5TH AFRIMA EDITION IN RETROSPECT
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The 5th edition of this year All Africa Music Awards, AFRIMA hosted in the gold coast city of Accra, Ghana, held between Wednesdays 21 – Saturday November 24 was filled with lots of refreshing activities with the presence of artistes from all over the world.
The event started with a promissory note and ended in glamour, enthusiasm and lots of awards.
Music superstars at the events includes: Yvonne Chaka Chaka, Fally Ipupa, Sarkodie, 2 Baba, Bebe Cool, Charlotte Dipanda, Nasty C, Stonebwoy, Hamzal El Fadly, Emtee, Toofan, DJ Van Ghana’s Fancy Gadam, Guru, Aletse Tinny, Feli Nuna, Nigeria’s Olu Maintain, Mr.P (of P-square), Mr. Real, Kenya’s Victoria Kimani and Rash Band; South African Rapper, Nasty C and other African Music Superstars Experienced the Splendour of Accra City….
South African Music Legend, Yvonne Chaka Chaka; Ugandan Music Activist and Parliamentarian, Bobi Wine; Ghanaian Media Owner; Bola Ray; Internationally acclaimed video and audio disk jockey, DJ Van; Nigerian music executive, Kenny Ogungbe; President of the Musicians Union of Ghana, MUSIGA, Bice Osei Kuffour also known as Obour, and other music stakeholders graced the occasion.
The grand finale of the 5th AFRIMA edition held on Saturday was brought to life as African celebrities, music artistes, dignitaries, and diplomats in the arts and culture industry on the night of the awards came with a full display of glitz and glam on the red carpet.
The night saw nominees from the 36 categories produce a winner each, alongside the special recognition awards fully decided by the International Committee of AFRIMA. This uncategorized recognition is awarded to individuals who have impacted positively to the music world using their craft, position or personality.
The 5th AFRIMA Legendary award was given to the internationally recognized South African singer, Yvonne Chaka Chaka. Executive Governor of Lagos State, Akinwunmi Ambode was awarded a special recognition for his contributions towards the growth and development of the Arts and Tourism sector of Lagos state, most importantly the role Lagos state played as official host of AFRIMA in its last 4 years from 2014 – 2017.
In what turned out to be an emotional moment for the audience, a special recognition award was given to one of Ghana’s music veteran, Teddy Osei, the leader of the famous Osibisa group, an Afropop band created in 1969. The veteran who was helped to the stage in a wheelchair had been suffering from a mild stroke but was overwhelmed by such great honor.
Nigerian Davido and Ethiopian Betty G became the biggest winners of the night; Davido won 3 awards for the categories of Artiste of the year, Best Male Artiste in Western Africa, and Best Artiste, Duo Or Group in African Contemporary for Odo remix, in collaboration with label mate Mayorkun and Ghana’s Kidi. Betty G, Ethiopian singing sensation, who also gave a heart tricking performance on the awards night, won the categories of Album of the year, Revelation of the year, and Best female artiste in Central Africa.
Other winners include Shekhinah with 2 awards for Songwriter of the Year, and Best Female artiste in Southern Africa; the song Akwaaba, by producer GuiltyBeatz featuring Mr. Eazi, Patapaa, and Pappy Kojo, also won 2 awards for Best African Collaboration and Song of the Year. Amongst the night’s winners are; Fally Ipupa (Best Male Artiste in Central Africa); 2Baba (Best Artiste, Duo Or Group in African Pop); Bebe Cool (Best Male Artiste in Eastern Africa); Stonebwoy (Best Artiste, Duo Or Group in African Ragga, Reggae & Dancehall); Falz (Best African Rapper or Lyrist), Afrotonix (Best African DJ); Toofan (Best African Duo, Group Or Band); Full list of winners is available on the AFRIMA website.
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