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Tiwa Savage, Burna Boy, DJ Cuppy Nominated for AFRIMMA 2020 | See Full List

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The list of nominees for the 7th Edition of the 2020 edition of the Africa Muzik Magazine Awards & Music Festival (AFRIMMA) has been released. AFRIMMA is an award show celebrating the beauty of African music and artistry. The award show will honour some of Africa’s top music artistes, producers and cultural influencers.

Tiwa Savage, Mercy Chinwo, Tim Godfrey, Burna Boy, Diamond Platnumz, Aya Nakamura, Soraia Ramos, Davido, Master KG, Adekunle Gold, Simi, Rema all earned nominations.

This year’s awards will be held virtually, on Sunday, November 15, 2020, and it is themed ‘Destination Africa’.

Go to www.afrimma.com now to vote for your favourite artists. With some of Africa’s best acts on its nominees’ list, we can’t wait to find out who goes home with the coveted awards.

See the full list of nominees below:

Best Male West Africa

  • Adekunle Gold – Nigeria
  • Sidiki Diabate – Mali
  • Davido – Nigeria
  • KiDi – Ghana
  • Burna Boy – Nigeria
  • Kuami Eugene – Ghana
  • Rema – Nigeria
  • Ariel Sheney – Ivory Coast
  • Wally Seck – Senegal
  • Fireboy – Nigeria

Best Female West Africa

  • Josey – Ivory Coast
  • Tiwa Savage – Nigeria
  • Zeynab – Benin
  • Yemi Alade – Nigeria
  • Yasmine- Guinea Bissau
  • Dior Mbaye – Senegal
  • Adina – Ghana
  • Teni – Nigeria
  • Aya Nakamura – Mali
  • Simi – Nigeria

Best Male East Africa

  • Eddy Kenzo – Uganda
  • Diamond Platnumz – Tanzania
  • Harmonize – Tanzania
  • The Ben – Rwanda
  • Khaligraph Jones – Kenya
  • Gildo Kassa – Ethiopia
  • Mbosso – Tanzania
  • Rayvanny – Tanzania
  • Ali Kiba- Tanzania
  • Otile Brown – Kenya

Best Female East Africa

  • Nadia Mukami – Kenya
  • Vimka – Uganda
  • Zuchu – Tanzania
  • Maua Sama – Tanzania
  • Rosa Ree – Tanzania
  • Akothee – Kenya
  • Nandy – Tanzania
  • Sheebah Karungi – Uganda
  • Fena Gitu (FenaMenal) – Kenya
  • Tanasha Donna – Kenya

Best Male Central Africa

  • Gaz Mawete – Congo
  • Matias Damiaso – Angola
  • Ninho – Congo
  • Anselmo Ralph – Angola
  • Innos’ B – Congo
  • TayC – Cameroon
  • Fally Ipupa – Congo
  • Dadju – Congo
  • C4 Pedro – Angola
  • BM – Congo

Best Female Central Africa

  • Reniss – Cameroon
  • Shan’L – Gabon
  • Daphne – Cameroon
  • Mayra Andrade – Cape Verde
  • Eva RapDiva – Angola
  • Liloca – Mozambique
  • Soraia Ramos – Cape Verde
  • Charlotte Dipanda – Cameroun
  • Edmazia – Angola
  • Blanche Bailly – Cameroun

Best Male Southern Africa

  • Black Coffee – South Africa
  • Slap Dee – Zambia
  • Cassper Nyovest – South Africa
  • Master KG – South Africa
  • Jah Prayzah – Zimbabwe
  • Vee Mampeezy – Botswana
  • Shyn – Madagascar
  • Tshego- South Africa
  • Tha Dogg – Namibia
  • Yanga Chief – South Africa

Best Female Southern Africa

  • Shasha – Zimbabwe
  • Sho Madjozi – South Africa
  • Ammara Brown – Zimbabwe
  • Busiswa – South Africa
  • Shashl – Zimbabwe
  • Ami Faku – South Africa
  • Sally BossMadam – Namibia
  • Azana – South Africa
  • Gemma Griffiths – Zimbabwe
  • Elaine – South Africa

Best African Group

  • Sauti Sol – Kenya
  • Toofan – Togo
  • Navy Kenzo – Tanzania
  • Forca Suprema – Angola
  • Mi Casa- South Africa
  • 4KEUS – Congo
  • Kiff No Beats – Ivory Coast
  • Moobers – Angola
  • Magic System – Cote d’Ivoire
  • Umu Obiligbo – Nigeria

