{"id":1205183,"date":"2022-09-15T17:54:36","date_gmt":"2022-09-15T17:54:36","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.ghanamma.com\/2022\/09\/15\/black-sherif-kidi-burna-boy-more-score-afrima-2022-nominations\/"},"modified":"2022-09-15T17:54:36","modified_gmt":"2022-09-15T17:54:36","slug":"black-sherif-kidi-burna-boy-more-score-afrima-2022-nominations","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.ghanamma.com\/2022\/09\/15\/black-sherif-kidi-burna-boy-more-score-afrima-2022-nominations\/","title":{"rendered":"Black Sherif, KiDi, Burna Boy, more score AFRIMA 2022 Nominations \u2014"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><\/p>\n<div>\n<p>The International Executive Committee of the All Africa  Awards (AFRIMA), in conjunction with the African Union Commission (AUC), on Wednesday September 14, released the official list of nominees for the 2022 edition.<\/p>\n<p>Culled from a total of 9,067 entries submitted- the highest number ever recorded by the awards, since its inception \u2013 the AFRIMA jury selected a total of 382 nominations across 39 categories, to represent all five regions in Africa, as well as in the diaspora.<\/p>\n<p>Leading the nominations on a regional basis this year is the Western African region, with 134 nominations, representing 35 percent; while the Eastern African region follows closely with 69 nominations, representing 18 percent; the Southern African region races closely with 68 nominations, representing 17.8 percent; while Central Africa pulls in its weight with 52 nominations, representing 13.6 percent; while the Northern African region follows closely with 49 nominations, representing 12.8 percent.<\/p>\n<p>Dominating the list with the most nominations, this year, is the South African maverick, Costa Titch, with six nominations for his 2021 smash hit, Big Flexa, in \u201cSong of the Year\u201d; \u201cBreakout Artiste of the Year\u201d; \u201cBest African Collaboration\u201d: \u201cBest Artiste, Duo or Group in African Electro\u201d; and \u201cBest Artiste, Duo or Group in Use of African Dance\/Choreography\u201d.<\/p>\n<p>Interestingly, the Congolese maestro, Dadju, ties with six nominations, as well, in \u201cBest Male in Central Africa\u201d; \u201cSong of the Year\u201d; \u201cAlbum of the Year\u201d; \u201cArtiste of the Year\u201d; \u201cBest African Act in the Diaspora\u201d; and \u201cBest Soundtrack in a Movie, Series, or Documentary\u201d.<\/p>\n<p>Other artistes with four nominations are the Nigerian mavericks, Burna Boy in \u201cBest Male Artiste in Western Africa\u201d; \u201cSong of the Year\u201d; \u201cAlbum of the Year\u201d; and \u201cArtiste of the Year\u201d); Fireboy in \u201cBest Male Artiste in Western Africa\u201d; \u201cSong of the Year\u201d; \u201cProducer of the Year\u201d; \u201cArtiste of the Year\u201d; and \u201cBest African Collaboration\u201d; Kizz Daniel in \u201cBest Male Artiste in Western Africa\u201d; \u201cSong of the Year\u201d; \u201cArtiste of the Year\u201d; \u201cBest African Collaboration\u201d; and \u201cBest Artiste, Duo or Group in African Pop\u201d; and Tiwa Savage in \u201cBest Female Artiste in Western Africa\u201d; \u201cArtiste of the Year\u201d; \u201cBest African Collaboration\u201d; and \u201cBest Artiste, Duo or Group in African RnB\/Soul\u201d.