Nigerian Artistes Dominate AFRIMA Nominations (Full List)
Highly rated Nigerian singers have dominated the nomination list of the 2018 All African Music Awards (AFRIMA).
Davido, Simi, Tiwa Savage, Mr Eazi, Wizkid, DJ Spinall, Ceeza Milli among other singers were nominated on the list.
The list was released by the organisers on Friday, August 17.
Voting for the award begins on Monday, August 27, 2018. The award would hold in November, according to the organisers.
See the full list below.
Best Female Artiste in Central Africa
Name of Artist Country Track title
Amanda Malela DRC Kumama
Anabela Aya Angola I love you Bue
Blanche Baily Cameroon BonBon
Bruna Tatiana Angola Amo-te
Charlotte Dipanda ft Yemi Alade Cameroon Sista
Daphne Cameroon Jusqu’à La Gare
Iyenga DRC Sorry
Shura Cameroon Allez Dire
Best Male Artiste in Central Africa
Name of Artist Country Track title
AFROTRONIX Chad DYD
Belamy Paluku (DRC) DRC Blood Brothers
Dadju DRC Bob Marley
FALLY IPUPA FT KEBACK& NAZ DRC MANNEQUIN
GAZ MAWETE DRC PAULINA
Locko Cameroon Je Serai La
Magasco Cameroon Sokoto
Maite Gims Ft. Vianney DRC La Meme
Best Female Artiste in Eastern Africa
Name of Artist Country Track title
Betty G Ethiopia Mengedegna
Irene namatovu Uganda Nsambila nyuma nga janzi
Maua Sama Tanzania Nakuelewa
Petra Ft. Victoria Kimani Kenya I got that
Rash Ft Ruff Kenya Nitachange
Sandra Nankoma Uganda kaddugala
Sheebah SASHA VYBZ Uganda Mummy Yo
Vibe ft MC Galaxy Rwanda Neza
Best Male Artiste in Eastern Africa
Name of Artist Country Track title
Bebe Cool Uganda Freedom
Diamond Platnumz Tanzania A boy from Tandale
HARMONIZE FT DIAMOND PLATNUMZ Tanzania KWANGWARU
Kagwe Mungai Ft. Niniola Kenya Till the end
Khaligraph Jones Ft. Petra Kenya Rider
Nyashinski Kenya Bebi Bebi
RAYVANNY FT MAPHORISA & DJ BUCKZ Tanzania MAKULUSA
Yamiu Mola Ethiopia Wegegta
Best Female Artiste in Northern Africa
Name of Artist Country Track title
Kenza Algeria Maliket Saba
Lyna Mahyem Algeria Boucan
Lyna Mahyem ft Medi Meyz Algeria Bye Bye
Maryam Saleh, Maurice Louca, Tamer Abu Ghazaleh Egypt Ekaa Maksour
N-S feat Kafon Tunisia Daloula
Souhia Ben Lachhab Algeria Lik Manwalich
Best Male Artiste in Northern Africa
Name of Artist Country Track title
Abu Ft. Yousta Egypt 3 Daqat
Balti ft Hamouda Tunisia Ya Lili
DJ Moh Green Ft. Magasco Algeria Por Favor
Hamza El Fadly Morocco Ya Mraya
Lartiste ft Carolina Morocco Mafiosa
Muslim Morocco Mama
Saad Lamjarred Morocco Casablanca
Sofiane Ft. Maitre Gims Algeria Arafricain
Best Female Artiste in Southern Africa
Name of Artist Country Track title
Ammara Brown Zimbabwe Akiliz
Babes Wodumu South Africa Ganda Ganda Ft. Mampintsha & Madanon
Lily Malawi Bad at Love
Mandisa Mamba Swaziland Party
Nadia Nakai South Africa Money Calling Ft. Frank Casino
Rouge South Africa Dololo Ft. Bigstar
Ruby the Pigeon Namibia Rorisang
Shekhinah South Africa Please Mr
Best Male Artiste in Southern Africa
Name of Artist Country Track title
Cassper Nyovest South Africa Ksazobalit
EXQ Zimbabwe Pahukama Ft. Jah Prayzah
Jah Prayzah Zimbabwe Nziyo Yerudo Ft. Yemi Alade
Kwesta South Africa Spirit Ft. Wale
Nasty C South Africa Jungle
Roberto Zambia Contolola Ft. Patoranking
Shane Eagle South Africa Let it Flow
Sibusiso Mashiloane South Africa Niza
Best Female Artiste in Western Africa
Name of Artist Country Track title
Angelique Kidjo Benin Once in a Lifetime
Aya Nakamura Mali Oumou Sangare
Becca Ghana Number One Ft. Mr. Eazi
Efya Ghana Mame Ft. Mr Eazi
Josey Cote d’Ivoire Jour J-O
Simi Nigeria Joromi
Tiwa Savage Nigeria Ma Lo Ft. Wizkid & Spellz
Viviane Chidid Senegal Marriage Force
Best Male Artiste in Western Africa
Name of Artist Country Track title
Davido Nigeria Fia
DJ Spinall Nigeria Nowo Ft. Wizkid
Djodje Cape Verde Be Mine Ft. Patoranking
King Promise Ghana CCTV Ft. Mugeez
Kuami Eugene Ghana Angela
Kwesi Arthur Ghana Grind Day Ft. Sarkodie & Medikal
MHD Guinea Bella Ft. Wizkid
Olamide Nigeria Wo!
Starboy Nigeria Soco Ft. Terry, Spotless, Ceeza Milli & Wizkid
