherine (Egypt) - 'Kadabeen'
*Souhila Ben Lachhab (Algeria) - 'Donia Gdeda'
Best Male Artist in Southern Africa
Best Female Artist in Southern Africa
*Ammara Brown (Zimbabwe) - 'Svoto' ft. Mr Eazi
*Tamy Moyo (Zimbabwe) - 'Kwandinobva'
*Zonke (South Africa) - 'Tonight'
*Kelly Khumalo (South Africa) - 'Jehova' ft. J FLo
*Nadia Nakai (South Africa) - 'Imma Boss' WINNER
*Sho Madjozi (South Africa) - 'Idhom'
*Trina South (Zambia) - 'Weka'
*Chikune ft. Mbosso (Namibia) - 'Pieces'
African Fans' Favourite
*Davido (Nigeria) - 'Wonder Woman'
*Ferre Gol (DRC) - 'Pourquoi tu m'as fait ça?'
*GIMS and Maluma (DRC) - 'Hola Señorita (Maria)'
*Kuami Eugene (Ghana) - 'Oheemaa' ft. KIDI
*Magasco (Cameroon) - 'Calling My Driver' ft. Mimie
*Mohamed Ramadan (Egypt) - 'Mafia' WINNER
*Skiibii (Nigeria) - 'Sensima' ft. Reekado Banks
*The Ben (Rwanda) - 'Fine Girl'
*WCB Wasafi (Tanzania) - 'Jibebe ft. Diamond Platnumz & Mbosso & Lavalava'
Album of the Year in Africa
Best African Act in the Diaspora
Best African Collaboration
*AKA (South Africa) - 'Jika' ft. Yanga Chief
*Anselmo Ralph (Angola) - 'Pra Cuiar Mais' ft. C4 Pedro
*Burna Boy (Nigeria) - 'Killin Dem' ft. Zlatan
*Dammy Krane (Nigeria) - 'Balance Well' ft. Olamide, Pearl Thusi & Medikal
*Davido and Chris Brown (Nigeria/USA) - 'Blow My Mind'
*Farid Bang and French Montana and Khaled (Algeria/Morocco) - 'Maghreb Gang'
*Kizz Daniel (Nigeria) - 'One Ticket' ft. Davido
*Larry Gaaga (Nigeria) - 'Low' ft. Wizkid
*Nasty C (South Africa) - 'SMA' ft. Rowlene WINNER
*Prince Kaybee (South Africa ) - 'Banomoya' ft. Busiswa and TNS
*Rayvanny (Tanzania) - 'Tetema' ft. Diamond Platnumz
Best African Dance or Choreography
Best African Duo, Group or Band
Best African Artist, Duo or Group in African Electro
Best Artist, Duo or Group in African Hip Hop
Best Artist, Duo in Group in African Jazz
*Black Motion (South Africa) - 'Joy Joy' ft. Brenden Praise
*Brymo (Nigeria) - 'Bá'núsọ'
*Carmen Souza (Cabo Verde) - 'Soul Searching'
*Judith Sephuma (South Africa) - 'Dance'
*Mandisi Dyantyis (South Africa) - 'Somandla'
*Owen & Tiana (Gabon) - 'African Time' WINNER
*Ray Lema (DRC) - 'Transcendance'
*Sibusiso Mash Mashiloane (South Africa) - 'African Heart'
Best African Rapper/Lyricist
*Biura (Angola) - 'Fora Da Zona' ft. Bruno AG and Jéssica Pitbull
*Double S (Uganda) - 'Certy' ft. Skepta
*Frank Casino (South Africa) - 'Sudden' ft. Cassper Nyovest & Major Leage DJz
*Khaligraph Jones (Kenya) - 'Superman'
*Nadia Nakai (South Africa) - 'Imma Boss'
*Nasty C (South Africa) - 'SMA' ft. Rowlene WINNER
*Nyashinski (Kenya) Marathon Runner
*Sarkodie (Ghana) - 'Bibii' ft. LJ, Tulenkey, Frequency, K. Mole, ToyBoi, Yeyo, Amerado, 2Fyngers, Obkay & CJ
