AFRIMA Awards Nominees 2019

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'
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

African Giant – Burna Boy (Nigeria)
Afrikan Sauce – Sauti Sol (Kenya)
Chulo Vibes – Timaya (Nigeria)
Limpopo Champions League – Sho Madjozi (South Africa)
Manyan-Nyan – Vusi Nova (South Africa)
Naked – Nadia Nakai (South Africa)
Omo Charlie Champagne – Simi (Nigeria)
Poetic Trance – Aziz Sahmaoui (Morocco)
Umqhele – Sjava (South Africa)
Wilmer – Patorankin (Nigeria)
Artist of the Year in Africa

Aminux (Morocco) – 'Bini W Binek'
Burna Boy (Nigeria) – 'Gbona'
Daphne (Cameroon) – 'Ne Lâches Pas'
Davido (Nigeria ) – 'Wonder Woman'
Diamond Platnumz (Tanzania) – 'Kanyaga'
Nasty C (South Africa) – 'SMA' ft. Rowlene
Prince Kaybee (South Africa) – 'Banomoya' ft. Busiswa and TNS
Tamer Hosny (Egypt) – 'Naseny Leh'
Wizkid (Nigeria) – 'Fever'
Best African Act in the Diaspora

Aya Nakamura (Mali) – 'Pookie'
Aziz Sahmaoui (Morocco) – 'Nouria'
Brian Nhira (Zimbabwe) – 'Till Death Do Us Part'
GIMS (DRC) – 'Hola Señorita' (Maria) ft. Maluma
Hiro (DRC) – 'À Découvert' ft. Ninho
Lbenj (Morocco) – 'Amoureux Tombé' ft. Mounim Slimani & DJ Med
Manno Beats (Chad) – 'Akouna' ft. Afrotronix & Vox Sambou
Sookling (Algeria) – 'Espérance'
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
Prince Kaybee (South Africa ) – 'Banomoya' ft. Busiswa and TNS
Rayvanny (Tanzania) – 'Tetema' ft. Diamond Platnumz
Best Artist, Duo or Group in African Contemporary

2Baba (Nigeria) – 'Oyi'
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'
Best African Dance or Choreography

Aminux (Morocco) – 'Bini W Binek'
Diamond Platnumz (Tanzania) – 'Inama' ft. Fally Ipupa
DJ Arafat (Cote d'Ivoire) – 'Moto Moto'
Irene Namatovu (Uganda) – 'Tweyanze'
Niniola (Nigeria ) – 'Bana'
Olamide (Nigeria) – 'Woske'
Rayvanny (Tanzania) – 'Tetema' ft. Diamond Platnumz
Serge Beynaud (Cote d'Ivoire) – 'Kota na Kota'
Toofan (Togo) – 'Gbessi Gbeko'
Best African DJ

Black Coffee and David Guetta (South Africa) – 'Drive' ft. Delilah Montagu
DJ Africano (Morocco) – 'Chandek' ft. Muslim
DJ Maphorisa, DJ Raybel (South Africa) – 'iWalk Ya Phara' ft. Moonchild Sanelly, K.O & Zulu Mkhathini
DJ Moh Green (Algeria) – 'Africa Proud' ft. Wally B. Seck, Iba One, Josey, Fanicko, Stanley Enow, Kafon, Heritier, Dub Afrika & Bgmfk
DJ Neptune (Nigeria) – 'Demo' ft. Davido
DJ Spinall (Nigeria) – 'Dis Love' ft. Wizkid, Tiwa Savage
DJ Tunez (Nigeria) – 'Turn Up ft. Wizkid & Reekado
DJ Zinhle (South Africa) – Umlilo
RJ The DJ (Tanzania) – 'Good Time Drip' ft. Abba, Country Boy, Giggy Money, Sanja Boy & Queen Darleen
Best African Duo, Group or Band

B2C Kampala Boyz (Uganda) – 'Yatonda'
Charly Na Nina (Rwanda) – 'Komeza Unyirebere'
Dream Boyz and Nelson Freitas (Angola) – 'Falta de Mim'
Jano Band (Ethiopia) – 'Yetikur Almaz'
Kika Troupe (Uganda) – 'Nabalanga'
Mi Casa (South Africa) – 'TOCA' ft. Jay Em
Sauti Sol (Kenya) – 'Extravaganza' ft. Bensoul, Nviiri the Storyteller, Crystal Asige & Kaskazini
Toofan (Togo) – 'Ou Lè' ft. Jacob Desvarieux & Kassav
WCB Wasafi (Tanzania) – Jibebe ft. Diamond Platnumz & Mbosso & Lavalava
Best African Artist, Duo or Group in African Electro

Black Coffee and David Guetta (South Africa) – 'Drive' ft. Delilah Montagu
DJ Maphorisa, DJ Raybel (South Africa) – 'iWalk Ya Phara' ft. Moonchild Sanelly
Guiltybeatz, Mr. Eazi and Kwesi Arthur (Ghana/Nigeria) – 'Pilolo'
Manno Beats (Chad) – 'Akouna' ft. Afrotronix & Vox Sambou
Mobi Dixon (South Africa) – 'Abantu' ft. Samthing Soweto
Niniola (Nigeria ) – 'Bana'
Olamide (Nigeria) – 'Woske'
Prince Kaybee (South Africa) – 'Banomoya' ft. Busiswaand TNS
Sho Madjozi (South Africa) – 'Wakanda Forever' ft. Ycee
Best Artist, Duo or Group in African Hip Hop

