There have been some remarkable winners at the All Africa Music Award, AFRIMA 2021 in Lagos tonight.
The most of which might be 13-year-old gospel singer Shanah Manjeru who became the youngest holder of an AFRIMA Award.
See full list of AFRIMA 2021 winners;
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Who will be the winners and losers in the 2021 AFRIMMA awards?
AFRIMA 2021 Winners
- Best African Female Artiste in Inspirational Music – Shanah Manjeru
- African Male Artiste in Inspirational Music – Iba One
- Best Artiste, Duo, or Group in African R & B Soul – Nikita Kering
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Female African artists appeared to have at the AFRIMA 2021 awards and also set records.
- Best Artist or Duo in African Dance or Choreography – Flavour, Diamond Platnumz, FallyIpupa
- Best Female Artist in the Diaspora – Naomi Achu
- Artiste, Duo, or Group in African Pop – Iba One
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- Best Group – Sauti Sol
- Best Collaboration – Wizkid, Tems
Shanah Manjeru was the youngest on the AFRIMA 2021 nominee list.
- Best African Rapper Lyricist – Elow’n
- Best Female Artiste in Northern Africa – Manal Benchlikha
The occasion had singers like Patoranking, Chike, Olakira and several others powder up a room full of spectators at the Eko Hotels.
- Best Male Artist in Northern Africa – Dizzy Dros
- Best Male Artiste in Eastern Africa – Eddy Kenzo
Other performers at the event include Zuchu.
- Best Female Artist Central Africa – Shan L
- Best Female Artist in East Africa – Nikita Kering
FireBoy who won the award of the Best Duo African HipHop alongside Cheque gave recognition to top artist Olamide during his speech for the immense support he gave to his music career.
- Male Artist Central Africa – Fally Ipupa
- Best Male Southern Africa – Blaq Diamond
- Best Male Artiste Western Africa – Iba One
AFRIMA 2021 was hosted by Eddie Kadi and Pearl Thusi and the duo had an epic tricycle entrance during DJ Tarico’s performance.
- Best Song Of The Year – Wizkid, Tems
- Best Producer Of The Year – Legendary Beatz
Other categories won at the AFRIMA 2021 are;
- Best Duo African HipHop – Fireboy, Cheque
- Best African Dj – Sinyorita
- African Fan’s Favorite – Fireboy
- AFRIMA Artist of the Year Award – Wizkid
- Album of the Year – Iba One
- Song Writer of the Year – Iba One
- Best African Comedian – Chengeu
- Best in African Rock – Rash Band
- Song of the Year – Essence
- Best Artist or Duo in African Regae, Ragga, Dancehall – Stonebowy
- Best Artiste, Duo Or Group In African Traditional – Yonas Maynas
Afrima Legend Award
Koffi Olomide joins the list of Legendary Afrima Award holders which also includes Fela Kuti, Manu Dibango and more.