<\/p>\n<p>The other African superstars with four nominations are Zakes Bantwini (South Africa) in \u201cBest Male Artiste in Southern Africa\u201d; \u201cBest African DJ\u201d; \u201cArtiste of the Year\u201d; and \u201cBest Artiste, Duo or Group in African Electro\u201d; Marwan Moussa (Egypt) in \u201cBest Male Artiste in Northern Africa\u201d; \u201cBest African Rapper\/Lyricist\u201d; \u201cBreakout Artiste of the Year\u201d; and \u201cBest Artiste, Duo or Group in African Hip Hop\u201d; and Nomfundo Moh (South Africa) in \u201cBest Female Artiste in Southern Africa\u201d; \u201cAlbum of the Year\u201d; \u201cBreakout Artiste of the Year\u201d; and \u201cBest Artiste, Duo or Group in African RnB\/Soul\u201d.<\/p>\n<p>Importantly, the public voting portal for the 2022 AFRIMA edition would be live on Sunday, 25th September 2022, at 12:00 pm CAT. African music lovers within the continent, and around the world, can visit the official website www.afrima.org to vote. Voting closes at 12.00 (CAT), December 10, 2022, before the AFRIMA main awards ceremony.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cOverall, we are very proud and confident in our work, and we would continue to intensify our efforts to ensure AFRIMA remains the ultimate recognition of African music globally in line with its vision,\u201d Head of Culture, African Union Commission on the Jury, Angela Martins, said.<\/p>\n<p>Meanwhile, 2022 All Africa  Awards will now be held from the 8th to 11th December 2022. A special announcement will be made on the host country and location for the awards, on Wednesday, 28th September 2022.<\/p>\n<p>The AFRIMA awards ceremony will feature a 4-day fiesta of music, glitz, and glamour aimed at celebrating Africa, recognising talents and expanding the economic frontiers of the culture and creative industry on the continent. The event is scheduled to commence with the welcome soiree, followed by the AFRIMA  Village, the host city tour, Africa  Business Summit, and the exclusive nominees\u2019 party and concluded with the live awards ceremony broadcast to over 84 countries around the world.<\/p>\n<p>In partnership with the African Union Commission, AFRIMA is a youth-focused music platform that recognizes and rewards the work and talents of African artistes across generations.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Best Male Artist in Central Africa<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>C4 Pedro<\/li>\n<li>Dadju<\/li>\n<li>Fally Ipupa<\/li>\n<li>Innoss\u2019B<\/li>\n<li>Gaz Mawete<\/li>\n<li>Matias Damasio<\/li>\n<li>Ninho<\/li>\n<li>Roga Roga &#038; Extra Musica<\/li>\n<li>Tayc<\/li>\n<li>Tenor ft. Innoss\u2019B<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>Best Female Artist in Central Africa<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Asaba<\/li>\n<li>Blanche Bailly ft. Joeboy<\/li>\n<li>Emma\u2019a<\/li>\n<li>Espoir La Tigresse<\/li>\n<li>P\u00e9rola<\/li>\n<li>Shay<\/li>\n<li>Vernyuy Tina<\/li>\n<li>Zara Williams ft. C4 Pedro<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>Best Male Artist in Eastern Africa<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Addis Legesse<\/li>\n<li>Bien (&#038; Aaron Rimbui)<\/li>\n<li>Diamond Platnumz