Biura (Angola) – 'Fora Da Zona' ft. Bruno AG and Jéssica Pitbull
DJ Africano (Morocco) – 'Chandek' ft. Muslim
Falz (Nigeria) – 'Hypocrite' ft. Demmie Vee
Khaligraph Jones (Kenya) – 'Leave Me Alone' (Wachana Na Nimi)
Nadia Nakai (South Africa) – 'Imma Boss'
Nasty C (South Africa) – 'SMA' ft. Rowlene
Nyashinski (Kenya) – 'Marathon Runner'
Sarkodie (Ghana) – 'Bibii' ft. LJ, Tulenkey, Frequency, K. Mole, ToyBoi, Yeyo, Amerado, 2Fyngers, Obkay & CJ
Soolking (Morocco) – 'Esperance'
The Big Hash (South Africa) – 'Circles'
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'
Gwen & Tiana (Gabon) – 'African Time'
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
Nyashinski (Kenya) Marathon Runner
Sarkodie (Ghana) – 'Bibii' ft. LJ, Tulenkey, Frequency, K. Mole, ToyBoi, Yeyo, Amerado, 2Fyngers, Obkay & CJ
 Best Artiste, Duo or Group in African Pop

Diamond Platnumz (Tanzania) – 'Kanyaga'
Fireboy DML (Nigeria) – 'Jealous'
Joeboy (Nigeria) – 'Baby'
Magasco (Cameroon) – 'Calling My Driver' ft. Mimie
Mlindo the Vocalist (South Africa) – 'Macala' ft. Sfeesoh, Kwesta & Thabsie
Rema (Nigeria) – 'Dumebi'
Skiibii (Nigeria) – 'Sensima' ft. Reekado Banks
Vanessa Mdee (Tanzania) – 'Moyo'
Wax Dey (Cameroon) – 'Magufuli' ft. Mr. Leo & Locko
Yann'Sine (Morocco) – 'J'essaie'
Best Artist, Duo or Group in African Reggae, Ragga or Dancehall

Daphne (Cameroon) – 'Ne Lâches Pas'
Navy Kenzo (Tanzania) – 'Roll It'
Patorankin (Nigeria) – 'Confirm ft. Davido'
Praiz (Nigeria) – 'Hustle' ft. Stonebwoy
Rosa Ree (Tanzania) – Dip n Wine It ft. G Nako
Rudeboy (Nigeria) – 'Reason With Me'
Shatta Wale (Ghana) – 'My Level'
Stonebwoy (Ghana) – 'Tuff Seed'
Timaya Nigeria) – 'Balance'
Winky D (Zimbabwe) – 'MuGarden ft. Gemma'
Best Artist, Duo or Group in African R&B & Soul

Ahmed Soultan (Morocco) – 'Draw My Life'
Anna Joyce (Angola) – 'Destino'
C4 Pedro (Angola) – 'Se Eu Soubesse'
Davido & Chris Brown (Nigeria) – 'Blow My Mind'
Hillzy (Zimbabwe) – 'TV Room' ft. Garry Mapanzure
Landrick (Angola) – 'Distância'
Locko (Cameroon) – 'Let Go'
Sarz & WurlD (Nigeria) – 'Trobul'
Sidiki Diabaté (Mali) – 'I Love You'
Tellaman & Shekinah & Nasty C (South Africa) – 'Whipped'
Best Artist, Duo or Group in African Rock

Ahmed Soultan (Morocco) – 'Wonder'
Cairokee (Egypt) – 'Kan Lak Ma'aya'
Cobhams Asuquo (Nigeria) – 'Starlight'
Daphil Colag (Nigeria) – 'My Season'
Jano Band (Ethiopia) – 'Yetikur Almaz'
Jeremy Loops (South Africa) – 'Gold'
Mohombi (Congo) – 'Hello' ft. Youssou N'dour
Rash (Kenya) – 'Grave Robbers'
Best Artist, Duo or Group in African Traditional

Abrham Belanyeh (Ethiopia) – 'Ete Abay'
Aziz Sahmaoui (Morocco) – 'Le Peur-Nogcha'
Candy (South Africa) – 'Nathinga'
Hamada Helal (Egypt) – 'Ashrab Shai'
Irene Namatovu (Uganda) – 'Tweyanze'
Salif Keita (Mali) – 'Gnamale' ft. Ladysmith Black Mambazo
Sherine (Egypt) – 'Kadabeen'
Yared Negu (Ethiopia) – 'Adimera'
Best Female Artist, Duo or Group in African Inspirational Music

Afrie (Uganda) – 'Let Her Know'
Judy Stevens (Kenya) – 'Loco'
Kanvee Adams (Liberia) – 'Daily Prayer'
Kelly Khumalo (South Africa) – 'Jehova' ft. J Flo
Nabila (Cameroon) – 'Ca Va Aller'
Nada Azhari (Morocco) – 'Jrit'
Ntokozo Mbanbo (South Africa) – 'We Pray for More'
Olivia Ambani (Kenya) – 'Better Than Just Fine'
Teni (Nigeria) – 'Uyo Meyo'
Best Male Artist, Duo or Group in African Inspirational Music

