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What Artists Are Nominated for All Africa Music Awards 2021

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There are eight nominations for Blaq Diamond's song "SummerYoMuthi". Fellow South African act Focalistic has seven nominations, and Nigeria's Wizkid follows closely with six. FILE PHOTO
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This year’s All Africa Music Awards (AFRIMAs) nominee list has been released in anticipation of the 2021 edition of the event in Lagos, Nigeria from 19-21 November.

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There are eight nominations for Blaq Diamond’s song “SummerYoMuthi”. Fellow South African act Focalistic has seven nominations, and Nigeria’s Wizkid follows closely with six. FILE PHOTO

KAMPALA | LIFESTYLE UGANDA (http://lifestyleuganda.com/) — As part of the advance preparation ahead of the upcoming 2021 edition of the pan-African event, the All Africa Music Awards (AFRIMAs) have released their nominees‘ list.

  • Voting for 2021 All Africa Music Awards (AFRIMAs) songs and artists is now underway.
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More than 400 songs, representing 30 continental categories and 10 regional categories, are included in the list.

Blaq Diamond tops the nominations with eight nods for their track ‘SummerYoMuthi’, followed by fellow South African act Focalistic with seven nominations, and Nigerian act Wizkid with six.

Hadja Kobele, a member of the 13-member AFRIMAs international jury, told reporters that they have given Africans and the world the very best nominations and songs.

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“We believe we provided Africans and the world with the very best nominations and songs based on the 8,880 songs we received under the year in review,” Hadja Kobele, a member of the 13-member AFRIMAs international jury, said.

Here is where the public can vote for their favorite songs and artists at the 2021 All Africa Music Awards (AFRIMAs).

Here is the full list of nominees for the 2021 All Africa Music Awards (AFRIMAs).

Best Female Artist in Central Africa

  • Anna Joyce (Angola)
  • Blanche Bailly (Cameroon)
  • Charlotte Dipanda (Cameroon)
  • Edmazia Mayembe (Angola)
  • Eyango (Cameroon)
  • Mimi (Cameroon)
  • Rebo (DR Congo)
  • Perola (Angola)
  • Shan’L (Gabon)
  • T’neeya (Cameroon)

Best Male Artist in Central Africa

  • C4 Pedro (Angola)
  • Calema (Sao Tome and Principe)
  • Fally Ipupa (DR Congo)
  • Ferre Gola (DR Congo)
  • GIMS (DR Congo)
  • Inoss’B (DR Congo)
  • Koffi Olomide (Congo Republic)
  • Locko (Cameroon)
  • Rui Orlando (Angola)
  • Salatiel & Rutshelle Guillaume (Cameroon)

Best Female Artist in Eastern Africa

  • Afrie (Uganda)
  • Karun ( Kenya)
  • Merry Zerabruk (Eritrea)
  • Nandy (Tanzania)
  • Nikita Kering (Kenya) 
  • Rema Namakula, DJ Harold & Chike (Uganda)
  • Rosa Ree (Tanzania)
  • Spice Diana (Uganda)
  • Xenia (Kenya)
  • Zuchu (Tanzania)

Best Male Artist in Eastern Africa

  • Bensoul (Kenya)
  • Darassa (Tanzania)
  • Diamond Platnumz (Tanzania)
  • Eddy Kenzo (Uganda)
  • Harmonize (Tanzania)
  • Lij Mic (Ethiopia)
  • Meddy (Rwanda)
  • Nviiri The Storyteller (Kenya)
  • Rayvanny (Tanzania)
  • Sauti Sol (Kenya)

Best Female Artist in North Africa

  • Abir (Morocco)
  • Emel Mathlouthi (Tunisia)
  • Haidy Moussa (Egypt)
  • Jaylan (Morroco)
  • Latifa (Tunisia)
  • Manal (Morocco)
  • Nada (Morocco)
  • Salma Rachid (Morocco)
  • Ruby (Egypt)
  • Samira Said (Egypt)

Best Male Artist in North Africa

  • Amr Diab (Egypt)
  • Dizzy Dros (Morocco)
  • DJ Moh Green (Algeria)
  • Hamza El Fadly (Morocco)
  • Klay BBJ (Tunisia)
  • L7OR (Morocco)
  • Mohamed Ramadan ft. Maitre Gims (Egypt)
  • Muslim (Morocco)
  • Soolking (Algeria)
  • Zouhair Bahaoui (Morocco)

