By using this site, you agree to the Privacy Policy and Terms of Use.
Accept
Lifestyle UgandaLifestyle Uganda
  • Home
  • News
    • International News & Politics
    • Education
    • Sports
    • Money & Finance
    • Mobile and Telecommunication
    News
    Lifestyle Uganda brings you the latest news and information on Africa, Wizkid, Azawi, and Eddy Kenzo right from the heart of the industry.
    Show More
    Top News
    Lycamobile Uganda data bundles and voice (1)
    Lycamobile Uganda: 4 Most Frequently Asked Questions & Answers
    5th November 2021
    Who is John Blaq: Biography, Profile and Life Story of Kashada John
    Who is John Blaq: Biography, Profile and Life Story of Kashada John
    19th September 2020
    about Barbie Itungo Kyagulanyi
    Who is Barbie itungo Kyagulanyi: 11 Facts You Need to Know About Bobi Wine’s Wife?
    1st October 2020
    Latest News
    $10,000 Donated by Exness to Help 2022 Nigerian Flood Victims
    20th January 2023
    Former Brazilian Minister of Sports Pele Died at the Age of 82
    30th December 2022
    37 Visa Exempt Countries to Uganda: A Complete List
    7th December 2022
    Who is Patrick Oboi Amuriat: Biography, Early Life, Family, Education, Career and Controversies
    28th November 2022
  • Business
  • Entertainment
    • Music
    • Celebrity
    • Biography
    • Lifestyle
      • Fitness
      • Pop Culture
      • Recipes
      • Travel/Culture
    Entertainment
    With Lifestyle Uganda Entertainment you will be able to get the latest news from Uganda, Nigeria, Kenya, South Africa entertainment, celebrity gossip, films, TV shows,…
    Show More
    Top News
    Lycamobile Uganda data bundles and voice (1)
    Lycamobile Uganda: 4 Most Frequently Asked Questions & Answers
    5th November 2021
    Who is John Blaq: Biography, Profile and Life Story of Kashada John
    Who is John Blaq: Biography, Profile and Life Story of Kashada John
    19th September 2020
    Bobi Wine and Barbie Share First Joint Magazine Cover
    Bobi Wine and Barbie Share First Joint Cover on Parents Magazine in Kenya
    3rd November 2018
    Latest News
    Emma Hunton – An Advocate For Body Positivity After Her Weight Loss Journey
    30th May 2023
    Wayne Newton Net Worth: Discovering the Wealth of the Legendary Entertainer
    30th May 2023
    Amaarae Talks New Music, Upcoming Album, and Musical Roots with Zane Lowe on Apple Music 1
    4th May 2023
    Low-Profile TV Presenter Lynda Ddane Embroiled in Nude Video Scandal
    15th April 2023
  • Fashion
    • Beauty Trends
    • Accessories
    • Hair
    • Lipstick
    • Makeup
    • Skincare
    FashionShow More
    lifestyleuganda.com__Fenty Beauty appoints Nikita Kering as brand ambassador (1)
    Rihanna’s Fenty Beauty Appoints Nikita Kering As Brand Ambassador
    1st June 2022
    nowthendigital.com__Balenciaga to accept cryptocurrency payments (1)
    Fashion Label Balenciaga to Accept Cryptocurrency Payments in the U.S.
    28th May 2022
    Nicki Minaj at met gala 2022 (1)
    See Nicki Minaj, Hillary Clinton, Elon Musk, Alicia Keys and More at the 2022 Met Gala
    3rd May 2022
    lifestyleuganda.com-Judith Heard wins Miss Environment Africa International
    Judith Heard wins Miss Environment Africa International in India
    4th April 2022
    lifestyleuganda.com__judith heard india miss environment contest (1)
    Miss Environment International 2022: Judith Heard arrives in India
    22nd March 2022
  • Health & Living
  • Tips & Advice
Search
© 2023 Lifestyle Uganda. All Rights Reserved.
Reading: A List of the Nominees for the All Africa Music Awards 2022
Share
Sign In
Notification Show More
Latest News
tiffani ftiffani faison weight lossaison weight loss
How Tiffani Faison Achieved Impressive Weight Loss Results
Health & Living
emma hunton weight loss
Emma Hunton – An Advocate For Body Positivity After Her Weight Loss Journey
Entertainment
wayne newton net worth
Wayne Newton Net Worth: Discovering the Wealth of the Legendary Entertainer
Entertainment
Jardiance and Metformin
Managing Type 2 Diabetes: Exploring the Benefits of Jardiance and Metformin
Health & Living
The 2023 Tusker Lite Mt Rwenzori Marathon
Tusker Lite Mt Rwenzori Marathon: A Celebration of Athletics and Natural Wonders
Lifestyle Travel/Culture
Aa
Lifestyle UgandaLifestyle Uganda
Aa
  • Home
  • News
  • Business
  • Entertainment
  • Health & Living
Search
  • Home
  • News
    • International News & Politics
    • Education
    • Sports
    • Money & Finance
    • Mobile and Telecommunication
  • Business
  • Entertainment
    • Music
    • Celebrity
    • Biography
    • Lifestyle
  • Fashion
    • Beauty Trends
    • Accessories
    • Hair
    • Lipstick
    • Makeup
    • Skincare
  • Health & Living
  • Tips & Advice
Have an existing account? Sign In
Follow US
© 2023 Lifestyle Uganda. A Now & Entertainment Media Company. All Rights Reserved.
Lifestyle Uganda > Blog > Entertainment > A List of the Nominees for the All Africa Music Awards 2022
Entertainment