Daphil Colag (Nigeria) – 'My Season'
Hamza El Fadly (Morocco) – 'Ma Nensak'
Harmonize (Tanzania) – 'Never Give Up'
Johnny Drille (Nigeria) – 'Papa'
Mr. Leo (Cameroon) – 'Amen'
Ommy Dimpoz (Tanzania) – 'Ni Wewe'
Onesimus (Malawi) – 'Sounds of Peace'
Tim Godfrey (Nigeria) – 'Nara' ft.Travis Greene
Best African Video

Adasa Cookey (Nigeria) – 'Jericho' by Simi ft. Patoranking
Director Kenny (Tanzania) – 'Tetema' by Rayvanny ft. Diamond Platnumz.
Jypheal Tayorault (Cote d'Ivoire) – 'I Love You' by Sidiki Diabaté
REX (Ghana) – 'Oheemaa' by Kuami Eugene ft. KIDI
Said El Marouk (Egypt/Lebanon) – 'Naseny Leh' by Tamer Hosny
Tebego 'Tebza' Malope (South Africa) – 'Ngwa' by Blick Bassy
Vusa Blaqs (Zimbabwe) – 'Dzamutsana' by Jah Prayzah
Most Promising Artist in Africa 

Ariel Sheney (Cote d'Ivoire) – 'Amina'
Bráulio Alexandre (Angola) – 'Que Nada Nos Separe' ft. Rui Orlando & DJ Malvado
Farid Ghannam (Morocco) – 'Belgana'
Fireboy DML (Nigeria) – 'Jealous'
Hillzy (Zimbabwe) – 'TV Room' ft. Garry Mapanzure
Nadia Azhari (Morocco) – 'JRIT'
Rema (Nigeria) – 'Dumebi'
Shan'L (Gabon) – 'C'est Pas Les Gbés Gbés Gbés'
The Big Hash (South Africa) – 'Circles'
Yann'Sine (Algeria) – 'J'essaie'
Producer of the Year in Africa

Kel P (Nigeria) – 'On the Low' (Burna Boy) 'Gbona' (Burna Boy) 'Killin Dem' (Burna Boy ft. Zlatan)
Mace (South Africa) – 'Umama' (Sjava)
Nasty C (South Africa) – 'SMA' (Nasty C ft. Rowlene)
Prince Kaybee (South Africa) – 'Banomoya' (Prince Kaybee ft. Buslswa and TNS)
S2Kizzy (Tanzania) – 'Tetema' (Rayvanny ft. Diamond Platnumz)
Salatiel (Cameroon) – 'Anita' (Salatiel) 'Ne Lâches Pas' (Daphne)
Sarz (Nigeria) – 'Trobul' (Sarz & WurlD) 'Bana' (Niniola)
Shizzi (Nigeria) – 'Blow My Mind' (Davido & Chris Brown)
TH Productions (Eygpt) – 'Naseny Leh' (tamer Hosny)
Vusi Nova (South Africa) – 'Manyan-Nyan'
Revelation of the African Continent

Hamada Helal (Egypt) – 'Ashrab Shai'
Kid X (South Africa) – 'Mtan Omuntu' ft. Shwi Nomtekhala and Makwa
Nikita Kering (Kenya) – 'Happy with You'
Rosa Ree (Tanzania) – 'Dip n Wine' It ft. G Nako
Sho Madjozi (South Africa) – 'Idhom'
Skiibii (Nigeria) – 'Sensima'
Tellaman (South Africa) – 'Whipped' ft. Shekinah & Nasty C
WurlD and Sarz (Nigeria) – 'Trobul'
Song of the Year in Africa

'Banomoya' – Prince Kaybee (South Africa) ft. Busiswa & TNS
'Blow My Mind' – Davido & Chris Brown (Nigeria)
'Fever' – Wizkid (Nigeria) 
'Iokote' – Maua Sama and Hanstone (Tanzania)
'Naseny Leh' – Tamer Hosny (Egypt)
'On The Low'– Burna Boy (Nigeria)           
'SMA' – Nasty C ft. Rowlene (South Africa)
'Tetema' – Rayvanny (Tanzania) ft. Diamond Platnumz
'Umama' – Sjava (South Africa)
Songwriter of the Year in Africa

Afrie (Uganda) – 'Let Her Know' by Afrie
Asikey George (Nigeria) – 'Love with You' by Asikey
HanikesH Muzik, YoBass, Ye (Angola) – 'Vale Milhoes' by YoBase
Kanvee Adams (Liberia) – 'Mama'
Nikita Kering (Kenya) – 'Tragedy' by Nikita
Nsikayesizwe David Junior Ngcobo & Rowlene (South Africa) – 'SMA' by Nasty C ft. Rowlene
Olivia Ingasiani Ambani (Kenya) – 'Better Than Just Fine' By Olivia Ambani
Sarz, WurlD (Nigeria) – 'Trobul' by Sarz & WurlD'
Tamer Hussin (Egypt) – 'Naseny Leh' by Tamer Hosny
Regional nominees