Best Female Artist in South Africa

  • Busiswa (South Africa)
  • Cleo Ice Queen (Zambia)
  • DJ Zinhle (South Africa)
  • Kamo Mphela (South Africa)
  • Kelly Khumalo (South Africa)
  • Makhadzi (South Africa)
  • Nomcebo Zikode (South Africa)
  • Sha Sha (Zimbabwe)
  • Shekinah (South Africa)
  • Tamy Moyo (Zimbabwe)
  • Zanda Zakuza (South Africa)

Best Male Artist in Southern Africa

  • Blaq Diamond (South Africa)
  • Casper Nyovest (South Africa)
  • DJ Tarico (Mozambique)
  • Focalistic (South Africa)
  • Jah Prayzah (Zimbabwe)
  • Major League DJz (South Africa)
  • Mapara A Jazz (South Africa)
  • Mi Casa (South Africa)
  • Mr JazziQ (South Africa)
  • Nasty C (South Africa)
  • Sun-El Musician (South Africa)

Best Female Artist in Western Africa

  • Aya Nakamura (Mali)
  • Djelykaba Bintou (Guinea)
  • Gyakie (Ghana)
  • Josey (Ivory Coast)
  • Manamba Kanté (Guinea)
  • Niniola (Nigeria)
  • Soraia Ramos (Cape Verde) 
  • Tems (Nigeria)
  • Teni (Nigeria)
  • Tiwa Savage (Nigeria)
  • Yemi Alade (Nigeria)

Best Male Artist in West Africa

  • Burna Boy ( Nigeria)
  • Davido (Nigeria) 
  • Djodje (Cape Verde)
  • Iba One ( Mali)
  • KiDi (Ghana)
  • MHD (Guinea)
  • Nelson Freitas (Cape Verde)
  • Stonebwoy (Ghana)
  • Wizkid (Nigeria)

African Fans’ Favourite

  • ‘Dieu Merci’ by Dadju ft. Tiskola 
  • ‘Outside’ by Buju 
  • ‘Gcina Impilo Yam’ by DJ Cleo 
  • ‘Peru’ by Fireboy DML
  • ‘Jennifer’ by Guchi 
  • ‘Tigini’ by Kikimoteleba 
  • ‘Jerusalema Remix’ by Master KG ft. Nomcebo Zikode and Burna Boy 
  • ‘KPK’ by Rexxie ft. Mohbad 

Album of the Year

  • Aya by Aya Nakamura (Mali)
  • Twice As Tall by Burna Boy (Nigeria)
  • A Better Time by Davido (Nigeria)
  • Tokooos II by Fally Ipupa (DRC)
  • Mon Empire by Iba One (Mali)
  • Mansa by MHD (Guinea)
  • Fleur Froide by Tayc (Cameroon)
  • Celia by Tiwa Savage (Nigeria)
  • Made In Lagos by Wizkid (Nigeria)

Artist of the Year

  • Aya Nakamura (Mali)
  • Blaq Diamond (South Africa)
  • Burna Boy (Nigeria)
  • Davido (Nigeria)
  • Diamond Platnumz (Tanzania)
  • Fally Ipupa (DR Congo)
  • Focalistic (South Africa)
  • Makhadzi (South Africa)
  • MHD (Guinea)
  • Omah Lay (Nigeria)
  • Wizkid (Nigeria)

Best African Acts in the Diaspora (Male)

  • Abir ( Morocco/US)
  • Aya Nakamura (Mali/France)
  • Ms Banks (Nigeria/ UK)
  • Naomi Achu (Cameroon/ US)
  • Nata (Sierra Leone/ US)
  • Rimon (Eritrea/ Netherlands)
  • Shaybo (Nigeria/UK)

Best African Acts in the Diaspora (Female)

  • Nelson Freitas (Cape Verde/ Portugal)
  • Dave (Nigeria/UK)
  • Double S (Uganda/UK)
  • Headie One (Ghana/UK)
  • Jae5 (Ghana/UK)
  • MHD (Guinea/ France)
  • Rotimi (Nigeria/US)
  • Tayc (Cameroon/France)
  • Tion Wayne (Nigeria/UK)