ft. Zuchu<\/li>\n<li>Eddy Kenzo<\/li>\n<li>Kassmasse<\/li>\n<li>King Saha<\/li>\n<li>Marioo ft. Jovial<\/li>\n<li>Mbosso ft. Costa Titch &#038; Phantom Steeze<\/li>\n<li>Nyashinski ft. Femi One<\/li>\n<li>Rayvanny ft. Vjollca<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>Best Female Artist in Eastern Africa<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Betty G<\/li>\n<li>Tanasha Donna<\/li>\n<li>Frida Amani<\/li>\n<li>Hewan Gebrewold<\/li>\n<li>C4 Pedro<\/li>\n<li>Dadju<\/li>\n<li>Fally Ipupa<\/li>\n<li>Innoss\u2019B<\/li>\n<li>Gaz Mawete<\/li>\n<li>Matias Damasio<\/li>\n<li>Ninho<\/li>\n<li>Roga Roga &#038; Extra Musica<\/li>\n<li>Tayc<\/li>\n<li>Tenor ft. Innoss\u2019B<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>Best Female Artist in Central Africa<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Asaba<\/li>\n<li>Blanche Bailly ft. Joeboy<\/li>\n<li>Emma\u2019a<\/li>\n<li>Espoir La Tigresse<\/li>\n<li>P\u00e9rola<\/li>\n<li>Shay<\/li>\n<li>Vernyuy Tina<\/li>\n<li>Zara Williams ft. C4 Pedro<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>Best Male Artist in Eastern Africa<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Addis Legesse<\/li>\n<li>Bien (&#038; Aaron Rimbui)<\/li>\n<li>Diamond Platnumz ft. Zuchu<\/li>\n<li>Eddy Kenzo<\/li>\n<li>Kassmasse<\/li>\n<li>King Saha<\/li>\n<li>Marioo ft. Jovial<\/li>\n<li>Mbosso ft. Costa Titch &#038; Phantom Steeze<\/li>\n<li>Nyashinski ft. Femi One<\/li>\n<li>Rayvanny ft. Vjollca<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>Best Female Artist in Eastern Africa<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Betty G<\/li>\n<li>Tanasha Donna<\/li>\n<li>Frida Amani<\/li>\n<li>Hewan Gebrewold<\/li>\n<li>Muthaka<\/li>\n<li>Nandy<\/li>\n<li>Nikita Kering<\/li>\n<li>Rosa Ree<\/li>\n<li>Spice Diana ft. DJ Seven<\/li>\n<li>Zuchu ft. Bontle Smith &#038; Tyler<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>Best Male Artist in Northern Africa<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Ali Loka<\/li>\n<li>Ahmed Saad ft. 3enba &#038; Double Zuksh<\/li>\n<li>A.L.A<\/li>\n<li>DJ Snake<\/li>\n<li>Draganov<\/li>\n<li>El Grande Toto<\/li>\n<li>Marwan Moussa<\/li>\n<li>Snor<\/li>\n<li>Soolking<\/li>\n<li>Wegz<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>Best Female Artist in Northern Africa<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Faouzia<\/li>\n<li>Jaylann<\/li>\n<li>Kenza Morsli ft. DJ Adel<\/li>\n<li>Lyna Mahyem<\/li>\n<li>Manal<\/li>\n<li>Marwa Loud &#038; Moha K<\/li>\n<li>Ruby<\/li>\n<li>Rym<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>Best Male Artist in Southern Africa<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>A-Reece<\/li>\n<li>Blxckie feat A-Reece<\/li>\n<li>DJ Tarico<\/li>\n<li>Gemini Major<\/li>\n<li>Focalistic<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>African Fans Favourite<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>\u00a0\u2018Dibango Dibanga\u2019 \u2013 Bello Falcao<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul>\n<li>\u2018Tempela\u2019 \u2013 Ch\u2019cco, Mellow, Sleazy Nkao<\/li>\n<li>\u00a0\u2018Ameno Amapiano\u2019 \u2013 Goya Menor &#038; Nektunez<\/li>\n<li>\u00a0\u2018Sip (Alcohol)\u2019 \u2013 Joeboy<\/li>\n<li>\u00a0\u2018Monalisa (Remix)\u2019 \u2013 