Best Male Artist in Western Africa

Burna Boy (Nigeria) – 'Ye'
Davido (Nigeria) – 'Wonder Woman'
Kizz Daniel (Nigeria) – 'Madu'
Wizkid (Nigeria) – 'Fever'
King Promise (Ghana) – 'Abena'
Salif Keita (Mali) – 'Gnamale' ft. Ladysmith Black Mambazo
Shatta Wale (Ghana) – 'My Level'
Sidiki Diabate (Mali) – 'I Love You'
DJ Arafat (Ivory Coast) – 'Moto Moto'
Best Female Artist in Western Africa

Aya Nakamura (Mali) – 'Pookie'
Simi (Nigeria) – 'I Dun Care'
Jossey (Ivory Coast) – 'Mise Au Point'
Tiwa Savage (Nigeria) – 'One'
Kanvee Adams (Liberia) – 'Daily Prayer'
Teni (Nigeria) – 'Case'
Manamba Kante (Guinea) – 'Nany Baly'
Yemi Alade (Nigeria) – 'Oh My Gosh'
MzVee (Ghana) – 'Bend Down' ft. Kuame Eugene
Niniola (Nigeria) – 'Bana'
 Best Male Artist in Southern Africa

AKA (South Africa) – 'Jika' ft. Yanga Chief
Prince Kaybee ft Busiswa and TNS (South Africa) – 'Banomoya'
Casper Nyovest (South Africa) – 'Move For Me' ft. Boskasie
Black Coffee and David Guetta (South Africa) – 'Drive' ft. Delilah Montagu
Sjava (South Africa) – 'Umama'
Jah Prayzah (Zimbabwe) – 'Dzamutsana'
Winky D (Zimbabwe) – 'MuGarden' ft. Gemma
Nasty C (South Africa) – 'SMA' ft. Rowlene
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'
Sho Madjozi (South Africa) – 'Idhom'
Trina South (Zambia) – 'Weka'
Chikune ft. Mbosso (Namibia) – 'Pieces'
Best Male Artist in Eastern Africa

Boy Black (Madagascar) – 'Hitambarako'
Diamond Platnumz (Tanzania) – 'Inama' ft. Fally Ipupa
Harmonize (Tanzania) – 'Never Give Up'
Khaligraph Jones (Kenya) – 'Leave Me Alone'
Shyn (Madagascar) – 'Ngoma' ft. Denise
Rayvanny (Tanzania) – 'Tetema' ft. Diamond Platnumz
Mbosso (Tanzania) – 'Hodari'
Nyashinski (Kenya) – 'Hello'
Best Female Artist in Eastern Africa

Irene Namatovu (Uganda) – 'Tweyanze'
Maua Sama (Tanzania) – 'Lokote'
Nandy (Tanzania) – 'Aibu'
Nikita Kering (Kenya) – 'Happy With You'
Rosa Ree (Tanzania) – 'Dip n' Wine It' ft. G Nako
Sheeba (Uganda) – 'Wankona'
Vanessa Mdee (Tanzania) – 'Moyo'
Queen Darleen (Tanzania) – 'Mbali' ft. Harmonize
Best Male Artist in Central Africa

C4 Pedro (Angola) – 'Se Eu Soubesse'
Fally Ipupa (DRC) – 'Aime Moi'
Locko (Cameroon) – 'Let Go'
Magasco (Cameroon) – 'Calling My Driver' ft. Mimie
Maitre Gims (DRC) – 'Hola Senorita' ft. Maluma
Rui Orlando (Angola) – 'Me Leva Contigo' ft. Barbara Bandeira
Niska (Congo Brazzaville) – 'Medicament'
Salatiel (Cameroon) – 'Anita'
Ya Levis (DRC) – 'Katchua'
Best Female Artist in Central Africa

Anna Joyce (Angola) – 'Destino'
Blanche Bailly (Cameroon) – 'Ton Pied Mon Pied'
Bruna Tatiana (Angola) – 'Musica Para Ti'
Charlotte Dipanda (Cameroon) – 'Un Jour Dans Ma Vie'
Daphne (Cameroon) – 'Ne Laches Pas'
Duda (Angola) – 'Fica So' ft. Landrick
Shan’L (Gabon) – 'Ces't Pas Les Gbes'
Titica (Angola) – 'Giro De Bicycleta' ft. Laton Cordeiro
Best Male Artist in Northern Africa

Ahmed Soultan (Morocco) – 'Draw My Life'
Amiinux (Morocco) – 'Bini W Biwaen'
Amr Diab (Egypt ) – 'Bahebo'
Cairokee (Egypt) – 'Kan Lak Ma 'Ya'
DJ Moh Green (Algeria) – 'Africa Proud' ft. Wally B. Seck, IbaOne, Josey, Fanicko, Stanley, Kafon, Heritier, Dub Africa and BGMFK
Mostafa Hagag (Egypt) – 'Khatwa'
Soolking (Algeria) – 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'
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

African Giant – Burna Boy (Nigeria)
Afrikan Sauce – Sauti Sol (Kenya)
Chulo Vibes – Timaya (Nigeria)
Limpopo Champions League – Sho Madjozi (South Africa)
Manyan-Nyan – Vusi Nova (South Africa)
Naked – Nadia Nakai (South Africa)
Omo Charlie Champagne – Simi (Nigeria)
Poetic Trance – Aziz Sahmaoui (Morocco)
Umqhele – Sjava (South Africa)
Wilmer – Patorankin (Nigeria)
Artist of the Year in Africa

