The full list of 2023 African Muzik Magazine Awards (AFRIMMA) nominees is provided here.

As it celebrates its 10th year, the African Muzik Magazine Awards (AFRIMMA) are back, marking an important milestone.

AFRIMMA has fought for African music for the past ten years, recognizing and showcasing the enormous talent that exists on the continent and in the diaspora.

In addition to honouring well-known performers, this distinguished event has served as a springboard for many up-and-coming artists, advancing the development of African music on the international stage.

The full list of nominees for the AFRIMMA Awards 2023 has been released by the event’s organizers.

The list includes a wide variety of performers from different African nations, showcasing the complex tapestry of musical styles and cultural traditions on the continent.

Black Sheriff from Ghana, Adekunle Gold from Nigeria, and King Promise from Ghana are notable nominees for the Best Male West Africa category.

Strong competitors in the Best Female West Africa category include Tiwa Savage from Nigeria, Gyakie from Ghana, and Tems from Nigeria.

With nominees like Lij Michael from Ethiopia, Diamond Platnumz from Tanzania, and Nadia Mukami from Kenya, East Africa is very strongly represented.

Trex from Angola, Fally Ipupa from the Congo DR, and Perola from Angola are just a few of the talented musicians in Central Africa.

Nominees from the southern part of the continent include Ami Faku from South Africa, Macky2 from Zambia, and Costa Titch from South Africa.

See Full List Of Nominees:

• BEST MALE WEST AFRICA

Black Sheriff – Ghana

Adekunle Gold – Nigeria

Bnxn- Nigeria

Santrinos Raphael – Togo

Asake- Nigeria

Didi B – Ivory Coast

King Promise – Ghana

Tonton Pal – Mali

Omah Lay – Nigeria

• BEST FEMALE WEST AFRICA

Amaarae– Ghana

Tems – Nigeria

Josey – Ivory Coast

Manamba Kante – Guinea

Ayra Starr – Nigeria

Gyakie – Ghana

Tiwa Savage– Nigeria

Fatoumata Diawara– Mali

• BEST MALE EAST AFRICA

Lij Michael – Ethiopia

Nyashinski – Kenya

Eddy Kenzo – Uganda

Diamond Platnumz – Tanzania

Mbosso – Tanzania

Bien – Kenya

Harmonize – Tanzania

Meddy – Rwanda

Single Dee – South Sudan

• BEST FEMALE EAST AFRICA

Maua Sama – Tanzania

Nadia Mukami – Kenya

Zuchu – Tanzania

Azawi– Uganda

Nikita Kering – Kenya

Spice Diana – Uganda

Fena Gitu – Kenya

Nandy – Tanzania

Hewan Gebrewold – Ethiopia

• BEST MALE CENTRAL AFRICA

T-Rex – Angola

Fabregas – Congo DR

TayC – Cameroon

Fally Ipupa – Congo DR

Calema – Sao Tome

Mic Monsta- Cameroon

Gerilson Israel -Angola

Djodje- Cape Verde

• BEST FEMALE CENTRAL AFRICA

Perola– Angola

Nenny- Cape Verde

Liloca- Mozambique

Libianca – Cameroon

Soraia Ramos- Cape Verde

Espoir La Tigresse – Gabon

Asaba – Cameroon

Emma’a – Gabon

• BEST MALE SOUTHERN AFRICA

Costa Titch- South Africa

Dj Tarico – Mozambique

Macky2- Zambia

Musa Keys -South Africa

Dj Maphorisa- South Africa

Winky D – Zimbabwe

AKA– South Africa

Han C – Botswana

Sjava – South Africa

• BEST NEWCOMER

Hewan Gebrewold

Guchi – Nigeria

Jyzno- Liberia

Young Jonn – Nigeria

Lavalava – Tanzania

Odumodublvck – Nigeria

Lisandro Cuxi – Cape Verde

Lasmid – Ghana

Shalipopi – Nigeria

• ARTIST OF THE YEAR

Asake – (Nigeria)

Fally Ipupa- Congo

Diamond Platnumz (Tanzania)