Lojay X Sarz ft. Chris Brown<\/li>\n<li>\u00a0\u2018Overloading (Overdose)\u2019 \u2013 Mavins; Ayra Starr, Boy Spyce, Crayon, Ladipoe, Magixx<\/li>\n<li>\u2018Ku Lo Sa\u2019 \u2013 Oxlade<\/li>\n<li>\u2018Nack\u2019 \u2013 The Therapist<\/li>\n<li>\u2018Dada\u2019 \u2013 Young Jonn<\/li>\n<li>\u2018Adiwele\u2019 \u2013 Young Stunna ft. Kabza De Small, DJ Maphorisa<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>Album of the Year<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>9: Esan \u2013 Brymo<\/li>\n<li>Love, Damini \u2013 Burna Boy<\/li>\n<li>Cullilan \u2013 Dadju<\/li>\n<li>First of All \u2013 Diamond Platnumz<\/li>\n<li>History \u2013 Dadi B<\/li>\n<li>KOA II \u2013 Kabza De Small<\/li>\n<li>Amagama \u2013 Nomfundo Moh<\/li>\n<li>Timbuktu \u2013 Oumou Sangare<\/li>\n<li>Sans Visa \u2013 Soolking<\/li>\n<li>Rave &#038; Roses \u2013 Rema<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>Artist of the Year<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Burna Boy<\/li>\n<li>CKay<\/li>\n<li>Dadju<\/li>\n<li>Diamond Platnumz<\/li>\n<li>Fireboy DML<\/li>\n<li>Kabza De Small<\/li>\n<li>Manal<\/li>\n<li>Tiwa Savage<\/li>\n<li>Wegz<\/li>\n<li>Zakes Batwini<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>Best African Collaboration<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>\u2018Al Moulouk\u2019 \u2013 Ahmed Saad ft. 3enba &#038; Double Zuksh<\/li>\n<li>\u2018Onde Anda\u2019 \u2013 Onde Anda<\/li>\n<li>\u2018Big Flexa\u2019 \u2013 Costa Titch ft. C\u2019buda M, Alfa Kat, Banaba Des, Sdida &#038; Man T<\/li>\n<li>\u2018Champion Sound\u2019 \u2013 Davido ft. Focalistic<\/li>\n<li>\u2018Peru Remix\u2019 \u2013 Fireboy ft. Ed Sheeran<\/li>\n<li>\u2018Tigini (Remix)\u2019 \u2013 Kikimoteleba ft. Franglish<\/li>\n<li>\u2018Buga\u2019 \u2013 Kizz Daniel ft. Tekno<\/li>\n<li>\u2018Mi Amour\u2019 \u2013 Marioo ft. Jovial<\/li>\n<li>\u2018Moyo\u2019 \u2013 Mbosso, Costa Titch, Phantom Steeze<\/li>\n<li>\u2018Somebody\u2019s Son\u2019 \u2013 Tiwa Savage ft. Brandy<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>Best African Act in Diaspora (Female)<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Aya Nakamura<\/li>\n<li>Bey T<\/li>\n<li>Darkoo<\/li>\n<li>Faouzia<\/li>\n<li>Moha K, Marwa Loud<\/li>\n<li>Nata<\/li>\n<li>Rimon<\/li>\n<li>Ronisia<\/li>\n<li>Shay<\/li>\n<li>Soraia Ramos<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>Best African Act in Diaspora (Male)<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Calema<\/li>\n<li>Dadju<\/li>\n<li>Dafencii<\/li>\n<li>DJ Snake<\/li>\n<li>Gil Semedo<\/li>\n<li>Jae5<\/li>\n<li>Ninho<\/li>\n<li>Soolking<\/li>\n<li>Tion Wayne<\/li>\n<li>Ya Levia<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>Best African Band, Duo or Group<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Calema &#038; Z\u00e9 Felipe<\/li>\n<li>Disco Misr, Aziz Maraka<\/li>\n<li>Jano Band<\/li>\n<li>Mafikizolo<\/li>\n<li>Major League DJz<\/li>\n<li>Ridimz<\/li>\n<li>The Cavemen<\/li>\n<li>Toofan<\/li>\n<li>Umoja Sounds<\/li>\n<li>Wanavakali<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>Best African DJ<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>DJ Lito<\/li>\n<li>DJ P2N<\/li>\n<li>DJ Snake<\/li>\n<li>DJ Tarica<\/li>\n<li>DJ Yessonia<\/li>\n<li>Major