Aminux (Morocco) – 'Bini W Binek'
Burna Boy (Nigeria) – 'Gbona'
Daphne (Cameroon) – 'Ne Lâches Pas'
Davido (Nigeria ) – 'Wonder Woman'
Diamond Platnumz (Tanzania) – 'Kanyaga'
Nasty C (South Africa) – 'SMA' ft. Rowlene
Prince Kaybee (South Africa) – 'Banomoya' ft. Busiswa and TNS
Tamer Hosny (Egypt) – 'Naseny Leh'
Wizkid (Nigeria) – 'Fever'
Best African Act in the Diaspora

Aya Nakamura (Mali) – 'Pookie'
Aziz Sahmaoui (Morocco) – 'Nouria'
Brian Nhira (Zimbabwe) – 'Till Death Do Us Part'
GIMS (DRC) – 'Hola Señorita' (Maria) ft. Maluma
Hiro (DRC) – 'À Découvert' ft. Ninho
Lbenj (Morocco) – 'Amoureux Tombé' ft. Mounim Slimani & DJ Med
Manno Beats (Chad) – 'Akouna' ft. Afrotronix & Vox Sambou
Sookling (Algeria) – 'Espérance'
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
Prince Kaybee (South Africa ) – 'Banomoya' ft. Busiswa and TNS
Rayvanny (Tanzania) – 'Tetema' ft. Diamond Platnumz
Best Artist, Duo or Group in African Contemporary

2Baba (Nigeria) – 'Oyi'
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'
Best African Dance or Choreography

Aminux (Morocco) – 'Bini W Binek'
Diamond Platnumz (Tanzania) – 'Inama' ft. Fally Ipupa
DJ Arafat (Cote d'Ivoire) – 'Moto Moto'
Irene Namatovu (Uganda) – 'Tweyanze'
Niniola (Nigeria ) – 'Bana'
Olamide (Nigeria) – 'Woske'
Rayvanny (Tanzania) – 'Tetema' ft. Diamond Platnumz
Serge Beynaud (Cote d'Ivoire) – 'Kota na Kota'
Toofan (Togo) – 'Gbessi Gbeko'
Best African DJ

Black Coffee and David Guetta (South Africa) – 'Drive' ft. Delilah Montagu
DJ Africano (Morocco) – 'Chandek' ft. Muslim
DJ Maphorisa, DJ Raybel (South Africa) – 'iWalk Ya Phara' ft. Moonchild Sanelly, K.O & Zulu Mkhathini
DJ Moh Green (Algeria) – 'Africa Proud' ft. Wally B. Seck, Iba One, Josey, Fanicko, Stanley Enow, Kafon, Heritier, Dub Afrika & Bgmfk
DJ Neptune (Nigeria) – 'Demo' ft. Davido
DJ Spinall (Nigeria) – 'Dis Love' ft. Wizkid, Tiwa Savage
DJ Tunez (Nigeria) – 'Turn Up ft. Wizkid & Reekado
DJ Zinhle (South Africa) – Umlilo
RJ The DJ (Tanzania) – 'Good Time Drip' ft. Abba, Country Boy, Giggy Money, Sanja Boy & Queen Darleen
Best African Duo, Group or Band

B2C Kampala Boyz (Uganda) – 'Yatonda'
Charly Na Nina (Rwanda) – 'Komeza Unyirebere'
Dream Boyz and Nelson Freitas (Angola) – 'Falta de Mim'
Jano Band (Ethiopia) – 'Yetikur Almaz'
Kika Troupe (Uganda) – 'Nabalanga'
Mi Casa (South Africa) – 'TOCA' ft. Jay Em
Sauti Sol (Kenya) – 'Extravaganza' ft. Bensoul, Nviiri the Storyteller, Crystal Asige & Kaskazini
Toofan (Togo) – 'Ou Lè' ft. Jacob Desvarieux & Kassav
WCB Wasafi (Tanzania) – Jibebe ft. Diamond Platnumz & Mbosso & Lavalava
Best African Artist, Duo or Group in African Electro

Black Coffee and David Guetta (South Africa) – 'Drive' ft. Delilah Montagu
DJ Maphorisa, DJ Raybel (South Africa) – 'iWalk Ya Phara' ft. Moonchild Sanelly
Guiltybeatz, Mr. Eazi and Kwesi Arthur (Ghana/Nigeria) – 'Pilolo'
Manno Beats (Chad) – 'Akouna' ft. Afrotronix & Vox Sambou
Mobi Dixon (South Africa) – 'Abantu' ft. Samthing Soweto
Niniola (Nigeria ) – 'Bana'
Olamide (Nigeria) – 'Woske'
Prince Kaybee (South Africa) – 'Banomoya' ft. Busiswaand TNS
Sho Madjozi (South Africa) – 'Wakanda Forever' ft. Ycee
Best Artist, Duo or Group in African Hip Hop