A List of the Nominees for the All Africa Music Awards 2022

Kisitu Peter
Last updated: 2023/01/21 at 1:35 AM
Kisitu Peter
Share
12 Min Read
all africa music awards 2022 nominees
SHARE

All Africa Music Awards (AFRIMA) will be held 8-11 December 2022. The awards honor musicians, producers, and unrecorded artists.

all africa music awards 2022 nominees

KAMPALA | LIFESTYLE UGANDA — The 2022 All Africa Music Awards (AFRIMA) is back. The AFRIMAs are an annual event that celebrates the best of African music. The awards are open to musicians, producers, and unrecorded artists. They will be held on 8-11 December 2022. 

The ceremony will feature four days of music, paillettes, and glamour. This event is set to celebrate l’Afrique and break down cultural and economic boundaries.

The awards ceremony will feature four days of music, glitz, and glamour. It is an opportunity for African musicians and producers to shine in the spotlight and earn global recognition. 

AFRIMA will also recognize the achievements of African artists and help further the cultural and economic frontiers of the continent. The upcoming ceremony will also feature a live performance by the nominees.

- Advertisement -

Other nominees include Nigerian singer Tiwa Savage, Ghana’s Amaarae and South Africa’s Costa Titch. The South African musical artist is nominated 6 times and this inlcude: The Best African Collaboration, and Best African Music Video category. 

Mbosso, meanwhile, has a collabo with Costa Titch & Phantom Steeze, which earned him a nomination in the Best Male Artist in Eastern Africa category. 

Diamond Platnumz with First of All and Rema with Rave & Roses are also up for the Album of the Year. They will be up against Burna Boy, Kabza De Small, and Nomfundo Moh among others.

The African Union Commission and the International Committee of All Africa Music Awards have released the official nominations for the All Africa Music Awards 2022. 

Ghana is well represented with nine nominations in 39 categories. Black Sherif is the frontrunner. Other nominees include Burna Boy, Kizz Daniel, and Rema. The latter is also in the running for Song of the Year.

- Advertisement -

The full list of nominees for 2022 All African Music Awards can be found below.

Best Male Artist in Central Africa

  • C4 Pedro
  • Dadju
  • Fally Ipupa
  • Innoss’B
  • Gaz Mawete
  • Matias Damasio
  • Ninho
  • Roga Roga & Extra Musica
  • Tayc
  • Tenor ft. Innoss’B

Best Female Artist in Central Africa

  • Asaba
  • Blanche Bailly ft. Joeboy
  • Emma’a
  • Espoir La Tigresse
  • Pérola
  • Shay
  • Vernyuy Tina
  • Zara Williams ft. C4 Pedro

