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‘Best Male Artist in Eastern Africa’: Eddy Kenzo Wins at AFRIMA 2021

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Eddy Kenzo beat out Bensoul from Kenya, Diamond Platnumz, Harmonize, Meddy, Nviiri The Storyteller, Rayvanny and Sauti Sol to win ‘Best Male Artist in Eastern Africa’ at the 2021 AFRIMA.

KAMPALA | LIFESTYLE UGANDA (http://lifestyleuganda.com/) — On Sunday night, the 2021 All Africa Music Awards (AFRIMA) saw many artistes from all over the continent winning numerous awards, including Ugandan singer Eddy Kenzo who was named ‘best male artist East Africa’.

  • Kenzo won the ‘Best Male Artist in Eastern Africa’ award at the 2021 AFRIMMA.
  • Here Is the Complete List of 2021 AFRIMMA Awards Winners.
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South African media personalities Pearl Thusi and Eddie Kadi hosted the show, on which Patoranking, Chike, Olakira, and D’Banj performed.

Eddy Kenzo was the only Ugandan artist to receive an award at the prestigious ceremony on Sunday, November 21, in Lagos Nigeria, despite the country having multiple talents nominated in various categories.

AFRIMA 2021 nominees from Uganda include Eddy Kenzo, Rema Namakula, Spice Diana, Afrie, Shivanah, B2C, and Bebe Cool.

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We win together in Uganda.We win together in Uganda.

Congratulations to all of us my people thank you.

Producer Nesim thank you brother. It's a weekend 🙌 pic.twitter.com/udpOdfcVk8

— Eddy Kenzo (@eddykenzoficial) November 22, 2021

Kenzo won the ‘Best Male Artist in Eastern Africa’ award, beating Bensoul from Kenya, Darassa, Diamond Platnumz, Harmonize, Lij Mic, Meddy, Nviiri The Storyteller, Rayvanny and Sauti Sol.

It was a great night for South Africa as Blaq Diamond and Makhadzi won awards in their respective categories.

As for DJ Sinyorita, she became the second female winner of the ”Best DJ in Africa” after Nigerian Dj Cuppy won the prize in 2020. Her real name is Mwanaisha Said.

The Nigerian Afrobeats act, Wizkid, was the second biggest winner at the AFRIMA 2021, scooping three awards, including the ‘best African artist’ prize.

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Two awards went to Nigerian singers Fireboy DML and Cheque – the African Fans’ Favorite and the ‘Best Duo African Hip Hop’.

This article is supported by Makeup Store Uganda, a Cosmetics Store in Kampala with original makeup products from Europe. They are located at Equatorial shopping mall, level 2 shop no 272, and you may contact them via WhatsApp at +256793851784 or by phone at +256789436581.

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