Biura (Angola) – 'Fora Da Zona' ft. Bruno AG and Jéssica Pitbull
DJ Africano (Morocco) – 'Chandek' ft. Muslim
Falz (Nigeria) – 'Hypocrite' ft. Demmie Vee
Khaligraph Jones (Kenya) – 'Leave Me Alone' (Wachana Na Nimi)
Nadia Nakai (South Africa) – 'Imma Boss'
Nasty C (South Africa) – 'SMA' ft. Rowlene
Nyashinski (Kenya) – 'Marathon Runner'
Sarkodie (Ghana) – 'Bibii' ft. LJ, Tulenkey, Frequency, K. Mole, ToyBoi, Yeyo, Amerado, 2Fyngers, Obkay & CJ
Soolking (Morocco) – 'Esperance'
The Big Hash (South Africa) – 'Circles'
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'
Gwen & Tiana (Gabon) – 'African Time'
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
Nyashinski (Kenya) Marathon Runner
Sarkodie (Ghana) – 'Bibii' ft. LJ, Tulenkey, Frequency, K. Mole, ToyBoi, Yeyo, Amerado, 2Fyngers, Obkay & CJ
 Best Artiste, Duo or Group in African Pop

Diamond Platnumz (Tanzania) – 'Kanyaga'
Fireboy DML (Nigeria) – 'Jealous'
Joeboy (Nigeria) – 'Baby'
Magasco (Cameroon) – 'Calling My Driver' ft. Mimie
Mlindo the Vocalist (South Africa) – 'Macala' ft. Sfeesoh, Kwesta & Thabsie
Rema (Nigeria) – 'Dumebi'
Skiibii (Nigeria) – 'Sensima' ft. Reekado Banks
Vanessa Mdee (Tanzania) – 'Moyo'
Wax Dey (Cameroon) – 'Magufuli' ft. Mr. Leo & Locko
Yann'Sine (Morocco) – 'J'essaie'
Best Artist, Duo or Group in African Reggae, Ragga or Dancehall

Daphne (Cameroon) – 'Ne Lâches Pas'
Navy Kenzo (Tanzania) – 'Roll It'
Patorankin (Nigeria) – 'Confirm ft. Davido'
Praiz (Nigeria) – 'Hustle' ft. Stonebwoy
Rosa Ree (Tanzania) – Dip n Wine It ft. G Nako
Rudeboy (Nigeria) – 'Reason With Me'
Shatta Wale (Ghana) – 'My Level'
Stonebwoy (Ghana) – 'Tuff Seed'
Timaya Nigeria) – 'Balance'
Winky D (Zimbabwe) – 'MuGarden ft. Gemma'
Best Artist, Duo or Group in African R&B & Soul

Ahmed Soultan (Morocco) – 'Draw My Life'
Anna Joyce (Angola) – 'Destino'
C4 Pedro (Angola) – 'Se Eu Soubesse'
Davido & Chris Brown (Nigeria) – 'Blow My Mind'
Hillzy (Zimbabwe) – 'TV Room' ft. Garry Mapanzure
Landrick (Angola) – 'Distância'
Locko (Cameroon) – 'Let Go'
Sarz & WurlD (Nigeria) – 'Trobul'
Sidiki Diabaté (Mali) – 'I Love You'
Tellaman & Shekinah & Nasty C (South Africa) – 'Whipped'
Best Artist, Duo or Group in African Rock

Ahmed Soultan (Morocco) – 'Wonder'
Cairokee (Egypt) – 'Kan Lak Ma'aya'
Cobhams Asuquo (Nigeria) – 'Starlight'
Daphil Colag (Nigeria) – 'My Season'
Jano Band (Ethiopia) – 'Yetikur Almaz'
Jeremy Loops (South Africa) – 'Gold'
Mohombi (Congo) – 'Hello' ft. Youssou N'dour
Rash (Kenya) – 'Grave Robbers'
Best Artist, Duo or Group in African Traditional

Abrham Belanyeh (Ethiopia) – 'Ete Abay'
Aziz Sahmaoui (Morocco) – 'Le Peur-Nogcha'
Candy (South Africa) – 'Nathinga'
Hamada Helal (Egypt) – 'Ashrab Shai'
Irene Namatovu (Uganda) – 'Tweyanze'
Salif Keita (Mali) – 'Gnamale' ft. Ladysmith Black Mambazo
Sherine (Egypt) – 'Kadabeen'
Yared Negu (Ethiopia) – 'Adimera'
Best Female Artist, Duo or Group in African Inspirational Music

Afrie (Uganda) – 'Let Her Know'
Judy Stevens (Kenya) – 'Loco'
Kanvee Adams (Liberia) – 'Daily Prayer'
Kelly Khumalo (South Africa) – 'Jehova' ft. J Flo
Nabila (Cameroon) – 'Ca Va Aller'
Nada Azhari (Morocco) – 'Jrit'
Ntokozo Mbanbo (South Africa) – 'We Pray for More'
Olivia Ambani (Kenya) – 'Better Than Just Fine'
Teni (Nigeria) – 'Uyo Meyo'
Best Male Artist, Duo or Group in African Inspirational Music

Daphil Colag (Nigeria) – 'My Season'
Hamza El Fadly (Morocco) – 'Ma Nensak'
Harmonize (Tanzania) – 'Never Give Up'
Johnny Drille (Nigeria) – 'Papa'
Mr. Leo (Cameroon) – 'Amen'
Ommy Dimpoz (Tanzania) – 'Ni Wewe'
Onesimus (Malawi) – 'Sounds of Peace'
Tim Godfrey (Nigeria) – 'Nara' ft.Travis Greene
Best African Video

