{"id":1363,"date":"2026-01-14T08:00:04","date_gmt":"2026-01-14T08:00:04","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/africahalloffame.org\/Home\/?p=1363"},"modified":"2026-01-14T08:00:04","modified_gmt":"2026-01-14T08:00:04","slug":"rema-bags-three-awards-as-burna-boy-juma-jux-shine-at-9th-afrima","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/africahalloffame.org\/Home\/rema-bags-three-awards-as-burna-boy-juma-jux-shine-at-9th-afrima\/","title":{"rendered":"Rema bags three awards as Burna Boy, Juma Jux shine at 9th AFRIMA"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>Nigerian artists dominated the 9th All Africa Music Awards (AFRIMA) in Lagos on Sunday night, claiming top prizes across several categories.<\/p>\n<p>Leading the accolades was Rema, who bagged three major awards: Artiste of the Year, Best Male Artiste in Western Africa, and Best African Artiste in RnB and Soul.<\/p>\n<p>Burna Boy also made a strong impression, winning Album of the Year for No Sign of Weakness. He additionally shared Best African Collaboration with Shallipopi, who independently won Song of the Year for Laho.<\/p>\n<p>Yemi Alade received Best Soundtrack in a Movie, Series or Documentary for her song You Are, featured in the animated series Iyanu.<\/p>\n<p>In the hip-hop category, Phyno was awarded Best African Artiste in African Hip-Hop, while Tanzania\u2019s Juma Jux earned Best Male Artiste in Eastern Africa.<\/p>\n<p>Among emerging artists, Qing Madi was crowned Most Promising Artiste of the Year, and Chella was named African Fans\u2019 Favourite.<\/p>\n<p>Below is the full list of winners:<\/p>\n<p><strong>Best Male Artiste \u2013 Central Africa<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>C4 Pedro (Angola)<\/li>\n<li>Eboloko (Gabon)<\/li>\n<li>Gims (DRC)<\/li>\n<li>Gerilson Insrael (Angola)<\/li>\n<li>Kocee (Cameroon)<\/li>\n<li>L\u2019Oiseau Rare (Gabon)<\/li>\n<li>Fally Ipupa (DRC)<\/li>\n<li>Magasco (Cameroon)<\/li>\n<li>Singuila (The Congo) \u2013 Winner<\/li>\n<li>Werrason (DRC)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3>Best Female Artiste \u2013 Central Africa<\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li>Anna Joyce (Angola)<\/li>\n<li>Blanche Bailly (Cameroon)<\/li>\n<li>Charlotte Dipanda (Cameroon)<\/li>\n<li>Cindy Le Coeur (DRC) \u2013 Winner<\/li>\n<li>Deborah Lukalu (DRC)<\/li>\n<li>Emma\u2019a (Gabon)<\/li>\n<li>Jessy B (The Congo)<\/li>\n<li>Krys M (Cameroon)<\/li>\n<li>Liriany (Angola)<\/li>\n<li>Rebo (DRC)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3>Best Male Artiste \u2013 Eastern Africa<\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li>Bien (Kenya)<\/li>\n<li>Diamond Platnumz (Tanzania)<\/li>\n<li>Element Ele\u00e9h (Rwanda)<\/li>\n<li>Joshua Baraka (Uganda)<\/li>\n<li>Jux (Tanzania) \u2013 Winner<\/li>\n<li>Marioo (Tanzania)<\/li>\n<li>Mbosso (Tanzania)<\/li>\n<li>Bruce Melodie (Rwanda)<\/li>\n<li>Sat-B (Burundi)<\/li>\n<li>Yared Negu (Ethiopia)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3>Best Female Artiste \u2013 Eastern Africa<\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li>Abigail Chams (Tanzania)<\/li>\n<li>Bridget Blue (Kenya)<\/li>\n<li>Denise (Madagascar) \u2013 Winner<\/li>\n<li>Haleluya Tekletsadik (Ethiopia)<\/li>\n<li>Lady Jaydee (Tanzania)<\/li>\n<li>Mahlet Wendimu (Ethiopia)<\/li>\n<li>Salemia (Ethiopia)<\/li>\n<li>Weeha (Ethiopia)<\/li>\n<li>Winnie Nwagi (Uganda)<\/li>\n<li>Zuchu (Tanzania)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3>Best Male Artiste \u2013 Northern Africa<\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li>A.L.A. (Tunisia)<\/li>\n<li>Adviser (Mauritania) \u2013 Winner<\/li>\n<li>Amr Diab (Egypt)<\/li>\n<li>Cheb Momo (Algeria)<\/li>\n<li>El Grande Toto (Morocco)<\/li>\n<li>Hamza Namira (Egypt)<\/li>\n<li>Lbenj (Morocco)<\/li>\n<li>Mohamed Ramadan (Egypt)<\/li>\n<li>Stormy (Morocco)<\/li>\n<li>Wegz (Egypt)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3>Best Female Artiste \u2013 Northern Africa<\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li>Chirine Lajmi (Tunisia)<\/li>\n<li>Inez (Morocco)<\/li>\n<li>Jannat (Egypt)<\/li>\n<li>Jaylann (Morocco)<\/li>\n<li>Manal (Morocco)<\/li>\n<li>Meryem Aboulouafa (Morocco)<\/li>\n<li>Sherine (Egypt) \u2013 Winner<\/li>\n<li>Zina Daoudia (Morocco)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3>Best Male Artiste \u2013 Southern Africa<\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li>Anderson M\u00e1rio (Mozambique)<\/li>\n<li>Jah Prayzah (Zimbabwe)<\/li>\n<li>Manana (Eswatini)<\/li>\n<li>Nasty C (South Africa)<\/li>\n<li>Teddy Makadi (Malawi)<\/li>\n<li>Tyler ICU (South Africa)<\/li>\n<li>Wanitwamos (South Africa)<\/li>\n<li>Yo Maps (Zambia) \u2013 Winner<\/li>\n<li>Zeze Kingston (Malawi)<\/li>\n<li>Kazba De Small (South Africa)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3>Best Female Artiste \u2013 Southern Africa<\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li>Babalwa M (South Africa)<\/li>\n<li>Hanna (Zimbabwe)<\/li>\n<li>Makhadzi (South Africa)<\/li>\n<li>Nkosazana Daughter (South Africa)<\/li>\n<li>Nontokozo Mkhize (South Africa) \u2013 Winner<\/li>\n<li>Sha Sha (Zimbabwe)<\/li>\n<li>Temwah (Malawi)<\/li>\n<li>Tyla (South Africa)<\/li>\n<li>Uncle Waffles (Eswatini)<\/li>\n<li>Zee Nxumalo (South Africa)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3>Best Male Artiste \u2013 Western Africa<\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li>Asake (Nigeria)<\/li>\n<li>Axel Merryl (Benin)<\/li>\n<li>Black Sherif (Ghana)<\/li>\n<li>Burna Boy (Nigeria)<\/li>\n<li>Davido (Nigeria)<\/li>\n<li>Didi B (C\u00f4te d\u2019Ivoire)<\/li>\n<li>Djodje (Cape Verde)<\/li>\n<li>Rema (Nigeria) \u2013 Winner<\/li>\n<li>VJ (Senegal)<\/li>\n<li>Wizkid (Nigeria)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3>Best Female Artiste \u2013 Western Africa<\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li>Amaarae (Ghana)<\/li>\n<li>Ayra Starr (Nigeria)<\/li>\n<li>Djelykaba Bintou (Guinea)<\/li>\n<li>Josey (C\u00f4te d\u2019Ivoire)<\/li>\n<li>Mariam Ba Lagar\u00e9 (Mali)<\/li>\n<li>Mia Guiss\u00e9 (Senegal)<\/li>\n<li>Moliy (Ghana)<\/li>\n<li>Tiwa Savage (Nigeria)<\/li>\n<li>Viviane Chidid (Senegal)<\/li>\n<li>Wendy Shay (Ghana) \u2013 Winner<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3>Continental Categories<\/h3>\n<p><strong>Best Male Artiste \u2013 African Inspirational