Nigerian superstar Davido clinched the Album of the Year award for his record-breaking fourth album, “Timeless,” while Rema emerged as the Artist of the Year, surpassing competitors like Asake and other renowned artists.
In addition to these wins, Ayra Starr secured the title of Best Female for West Africa, Flavour was recognized as the recipient of the Best Live Performance award, ODUMODUBLVCK received the Best Newcomer award, Blaqbonez earned the accolade for Best Rap Act, and KCee was honored with the prestigious AFRIMMA Legendary award. Timaya was also celebrated with the Lifetime Achievement award.
Here is the complete list of winners:
- Artist of the Year: Rema – Nigeria
- Best Male West Africa: King Promise – Ghana
- Best Female West Africa: Ayra Starr – Nigeria
- Best Male East Africa: Diamond Platnumz – Tanzania
- Best Female East Africa: Nadia Mukami – Kenya
- Best Male Central Africa: Fabregas – DR Congo
- Best Male Southern Africa: AKA – South Africa
- Best Female Southern Africa: Nadia Nakai – South Africa
- Best Newcomer: Odumodu Blvck – Nigeria
- Best Gospel: Mike Kalambay – DRC
- Best Live Act: Flavour – Nigeria
- Best Male Rap Act: Blaqbonez – Nigeria
- Best Collaboration: Spyro x Tiwa Savage – ‘Who’s Your Guy?’ – Nigeria
- Best DJ Africa: Ms DSF – Nigeria
- Best African DJ USA: DJ Freshy K – Nigeria
- Music Producer of the Year: Maajabu Gospel
- Best Francophone: Fally Ipupa – DR Congo
- Best African Group: Toofan – Togo
- AFRIMMA Album of the Year: Davido – Timeless – Nigeria
- Lifetime Achievement Award: Fally Ipupa (DR Congo) and Timaya (Nigeria)