AFRIMMA Awards 2023 Winners: AFRIMMA Awards 2023 Nominations List

AFRIMMA Awards 2023 Winners: Discover the triumphant talents of the African music scene at the AFRIMMA Awards 2023, explore the complete list of winners, from renowned artists to rising stars, who took home the coveted awards.

by Aishwarya R

Updated Sep 20, 2023

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AFRIMMA Awards 2023 Winners: AFRIMMA Awards 2023 Nominations List
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AFRIMMA Awards 2023

The 2023 African Muzik Magazine Awards (AFRIMMA) held on Sunday, September 17, was a celebration of outstanding musical talent, particularly from Nigeria. The event took place in Texas, United States, and saw a plethora of Nigerian artists triumphantly clinch the highly coveted AFRIMMA awards. This year's ceremony not only honored musical excellence but also highlighted the vibrant and influential Nigerian music scene on a global scale.

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The 2023 AFRIMMA Awards not only celebrated these individual artists but also served as a platform to showcase the global appeal of Nigerian music. Nigerian musicians have consistently made waves both locally and internationally, influencing the global music landscape with their Afrobeat, Afropop, and Afrobeats sounds.

The 2023 AFRIMMA Awards highlighted the excellence and diversity within the Nigerian music industry. These wins not only recognize the exceptional talent of the artists but also emphasize Nigeria's position as a musical powerhouse on the world stage. This event served as a testament to the rich and dynamic music culture that continues to emerge from the heart of Africa.

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AFRIMMA Awards 2023 Winners

Here is a list of AFRIMMAAwards 2023 Winners:-

Award Category

Winner

Artist of the Year

Rema – Nigeria

Best Male West Africa

King Promise – Ghana

Best Female West Africa

Ayra Starr – Nigeria

Best Male East Africa

Diamond Platnumz – Tanzania

Best Female East Africa

Nadia Mukami – Kenya

Best Male Central Africa

Fabregas – DR Congo

Best Male Southern Africa

AKA – South Africa

Best Female Southern Africa

Nadia Nakai – South Africa

Best Newcomer

Odumodu Blvck – Nigeria

Best Gospel

Mike Kalambay – DRC

Best Live Act

Flavour – Nigeria

Best Male Rap Act

Blaqbonez – Nigeria

Best Collaboration

Spyro x Tiwa Savage – 'Who’s Your Guy?'

Best DJ Africa

Ms DSF – Nigeria

Best African DJ USA

DJ Freshy K – Nigeria

Music Producer of the Year

Maajabu Gospel

Best Francophone

Fally Ipupa – DR Congo

Best African Group

Toofan – Togo

AFRIMMA Album of the Year

Davido – Timeless

Lifetime Achievement Award

Fally Ipupa (DR Congo) and Timaya (Nigeria)

AFRIMMA Legendary Award

Kcee – Nigeria

AFRIMMA Awards 2023 Nominations List

Here is a Nominations List of AFRIMMA Awards 2023:-

Artist of the Year

  • Asake – Nigeria
  • Fally Ipupa – DR Congo
  • Diamond Platnumz – Tanzania
  • Burna Boy– Nigeria
  • Rema – Nigeria
  • SoolKing – Algeria
  • Aya Nakamura – Mali
  • Davido – Nigeria

Best Male West Africa

  • Adekunle Gold – Nigeria
  • Black Sherif – Ghana
  • Bnxn – Nigeria
  • Santrinos Raphael – Togo
  • Asake – Nigeria
  • Didi B – Côte d'Ivoire
  • King Promise – Ghana
  • Tonton Pal – Mali 
  • Omah Lay – Nigeria

Best Female West Africa

  • Ammarae – Ghana
  • Tems – Nigeria
  • Josey – Côte d'Ivoire
  • Manamba Kante – Guinea
  • Ayra Starr – Nigeria
  • Gyakie – Ghana
  • Tiwa Savage – Nigeria
  • Fatoumata Diawara – Mali
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Best Male East Africa