Music<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Christian Mukuna (DRC)<\/li>\n<li>Djunny Beatz (Mozambique)<\/li>\n<li>Gaise Baba (Nigeria)<\/li>\n<li>Israel Mbonyi (Rwanda)<\/li>\n<li>Jah Prayzah (Zimbabwe)<\/li>\n<li>Joel Lwaga (Tanzania)<\/li>\n<li>Kocee (Cameroon)<\/li>\n<li>Lawrence Oyor (Nigeria)<\/li>\n<li>Milo (C\u00f4te d\u2019Ivoire) \u2013 Winner<\/li>\n<li>Sjava (South Africa)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>Best Female Artiste \u2013 African Inspirational Music<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Ada Ehi (Nigeria)<\/li>\n<li>Choisie Basolua (DRC)<\/li>\n<li>Krys M (Cameroon)<\/li>\n<li>Martha Mwaipaja (Tanzania)<\/li>\n<li>Mercy Chinwo (Nigeria)<\/li>\n<li>Morijah (C\u00f4te d\u2019Ivoire) \u2013 Winner<\/li>\n<li>Nontokozo Mkhize (South Africa)<\/li>\n<li>Roseline Layo (C\u00f4te d\u2019Ivoire)<\/li>\n<li>Vestine &amp; Dorcas (Rwanda)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>Best African Artiste, Duo or Group \u2013 African Jazz<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Adrian Younge &amp; Ali Shaheed Muhammad (Ghana)<\/li>\n<li>Haddinqo (Ethiopia) \u2013 Winner<\/li>\n<li>M\u00e1d\u00e9 Kuti (Nigeria)<\/li>\n<li>Rorisang Sechele (South Africa)<\/li>\n<li>Sibusiso Mash Mashiloane (South Africa)<\/li>\n<li>The Cavemen (Nigeria)<\/li>\n<li>Alune Wade (Senegal)<\/li>\n<li>Nomfundo Xaluva (South Africa)<\/li>\n<li>Kyle Shepherd Trio (South Africa)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>Best Artiste, Duo or Group \u2013 African Contemporary<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Fireboy DML (Nigeria)<\/li>\n<li>Axel Merryl (Benin) \u2013 Winner<\/li>\n<li>Espe Bass (Congo B)<\/li>\n<li>Bien (Kenya)<\/li>\n<li>Jaylann (Morocco)<\/li>\n<li>Kizz Daniel, Ang\u00e9lique Kidjo &amp; Johnny Drille (Nigeria)<\/li>\n<li>Mbosso (Tanzania)<\/li>\n<li>Ferre Gola &amp; Rayvanny (DRC)<\/li>\n<li>Didine Canon 16 (Algeria)<\/li>\n<li>Wendy Shay (Ghana)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>Best Soundtrack \u2013 Movie, Series or Documentary<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Igho\u2019le Trap Mix Version (To Kill a Monkey: Series) \u2013 Oscar Heman-Ackah (Ghana)<\/li>\n<li>El Ma2as (The Start: Film) \u2013 Tamer Hosny, Reda Elbahrawy (Egypt)<\/li>\n<li>You Are (Iyanu: Animated Series) \u2013 Yemi Alade (Nigeria) \u2013 Winner<\/li>\n<li>Timpi Tampa (Timpi Tampa: Film) \u2013 Isma\u00ebl Lo (Senegal)<\/li>\n<li>Tori Ife (Seven Doors: Series) \u2013 Tolu Obanro (Nigeria)<\/li>\n<li>Saatte Ragouj (The Last of the Mohicans: Film) \u2013 Kafon (Tunisia)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>Songwriter of the Year<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Bakhaw Dioum \u2013 Choix (Mia Guiss\u00e9 ft. Wally B. Seck) (Senegal) \u2013 Winner<\/li>\n<li>Emel, Jehanny Beth &amp; Camille Berthomier \u2013 Fall in the Light (Tunisia)<\/li>\n<li>Emma\u2019a \u2013 Trop d\u2019amour (Gabon)<\/li>\n<li>Emmanuel Ayobami Alli-Hakeem \u2013 Za (Anendlessocean) (Nigeria)<\/li>\n<li>Ferre Gola \u2013 Amour Illusoire (DRC)<\/li>\n<li>Mohammed Ismail Sharrif \u2013 Rebel Music (Black Sherif) (Ghana)<\/li>\n<li>Mugisha Fred