Several musicians from across the continent turned up to receive honours at the second edition of the African Muzik Magazine Awards (AFRIMMA) held on the night of Saturday October 10, 2015 at the Black Academy of Arts and Letters in Dallas, USA.
The awards which was hosted by Nigerian comedy king Basket Mouth and East African comedienne Ann Kansiime, witnessed stunning performances from chart-topping musicians including the legendary Yvonne Chaka Chaka, South African rapper AKA, Yuri Da Cunha (Angola), Carlou D (Senegalese), Vee (Botswana), Yemi Alade (Nigeria), Diamond Platnumz, Ommy Dimpoz and Vanessa Mdee, Tade Lasgiidii and Teddy-A.
Tanzania’s Diamond Platnumz emerged the biggest winner on the night with 3 awards — the AFRIMMA Video of The Year, African Artist of the Year and East Africa Artist of The Year.
South Africa’s AKA followed, winning two awards namely, Best Male South Africa and Best Collaboration for the song ‘All Eyes on Me’.
Davido for the second time won Best Male West Africa whilst his female Nigerian compatriot Yemmi Alade took home plaque for Best Female West Africa.
With the Best Dancehall Artist award in his bag, Stonebwoy became the only Ghanaian artiste to win in this year’s edition, though Sarkodie, Pappy Kojo, No Tribe, among others were nomited in various other categories.
Below is the full list of winners……
Best Male West Africa – Davido
Best Female West Africa – Yemi Alade
Best Male East Africa – Diamond Platnumz
Best Female East Africa – Vanessa Mdee
Best Male Southern Africa – AKA
Best Male Central Africa – Yuri da Cunha
Best Female Central Africa – Mani Bella
Best Gospel Artist – Icha Chavons
Best Traditional Act – Flavour
Best Newcomer – Ommy Dimpoz
Best African DJ – DJ Jimmy Jatt
Best African DJ USA – DJ Simple Simon
Best Dance In A Video – Okeninkpin by Serge Beynaud
AFRIMMA Video of The Year – ‘Nana’ by Diamond Platnumz ft Flavour
Best Video Director – Godfather Productions
Crossing Boundaries With Music Award – Jidenna
Song of The Year – Ojuelegba by Wizkid
Best Dancehall Artist – Stonebwoy
Best Collaboration – AKA ft Burnaboy, DaL.E.S and JR – All Eyes On Me
Artist of The Year – Diamond Platnumz
Music Producer of The Year – Legendury Beatz
Best Dance Group – D3 Dancers
AFRIMMA Inspirational Song – Bracket ft Diamond Platnumz – Alive
Transformational Leadership Award – Botswana President, Lieutenant General Seretse Khama Ian Khama
Legendary Award – Youssou Ndou
AFRIMMA Humanitarian Artist – 2face Idibia
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