Burnaboy- Nigeria

Rema – Nigeria

SoolKing – Algeria

Aya Nakamura – Mali

Davido – Nigeria

• BEST GOSPEL

Mercy Chinwo – Nigeria

Piesie Esther – Ghana

Christina Shusho – Tanzania

Miguel Buila – Angola

Bidemi Olaoba – Nigeria

KS Bloom – Ivory Coast

Joel Lwaga – Tanzania

Pulani Maphari – South Africa

Sumisola Agbebi Okeleye – Nigeria

• BEST LIVE ACT

Sauti Sol -Kenya

Burnaboy – Nigeria

Diamond Platnumz – Tanzania

Flavour – Nigeria

Barnaba – Tanzania

Fally Ipupa – DR Congo

Calema – Sao Tome

C4 Pedro – Angola

• BEST FEMALE SOUTHERN AFRICA

Ami Faku– South Africa

Tamy Moyo – Zimbabwe

Mpho Sebina – Botswana

Dj Zhinle- South Africa

Sha Sha – Zimbabwe

Nadia Nakai – South Africa

Towela – Zambia

Makhadzi – South Africa

Tyla – South Africa

• BEST MALE NORTH AFRICA

Wegz– Egypt

Draganov – Morocco

A.L.A– Tunisia

SoolKing – Algeria

Marwan Moussa – Egypt

El Grande Toto – Morocco

Dj Snake – AlgeriaSnor – Morocco

• BEST FEMALE NORTH AFRICA

Marwa Loud – Morocco

Emel – Tunisia

Faouzia – Morocco

Souhila Ben Lachab – Algeria

Ruby – Egypt

Latifa – Tunisia

Kenza Morsli – Algeria

Jaylann – Morocco

• CROSSING BOUNDARIES WITH MUSIC AWARD

Burna Boy–Nigeria

Aya Nakamura -Mali

Rema- Nigeria

Libianca– Cameroon

Davido–Nigeria

Toby Nwigwe – Nigeria

J Hus- Gambia

Wizkid – Nigeria

• BEST FRANCOPHONE

Fally Ipupa – Congo DR

Serge Beynaud – Ivory Coast

Josey – Ivory Coast

Wally B. Seck- Senegal

TayC– Cameroon

Innos B – Congo DR

Tenor – Cameroon

Dadju – Congo DR

• BEST REGGAE/DANCEHALL

Masicka – Jamaica

Mr Killa – Grenada

Patoranking – Nigeria

Jada Kingdom– Jamaica

Shatta Wale – Ghana

Popcaan – Jamaica

Shenseea – Jamaica

Skillibeng – Jamaica

• RADIO/TV PERSONNEL OF THE YEAR

Ebuka – Nigeria

Konnie Toure – Ivory Coast

Tbo Touch – South Africa

IK Osakioduwa – Nigeria

Afonso Quintas – Angola

James Onen – Uganda

Idris Sultan – Tanzania

Kwame Sefa Kayi – Ghana

• BEST AFRICAN GROUP

Disco Misr – Egypt

Sauti Sol – Kenya

Calema – Sao Tome

The Cavemen – Nigeria

Show Dem Camp – Nigeria

Toofan – Togo

Jano Band – Ethiopia

Mafikizolo – South Africa

• AFRIMMA ALBUM OF THE YEAR

Davido – Timeless

Aka – Mass Country

Ammarae – Fountain Baby

Fatoumata Diawara – London Ko

Stonebwoy – 5th Dimension

Asake – Work of Art

Nomfundo Moh – Ugcobo

Omah Lay – Boy Alone Deluxe

• BEST FEMALE RAP ACT

Nata – Sierra Leone

Femi One – Kenya

Eno Barony – Ghana

Rosa Ree – Tanzania

Feli Nuna – Ghana

Askia – Cameroon

Ami Yerewolo – Mali

• BEST MALE RAP ACT

Odumodublvck – Nigeria

Yung Lunya – Tanzania

Ninho – Congo

Black Sheriff – Ghana

A-Reece – South Africa

Blaqbonez – Nigeria

Blxckie – South Africa

Marwan Moussa – Egypt

• BEST COLLABORATION

Mbosso ft Costa Titch & Alfa Kat – Shetani

Spyro x Tiwa Savage – Who’s Your Guy?