Robinson \u2013 Tomb\u00e9 (Element Ele\u00e9h) (Rwanda)<\/li>\n<li>Olamide Adedeji \u2013 Hassibunallah (Olamide) (Nigeria)<\/li>\n<li>Prince Omoferi &amp; Nwamu Francis Chukwudubem \u2013 It Hurts (Johnny Drille &amp; Don Jazzy) (Nigeria)<\/li>\n<li>Victor Ngatuvese Kaune \u2013 Oputuri \u2018Queens\u2019 (One Blood Namibia) (Namibia)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>African Fans\u2019 Favourite<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Ali Jita (Nigeria)<\/li>\n<li>Barnaba (Tanzania)<\/li>\n<li>BNXN &amp; Rema (Nigeria)<\/li>\n<li>Chella (Nigeria) \u2013 Winner<\/li>\n<li>Dlala Thukzin (South Africa)<\/li>\n<li>Innoss\u2019b (DRC)<\/li>\n<li>Kizz Daniel (Nigeria)<\/li>\n<li>Parazar (Algeria)<\/li>\n<li>Faceless (Nigeria)<\/li>\n<li>Tul8te (Egypt)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>Best African DJ<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>DJ Malvado (Angola)<\/li>\n<li>DJ Maphorisa (South Africa)<\/li>\n<li>DJ Moh Green (Algeria) \u2013 Winner<\/li>\n<li>DJ Mombochi (The Congo)<\/li>\n<li>DJ Tunez (Nigeria)<\/li>\n<li>DJ YK Mule (Nigeria)<\/li>\n<li>Kelvin Momo (South Africa)<\/li>\n<li>Oscar Mbo (South Africa)<\/li>\n<li>Uncle Waffles (Eswatini)<\/li>\n<li>Woodblock Djs (South Africa)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>Producer of the Year<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Beneth Seraphin Akatch\u00e9 Koffi (Senegal)<\/li>\n<li>Butternut, Xolani Majoz (South Africa)<\/li>\n<li>Dina One (Mali)<\/li>\n<li>Element Ele\u00e9h &amp; Mugisha Fred Robinson (Rwanda) \u2013 Winners<\/li>\n<li>Jazzworx (South Africa)<\/li>\n<li>Progrex (Nigeria)<\/li>\n<li>DaVinci (Angola)<\/li>\n<li>Tempoe (Nigeria)<\/li>\n<li>Themba Sekowe, Gomolemo Joy Gumede, Kabelo Motha (South Africa)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>Album of the Year<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Ebtadena \u2013 Amr Diab (Egypt)<\/li>\n<li>No Sign of Weakness \u2013 Burna Boy (Nigeria) \u2013 Winner<\/li>\n<li>5ive \u2013 Davido (Nigeria)<\/li>\n<li>Diyilem &amp; Bazarhoff: Genius \u2013 Didi B (C\u00f4te d\u2019Ivoire)<\/li>\n<li>Ngomoya \u2013 DJ Maphorisa &amp; XDuppy (South Africa)<\/li>\n<li>Salgoat \u2013 El Grande Toto (Morocco)<\/li>\n<li>Big Aka 4 Aka Kai \u2013 Himra (C\u00f4te d\u2019Ivoire)<\/li>\n<li>Thato Ya Modimo \u2013 Kelvin Momo (South Africa)<\/li>\n<li>Idrache (Traces of the Past) \u2013 Tinariwen (Mali)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>Best African Video of the Year<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>\u201cRebel\u201d \u2013 Black Sherif (Ghana)<\/li>\n<li>\u201cMeta\u201d \u2013 Nomcebo Zikode &amp; Sofiya Nzau (South Africa)<\/li>\n<li>\u201cKi Lo Wa Wa\u201d \u2013 Yemi Alade (Nigeria)<\/li>\n<li>\u201cTimpi Tampa\u201d \u2013 Isma\u00ebl Lo (Senegal)<\/li>\n<li>\u201cTori Ife\u201d \u2013 Tolu Obanro (Nigeria)<\/li>\n<li>\u201cOva\u201d \u2013 Mbosso (Tanzania) \u2013 Winner<\/li>\n<li>\u201cOlolufe\u201d \u2013 Juma Jux &amp; Diamond Platnumz (Tanzania)<\/li>\n<li>\u201cShaolin\u201d \u2013 Seyi Vibez (Nigeria)<\/li>\n<li>\u201cStk Stk\u201d \u2013 Dizzy Dros, Kekra &amp; Norfafrica (Morocco)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>Song of the Year<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>\u201cIsaka (6AM)\u201d \u2013 Ciza, Jazzworx &amp; Thukuthela (South Africa)<\/li>\n<li>\u201cBengicela\u201d \u2013 Mawhoo Gl Ceejay &amp; Thukuthela (South Africa)<\/li>\n<li>\u201cChoix\u201d \u2013 Mia Guiss\u00e9 (Senegal)<\/li>\n<li>\u201cDiplomatico\u201d \u2013 El Grande Toto (Morocco)<\/li>\n<li>\u201cKaay Waay\u201d \u2013 VJ (Senegal)<\/li>\n<li>\u201cLaho\u201d \u2013 Shallipopi (Nigeria) \u2013 Winner<\/li>\n<li>\u201cOlolufe Mi\u201d \u2013 Jux &amp; Diamond Platnumz (Tanzania)<\/li>\n<li>\u201cPush 2 Start\u201d \u2013 Tyla (South Africa)<\/li>\n<li>\u201cShake it to the Max\u201d \u2013 Moliy, Shenseea, Skillibeng &amp; Silent Addy (Ghana)<\/li>\n<li>\u201cWith You\u201d \u2013 Davido (Nigeria)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>Best African Dance\/Choreography<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Jaylann \u2013 \u201cHa Wlidi\u201d (Morocco)<\/li>\n<li>Lady Ponce \u2013 \u201cJe veux danser\u201d (Cameroon)<\/li>\n<li>Rebo \u2013 \u201cMobambo\u201d (DRC)<\/li>\n<li>Serge Beynaud \u2013 \u201cTaper Dedans\u201d (C\u00f4te d\u2019Ivoire)<\/li>\n<li>Toofan \u2013 \u201cDeodorant\u201d (Togo)<\/li>\n<li>Tyla \u2013 \u201cPush 2 Start\u201d (South Africa)<\/li>\n<li>Uncle Waffles &amp; Royal Musiq \u2013 \u201cZenzele\u201d (Eswatini)<\/li>\n<li>Weeha \u2013 \u201cDimama\u201d (Ethiopia) \u2013 Winner<\/li>\n<li>Werrason \u2013 \u201cTout se paie ici bas\u201d (DRC)<\/li>\n<li>Wizkid \u2013 \u201cKese\u201d (Nigeria)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>Best African Act \u2013 Reggae, Ragga &amp; Dancehall<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Magasco \u2013 \u201cDirty Whine\u201d (Cameroon)<\/li>\n<li>Moliy, Shenseea, Skillibeng &amp; Silent Addy \u2013 \u201cShake it to the Max\u201d (Ghana)<\/li>\n<li>Ruger &amp; Kranium \u2013 \u201cDudu\u201d (Nigeria)<\/li>\n<li>Sean Morgan \u2013 \u201cVuu\u201d (Malawi)<\/li>\n<li>Black Sherif \u2013 \u201cRebel Music\u201d (Ghana)<\/li>\n<li>Takana Zion \u2013 \u201cOn My Eyes\u201d (Guinea) \u2013 Winner<\/li>\n<li>Tiwa Savage \u2013 \u201cForgiveness\u201d (Nigeria)<\/li>\n<li>Wakadinli \u2013 \u201cKum Baba\u201d (Kenya)<\/li>\n<li>Yemi Alade \u2013 \u201cBaddie\u201d (Nigeria)<\/li>\n<li>Iyani, Mwanaa &amp; Cedo \u2013 \u201cKifo cha Mende\u201d (Kenya)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>Best African Collaboration<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Blanche Bailly &amp; Lady Ponce \u2013 \u201cL\u00e8ve toi\u201d (Cameroon)<\/li>\n<li>Goon Flavour, Master Kg &amp; Eemoh \u2013 \u201cNgishutheni\u201d (South Africa)<\/li>\n<li>Mia Guiss\u00e9 ft. Wally Seck \u2013 \u201cChoix\u201d (Senegal)<\/li>\n<li>Moliy, Silent Addy, Skillibeng &amp; Shenseea \u2013 \u201cShake It to the Max\u201d (Ghana)<\/li>\n<li>Paki Chenzu ft. Himra \u2013 \u201cAssaut\u201d (Togo\/C\u00f4te d\u2019Ivoire)<\/li>\n<li>Shallipopi ft. Burna Boy \u2013 \u201cLaho\u201d (Nigeria) \u2013 Winner<\/li>\n<li>Uncle Waffles ft. Cowboii, Royal Musiq, Uncool MC &amp; Xduppy \u2013 \u201cZenzele\u201d (Eswatini)<\/li>\n<li>Davido