The organisers of the All Africa Music Awards (AFRIMA) have unveiled the nominees for the 2022 edition of the annual awards.
The international executive committee of the awards published the list in a statement on Wednesday.
Burna Boy, Fireboy, Ckay, and Tiwa Savage all snagged four nominations including the ‘Artiste of the Year’ category.
Costa Titch, the South African musician, and Dadju, the Congolese singer, led the chart with six nominations each.
In a statement, the organisers said the public voting portal for the award will be opened on September 25 and close on December 10.
According to the statement, the award ceremony will begin on December 8 with the main ceremony billed for December 11.
The statement said a special announcement will be made on the host country and location for the awards on September 30.
Angela Martins, head of culture at the African Union Commission, said this year’s edition again demonstrates the award’s commitment to promoting African artistes.
“The nominees list comprising 29 continental award categories and 10 regional award categories released for public voting on www.afrima.org,” Martins said.
“Overall, we are very proud and confident in our work, and we would continue to intensify our efforts to ensure AFRIMA remains the ultimate recognition of African music globally in line with its vision.”
Below are some of the nominees:
| Best Male Artist in Central Africa | ||
| Artist | Song | Country |
| C4 Pedro | Posa | Angola |
| Dadju | Ambassadeur | DRC |
| Fally Ipupa | Bloqué | DRC |
| Innoss’B | Mortel-06 | DRC |
| Gaz Mawete | 500 | DRC |
| Matias Damasio | Como Antes | Angola |
| Ninho | Jefe | DRC |
| Roga Roga & Extra Musica | Bokoko | DRC |
| Tayc | Dodo | Cameroon |
| Tenor Ft. Innoss’B | Mami Wata | Cameroon |
| Best Female Artist in Central Africa | ||
| Asaba | Mon Bebe | Cameroon |
| Blanche Bailly Ft. Joeboy | Mine | Cameroon |
| Emma’a | Encré | Gabon |
| Espoir La Tigresse | Abiane | Gabon |
| Pérola | Sincera | Angola |
| Shay | DA | DRC |
| Vernyuy Tina | Ndani Ya | Cameroon |
| Zara Williams Ft. C4 Pedro | Posa | DRC |
| Best Male Artiste in Eastern Africa | ||
| Addis Legesse | Enja | Ethiopia |
| Bien (& Aaron Rimbui) | Bald Men Anthem | Kenya |
| Diamond Platnumz Ft. Zuchu | Mtasubiri | Tanzania |
| Eddy Kenzo | Songa | Uganda |
| Kassmasse | Sewasew | Ethiopia |
| King Saha | Zakayo | Uganda |
| Marioo Ft. Jovial | Mi Amor | Tanzania |
| Mbosso Ft. Costa Titch & Phantom Steeze | Moyo | Tanzania |
| Nyashinski Ft. Femi One | Properly | Kenya |
| Rayvanny Ft. Vjollca | Pele Pele | Tanzania |
| Best Female Artiste in Eastern Africa | ||
| Betty G | Addis Semay | Ethiopia |
| Tanasha Donna | Maradonna | Kenya |
| Frida Amani | Fala Mimi | Tanzania |
| Hewan Gebrewold | Shemuna | Ethiopia |
| C4 Pedro | Posa | Angola |
| Dadju | Ambassadeur | DRC |
| Fally Ipupa | Bloqué | DRC |
| Innoss’B | Mortel-06 | DRC |
| Gaz Mawete | 500 | DRC |
| Matias Damasio | Como Antes | Angola |
| Ninho | Jefe | DRC |
| Roga Roga & Extra Musica | Bokoko | DRC |
| Tayc | Dodo | Cameroon |
| Tenor Ft. Innoss’B | Mami Wata | Cameroon |
| Best Female Artist in Central Africa | ||
| Asaba | Mon Bebe | Cameroon |
| Blanche Bailly Ft. Joeboy | Mine | Cameroon |
| Emma’a | Encré | Gabon |
| Espoir La Tigresse | Abiane | Gabon |
| Pérola | Sincera | Angola |
| Shay | DA | DRC |
| Vernyuy Tina | Ndani Ya | Cameroon |
| Zara Williams Ft. C4 Pedro | Posa | DRC |
| Best Male Artiste in Eastern Africa | ||
| Addis Legesse | Enja | Ethiopia |
| Bien (& Aaron Rimbui) | Bald Men Anthem | Kenya |
| Diamond Platnumz Ft. Zuchu | Mtasubiri | Tanzania |
| Eddy Kenzo | Songa | Uganda |
| Kassmasse | Sewasew | Ethiopia |
| King Saha | Zakayo | Uganda |
| Marioo Ft. Jovial | Mi Amor | Tanzania |
| Mbosso Ft. Costa Titch & Phantom Steeze | Moyo | Tanzania |
| Nyashinski Ft. Femi One | Properly | Kenya |
| Rayvanny Ft. Vjollca | Pele Pele | Tanzania |
| Best Female Artiste in Eastern Africa | ||
| Betty G | Addis Semay | Ethiopia |
| Tanasha Donna | Maradonna | Kenya |
| Frida Amani | Fala Mimi | Tanzania |
| Hewan Gebrewold | Shemuna | Ethiopia |
| Muthaka | Sorry | Kenya |
| Nandy | Siwezi | Tanzania |
| Nikita Kering | Last Name | Kenya |
| Rosa Ree | Watatubu | Tanzania |
| Spice Diana Ft. DJ Seven | Tujuoge | Uganda |
| Zuchu Ft. Bontle Smith & Tyler | Kitu | Tanzania |
| Best Male Artist in Northern Africa | ||
| Ali Loka | Matkhafesh Yamma | Egypt |
| Ahmed Saad Ft. 3enba & Double Zuksh | AlMoulouk | Egypt |
| A.L.A | 30 | Tunisia |
| DJ Snake | Disco Maghreb | Algeria |
| Draganov | Chichi | Morocco |
| El Grande Toto | Salade Coco | Morocco |
| Marwan Moussa | Batal 3alam | Egypt |
| Snor | Kasseta | Morocco |
| Soolking | Suavemente | Algeria |
| Wegz | Albakht | Egypt |
| Best Female Artist in Northern Africa | ||
| Faouzia | RIP Love | Morocco |
| Jaylann | Oui Oui | Morocco |
| Kenza Morsli Ft. DJ Adel | Moustahil | Algeria |
| Lyna Mahyem | Mal De Toi | Algeria |
| Manal | Makhelaw Magalou | Morocco |
| Marwa Loud & Moha K | Ghir Ntiya | Morocco |
| Ruby | Namet Nenna | Egypt |
| Rym | Stylo Warqa | Morocco |
| Best Male Artist in Southern Africa | ||
| A-Reece | Couldn’t Have Said It Better, Pt.3 | South Africa |
| Blxckie feat A-Reece | Sneaky | South Africa |
| DJ Tarico | Number One X DJ Consequence Ft. Nelson Tivane & Preck) | Mozambique |
| Gemini Major | Ooh Lala feat. Ayra Starr | Malawi |
| Focalistic | 16 Days No Sleep X Madumane and Mellow & Sleazy feat. DJ Maphorisa | South Africa |
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