  • Lij Michael – Ethiopia
  • Nyashinski – Kenya
  • Eddy Kenzo – Uganda
  • Diamond Platnumz – Tanzania
  • Mbosso – Tanzania
  • Bien – Kenya
  • Harmonize – Tanzania
  • Meddy – Rwanda
  • Single Dee – South Sudan

Best Female East Africa

  • Maua Sama – Tanzania
  • Nadia Mukami – Kenya
  • Zuchu – Tanzania
  • Azawi– Uganda
  • Nikita Kering – Kenya
  • Spice Diana – Uganda
  • Fena Gitu – Kenya
  • Nandy – Tanzania
  • Hewan Gebrewold – Ethiopia

Best Male Central Africa

  • T-Rex – Angola
  • Fabregas – DR Congo
  • TayC – Cameroon
  • Fally Ipupa – DR Congo
  • Calema – São Tomé
  • Mic Monsta – Cameroon
  • Gerilson Israel – Angola
  • Djodje – Cape Verde
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Best Male Southern Africa

  • Costa Titch – South Africa
  • DJ Tarico – Mozambique
  • Macky2 – Zambia
  • Musa Keys – South Africa
  • DJ Maphorisa – South Africa
  • Winky D – Zimbabwe
  • AKA – South Africa
  • Han C – Botswana
  • Sjava – South Africa

Best Female Southern Africa

  • Ami Faku – South Africa
  • Tamy Moyo – Zimbabwe
  • Mpho Sebina – Botswana
  • DJ Zinhle – South Africa
  • Sha Sha – Zimbabwe
  • Nadia Nakai – South Africa
  • Towela – Zambia
  • Makhadzi – South Africa
  • Tyla – South Africa

Best Newcomer

  • Hewan Gebrewold – Ethiopia
  • Guchi – Nigeria
  • Jyzno – Liberia
  • Young Jonn – Nigeria
  • Lavalava – Tanzania
  • Odumodu Blvck – Nigeria
  • Lisandro Cuxi – Cape Verde
  • Lasmid – Ghana
  • Shalipopi – Nigeria
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Best Gospel

  • Mercy Chinwo – Nigeria
  • Piesie Esther – Ghana
  • Christina Shusho – Tanzania
  • Miguel Buila – Angola
  • Bidemi Olaoba – Nigeria
  • KS Bloom – Côte d'Ivoire
  • Mike Kalambay – DRC
  • Joel Lwaga – Tanzania
  • Pulani Maphari – South Africa
  • Sumisola Agbebi Okeleye – Nigeria

Best Live Act

  • Sauti Sol – Kenya
  • Burna Boy – Nigeria
  • Diamond Platnumz – Tanzania
  • Flavour – Nigeria
  • Barnaba – Tanzania
  • Fally Ipupa – DR Congo
  • Calema – Sao Tomé
  • C4 Pedro – Angola

Best Male Rap Act

  • Odumodu Black – Nigeria
  • Yung Lunya – Tanzania
  • Ninho – DR Congo
  • Black Sherif – Ghana
  • A-Reece – South Africa
  • Blaqbonez – Nigeria
  • Blxckie – South Africa
  • Marwan Moussa – Egypt
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Best Collaboration

  • Mbosso ft. Costa Titch & Alfa Kat – 'Shetani'
  • Spyro x Tiwa Savage – 'Who’s Your Guy?'
  • Davido x Musa Keys – 'Unavailable Musa Keys'
  • Rema ft. Selena Gomez – 'Calm Down Remix'
  • Wegz x AshMusic – 'Amira'
  • Fally Ipupa ft. Charlotte Dipanda – 'Garde du Coeur'
  • Joshua Baraka ft. Joeboy, King Promise & Bien – 'Nana Remix'
  • Boutross ft. Juiceer Mann – 'Angela'

Best DJ Africa

  • DJ Spinall – Nigeria
  • DJ Dollar – Sénégal
  • Waffles – South Africa
  • Ms DSF – Nigeria
  • DJ Danni Gato – Cape Verde
  • DJ Faculty – Ghana
  • DJ Nelasta– Angola
  • Major League DJz – South Africa
  • DJ Consequence – Nigeria