Crossing Boundaries with Music Award

  • Burna Boy – Nigeria
  • Aya Nakamura – Mali/France
  • Dave – Nigeria/UK
  • J Hus – Gambia
  • Davido – Nigeria
  • Mr Eazi – Nigeria
  • French Montana – Morocco
  • Headie One – Ghana/UK
  • S. Pri Noir – Guinea Bissau/France
  • NSG – Nigeria/Ghana/UK

Best Newcomer

  • Kofi Mole – Ghana
  • Fanicko – Benin
  • Omah Lay – Nigeria
  • Shasha – Zimbabwe
  • Mc One – Cote d’Ivoire
  • Edgar Domingos – Angola
  • J Derobie – Ghana
  • Ami Faku – South Africa
  • Zuchu – Tanzania
  • Oxlade – Nigeria

Artist of The Year

  • Burna Boy – Nigeria
  • Fally Ipupa – Congo
  • Davido – Nigeria
  • Diamond Platnumz – Tanzania
  • Sho Madjozi – South Africa
  • Wizkid – Nigeria
  • Aya Nakamura – Mali/France
  • Tiwa Savage – Nigeria
  • Toofan – Togo
  • Master KG – South Africa

Best Gospel

  • Mercy Chinwo – Nigeria
  • Joe Mettle – Ghana
  • Miguel Buila – Angola
  • Sinach – Nigeria
  • Icha Kavons – Congo
  • Winnie Mashaba – South Africa
  • Diana Hamilton – Ghana
  • DJ Kerozen – Ivory Coast
  • Benjamin Dube – South Africa
  • Tim Godfrey – Nigeria

Best Live Act

  • Flavour – Nigeria
  • Sauti Sol – Kenya
  • Stonebwoy – Ghana
  • Sidiki Diabate – Mali
  • Yemi Alade – Nigeria
  • Burna Boy – Nigeria
  • Diamond Platnumz – Tanzania
  • Fally Ipupa– Congo
  • C4 Pedro – Angola
  • Efya – Ghana

Best Female Rap Act 

  • Eno Barony – Ghana
  • Nadia Nakai – South Africa
  • Moonaya – Senegal
  • Rosa Ree – Tanzania
  • Bombshell Grenade – Zambia
  • Muthoni Drummer Queen – Kenya
  • Askia – Cameroon
  • Candy Bleakz – Nigeria
  • Keko – Uganda
  • Rouge – South Africa

Best Male Rap Act

  • Falz – Nigeria
  • Sarkodie – Ghana
  • Moobers – Angola
  • Nasty C – South Africa
  • Tenor – Cameroon
  • Khaligraph Jones – Kenya
  • Manifest – Ghana
  • Medikal – Ghana
  • Yanga Chief – South Africa
  • Kiff No Beat- Cote d’Ivoire

Best Collaboration

  • Master KG feat. Burna Boy – “Jerusalema” Remix
  • Kabza feat. Wizkid & Burna Boy – “Sponono”
  • Ladipoe feat. Simi – “Know You”
  • Khaligraph Jones feat. Bien – “Yes Bana”
  • Beyonce feat. Shatta Wale – “King Already”
  • Dj Neptune feat. Mr Eazi &Joeboy – “Nobody”
  • Tanasha Donna feat. Mbosso – “La Vie”
  • Mz Vee feat. Yemi Alade –  “Come and See My Moda”
  • Sauti Sol feat. Soweto Gospel Group – “Brighter Days”
  • Innos B feat. Diamond Platnumz – “Yope Remix”

Song of The Year

  • Sauti Sol – “Suzanna”
  • Rema – “Woman”
  • Master KG – “Jerusalema”
  • Ali Kiba – “Dodo”
  • Burna Boy – “Anybody”
  • Young John feat. Naira Marley – “Mafo”
  • Medikal – “Omo Ada”
  • Kabza De Small feat. DJ Maphorisa – “Koko”
  • Sarkodie feat. Prince Bright – “Oofeetsu”
  • Diamond Platnumz – “Jeje”

Best Video Director

  • Justin Campos – South Africa
  • Dr Nkeng Stephens – Cameroon
  • Enos Olik – Kenya
  • TG Omori – Nigeria
  • David Duncan – Ghana
  • Sasha Vybz – Uganda
  • Director Kenny – Tanzania
  • Clarence Peters – Nigeria
  • Gyo Gyimah – Ghana
  • Patrick Elis – Nigeria

Best DJ Africa

  • DJ Spinall – Nigeria
  • DJ Black Coffee – South Africa
  • DJ Dollar – Senegal
  • DJ Lutonda – Angola
  • DJ Andy Josty – Ghana
  • DJ Neptune – Nigeria
  • DJ Cuppy– Nigeria
  • DJ ECool – Nigeria
  • DJ Malvado – Angola
  • DJ Moh Spice – Kenya