Best African Collaboration

  • ‘Cash App’ by Bella Shmurda ft. Zlatan and Lincoln (Nigeria)
  • ‘Kua Buaru’ by Calema ft. Pérola, Soraia Ramos and Manecas Costa (Sao Tome and Principe,Angola, Cape Verde & Giunea Bissau)
  • ‘Waah’ by Diamond Platnumz ft. Koffi Olomide (Tanzania and DR Congo)
  • ‘Yaba Buluku (Remix)’ by DJ Tarico ft. Burnaboy, Preck and Nelson (Mozambique and Nigeria)
  • ‘Ke Star (Remix)’ by Focalistic & Davido ft. Vigro Deep (South Africa & Nigeria)
  • ‘Forever (Remix)’ by Gyakie ft. Omah Lay (Ghana and Nigeria)
  • ‘Feeling’ by Ladipoe ft. Buju (Nigeria)
  • ‘Ya habibi’ by Mohamed Ramadan ft. Maitre Gim (Egypt and DR Congo)
  • ‘Number One’ by Nandy ft. Joeboy (Tanzania and Nigeria)
  • ‘Où est le mariage’ by Shan’L ft. Fally Ipupa (Gabon and DR Congo)
  • ‘Essence’ by Wizkid ft. Tems (Nigeria)

Best African DJ

  • DJ Moh Green (Algeria)
  • Black Coffee(South Africa)
  • DJ Cuppy (Nigeria)
  • DJ Impossible (Angola)
  • DJ Kaywise (Nigeria)
  • DJ Mix Premier (Ivory Coast)
  • DJ Sinyorita (Tanzania)
  • DJ Sly (Ghana)
  • DJ Soinall (Nigeria)
  • Major League DJz (South Africa)

Best Artist, Duo or Band

  • Ajebo Hustlers ft. Omah Lay (Nigeria)
  • B2C (Kampala Boys) ft. Lutalo (Uganda)
  • Blaq Diamond (South Africa)
  • Calema ft. Pérola, Soraia Ramos & Manecas Costa (Sao Tome and Principe)
  • Cavemen (Nigeria)
  • Chelsy & Nsoki (Angola)
  • Mi Casa (South Africa)
  • Sauti Sol ft. Bensoul, Nviiri The Storyteller, Xenia & NHP
  • The Isomers (Nigeria)
  • Toofan (Togo)

Best African Rapper or Lyricist

  • A-Q (Nigeria)
  • Dip Doundou Guiss (Senegal)
  • Elow’n (Ivory Coast)
  • Khaligraph Jones (Kenya)
  • Ko-C (Cameroon)
  • Ladipoe (Nigeria)
  • Nasty C (South Africa)
  • Nata (Sierra Leone)
  • Sarkodie (Ghana)
  • Vector (Nigeria)

Best African Video

  • ‘Berna Reloaded’ by Flavour ft. Fally Ipupa & Diamond Platnumz. Director: Dammy Twitch
  • ‘Waah’ by Diamond Platnumz ft. Koffi Olomide. Director: Director Kenny
  • ‘Djodje’ by Bella. Director: Kwanda Lima
  • ‘Ya Habibi’ by Maitre Gims & Mohammed Ramadan. Director: Ya Habibi (Maitre Gims & Mohammed Ramadan)
  • ‘Kobolé’ by King Alasko. Director: Steven Awuku
  • ‘Show Body’ by Kuami Eugene ft. Falz. Director: Rex
  • ‘Abule’ by Patoranking. Director: Prior Gold
  • ‘Nairobi’ by Bensoul ft. Sauti Sol, Nviiri the Storyteller, Mejja. Director: Roadman
  • ‘Paloma’ by Mr P ft. Singah. Director: Unlimited LA

Best Artist, Duo or Group in African RnB & Soul

  • Adekunle Gold ft. Lucky Daye – ‘Sinner’
  • Aya Nakamura ft. Stormzy – ‘Plus Jamais’
  • Djodje- ‘Tempo Sabi’
  • Elaine – ‘Right Now’
  • Gyakie ft. Omah Lay – ‘Forever’
  • Nikita Kering – ‘Ex’
  • Oxlade – ‘Ojuju’
  • Tems – ‘Damages’
  • T’neeya – ‘Dark Twisted Fantasy’
  • Wizkid ft. Tems – ‘Essence’

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

  • A2 Di Fulani – ‘Te Tewto’
  • Bebe Cool – ‘Make a Wish’
  • EXQ ft. Tock Vibes – ‘Wakatemba’
  • Mykey Shewa – ‘Fendata’
  • Natty O – ‘Safe’
  • Patoranking – ‘Abule’
  • Rosa Ree – ‘That Gal’
  • Ruger – ‘Bounce’
  • Stonebwoy ft. Davido – ‘Activate’