Davido x Musa Keys – Unavailable Musa Keys

Rema ft Selena Gomez – Calm Down Remix

Wegz x AshMusic – Amira

Fally Ipupa ft Charlotte Dipanda – Garde du Coeur

Joshua Baraka ft Joeboy, King Promise & Bien – Nana Remix

Boutross ft Juiceer Mann – Angela

• SONG OF THE YEAR

Libianca – People

Kcee – Ojapiano

Davido ft Musa Keys – Unavailable

Uncle Waffles x Tony Duardo x Justin99 ft Pcee, EeQue, Chley– Yahyuppiyah

King Promise – Terminator

Joshua Baraka ft Joeboy, King Promise & Bien – Nana Remix

Rayvanny ft Diamond Platnumz – Nitogonze

Tyler ICU & Tumelo.za ft Dj Maphorisa, Nandipha808, Ceeka RSA & Tyron Dee – Mnike

• BEST VIDEO DIRECTOR

Hanscana – Tanzania

Director Pink – Nigeria

Elias Belkader – Algeria

Mateo Da Silva – Cameroon

TG Omori – Nigeria

Babs Direction– Ghana

Jake Zaral – Zimbabwe

Dammy Twitch – Nigeria

• BEST DJ AFRICA

DJ Spinall – Nigeria

DJ Dollar– Senegal

Waffles – South Africa

Ms DSF – Nigeria

DJ Danni Gato – Cape Verde

DJ Faculty – Ghana

Dj Nelasta- Angola

Major League DJs – South Africa

Dj Consequence – Nigeria

• BEST AFRICAN DJ USA

Dj Nani – Nigeria

Dj Akua – Ghana

DJ Prince – Nigeria

DJ Shinski – Kenya

DJ Birame BB l’amour – Ivory Coast

Dj Yas Meen Selectress – Egypt

Lex and Answer – Zimbabwe

Dj Freshy K– Nigeria

• AFRIMMA VIDEO OF THE YEAR

Black Sheriff – Konongo Zongo

Davido ft Musa Keys – Unavailable

Libianca – People

Victony ft Rema & Don Toliver – Soweto Remix

Joshua Baraka ft Joeboy, King Promise & Bien – Nana Remix

Fally Ipupa ft Charlotte Dipanda – Garde du Coeur

Mbosso ft Costa Titch & Alfa Kat – Shetani

Jay Melody – Nitasema

• MUSIC PRODUCER OF THE YEAR

C4 Pedro – Angola

Andre Vibez– Nigeria

207 – Uganda

Ayo Lizzer – Tanzania

Magicstickz– Nigeria

MOGBeats – Ghana

Kabza De Small– South Africa

London – Nigeria

• BEST AFRICAN DANCER

Masaka Dance Kids – Uganda

Poco Lee – Nigeria

Ghetto Kids – (Uganda)

Angel Nyigu – Tanzania

Hope Ramafalo – South Africa

Wet Bad Gang– Angola

Dancegod Lloyd – Ghana

Hooliboy – Ghana

• BEST LUSOPHONE

T-Rex – Angola

Lisandro Cuxi – Cape Verde

Edgar Domingos – Angola

Djodje – Cape Verde

Mr Bow – Mozambique

Soraia Ramos – Cape Verde

Gerislon Israel – Angola

C4 Pedro – Angola

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Meanwhile, I’m assessing which song was the crème de la crème among Kenyan artists and their greatest hits.

Kenyan artists have never disappointed me musically, but there is always the best in every competition and if these great artists were in a musical marathon the following 10 Kenyan artists would have won the race in 2021.

10. Nviiri The Storyteller – Kitenge

This star who made everyone turn to him due to his song ‘Pombe Sigara’ can also agree that this year was bliss for him.

We felt he would stop at his ‘Extravaganza’ collaboration or perhaps let us breathe after ‘Bar’ he did with Femi one.