Best African DJ USA

  • DJ DeeMoney – Nigeria
  • DJ Fully Focus – Kenya
  • DJ Poison Ivy – Kenya
  • DJ Shinski – Kenya
  • DJ Moh – Ivory Coast
  • DJ Tunez – Nigeria
  • DJ Akua – Ghana
  • DJ K Meta – Ethiopia
  • DJ Mekzy – Nigeria
  • DJ Buka – Nigeria

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Toyin Abraham Begs Fans Not To Bully Anyone In Her Name

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Nollywood star Toyin Abraham took a stand against online bullying on May 14, 2024. The actress and producer specifically addressed her fans and followers on her Instagram story, urging them to stop bullying or hurling insults at others in her name.

Her message highlights a growing concern about celebrity fan culture and the potential for online harassment. Toyin Abraham likely wants her fans to express their support positively, and she emphasises that she doesn’t condone negativity directed at others.

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“Stop Pitting Me Against My Friends” – BNXN Warns Fans

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"Stop Pitting Me Against My Friends" – BNXN Warns Fans

Nigerian music star BNXN is putting a stop to online comparisons. Influencer-fueled debates about who the better singer is, BNXN or Ayra Starr, recently took social media by storm. But BNXN isn’t here for it. On May 13th, 2024, he took a stand on his social media platform, urging fans to ditch the comparisons and appreciate artists for their individual talents.

BNXN is a force to be reckoned with in the Nigerian music industry.

He is renowned for his music, and he’s consistently impressed audiences since bursting onto the scene. This isn’t the first time BNXN has encountered online comparisons. He clearly remembers the public feud with fellow singer Ruger that erupted after similar comparisons on social media.

Thankfully, cooler heads prevailed, and BNXN and Ruger ended their disagreement. They even collaborated on a successful EP titled “RnB,” featuring hits like “Romeo Must Die” and “Ilashe.” This proved that collaboration can be much more fruitful than competition.

BNXN and Rugar

Meanwhile, Ayra Starr seems unfazed by the online noise.

She’s laser-focused on the upcoming release of her highly anticipated sophomore album, “The Year I Turned 21,” expected to drop this May.

The Grammy-nominated artist recently unveiled “No Bad Vibe,” featuring Seyi Vibez, as the album’s lead single. But that’s not all! The full project boasts an impressive lineup of guest appearances, including Asake, Giveon, Coco Jones, Anitta, and even her brother Milar. This star-studded collaboration hints at the diversity fans can expect from the album.

So, it’s clear that both BNXN and Ayra Starr are prioritising making music for their fans, not getting caught up in online comparisons. Their dedication to their craft is evident, and their talent deserves to be celebrated individually.

Let’s appreciate their unique styles and contributions to the Nigerian music scene, and keep an eye out for the release of Ayra Starr’s album; it’s bound to be a smash.

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Having No Outfit Made Me Miss AMVCA – Whitemoney

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Big Brother Naija “Shine Ya Eye” winner Whitemoney, also known as Hazel Oyeze Onou, recently explained why he skipped the 10th Africa Magic Viewers’ Choice Awards (AMVCA).

The AMVCA took place on Saturday, with celebrities rocking stunning outfits on the red carpet at Eko Hotel and Suites in Lagos. Vee, for example, wowed in an all-pink lace gown with a flowing cape and matching gloves.

In a video on his Instagram page, Whitemoney revealed that the high cost of attending the AMVCA was a major factor in his absence. He explained that creating an AMVCA-worthy outfit can cost millions of Naira, not even including stylist fees! Feeling the pressure to look his best, and since he doesn’t identify as an actor, Whitemoney opted to skip the event altogether.

On a separate note, Whitemoney also urged his fellow celebrities to pay the designers behind their extravagant AMVCA looks to avoid any awkward situations.

He said,

“I’ve been getting calls about my absence from the AMVCA. How would I go, are you not seeing what these brothers are wearing? Take a look at Neo Akpofure’s dress. Elozonam was dripping in an all-white outfit, like an angel deported from heaven to go create his own heaven on earth. Saga was like all these pink Barbie gentlemen. His dress was awesome.”

“I can’t match their styles. To make an outfit befitting for the AMVCA, you would spend not less than one million naira, and you will still have to pay for a stylist. I’m not an actor, so I’m not even bothered.”

“AMVCA na pressure. Imagine paying over a million naira for a dress you would only wear once. The ladies were just killing it. Next year we move. I can’t relate. But please, make sure you pay your designers in full to avoid them calling you out on social media.”

 

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