Winners have emerged at the 6th All Africa Music Awards, AFRIMA held on Saturday, November 23, 2019, at the Eko Convention Centre of Eko Hotels and Suites, Victoria Island, Lagos, Nigeria. Winners were announced in the 36 categories of the awards ceremony, which comprise the Continental and Regional categories.

The Continental Category rewards African artistes in various music genres and forms, while the Regional Category celebrates the outstanding achievements of African artistes within their specific region of origin. 

Also, the 6th AFRIMA Legendary awards were announced; a recognition of individuals who have impacted the world positively, using their craft in the music, arts and culture industry. 

Unlike others, this category is not open to public voting, but determined by the African Union, International Committee of AFRIMA and the AFRIMA Jury. 

This years’ Legendary awards recipients are international Nigerian music icon, 2Baba; and Congolese music veteran, Awilo Longomba.

See the list of winners below; 

1. Tiwa Savage (Nigeria) – ‘One’ won the best female artist in Western Africa

2. Burna Boy (Nigeria) – ‘Ye’ won the best male artist in Western Africa

3. Joe boy (Nigeria) – ‘Baby’ won the best artiste, Duo or Group in African Pop

4. DJ Spinall (Nigeria) – ‘Dis Love’ ft. Wizkid, Tiwa Savage won the best DJ

5. Burns boy (Nigeria) – ‘Gbona’ won the artist of the year 

6. 2baba (Nigeria) – ‘Oyi’ won the best artist, Duo or Group in African Contemporary

Written By Adeluwoye Comfort Eniola Obinwannem News