Best Artist, Duo or Group in African Dance or Choreography

  • ‘Waah’ by Diamond Platnumz ft. Koffi Olomide
  • ‘Corner Der’ by DWP Academy, Dancegod Lloyd and AfroBeast
  • ‘Berna Reloaded’ by Flavour ft. Fally Ipupa and Diamond Platnumz
  • ‘Ke Star (Remix)’ by Focalistic & Davido ft. Vigro Deep
  • ‘Meme’ by Innoss’B
  • ‘Kelebe’ by Rayvanny
  • ‘Mbote’ by ‘Rebo’
  • ‘Dancina’ by Yemi Alade
  • ‘Chara Dance’ by Safarel Obiang

Best Artist, Duo or Group in African Hip Hop

  • ‘Breathe’ by A-Q
  • Second Sermon by Blaq Sherif
  • ‘Bling’ by Blaqbonez ft. Amaarae and Buju
  • ‘Ye x4’ by Blxckie ft Nasty C
  • ‘Nokuthula’ by Cassper Nyovest ft. Busiswa and Legendary P
  • ‘History’ by Cheque ft. Fireboy DML
  • President Du Rap publique’ by Ko-C
  • ‘Satan’ by Rosa Ree
  • ‘Early Momo’ by Vector ft. GoodGirl LA
  • ‘Sore (Remix) by Yaw TOG ft. Stormzy and Kwesi Arthur

Best Artist, Duo Or Group in African Jazz

  • ‘Kalakuta’ by Bokani Dyer
  • ‘Eulogy for Biafra’ by Franck Biyong
  • ‘Dance’ by Hornsphere
  • ‘Tara Tara’ by Jimmy Dludlu
  • ‘Free Your Mind’ by Made Kuti
  • ‘God Save the Queen’ by Olu
  • ‘Dikeledi’ by Thandi Ntuli
  • ‘Beautiful’ by Thandi Ntuli
  • ‘Umdali’ by Zoe Modiga

Best Artist, Duo or Group in African Rock

  • ‘Kelewele’ by Dark Suburb
  • ‘Peace in Limbe’ by Franck Biyong
  • ‘Structures’ by Rash
  • ‘Furukazi’ by Tetu Shani
  • ‘Beat Time’ by The Isomers

Best Artist, Duo or Group in African Traditional

  • ‘Nini’ by Ayeah Leonnette
  • ‘Osondu’ by Cavemen
  • ‘Cultural Praise Vol.1’ by Kcee and Okwesili Eze Group
  • ‘Amen’ by Kid Tini ft. Sbahle
  • ‘Ade Ori Okin’ by K1 De Ultimate
  • ‘Doubting Thomas’ by Larry Gaaga ft. Umu Obiligbo and Davido
  • ‘Nobody’ by Malome Vector
  • ‘Yawokebetina’ by Meselu Fantahuh
  • ‘Semba Original’ by Paulo Flores
  • ‘God Will Make A Way’ by Shanah
  • ‘Africa’ by Shivanah
  • ‘Hamida’ by Yonas Maynas

Best Artist, Duo or Group in African Contemporary

  • ‘Fada’ by Sooking
  • ‘Ngayi’ by Borgia ft. Jack Inga
  • ‘Running to You’ by Chike ft. Simi
  • ‘Regarde Moi’ by Ferre Gola
  • ‘Lie’ by Kizz Daniel
  • ‘Au Mariage de ma Gon’ by Locko
  • ‘Monalisa’ by Lojay and Sarz
  • ‘Ndoto’ by Majoos ft. Koffi Olomide
  • ‘Atansiyo’ ft. Platini P
  • ‘Good Girl’ by Salatiel ft. Rutshelle Guillaume

Best Artist, Duo or Group In African Electro

  • ‘Natural Love’ by Wally Seck
  • ‘Siyathandana’ by Casper Nyovest ft. Abidhoza
  • ‘Xola Moya Wam’ by Nomcebo Zikode ft. Master KG
  • ‘Yaba Buluku(Remix)’ by DJ Tarico ft. Burnaboy, Preck and Nelson
  • ‘Nkulunkulu’ by Kamo Mphela
  • ‘Murahu’ by Makhadzi ft. Mr Brown
  • ‘Coming’ by Naira Marley ft. Busiswa
  • ‘Ke Star (Remix)’ by Focalistic & Davido ft. Vigro Deep
  • ‘Addicted’ by Niniola
  • ‘John Vuli Gate’ by Mapara A Jazz ft. Ntosh Gazi and Colano