League DJz<\/li>\n<li>DJ Zinhle<\/li>\n<li>DJ Spinall<\/li>\n<li>Uncle Waffles<\/li>\n<li>Zakes Batwini<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>Best African Rapper\/Lyricist<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>A-Reece<\/li>\n<li>Dafencii<\/li>\n<li>Didi B<\/li>\n<li>Dip Doundou Guiss<\/li>\n<li>Marwan Moussa<\/li>\n<li>Ladipoe<\/li>\n<li>LAMB (Loose Kaynon, A-Q, MI, Blaqbonez)<\/li>\n<li>Nata<\/li>\n<li>Nay Wa Mitego<\/li>\n<li>Youssoupha<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>Best Artist, Duo or Group in African Dance or Choreography<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Ans-T Crazy<\/li>\n<li>Costa Titch<\/li>\n<li>Eltee Skhillz<\/li>\n<li>Kamo Mphela<\/li>\n<li>Portable X Poco Lee<\/li>\n<li>Roga Roga &#038; Extra Musica<\/li>\n<li>Serge Beynaud<\/li>\n<li>Simi<\/li>\n<li>Spice Diana<\/li>\n<li>Toofan<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>Best Artist, Duo or Group in African Electro<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Asake<\/li>\n<li>Costa Titch<\/li>\n<li>Davido<\/li>\n<li>DJ Maphorisa<\/li>\n<li>DJ Snake<\/li>\n<li>DJ Yessonia<\/li>\n<li>Felo Le Tee<\/li>\n<li>Mbosso<\/li>\n<li>Tresor<\/li>\n<li>Zakes Bantwini<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>Best Artist, Duo or Group in African Hip Hop<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Black Sherif<\/li>\n<li>Blxckie<\/li>\n<li>Cdrik Kodjo<\/li>\n<li>Darkoo<\/li>\n<li>Didi B<\/li>\n<li>KikiMoteleba ft. Franglish<\/li>\n<li>Marwan Moussa<\/li>\n<li>Nay Wa Mitego<\/li>\n<li>Ninho<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>Best Artist, Duo or Group in African Pop<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Adekunle Gold, Davido<\/li>\n<li>CKay<\/li>\n<li>Kizz Daniel &#038; Tekno<\/li>\n<li>Kouz1<\/li>\n<li>Matias Damasio<\/li>\n<li>Pheelz, BNXN<\/li>\n<li>Ronisia<\/li>\n<li>Roseline Layo<\/li>\n<li>Soraia Ramos<\/li>\n<li>Tenor ft. Innoss\u2019B<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>Best Artist, Duo or Group in African Reggae, Ragga, Dancehall<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>DJ Lito, Bebe Cool, Sheilah Gashumba, SlickStuartRoja<\/li>\n<li>Fave<\/li>\n<li>Femi One, King Kaka &#038; Mbithi<\/li>\n<li>KiDi<\/li>\n<li>Navy Kenzo<\/li>\n<li>Nutty O<\/li>\n<li>Rosa Ree<\/li>\n<li>Ruger<\/li>\n<li>Teddy Afro<\/li>\n<li>Winky D<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>Best Artist, Duo or Group in African RnB &#038; Soul<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Ahmed Basyoni &#038; Hussein Gamal<\/li>\n<li>Bridget Blue<\/li>\n<li>C4 Pedro<\/li>\n<li>Frida Amani x Mayunga<\/li>\n<li>Lil Jay<\/li>\n<li>Tayc<\/li>\n<li>Tiwa Savage, Amaarae<\/li>\n<li>Nomfundo Moh, ShaSha &#038; Ami Faku<\/li>\n<li>Omah Lay<\/li>\n<li>Ya Levis<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>Best Artist, Duo or Group in African Rock<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Amir Eid<\/li>\n<li>Clay<\/li>\n<li>Daniel Baron<\/li>\n<li>Franck Biyong<\/li>\n<li>RASH<\/li>\n<li>Re\u00ebn &#038; Refentse Morake<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>Best Artist, Duo or Group in African Traditional<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Azaya, Djelykaba Bintou<\/li>\n<li>Betty