AFRIMA AWARDS 2018: Full List Of Winners - Davido Tops All But Sarkodie, Stonebwoy And Others Made Ghana Proud

The 5th All Africa Music Awards, AFRIMA held in Accra, Ghana on November, 24, 2018 had in attendance music stars, dignitaries, and music lovers across the continent, the annual music event seeks to celebrate and reward African talents who have done exceedingly well in the year.

With a total of 36 categories, the 5th AFRIMA winners are culled from the Regional and Continental categories. In addition, special recognition awards fully decided by the International Committee of AFRIMA is awarded to individuals who have impacted positively to the world using their craft.
The 5th AFRIMA Legendary awards was given to the internationally recognized South African singer, Yvonne Chaka Chaka. The music legend, who is “dubbed Princess of Africa” has a career span of over 30 years with several hit albums, has performed for notable personalities within and outside the country.
Executive Governor of Lagos State, Akinwunmi Ambode was awarded a special recognition for his contributions towards the growth and development of the Arts and Tourism sector of Lagos state, most importantly the role Lagos state played as official host of AFRIMA in its last 4 years from 2014 - 2017.
In what turned out to be an emotional moment for the audience, a special recognition awards was given to one of Ghana’s music veteran, Teddy Osei, the leader of the famous Osadebe group, an Atropop band created in 1969. The veteran who was helped to the stage in a wheelchair had been suffering from a mild stroke, but was overwhelmed by such great honour.
See winners below:
Davido - Nigeria (FIA) (Winner)
Betty G - Ethiopia (Wegegta)
Diamond Platnumz - Tanzania (Sikomi)
Kwesta feat Wale- South Africa (Spirit)
Maitre Gims feat Vianney- DRC (La Meme)
Nasty C - South Africa (Jungle)
Saad Lamjarred - Morocco (Casablanca)
Song Of The Year
Daphne - My Lover
Davido - FIA
GuiltyBeatz, Mr. Eazi, Patapaa & Pappy Kojo - Akwaaba (Winner)
Kwesta - Wale
Maitre Gims Ft. Vianney- La Meme
Major Lazer & DJ Maphorisa Ft. Nasty C, Ice Prince, Patoranking & Jidenna - Particula
Nasty C & Runtown - Said
Saad Lamjarred - Casablanca
Sauti Sol Ft. Patoranking - Melanin
Starboy Ft. Terry, Ceeza Milli, Spotless - Soco
Tiwa Savage Ft. Wizkid & Spellz - Ma Lo
Best African Collaboration
Tiwa Savage Ft Wizkid & Spellz - Nigeria (Ma Lo)
Balti Ft Hamouda - Tunisia (Ya Lili)
DJ Moh Green Ft. Magasco - Algeria/Cameroon (Por Favor)
DJ Spinall & Wizkid - Nigeria (Nowo)
Fally Ipupa Ft. KeBlack & Naza - DRC (Mannequin)
GuiltyBeatz, Mr. Eazi, Patappa & Pappy Kojo - Ghana (Akwaaba) (Winner)
Maitre Gims Ft. Vianney - DRC/France (La Meme)
Major Lazer & DJ Maphorisa Ft. Nasty C, Ice Prince, Patoranking, Jidenna - Particula
Nasty C & Runtown - South Africa/Nigeria (Said)
Revolution & Magic System - Cote d'Ivoire (Kelly)
Sauti Sol & Patoranking - Kenya/Nigeria (Melanin)
Best African Rapper or Lyricist
Cassper Nyovest - South Africa (Ksazobalit)
Falz - Nigeria (La Fete) (Winner)
Khaligraph Jones Ft. Petra - Kenya (Rider)
Muslim - Aji M3aya (Morocco)
Nadia Nakai Ft. Cassper Nyovest - South Africa (Naaa Meeaan)
Nasty C - South Africa (Jungle)
Rouge Ft. Bigstar - South Africa (Dololo)
Shane Eagle - South Africa (Let it Flow)
BEST FEMALE ARTIST WESTERN AFRICA
Tiwa Savage (Nigeria) (WINNER)
Best Reggae Dancehall Artist
Stonebwoy (Winner)
Best Male Artist (East Africa)
Bebe Cool (Winner)
Best Male Artist (South Africa)
Nasty C (Winner)
ALBUM OF THE YEAR
Betty G – Wegegta (WINNER)
BEST ARTIST, DUO OR GROUP IN AFRICAN CONTEMPORARY
Kidi Ghana – Odo Remix ft Mayorkun & Davido – WINNER
BEST ARTIST, DUO OR GROUP IN AFRICAN DANCE OR CHOREOGRAPHY
Mr P – Ebeano – WINNER
BEST AFRICAN DJ
Afrotronix – OyO – WINNER
BEST AFRICAN DUO, GROUP OR BAND
Toofan – Money – WINNER
BEST ARTISTE, DUO OR GROUP IN AFRICAN HIP HOP
M.anifest – Me Ne Woa ft King Promise – WINNER
BEST ARTISTE, DUO OR GROUP IN AFRICAN POP
2Baba – Amaka ft Peruzzi (WINNER)
BEST ARTISTE, DUO OR GROUP IN AFRICAN RAGGA, REGGAE & DANCEHALL
Stonebwoy – Hero (WINNER)
BEST ARTIST, DUO OR GROUP IN AFRICAN R ‘N’ B & SOUL
Praiz – Champagne and Flowers (WINNER)
BEST ARTIST, DUO OR GROUP IN AFRICAN TRADITIONAL
Irene Namatovu – Nsambila Nyuma Nga Janzi (WINNER)
BEST FEMALE ARTIST IN AFRICAN INSPIRATIONAL MUSIC
Sandra Nankoma – Kaddugala (WINNER)
BEST MALE ARTIST IN AFRICAN INSPIRATIONAL MUSIC
Sarkodie – Glory ft Yung (WINNER)
MOST PROMISING ARTIST IN AFRICA
Kuami Eugene – Confusion (WINNER)
PRODUCER OF THE YEAR
Fresh VDM – FIA – (WINNER)
AFRICAN FANS FAVOURITE
Nedy Music – Tanzania – One and Only Ft. Ruby – (WINNER)