Best Artist, Duo or Group in African Pop

  • ‘Yacht’ by Abir
  • ‘Cash App’ by Bella Shmurda ft. Zlatan and Lincoln
  • ‘SummerYoMuthi’ by Blaq Diamond
  • ‘LA Patronne’ by Djelykaba Bintou
  • ‘Education’ by Iba One ft. Oumou Sangare
  • ‘Show Me’ by Joeboy
  • ‘Touch It’ by KiDi
  • ‘Au Mariage de ma Go’ by Locko
  • ‘In My Maserati (Remix)’ by Olakira ft. Davido
  • ‘Godly’ by Omah Lay
  • ‘Bounce’ by Rema

Best Female Artist in African Inspirational Music

  • Ada Ehi (Nigeria)
  • Afrie (Uganda)
  • Eden (Ivory Coast)
  • Kamo Mphela (South Africa)
  • Montess (Cameroon)
  • Nata (Sierra Leone)
  • Noel Nderitu (Kenya)
  • Ruth Asong (Cameroon)
  • Diana Hamilton (Ghana)
  • Kelly Khumalo (South Africa)

Best Male Artist in African Inspirational Music

  • Ali Mukhwana (Kenya)
  • Ashs The Best (Senegal)
  • Azaya (Guinea)
  • Blaq Diamond (South Africa)
  • Ferre Gola (DR Congo)
  • Iba One (Mali)
  • Icha Kavons (DR Congo)
  • Icha Kavons (Cameroon)
  • Patoranking (Nigeria)
  • Sjava (South Africa)
  • TZY Panchak (Cameroon)

Best Global Act

  • Faouzia (Canada)
  • Drake (Canada)
  • Doja Cat (US)
  • H.E.R (US)
  • Bruno Mars (US)
  • Ed Sheeran (UK)
  • Olivio Rodrigo (US)
  • Beyoncé

Breakout Artist of the Year

  • Aveiro Djess (Cameroon) 
  • Bells Shmurda (Nigeria)
  • Blaq Diamond (South Africa)
  • Djelykaba Bintou (Guinea)
  • Focalistic (South Africa)
  • Omah Lay (Nigeria)
  • Remy Adan (Ivory Coast)
  • Tems (Nigeria)
  • Yaw Tog (Ghana)
  • Zochu (Tanzania)

Most Promising African Artist

  • Ayra Starr (Nigeria)
  • Blxckie (South Africa)
  • Buju (Nigeria)
  • Ckay (Nigeria)
  • El Grande Toto (Morocco)
  • Iss 814 (Senegal)
  • Lojay (Nigeria)
  • Rebo (DR Congo)
  • Ruger (Nigeria)
  • Xenia Manasseh (Kenya)

Producer of the Year

  • Blaq Dimond (South Africa)
  • DJ Tarico (Mozambique)
  • Kolber Prod (Ivory Coast)
  • Legendury Beatz (Nigeria)
  • Lizer Classic (Tanzania)
  • Napji (Nigeria)
  • Olakira (Nigeria)
  • P Prime (Nigeria)
  • Telz (Nigeria)
  • Vigro Deep (South Africa)

Song of the Year

  • ‘SummerYoMuthi’ by Blaq Diamond
  • ‘Fem’ by Davido
  • ‘Waah’ by Diamond Platnumz ft. Koffi Olomide
  • ‘Yaba Buluku(Remix)’ by DJ Tarico ft. Burnaboy, Preck and Nelson
  • ‘Ke Star (Remix)’ by Focalistic & Davido ft. Vigro Deep
  • ‘In My Maserati (Remix)’ by Olakira ft. Davido
  • ‘Infinity’ by Olamide ft. Omah Lay
  • ‘Abule’ by Patoranking
  • ‘Number One’ by Rayvanny ft. Zuchu
  • ‘Le Gout De’ by Remy Adan
  • ‘Essence’ by Wizkid ft. Tems

Songwriter of the Year

  • Nikita Kering (Kenya)
  • Nasty C (South Africa)
  • Adekunle Gold, Lucky Daye and Marcel Akunwata (Nigeria)
  • Bensoul (Kenya)
  • Iba One (Mali)
  • Kelly Khumalo (South Africa)
  • Tiwa Savage, Mystro and Vitoralli (Nigeria)
  • Fally Ipupa, Julio Masidi, The Guest and Dadju Nsungula (DR Congo)
  • Vector, BY LINX and GoodGirl LA (Nigeria)
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