The anticipation for the upcoming 2023 Africa Muzik and Magazine Awards (AFRIMMA) is reaching a crescendo as the highly-anticipated nominees' list has been officially unveiled by the organizers. The list, released on AFRIMMA's official website on Thursday, showcases an array of African musical talent spanning various genres and regions.
Topping the nominations chart is Nigerian afrobeat sensation, Davido, who secured an impressive six nominations across diverse categories. Among his nods are the coveted Song of the Year, Artiste of the Year, and Album of the Year awards. Following closely are fellow Nigerian artists Rema and Burna Boy, each securing three nominations. Meanwhile, Nigerian songstress Tiwa Savage, Odumodublack, and Omah Lay each gained recognition in two categories.
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Scheduled to take place on September 17 at the Monumental Meyerson Symphony Center in Dallas, Texas, USA, this year's AFRIMMA promises to be a celebration of African music that transcends boundaries.
The nominees' list spans numerous categories, each representing a distinctive genre or geographic region. Here are some of the nominees:
Best Male West Africa: The category features prominent names such as Adekunle Gold and Omah Lay from Nigeria, as well as King Promise from Ghana.
Best Female East Africa: The East African contingent includes talents like Nandy and Zuchu from Tanzania, alongside Kenya's Nadia Mukami.
Best Male Central Africa: The list features artists like Fally Ipupa from Congo DR and Gerilson Israel from Angola.
Best Male Southern Africa: South Africa's DJ Maphorisa and Zimbabwe's Winky D are among those vying for the title.
Best Male North Africa: Egyptian artists like Marwan Moussa and Wegz are part of the North African lineup.
Crossing Boundaries With Music Award: This category features globally recognized stars like Davido, Rema, Burna Boy, and Mali's Aya Nakamura.
Best Newcomer: The Best Newcomer category acknowledges rising talents, including Odumodu Black from Nigeria and Hewan Gebrewold.
Artiste of The Year: The top prize contenders include heavyweights such as Davido, Burna Boy, Rema, and Diamond Platnumz.
Best Collaboration: This category recognizes outstanding collaborations, with entries like "Calm Down Remix" by Rema featuring Selena Gomez.
Song of The Year: Among the nominated songs, "Unavailable" by Davido ft. Musa Keys and "People" by Libianca stand out.
AFRIMMA Album of The Year: The album category includes releases like Davido's "Timeless" and Stonebwoy's "5th Dimension."
AFRIMMA continues to serve as a platform that not only honors the outstanding achievements of African artists but also highlights the continent's musical diversity and innovation.
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