Best African DJ USA

  • DJ Nani – Nigeria
  • DJ Akua – Ghana
  • DJ Prince – Nigeria
  • DJ Shinski – Kenya
  • DJ Birame BB l’amour – Côte d'Ivoire
  • DJ Yas Meen Selectress – Egypt
  • Lex and Answer – Zimbabwe
  • DJ Freshy K– Nigeria
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Music Producer of the Year

  • C4 Pedro – Angola
  • Andre Vibez – Nigeria
  • 207 – Uganda
  • Ayo Lizzer – Tanzania
  • Magicstickz – Nigeria
  • MOGBeatz – Ghana
  • Kabza De Small – South Africa
  • Maajabu Gospel
  • London – Nigeria

Best Francophone

  • Fally Ipupa – DR Congo
  • Serge Beynaud – Côte d'Ivoire
  • Josey – Côte d'Ivoire
  • Wally B. Seck – Sénégal
  • TayC – Cameroon
  • Innos B – DR Congo
  • Tenor – Cameroon
  • Dadju – DR Congo

Best African Group

  • Disco Misr – Egypt
  • Sauti Sol – Kenya
  • Calema – São Tomé
  • The Cavemen – Nigeria
  • Show Dem Camp – Nigeria
  • Toofan – Togo
  • Jano Band – Ethiopia
  • Mafikizolo – South Africa
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AFRIMMA Album of the Year

  • Davido – Timeless
  • AKA – Mass Country
  • Ammarae – Fountain Baby
  • Fatoumata Diawara – London Ko
  • Stonebwoy – 5th Dimension
  • Asake – Work of Art
  • Nomfundo Moh – Ugcobo
  • Omah Lay – Boy Alone Deluxe

What is AFRIMMA Awards?

The African Muzik Magazine Awards, often abbreviated as AFRIMMA, are an annual awards ceremony dedicated to recognizing and celebrating musical achievements, talents, and creativity across the African continent. These awards encompass a wide range of musical genres, reflecting the rich and diverse musical landscape of Africa.

AFRIMMA acknowledges and honors outstanding artists, songs, and contributions in various genres, including but not limited to Afrobeats, Afro-Trap, Assiko, Bongo, Coupé-décalé, Genge, Highlife, Kwaito, Lingala, and Soukous. It serves as a prestigious platform that showcases the immense talent and cultural diversity within the African music industry while promoting and rewarding excellence in music on the continent.

The AFRIMMA awards were founded by Nigerian businessman Anderson Obiagwu and are presented by Big A Entertainment. The inaugural awards ceremony was held in July 2014 at the Eisemann Center in Richardson, Texas.



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Afrimma Awards 2023 Winners - FAQs

1. What does AFRIMMA stand for?

AFRIMMA stands for the "African Muzik Magazine Awards." It is an annual awards ceremony that celebrates musical achievements and creativity across the African continent.

2.  Who founded the AFRIMMA Awards?

The AFRIMMA Awards were founded by Nigerian businessman Anderson Obiagwu and are presented by Big A Entertainment.

3. Where and when did the first AFRIMMA Awards take place?

The first AFRIMMA Awards ceremony was held in July 2014 at the Eisemann Center in Richardson, Texas, USA.

4. What types of music genres are recognized at the AFRIMMA Awards?

 AFRIMMA Awards accommodate a wide range of musical genres, including Afrobeats, Afro-Trap, Assiko, Bongo, Coupé-décalé, Genge, Highlife, Kwaito, Lingala, Soukous, and more. They aim to acknowledge excellence in various African music styles.

5. How are the AFRIMMA Award winners determined?

The AFRIMMA Award winners are typically determined through a combination of factors, including fan votes, industry expert opinions, and the overall impact and popularity of the artists and their works within the African music scene. The specific voting and selection process may vary from year to year.

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