The 2017 edition of the All Africa Music Awards, AFRIMA, held last night in Lagos with a host of African stars converging at Eko Hotel & Suites for a night of music and felicitations. AFRIMA 2017.
Nigerian acts Wizkid, Simi, M.I, Tiwa Savage, Ycee, Orezi, 2Baba all got awards. Wiz walked home with 3 awards on the night – Song of the Year, Artist of the Year & Best West African Act (Male).
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AFRIMA 2017
See full list of winners below:
Best Central African Act (Male) – Locko
Best Central African Act (Female) – Montess
Best East African Act (Male) – Eddy Kenzo
Best East African Act (Female) – Nandy
Best Southern Africa Act (Male) – Emtee
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Best West African Act (Male) – Wizkid
Best West African Act (Female) – Tiwa Savage
Best African Collaboration – Alikiba feat M.I – “AJE“
Best Artist in African Rock – Gilad Millo (Kenya)
Best Artist or Group in African RnB & Soul – Alikiba feat. M.I – “AJE“
Best Artist or Group in African Contemporary: DJ Tunez feat. Wande Coal – “Iskaba“
Best Artist or Group in African Raggae & Dancehall – 2Baba – “Holy Holy“
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Best Artist or Group in African Hip Hop – Ycee – “Juice“
Best Artist of Group in African Pop – Toofan
Video of the Year – Orezi x Adasa Cookey – “Cooking Pot“
Best Female Artist in Inspirational Music: Asikey George
African Songwriter of the Year – Simi
Producer of the Year – DJ Coublon for Seyi Shay’s “Yolo Yolo“
Artist of the Year – Wizkid
Song of the Year – Wizkid feat. Drake – Come Closer
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