Best Male Artist in Eastern Africa

  • Addis Legesse
  • Bien (& Aaron Rimbui)
  • Diamond Platnumz ft. Zuchu
  • Eddy Kenzo
  • Kassmasse
  • King Saha
  • Marioo ft. Jovial
  • Mbosso ft. Costa Titch & Phantom Steeze
  • Nyashinski ft. Femi One
  • Rayvanny ft. Vjollca
SEE ALSO  Mary Lou Retton Eliminated On ‘DWTS’ Halloween Night — Recap

Best Female Artist in Eastern Africa

  • Betty G
  • Tanasha Donna
  • Frida Amani
  • Hewan Gebrewold
  • C4 Pedro
  • Dadju
  • Fally Ipupa
  • Innoss’B
  • Gaz Mawete
  • Matias Damasio
  • Ninho
  • Roga Roga & Extra Musica
  • Tayc
  • Tenor ft. Innoss’B

Best Female Artist in Central Africa

  • Asaba
  • Blanche Bailly ft. Joeboy
  • Emma’a
  • Espoir La Tigresse
  • Pérola
  • Shay
  • Vernyuy Tina
  • Zara Williams ft. C4 Pedro

Best Male Artist in Eastern Africa

  • Addis Legesse
  • Bien (& Aaron Rimbui)
  • Diamond Platnumz ft. Zuchu
  • Eddy Kenzo
  • Kassmasse
  • King Saha
  • Marioo ft. Jovial
  • Mbosso ft. Costa Titch & Phantom Steeze
  • Nyashinski ft. Femi One
  • Rayvanny ft. Vjollca

Best Female Artist in Eastern Africa

  • Betty G
  • Tanasha Donna
  • Frida Amani
  • Hewan Gebrewold
  • Muthaka
  • Nandy
  • Nikita Kering
  • Rosa Ree
  • Spice Diana ft. DJ Seven
  • Zuchu ft. Bontle Smith & Tyler

Best Male Artist in Northern Africa

  • Ali Loka
  • Ahmed Saad ft. 3enba & Double Zuksh
  • A.L.A
  • DJ Snake
  • Draganov
  • El Grande Toto
  • Marwan Moussa
  • Snor
  • Soolking
  • Wegz

Best Female Artist in Northern Africa

  • Faouzia
  • Jaylann
  • Kenza Morsli ft. DJ Adel
  • Lyna Mahyem
  • Manal
  • Marwa Loud & Moha K
  • Ruby
  • Rym

Best Male Artist in Southern Africa

  • A-Reece
  • Blxckie feat A-Reece
  • DJ Tarico
  • Gemini Major
  • Focalistic

African Fans Favourite

  •  ‘Dibango Dibanga’ – Bello Falcao
  • ‘Tempela’ – Ch’cco, Mellow, Sleazy Nkao
  •  ‘Ameno Amapiano’ – Goya Menor & Nektunez 
  •  ‘Sip (Alcohol)’ – Joeboy 
  •  ‘Monalisa (Remix)’ – Lojay X Sarz ft. Chris Brown 
  •  ‘Overloading (Overdose)’ – Mavins; Ayra Starr, Boy Spyce, Crayon, Ladipoe, Magixx 
  • ‘Ku Lo Sa’ – Oxlade
  • ‘Nack’ – The Therapist 
  • ‘Dada’ – Young Jonn 
  • ‘Adiwele’ – Young Stunna ft. Kabza De Small, DJ Maphorisa 

Album of the Year

  • 9: Esan – Brymo
  • Love, Damini – Burna Boy
  • Cullilan – Dadju
  • First of All – Diamond Platnumz
  • History – Dadi B
  • KOA II – Kabza De Small
  • Amagama – Nomfundo Moh
  • Timbuktu – Oumou Sangare
  • Sans Visa – Soolking
  • Rave & Roses – Rema

Artist of the Year

  • Burna Boy
  • CKay
  • Dadju
  • Diamond Platnumz
  • Fireboy DML
  • Kabza De Small 
  • Manal
  • Tiwa Savage 
  • Wegz
  • Zakes Batwini 