But this man said none of you is ready for me, before releasing ‘Kitenge’ earlier this year which has almost a million views on YouTube. He was right; none of us was ready.

9. Khaligraph Jones ft. The industry – Luku

Brian Robert Ouko famous as Khaligraph Jones is a talented rapper in East Africa. What makes this man stand out is his massive ability to maintain the same energy in the music industry.

This year was no exception when he blessed us with ‘Luku’. Luku is the system of subscribing electrical power units in accordance with the money and use.

Hip-hop is full of metaphors and that’s exactly what Khaligraph Jones has done in this song. It’s seven minutes long so believe me when I say the man has content. Join the 1.3 viewers on YouTube and have blast.

8. Bahati feat. Sat-B – Sweet darling

This is one of the few artists whose talent is not limited by the type of music. Be it gospel or R&B; Bahati your man.

The song ‘Nikumbushe’ he sang with a Tanzania artist Rayvanny about asking God to remind him where he is from in case he gets arrogant, made me rethink if we have the same creator for voices.

This year about four months ago he did it again and blessed us with ‘sweet darling’ and can make you in love the first time you hear it. I with more than 2 million other viewers did in fact fall in love; with the song of course.

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7. Nikita Kering’ – EX

This 19-year-old princess has managed to drop all our jaws with her amazing, singing and songwriting talent.

You heard me right, she’s just 19. Don’t ask me what I was doing when I was at that age! It’s no surprise she has been nominated for 3 Afrima awards as a best female artist in Eastern Africa, songwriter of the year, and best artist, best artist duo, or group.

Voting begins tomorrow On the 19th so you know what to do. She deserves this. The lyrics and the singing of the song ‘Ex’ are just sick!

6. Nadia Mukami ft. Otile Brown – Kolo

This songwriter and great singer has stood out among the few Kenyan female artists. She did great on the song ‘We ni Nani‘ featuring the legend Sanapei Tande, this song got her deals and media tours locally and internationally.

However, ‘Kolo’ is a whole new other level and the collaboration with Otile is just everything.

It’s no surprise it has hit almost 5 million views. Kolo is a street slang meaning someone who is senseless. So who is the Kolo in her song, what did the Kolo do? Listen to this marvelous song and tell me what you think.

5. H_art the Band – My jabber feat. Brizy Annechild

2020 will always be a memorable one worldwide. For us Kenyans, it’s due to two reasons the COVID-19 and the song ‘El-Shaddai’.

My interest in the band multiplied then, the song became as popular as the national anthem and it got every credit it got. It was one of the songs that you know have hit the peak and they could only go downhill from there.

The devil works but the H_art Band works harder because ‘My jabber’ is definitely the masterpiece people don’t talk about enough. They deserve more than the 4.7million views they currently have on YouTube.

4. Mejja – Siskii

Mejja is one of the few artists that have managed to stay constant for a very long time.

Have you ever loved someone to the point you are just rigid to any advice? ‘Siskii’ means “I’m not listening” and if you’ve been at a point where you listen to one this song is for you.

Mejja is the king of relatable if you ask me because if you listen to the track ‘Tabia za Wakenya’ he literally outed every Kenyan out there. Big up Mejja!

3. Bensoul – Nairobi

This is the type of song that you listen to the audio and it’s so good and then you watch the video and understand why it got over 6.5 million views.

Bensoul succeeded in making all of Kenyans sing the song ‘Nairobi’ that he released just at the beginning of this year, the new year’s gift.

Perhaps it’s because many people relate to it since it speaks of scenarios where a guy sends transport fare but the lady doesn’t show up or you send money to the love of your life and they send it to theirs.

One of the funny tragedies of life if you ask me. The collaboration with Sauti Sol, Nviiri the storyteller, and Mejja just made the piece mind-blowing.

2. Otile brown ft. Alikiba – In love

These two musical gods left everyone speechless after the release of this jaw-dropping song with about nine million views on Youtube.

This masterpiece ‘In love’ has been on multiple video and radio charts for months. The only debate is who killed it better. Is it the king from the land of Nyerere; Alikiba or Legendary Otile the multi-award and multitalented singer from +254?