Adasa Cookey (Nigeria) – 'Jericho' by Simi ft. Patoranking
Director Kenny (Tanzania) – 'Tetema' by Rayvanny ft. Diamond Platnumz.
Jypheal Tayorault (Cote d'Ivoire) – 'I Love You' by Sidiki Diabaté
REX (Ghana) – 'Oheemaa' by Kuami Eugene ft. KIDI
Said El Marouk (Egypt/Lebanon) – 'Naseny Leh' by Tamer Hosny
Tebego 'Tebza' Malope (South Africa) – 'Ngwa' by Blick Bassy
Vusa Blaqs (Zimbabwe) – 'Dzamutsana' by Jah Prayzah
Most Promising Artist in Africa 

Ariel Sheney (Cote d'Ivoire) – 'Amina'
Bráulio Alexandre (Angola) – 'Que Nada Nos Separe' ft. Rui Orlando & DJ Malvado
Farid Ghannam (Morocco) – 'Belgana'
Fireboy DML (Nigeria) – 'Jealous'
Hillzy (Zimbabwe) – 'TV Room' ft. Garry Mapanzure
Nadia Azhari (Morocco) – 'JRIT'
Rema (Nigeria) – 'Dumebi'
Shan'L (Gabon) – 'C'est Pas Les Gbés Gbés Gbés'
The Big Hash (South Africa) – 'Circles'
Yann'Sine (Algeria) – 'J'essaie'
Producer of the Year in Africa

Kel P (Nigeria) – 'On the Low' (Burna Boy) 'Gbona' (Burna Boy) 'Killin Dem' (Burna Boy ft. Zlatan)
Mace (South Africa) – 'Umama' (Sjava)
Nasty C (South Africa) – 'SMA' (Nasty C ft. Rowlene)
Prince Kaybee (South Africa) – 'Banomoya' (Prince Kaybee ft. Buslswa and TNS)
S2Kizzy (Tanzania) – 'Tetema' (Rayvanny ft. Diamond Platnumz)
Salatiel (Cameroon) – 'Anita' (Salatiel) 'Ne Lâches Pas' (Daphne)
Sarz (Nigeria) – 'Trobul' (Sarz & WurlD) 'Bana' (Niniola)
Shizzi (Nigeria) – 'Blow My Mind' (Davido & Chris Brown)
TH Productions (Eygpt) – 'Naseny Leh' (tamer Hosny)
Vusi Nova (South Africa) – 'Manyan-Nyan'
Revelation of the African Continent

Hamada Helal (Egypt) – 'Ashrab Shai'
Kid X (South Africa) – 'Mtan Omuntu' ft. Shwi Nomtekhala and Makwa
Nikita Kering (Kenya) – 'Happy with You'
Rosa Ree (Tanzania) – 'Dip n Wine' It ft. G Nako
Sho Madjozi (South Africa) – 'Idhom'
Skiibii (Nigeria) – 'Sensima'
Tellaman (South Africa) – 'Whipped' ft. Shekinah & Nasty C
WurlD and Sarz (Nigeria) – 'Trobul'
Song of the Year in Africa

'Banomoya' – Prince Kaybee (South Africa) ft. Busiswa & TNS
'Blow My Mind' – Davido & Chris Brown (Nigeria)
'Fever' – Wizkid (Nigeria) 
'Iokote' – Maua Sama and Hanstone (Tanzania)
'Naseny Leh' – Tamer Hosny (Egypt)
'On The Low'– Burna Boy (Nigeria)           
'SMA' – Nasty C ft. Rowlene (South Africa)
'Tetema' – Rayvanny (Tanzania) ft. Diamond Platnumz
'Umama' – Sjava (South Africa)
Songwriter of the Year in Africa

Afrie (Uganda) – 'Let Her Know' by Afrie
Asikey George (Nigeria) – 'Love with You' by Asikey
HanikesH Muzik, YoBass, Ye (Angola) – 'Vale Milhoes' by YoBase
Kanvee Adams (Liberia) – 'Mama'
Nikita Kering (Kenya) – 'Tragedy' by Nikita
Nsikayesizwe David Junior Ngcobo & Rowlene (South Africa) – 'SMA' by Nasty C ft. Rowlene
Olivia Ingasiani Ambani (Kenya) – 'Better Than Just Fine' By Olivia Ambani
Sarz, WurlD (Nigeria) – 'Trobul' by Sarz & WurlD'
Tamer Hussin (Egypt) – 'Naseny Leh' by Tamer Hosny
Regional nominees

Best Male Artist in Western Africa

Burna Boy (Nigeria) – 'Ye'
Davido (Nigeria) – 'Wonder Woman'
Kizz Daniel (Nigeria) – 'Madu'
Wizkid (Nigeria) – 'Fever'
King Promise (Ghana) – 'Abena'
Salif Keita (Mali) – 'Gnamale' ft. Ladysmith Black Mambazo
Shatta Wale (Ghana) – 'My Level'
Sidiki Diabate (Mali) – 'I Love You'
DJ Arafat (Ivory Coast) – 'Moto Moto'
Best Female Artist in Western Africa