Best African Collaboration

  • ‘Al Moulouk’ – Ahmed Saad ft. 3enba & Double Zuksh
  • ‘Onde Anda’ – Onde Anda
  • ‘Big Flexa’ – Costa Titch ft. C’buda M, Alfa Kat, Banaba Des, Sdida & Man T
  • ‘Champion Sound’ – Davido ft. Focalistic
  • ‘Peru Remix’ – Fireboy ft. Ed Sheeran
  • ‘Tigini (Remix)’ – Kikimoteleba ft. Franglish 
  • ‘Buga’ – Kizz Daniel ft. Tekno
  • ‘Mi Amour’ – Marioo ft. Jovial
  • ‘Moyo’ – Mbosso, Costa Titch, Phantom Steeze
  • ‘Somebody’s Son’ – Tiwa Savage ft. Brandy
SEE ALSO  7 Reasons Why Singer Rema Namakula is so famous and so deserving

Best African Act in Diaspora (Female)

  • Aya Nakamura
  • Bey T
  • Darkoo
  • Faouzia
  • Moha K, Marwa Loud
  • Nata
  • Rimon
  • Ronisia
  • Shay
  • Soraia Ramos

Best African Act in Diaspora (Male)

  • Calema
  • Dadju
  • Dafencii
  • DJ Snake
  • Gil Semedo
  • Jae5
  • Ninho
  • Soolking
  • Tion Wayne
  • Ya Levia

Best African Band, Duo or Group

  • Calema & Zé Felipe
  • Disco Misr, Aziz Maraka
  • Jano Band
  • Mafikizolo
  • Major League DJz
  • Ridimz
  • The Cavemen
  • Toofan
  • Umoja Sounds
  • Wanavakali

Best African DJ

  • DJ Lito
  • DJ P2N
  • DJ Snake
  • DJ Tarica
  • DJ Yessonia
  • Major League DJz
  • DJ Zinhle
  • DJ Spinall
  • Uncle Waffles
  • Zakes Batwini

Best African Rapper/Lyricist

  • A-Reece
  • Dafencii 
  • Didi B
  • Dip Doundou Guiss
  • Marwan Moussa
  • Ladipoe
  • LAMB (Loose Kaynon, A-Q, MI, Blaqbonez)
  • Nata
  • Nay Wa Mitego
  • Youssoupha

Best Artist, Duo or Group in African Dance or Choreography

  • Ans-T Crazy
  • Costa Titch
  • Eltee Skhillz
  • Kamo Mphela 
  • Portable X Poco Lee
  • Roga Roga & Extra Musica
  • Serge Beynaud 
  • Simi
  • Spice Diana 
  • Toofan

Best Artist, Duo or Group in African Electro

  • Asake
  • Costa Titch
  • Davido
  • DJ Maphorisa
  • DJ Snake
  • DJ Yessonia
  • Felo Le Tee
  • Mbosso
  • Tresor
  • Zakes Bantwini

Best Artist, Duo or Group in African Hip Hop

  • Black Sherif
  • Blxckie
  • Cdrik Kodjo 
  • Darkoo
  • Didi B 
  • KikiMoteleba ft. Franglish 
  • Marwan Moussa
  • Nay Wa Mitego 
  • Ninho

Best Artist, Duo or Group in African Pop

  • Adekunle Gold, Davido
  • CKay
  • Kizz Daniel & Tekno
  • Kouz1
  • Matias Damasio
  • Pheelz, BNXN
  • Ronisia
  • Roseline Layo 
  • Soraia Ramos 
  • Tenor ft. Innoss’B 

Best Artist, Duo or Group in African Reggae, Ragga, Dancehall

  • DJ Lito, Bebe Cool, Sheilah Gashumba, SlickStuartRoja 
  • Fave
  • Femi One, King Kaka & Mbithi
  • KiDi
  • Navy Kenzo
  • Nutty O
  • Rosa Ree
  • Ruger
  • Teddy Afro
  • Winky D

Best Artist, Duo or Group in African RnB & Soul

  • Ahmed Basyoni & Hussein Gamal
  • Bridget Blue
  • C4 Pedro
  • Frida Amani x Mayunga
  • Lil Jay
  • Tayc
  • Tiwa Savage, Amaarae
  • Nomfundo Moh, ShaSha & Ami Faku
  • Omah Lay 
  • Ya Levis

Best Artist, Duo or Group in African Rock

  • Amir Eid
  • Clay
  • Daniel Baron
  • Franck Biyong
  • RASH
  • Reën & Refentse Morake