G<\/li>\n<li>Josey ft. Bonigo<\/li>\n<li>Lencho Gemechu<\/li>\n<li>Manamba Kante<\/li>\n<li>Flavour<\/li>\n<li>Oumr Sangare<\/li>\n<li>Rokia Kone &#038; Jacknife Lee<\/li>\n<li>Royalty<\/li>\n<li>Stewart Sukuma<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>Best Artist, Duo or Group in African Contemporary<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Adekunle Gold ft. Fatoumata Dawara<\/li>\n<li>Alikiba<\/li>\n<li>Brymo<\/li>\n<li>Fadilee Itulya, Fidq &#038; Goemi<\/li>\n<li>Fally Ipuppa<\/li>\n<li>Fior 2 Bior<\/li>\n<li>Roga Roga &#038; Extra Musica<\/li>\n<li>Sidiki Diabate<\/li>\n<li>Wallly B. Seck, Viviane<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>Best Artist, Duo or Group in African Jazz<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Addis Legesse<\/li>\n<li>Elida Almeida, Jimmy P<\/li>\n<li>Franck Biyong<\/li>\n<li>Guta Abera<\/li>\n<li>Jano Band<\/li>\n<li>Jimmy Dludlu, Rhodalia Silvestre, Dx Nuvunga, Mano Tsotsi<\/li>\n<li>Kelvin Momo, TBO, JaySax<\/li>\n<li>Somi<\/li>\n<li>Thapelo Lekoane<\/li>\n<li>The Cavemen, Made Kuti<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>Best Soundtrack , Series or Documentary<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>\u2018AlMoulouk\u2019 (Moon Knight) \u2013 Ahmed Saad ft. 3enba &#038; Double Zuksh<\/li>\n<li>\u2018A Body, A Coffin\u2019 (Black Panther Wanda Forever Prologue EP) \u2013 Amaarae &#038; Marvel<\/li>\n<li>\u2018Ima\u2019 \u2013 Dadju<\/li>\n<li>\u2018ODG\u2019 (The Blood Covenant Movie) \u2013 Eltee Skhillz<\/li>\n<li>\u2018EL Ghazala Raye2a\u2019 ( Zeko) \u2013 Mohamed Osama &#038; Karim Mahmoud (Ahmed Tarik Yahia)<\/li>\n<li>\u2018Speed Life (Sonic 2 Film)<\/li>\n<li>\u2018No Woman, No Cry\u2019 (Black Panther Wanda Forever Prologue EP) \u2013 Tems &#038; Marvel<\/li>\n<li>\u2018B3oda Ya Belady\u2019 (Captains of Zaatari) \u2013 Wegz<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>Best African  Video<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>\u2018Moustahil\u2019 \u2013 Amine Boumediene<\/li>\n<li>\u2018Big Flexa\u2019 \u2013 Casta Titch<\/li>\n<li>\u2018Woman\u2019 \u2013 Simi<\/li>\n<li>\u2018Nwoke Oma\u2019 \u2013 Chike<\/li>\n<li>\u2018Disco Maghreb\u2019 \u2013 DJ Snake<\/li>\n<li>\u2018Sewasew\u2019 \u2013 Maranta Da Silva<\/li>\n<li>\u2018 Suavamente\u2019 \u2013 Soolking<\/li>\n<li>\u2018Buga\u2019 \u2013 Kizz Daniel ft. Tekno<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>Breakout Artist of the Year<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Asake<\/li>\n<li>Camidoh<\/li>\n<li>Costa Titch<\/li>\n<li>Daliwonga<\/li>\n<li>El Grande Toto<\/li>\n<li>Fior 2 Bior<\/li>\n<li>Hewan Gebrewold<\/li>\n<li>Marwan Moussa<\/li>\n<li>Nomfundo Moh<\/li>\n<li>Pheelz<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>Most Promising Artist<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Ans-T Crazy<\/li>\n<li>Dafencii<\/li>\n<li>Fave<\/li>\n<li>Frida Amani<\/li>\n<li>Jeeba<\/li>\n<li>Khanyisa<\/li>\n<li>Kikimoteleba<\/li>\n<li>Lloyiso<\/li>\n<li>Magixx<\/li>\n<li>Zara Williams<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>Producer of the Year<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>C4 Pedro<\/li>\n<li>CKay &#038; BMH<\/li>\n<li>Kimambo Beats<\/li>\n<li>Nyadjiko &#038; Dadju<\/li>\n<li>Rahal<\/li>\n<li>Reward Beatz<\/li>\n<li>Sdida &#038; Man T<\/li>\n<li>Serge Beynaud<\/li>\n<li>Stan-E Kibulu &#038; William Grigahcine<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>Song of the Year<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>\u2018Kwaku The Traveller\u2019 \u2013 Black Sherif<\/li>\n<li>\u2018Last Last\u2019 \u2013 Burna Boy<\/li>\n<li>\u2018Big Flexa\u2019 \u2013 Costa Titch ft. C\u2019buda M, Alfa Kat, Banaba Des, Sdida &#038; Man T<\/li>\n<li>\u2018Ambassadeur\u2019 \u2013 Dadju<\/li>\n<li>\u2018Tala\u2019 \u2013 Didi B<\/li>\n<li>\u2018Disco Maghreb\u2019 \u2013 DJ Snake<\/li>\n<li>\u2018Peru\u2019 (Remix) \u2013 Fireboy DML ft. Ed Sheeran<\/li>\n<li>\u2018Buga\u2019 \u2013 Kizz Daniel ft. Tekno<\/li>\n<li>\u2018Mi Amor\u2019 \u2013 Marioo ft. Jovial<\/li>\n<li>\u2018Calm Down\u2019 \u2013 Rema<\/li>\n<li>\u2018Suavemente\u2019 \u2013 Soolking<\/li>\n<li>\u2018El Bakht\u2019 \u2013 Wegz<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>Songwriter of the Year<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Bridget Blue and Jibril Blessing<\/li>\n<li>Daniel Baron<\/li>\n<li>Lloyiso Mandlovandile Gigana, Luke Goliath<\/li>\n<li>Martin Obudho, Muthaka<\/li>\n<li>Matias Damasio<\/li>\n<li>Mordecai \u2018Dex\u2019 Mwini<\/li>\n<li>Olawale Olofo\u2019ro<\/li>\n<li>Rokia Kone, Garret Lee<\/li>\n<li>Iba One<\/li>\n<li>Sidy Diop<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>Best Global Act<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Anitta<\/li>\n<li>Brandy<\/li>\n<li>Chris Brown<\/li>\n<li>Drake<\/li>\n<li>Ed Sheeran<\/li>\n<li>Justin Bieber<\/li>\n<li>Maluma<\/li>\n<li>Popcaan<\/li>\n<li>Tyga<\/li>\n<li>Vitaa<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>Best Female Artist in Africa Inspirational \u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Bridget Blue<\/li>\n<li>Chaama &#038; Eljoee<\/li>\n<li>Diana Hamilton<\/li>\n<li>DJ Zinle<\/li>\n<li>Irene Robert<\/li>\n<li>Janet Otieno<\/li>\n<li>Makhadzi<\/li>\n<li>Manal<\/li>\n<li>TY Bello<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>Best Male Artist in Africa Inspirational \u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Davido<\/li>\n<li>Grace Lokwa<\/li>\n<li>Kassmasse<\/li>\n<li>KS Bloom, Chike<\/li>\n<li>Nathaniel Bassey<\/li>\n<li>Noel Nderitu<\/li>\n<li>Samthing Soweto<\/li>\n<li>Wave Rhyder<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<p><script>(function(d, s, id) {\n  var js, fjs = d.getElementsByTagName(s)[0];\n  if (d.getElementById(id)) return;\n  js = d.createElement(s); js.id = id;\n  js.src=\"https:\/\/connect.facebook.net\/en_US\/sdk.js#xfbml=1&version=v3.1&appId=1201200913327594&autoLogAppEvents=1\";\n  fjs.parentNode.insertBefore(js, fjs);\n}(document, 'script', 'facebook-jssdk'));<\/script><br \/>\n<br \/><a href=\"https:\/\/starrfm.com.gh\/2022\/09\/black-sherif-kidi-burna-boy-more-score-afrima-2022-nominations\/\">Source<\/a> <\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>The International Executive Committee of the All Africa Awards (AFRIMA), in conjunction with the African Union Commission (AUC), on Wednesday September 14, released the official list of nominees for the 2022 edition. 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