Aya Nakamura (Mali) – 'Pookie'
Simi (Nigeria) – 'I Dun Care'
Jossey (Ivory Coast) – 'Mise Au Point'
Tiwa Savage (Nigeria) – 'One'
Kanvee Adams (Liberia) – 'Daily Prayer'
Teni (Nigeria) – 'Case'
Manamba Kante (Guinea) – 'Nany Baly'
Yemi Alade (Nigeria) – 'Oh My Gosh'
MzVee (Ghana) – 'Bend Down' ft. Kuame Eugene
Niniola (Nigeria) – 'Bana'
 Best Male Artist in Southern Africa

AKA (South Africa) – 'Jika' ft. Yanga Chief
Prince Kaybee ft Busiswa and TNS (South Africa) – 'Banomoya'
Casper Nyovest (South Africa) – 'Move For Me' ft. Boskasie
Black Coffee and David Guetta (South Africa) – 'Drive' ft. Delilah Montagu
Sjava (South Africa) – 'Umama'
Jah Prayzah (Zimbabwe) – 'Dzamutsana'
Winky D (Zimbabwe) – 'MuGarden' ft. Gemma
Nasty C (South Africa) – 'SMA' ft. Rowlene
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'
Sho Madjozi (South Africa) – 'Idhom'
Trina South (Zambia) – 'Weka'
Chikune ft. Mbosso (Namibia) – 'Pieces'
Best Male Artist in Eastern Africa

Boy Black (Madagascar) – 'Hitambarako'
Diamond Platnumz (Tanzania) – 'Inama' ft. Fally Ipupa
Harmonize (Tanzania) – 'Never Give Up'
Khaligraph Jones (Kenya) – 'Leave Me Alone'
Shyn (Madagascar) – 'Ngoma' ft. Denise
Rayvanny (Tanzania) – 'Tetema' ft. Diamond Platnumz
Mbosso (Tanzania) – 'Hodari'
Nyashinski (Kenya) – 'Hello'
Best Female Artist in Eastern Africa

Irene Namatovu (Uganda) – 'Tweyanze'
Maua Sama (Tanzania) – 'Lokote'
Nandy (Tanzania) – 'Aibu'
Nikita Kering (Kenya) – 'Happy With You'
Rosa Ree (Tanzania) – 'Dip n' Wine It' ft. G Nako
Sheeba (Uganda) – 'Wankona'
Vanessa Mdee (Tanzania) – 'Moyo'
Queen Darleen (Tanzania) – 'Mbali' ft. Harmonize
Best Male Artist in Central Africa

C4 Pedro (Angola) – 'Se Eu Soubesse'
Fally Ipupa (DRC) – 'Aime Moi'
Locko (Cameroon) – 'Let Go'
Magasco (Cameroon) – 'Calling My Driver' ft. Mimie
Maitre Gims (DRC) – 'Hola Senorita' ft. Maluma
Rui Orlando (Angola) – 'Me Leva Contigo' ft. Barbara Bandeira
Niska (Congo Brazzaville) – 'Medicament'
Salatiel (Cameroon) – 'Anita'
Ya Levis (DRC) – 'Katchua'
Best Female Artist in Central Africa

Anna Joyce (Angola) – 'Destino'
Blanche Bailly (Cameroon) – 'Ton Pied Mon Pied'
Bruna Tatiana (Angola) – 'Musica Para Ti'
Charlotte Dipanda (Cameroon) – 'Un Jour Dans Ma Vie'
Daphne (Cameroon) – 'Ne Laches Pas'
Duda (Angola) – 'Fica So' ft. Landrick
Shan’L (Gabon) – 'Ces't Pas Les Gbes'
Titica (Angola) – 'Giro De Bicycleta' ft. Laton Cordeiro
Best Male Artist in Northern Africa

Ahmed Soultan (Morocco) – 'Draw My Life'
Amiinux (Morocco) – 'Bini W Biwaen'
Amr Diab (Egypt ) – 'Bahebo'
Cairokee (Egypt) – 'Kan Lak Ma 'Ya'
DJ Moh Green (Algeria) – 'Africa Proud' ft. Wally B. Seck, IbaOne, Josey, Fanicko, Stanley, Kafon, Heritier, Dub Africa and BGMFK
Mostafa Hagag (Egypt) – 'Khatwa'
Soolking (Algeria) – 'Esperance'
Tamer Hosny (Egypt) – 'Naseny Lay'
Yann'Sine (Morocco) – 'J'essaie'
Best Female Artist in Northern Africa

Jaylann (Morocco) – 'Allo allo'
Kenza Morsli (Algeria) – 'Kettal'
Nadia Azhari (Morocco) – 'Jrit'
Psychoqueen (Morocco) – 'Enta' Habibi'
Salma Rachid (Morocco) – 'Ma Gazzelle' ft. Mok Saib
Sherine (Egypt) – 'Kadabeen'
Souhila Ben Lachhab (Algeria) – 'Donia Gdeda''Esperance'
Tamer Hosny (Egypt) – 'Naseny Lay'
Yann'Sine (Morocco) – 'J'essaie'
Best Female Artist in Northern Africa

Jaylann (Morocco) – 'Allo allo'
Kenza Morsli (Algeria) – 'Kettal'
Nadia Azhari (Morocco) – 'Jrit'
Psychoqueen (Morocco) – 'Enta' Habibi'
Salma Rachid (Morocco) – 'Ma Gazzelle' ft. Mok Saib
Sherine (Egypt) – 'Kadabeen'
Souhila Ben Lachhab (Algeria) – 'Donia Gdeda'