Faouzia, Davido, Burna Boy, Ans-T Crazy, Wizkid, Marwan Moussa, Makahazi, Didi B,Others Shine At 8th Edition In Senegal IT was a breathtaking experience, Sunday night, at the 15-000 capacity Dakar Arena, in Dakar, Senegal, as superstars across the continent clinched trophies at the 8th edition of the All Africa Music Awards (AFRIMA), aka ‘The Teranga Edition’. Broadcast live to over 84 countries around the world, the 8th AFRIMA in Senegal saw superstars like the Nigerian maverick Davido, clinch 3 awards in one night as he emerged winner of the “Best African Collaboration”, “Best Duo or Group in African Electro”, and “Best Male Artiste in African Inspirational Music” categories, respectively. Other continental champions such as Egyptian rapper Marwan Moussa followed closely, clinching two awards for “Best African Rapper/Lyricist,” as well as “Best Duo or Group in African Hip Hop” categories, respectively. Importantly, in the non-voting category, the International Executive Committee bestowed the “Legend Award” for the 8th AFRIMA to three iconic Senegalese veterans including Youssou N’dour, Baaba Maal, and Ismail Lo. All the winners across all the remaining 39 categories for the 8th AFRIMA in Senegal were decided by popular votes from music lovers. The voting period for the 8th AFRIMA began on September 25, 2022 and ended on Friday January 13, 2023. The voting procedure and results were reviewed and collated by an international auditor of great repute, Pricewaterhousecoopers (PwC) - auditors of the Oscars. Find the full list of winners for the 8th AFRIMA below: REGIONAL WINNERS Best Male Artiste in Western Africa Wizkid (Nigeria) – Anoti Best Female Artiste in Western Africa Josey Ft. Bonigo (Cote d'Ivoire) – Zambeleman Best Male Artiste in Southern Africa Winky D (Zimbabwe) - Happy Again Best Female Artiste in Southern Africa Makhadzi (South Africa) – Mama Best Male Artiste in Northern Africa A.L.A (Tunisia) – 30 Best Female Artiste in Northern Africa Faouzia (Morocco) - RIP Love Best Male Artiste in Central Africa Fally Ipupa (DRC) – Bloqué Best Female Artiste in Central Africa Vernyuy Tina (Cameroon) - Ndani Ya Best Male Artiste in Eastern Africa Kassmasse (Ethiopia) – Sewasew Best Female Artiste in Eastern Africa Muthaka (Kenya) – Sorry   CONTINENTAL WINNERS Song of the year Didi B (Cote d'Ivoire) – Tala Album of the year Burna Boy (Nigeria) - Love Damini Producer of the year Shizzi (Nigeria) - Peru (Remix) by Fireboy DML Artist of the Year Burna Boy (Nigeria) - Last Last Songwriter of the Year Iba One (Mali) - Hommage a mes parents Breakout Artist of the Year Asake (Nigeria) - Peace Be Unto You (PBUY) Most Promising Artist Ans-T Crazy (Guinea) - 10 Na ifari feat. Ibro Gnamet African Fans Favourite Oxlade (Nigeria) - Ku Lo Sa Best African DJ DJ Lito (Uganda) - Tick Talk feat. Bebe Cool, Sheilah Gashumba, SlickStuartRoja Best African Video TG Omori (Nigeria) - Buga by Kizz Daniel feat. Tekno Best African Rapper OR Lyricist Marwan Moussa (Egypt) - Batal 3alam Best Africa Collaboration Davido feat. focalistic (Nigeria / South Africa) - Champion Sound Best African Band / Duo / Group The Cavemen ft. Made Kuti (Nigeria) – Biri Best African Act In Diaspora (Female) Faouzia (Morocco) - RIP, Love Best African Act In Diaspora (Male) Tion Wayne Ft. Davido & Jae5 (Nigeria) - Who's True Best Female Artist in Africa Inspirational Music Irene Robert Ft. Rose Muhando (Tanzania) – Hainidhuru Best Male Artist in Africa Inspirational Music Davido Ft. Sunday Service Choir (Nigeria) - Stand Strong Best Artist, Duo or Group in African Electro Davido Ft. Focalistic (Nigeria) - Champion Sound Best Artist, Duo or Group in African Hip-Hop Marwan Moussa (Egypt) - Batal 3alam Best Artist, Duo or Group in African RnB & Soul Omah Lay (Nigeria) - I'm A Mess Best Artist, Duo or Group in African Reggae, Ragga, Dancehall Teddy Afro (Ethiopia) – Naet Best Artist, Duo or Group in African Contemporary Adekunle Gold Ft. Fatoumata Diawara (Nigeria) - Born Again Best Artist, Duo or Group in African Jazz Gutu Abera (Ethiopia) – Deemi Best Artist, Duo or Group in African Pop Adekunle Gold Ft. Davido (Nigeria) – High Best Artist, Duo or Group in African Rock Clayrocksu (Nigeria) – Amin Best Artiste, Duo or Group in African Traditional Azaya Ft. Djelykaba Bintou (Guinea) - BB La Best Artist, Duo or Group in African Dance or Choreography Ans-T Crazy (Guinea) – Pause Best Soundtrack Movie / Series / Documentary Tems & Marvel (Nigeria) - No Woman No Cry (Black Panther Wakanda Forever Prologue EP) Best Global Act Anitta (Brazil) - Mon Soleil (By Dadju)