Best Artist, Duo or Group in African Traditional

  • Azaya, Djelykaba Bintou
  • Betty G
  • Josey ft. Bonigo 
  • Lencho Gemechu 
  • Manamba Kante
  • Flavour
  • Oumr Sangare
  • Rokia Kone & Jacknife Lee
  • Royalty
  • Stewart Sukuma 

Best Artist, Duo or Group in African Contemporary

  • Adekunle Gold ft. Fatoumata Dawara
  • Alikiba
  • Brymo
  • Fadilee Itulya, Fidq & Goemi
  • Fally Ipuppa
  • Fior 2 Bior
  • Roga Roga & Extra Musica
  • Sidiki Diabate
  • Wallly B. Seck, Viviane
SEE ALSO  Sony Has Announced a $250 Million Stake in Epic Games

Best Artist, Duo or Group in African Jazz

  • Addis Legesse
  • Elida Almeida, Jimmy P
  • Franck Biyong
  • Guta Abera
  • Jano Band
  • Jimmy Dludlu, Rhodalia Silvestre, Dx Nuvunga, Mano Tsotsi
  • Kelvin Momo, TBO, JaySax
  • Somi
  • Thapelo Lekoane
  • The Cavemen, Made Kuti

Best Soundtrack Movies, Series or Documentary

  • ‘AlMoulouk’ (Moon Knight) – Ahmed Saad ft. 3enba & Double Zuksh
  • ‘A Body, A Coffin’ (Black Panther Wanda Forever Prologue EP) – Amaarae & Marvel
  • ‘Ima’ – Dadju
  • ‘ODG’ (The Blood Covenant Movie) – Eltee Skhillz
  • ‘EL Ghazala Raye2a’ ( Zeko) – Mohamed Osama & Karim Mahmoud (Ahmed Tarik Yahia)
  • ‘Speed Life (Sonic 2 Film)
  • ‘No Woman, No Cry’ (Black Panther Wanda Forever Prologue EP) – Tems & Marvel
  • ‘B3oda Ya Belady’ (Captains of Zaatari) – Wegz

Best African Music Video

  • ‘Moustahil’ – Amine Boumediene
  • ‘Big Flexa’ – Casta Titch
  • ‘Woman’ – Simi
  • ‘Nwoke Oma’ – Chike
  • ‘Disco Maghreb’ – DJ Snake
  • ‘Sewasew’ – Maranta Da Silva
  • ‘ Suavamente’ – Soolking
  • ‘Buga’ – Kizz Daniel ft. Tekno

Breakout Artist of the Year

  • Asake
  • Camidoh
  • Costa Titch
  • Daliwonga
  • El Grande Toto
  • Fior 2 Bior
  • Hewan Gebrewold
  • Marwan Moussa 
  • Nomfundo Moh
  • Pheelz

Most Promising Artist

  • Ans-T Crazy
  • Dafencii
  • Fave
  • Frida Amani
  • Jeeba
  • Khanyisa
  • Kikimoteleba
  • Lloyiso
  • Magixx
  • Zara Williams

Producer of the Year

  • C4 Pedro
  • CKay & BMH
  • Kimambo Beats
  • Nyadjiko & Dadju
  • Rahal
  • Reward Beatz
  • Sdida & Man T
  • Serge Beynaud
  • Stan-E Kibulu & William Grigahcine

Song of the Year

  • ‘Kwaku The Traveller’ – Black Sherif
  • ‘Last Last’ – Burna Boy
  • ‘Big Flexa’ – Costa Titch ft. C’buda M, Alfa Kat, Banaba Des, Sdida & Man T
  • ‘Ambassadeur’ – Dadju
  • ‘Tala’ – Didi B
  • ‘Disco Maghreb’ – DJ Snake
  • ‘Peru’ (Remix) – Fireboy DML ft. Ed Sheeran
  • ‘Buga’ – Kizz Daniel ft. Tekno
  • ‘Mi Amor’ – Marioo ft. Jovial
  • ‘Calm Down’ – Rema
  • ‘Suavemente’ – Soolking
  • ‘El Bakht’ – Wegz