It’s like having Messi and CR7 in one team. I wouldn’t want to be on the other team.

Which Kenyan artists have made you the happiest this year?

1. Willy Paul – Liar

Show me a Kenyan who doesn’t love this guy’s music and I’ll show you a short camel? This must have been a very busy year for this Kenyan artist.

First, we know Willy Paul has never disappointed us in all the collaborations he did with the ladies from Alaine (Kenyan), Nandy (Tanzanian), and this year it was Miss p who literally sounds like a bird.

It was hard to decide which collaboration was their best because both fall in love and Liar but liar has got more positive feedback from the public with almost 10million views so Liar wins.

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Kenya is rapidly growing in the western classical music scene, below are the Top 10 hottest artistes in Kenya at the moment, garnered via standard metrics such as awards, streams, chart and impact;

Sauti Sol

A band that came to the game to become a world-acclaimed Kenyan afro-pop band, the group of four consists of Bein Aime Baraza, Savara Mudigi, Willis Chimano and Polycarp Otieno alias Fancy Fingers.

They released their fifth studio album in 2020 titled “Midnight Train’ a 13-tracks project, which features a guests appearance from india Arie, Sho Madjozi,  Soweto Gospel Choir, and Black Motion.

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A couple of songs off the album is still currently in the top 20 on Kenya Top 100 Apple music chart, they include ‘Suzanna and Nande Lote’, they are also nominated for best group at MTV MAMA Awards.

Kaligraph Jones

Khaligraph Jones bagged 2 Nominations in the upcoming MTV MAMA Awards and will be headlining the virtual award show alongside top superstars, such as Wizkid, Nasty C, Diamond Platinumz.

his single Wavy’ featuring  Sarkodie has amassed over 2.3 million views in less than a month of release.

Nyashinski

Kenyan rapper and singer, a former member of the award-winning trio Kleptomaniax, released his debut solo album titled ‘Lucky You‘ in  2020.

A 12-tracks project currently impacting and making waves, he released a single in December 2020 titled ‘Hapo Tu‘ featuring Chris Kaiga which is currently at the top 10 on Kenya Top 100 Apple music chart to date.

Fena Gitu

A singer, songwriter and rapper Undoubtedly one of the biggest and most creative Kenyan artists, at the moment, she recently released a visual to her single to her latest single titled “Vaccine” which is currently trending in Kenya.

Bensoul

Bensoul is a Kenyan multi-instrumentalist, singer and songwriter, signed with Sol Generations record  Sauti Sol established label, he released a song titled “Nairobi” featuring Sauti Sol, which is currently at top 20 on Kenya Top 100 Apple music chart.

King Kaka

Kennedy Ombima, popularly known as  King Kaka, is a Kenyan rapper and songwriter, he recently released a single titled ‘Utanipata‘ with Kristoff, currently trending in Kenya.

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Willy Paul

Wilson Abubakar Radido is popularly known as Willy Paul, Kenyan artist and songwriter from Nairobi, he released a visual to his latest single featuring Miss P, on January 16, 2021, amassing over 2.3 Million views, one of the most viewed music videos in Kenya this year.

Karun 

Karun is a Kenyan R&B singer and songwriter with an eclectic voice, and a blend of fresh sound, a beneficiary to Mr Eazi record programme Empawa Africa.

Otile Brown

Jacob Obunga is popularly known as Otile Brown a Kenyan R&B singer, guitarist and songwriter, he recently released a single featuring Tanzania Ali Kiba, which is currently trending and gaining airplay.

Nadia Mukami

A Kenyan Pop singer and songwriter, she bagged a nomination at Best Fan-Base Award at the 2021 MTV Africa Music Awards, she released a visual to her single featuring Otile Brown titled ‘Kolo’ which has surpassed 1.7 million in just a month of release.

Top 10 hottest artistes in Kenya at the moment

1.Sauti Sol
2.Khaligraph Jones
3.Nyashinski
4.Fena Gitu
5.Bensoul
6.King Kaka
7.Willy Paul
8.Karun
9.Otile Brown
10.Nadia Mukami

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