ft. Omah Lay \u2013 \u201cWith You\u201d (Nigeria)<\/li>\n<li>Mawhoo, GL Ceejay &amp; Thukuthela ft. Jazzworx \u2013 \u201cBengicela\u201d (South Africa)<\/li>\n<li>Benny Adam &amp; Khadija El Warzazia \u2013 \u201cMok Ya Mok\u201d (Morocco)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>Most Promising Artiste of the Year<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Cysoul (Cameroon)<\/li>\n<li>Joshua Baraka (Uganda)<\/li>\n<li>King Luca (Cameroon)<\/li>\n<li>L\u2019Oiseau Rare (Gabon)<\/li>\n<li>Lwah Ndlunkulu (South Africa)<\/li>\n<li>Massamba Amadeus (Senegal)<\/li>\n<li>Qing Madi, Valorant (Nigeria) \u2013 Winner<\/li>\n<li>Rym (Morocco)<\/li>\n<li>Kunmie (Nigeria)<\/li>\n<li>Fola (Nigeria)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>Artiste of the Year<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Amr Diab (Egypt)<\/li>\n<li>Ayra Starr (Nigeria)<\/li>\n<li>Burna Boy (Nigeria)<\/li>\n<li>Davido (Nigeria)<\/li>\n<li>DJ Maphorisa (South Africa)<\/li>\n<li>El Grande Toto (Morocco)<\/li>\n<li>Fally Ipupa (DRC)<\/li>\n<li>Jux (Tanzania)<\/li>\n<li>Rema (Nigeria) \u2013 Winner<\/li>\n<li>Shallipopi (Nigeria)<\/li>\n<li>Tyla (South Africa)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>Breakout Artiste of the Year<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Blaq Major (South Africa)<\/li>\n<li>Ciza (South Africa) \u2013 Winner<\/li>\n<li>Eboloko (Gabon)<\/li>\n<li>Himra (C\u00f4te d\u2019Ivoire)<\/li>\n<li>Marioo (Tanzania)<\/li>\n<li>Mawhoo (South Africa)<\/li>\n<li>Moliy (Ghana)<\/li>\n<li>Shallipopi (Nigeria)<\/li>\n<li>Trap King (Algeria)<\/li>\n<li>VJ (Senegal)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>Best African Lyricist Rapper<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>ALA (Tunisia)<\/li>\n<li>Didi B (C\u00f4te d\u2019Ivoire) \u2013 Winner<\/li>\n<li>Jessy B (Congo B)<\/li>\n<li>Klassafan le Melangeur (Guinea)<\/li>\n<li>Nasty C &amp; Usimamane (South Africa)<\/li>\n<li>Nyashinski (Kenya)<\/li>\n<li>Reminisce (Nigeria)<\/li>\n<li>Sarkodie (Ghana)<\/li>\n<li>Switch (Libya)<\/li>\n<li>Yacou B OG (Mali)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>Best African Artiste, Duo or Group \u2013 African Hip-Hop<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>ALA ft. Mootjeyek (Tunisia)<\/li>\n<li>Cassper Nyovest (South Africa)<\/li>\n<li>Eboloko (Gabon)<\/li>\n<li>El Grande Toto (Morocco)<\/li>\n<li>Himra (C\u00f4te d\u2019Ivoire)<\/li>\n<li>Phyno (Nigeria) \u2013 Winner<\/li>\n<li>Nasty C &amp; Usimamane (South Africa)<\/li>\n<li>Odumodublvck (Nigeria)<\/li>\n<li>Sarkodie (Ghana)<\/li>\n<li>Suspect 95 (C\u00f4te d\u2019Ivoire)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>Best African Artiste, Duo or Group \u2013 RnB &amp; Soul<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Bensoul &amp; V- Be (Kenya)<\/li>\n<li>Big Zulu ft. Malungelo (South Africa)<\/li>\n<li>Braye (Nigeria)<\/li>\n<li>Calema (Sao Tome)<\/li>\n<li>Emma\u2019a (Gabon)<\/li>\n<li>Kunmie (Nigeria)<\/li>\n<li>Manal (Morocco)<\/li>\n<li>Naledi Aphiwe &amp; Mawelele (South Africa)<\/li>\n<li>Rema (Nigeria) \u2013 Winner<\/li>\n<li>Wegz ft. 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