Songwriter of the Year

  • Bridget Blue and Jibril Blessing 
  • Daniel Baron
  • Lloyiso Mandlovandile Gigana, Luke Goliath
  • Martin Obudho, Muthaka
  • Matias Damasio
  • Mordecai ‘Dex’ Mwini
  • Olawale Olofo’ro
  • Rokia Kone, Garret Lee
  • Iba One
  • Sidy Diop 

Best Global Act

  • Anitta
  • Brandy
  • Chris Brown
  • Drake
  • Ed Sheeran
  • Justin Bieber
  • Maluma
  • Popcaan
  • Tyga
  • Vitaa

Best Female Artist in Africa Inspirational Music 

  • Bridget Blue
  • Chaama & Eljoee
  • Diana Hamilton
  • DJ Zinle
  • Irene Robert
  • Janet Otieno
  • Makhadzi
  • Manal
  • TY Bello

Best Male Artist in Africa Inspirational Music 

  • Davido
  • Grace Lokwa
  • Kassmasse
  • KS Bloom, Chike
  • Nathaniel Bassey
  • Noel Nderitu
  • Samthing Soweto
  • Wave Rhyder

You Might Also Like

$10,000 Donated by Exness to Help 2022 Nigerian Flood Victims

Former Brazilian Minister of Sports Pele Died at the Age of 82

37 Visa Exempt Countries to Uganda: A Complete List

Who is Patrick Oboi Amuriat: Biography, Early Life, Family, Education, Career and Controversies

2022 American Music Awards: Wizkid wins Best Afrobeat Artist

Sign Up For Daily Newsletter

Be keep up! Get the latest breaking news delivered straight to your inbox.
I have read and agree to the terms & conditions
By signing up, you agree to our Terms of Use and acknowledge the data practices in our Privacy Policy. You may unsubscribe at any time.
Share this Article
Facebook Twitter Whatsapp Whatsapp Reddit Copy Link
Share
By Kisitu Peter
Follow:
Kisitu Peter known as ‘Promoter Peter K’. Am a professional blogger, digital marketer, music promoter, and public relations specialist, I work with all types of artists. WhatsApp/Call +256703389714.
Previous Article murchison falls national park activities Wildlife, Birding, and Accommodation in Murchison Falls National Park, Uganda
Next Article bet hip hop awards 2022 nominations BET Hip Hop Awards 2022 Nominees: Burna Boy, Tems, Nadia Nakai, and Teni
Leave a comment Leave a comment

Leave a Reply Cancel reply

Your email address will not be published. Required fields are marked *

Stay Connected

45.2k Followers Like
5.1k Followers Follow
213 Followers Pin
35.6k Followers Follow
11k Subscribers Subscribe
400 Followers Follow
- Advertisement -

Latest News

tiffani ftiffani faison weight lossaison weight loss
How Tiffani Faison Achieved Impressive Weight Loss Results
Health & Living 30th May 2023
emma hunton weight loss
Emma Hunton – An Advocate For Body Positivity After Her Weight Loss Journey
Entertainment 30th May 2023
wayne newton net worth
Wayne Newton Net Worth: Discovering the Wealth of the Legendary Entertainer
Entertainment 30th May 2023
Jardiance and Metformin
Managing Type 2 Diabetes: Exploring the Benefits of Jardiance and Metformin
Health & Living 30th May 2023

Follow Us

//

At Lifestyle Uganda, we inform, entertain, and inspire action through the content we create — empowering you to live a celebrity life.

Quick Link

  • Home
  • News
  • Business
  • Entertainment
  • Health & Living

Top Categories

  • About Us
  • Send a Tip
  • Terms of Use
  • Privacy Policy
  • Contact

Sign Up for Our Newsletter

Subscribe to our newsletter to get our newest articles instantly!

I have read and agree to the terms & conditions
Lifestyle UgandaLifestyle Uganda
Follow US

© 2023 Lifestyle Uganda. A Now & Entertainment Media Company. All Rights Reserved.

Join Us!

Subscribe to our newsletter and never miss our latest news, podcasts etc..

I have read and agree to the terms & conditions
Zero spam, Unsubscribe at any time.

Removed from reading list

Undo
Welcome Back!

Sign in to your account

Lost your password?