Under one roof at the Accra International Conference Center, November 24, came alive the final showdown of the week long scheduled All Africa Music Awards (AFRIMA) 2018. Big names in the music arena from the African continent made their appearance to celebrate the hard work of the year under reviews produced songs. 36 categories were up for grabs, which saw at the end, host nation, Ghana, grabbing 8 wins by its leading artiste, Stonebwoy (Best Artiste, Duo or Group in African Reggae & Dancehall- Hero), Shatta Wale (Best African Video - Gringo), KiDi ( Best Artiste, Duo or Group in African Contemporary - Odo remix), Sarkodie (Best Male Artiste in African Inspirational Music- Glory), M.anifest (Best Artiste, Duo or Group in African Hip Hop- Me Ne Woa), Kuami Eugene (Most Promising Artiste in West Africa - Confusion) and  music producer Guilty Beatz (Song of the Year & Best African Collaboration of the Year- Akwaaba). Davido emerged the ultimate winner of the night as he was named African Artiste of the Year. South African celebrated icon of all time, Yvonne Chaka Chaka received the 5th AFRIMA Legendary Award, for her massive consistency in showbiz for over 30 years. Teddy Osei, lead singer of the Osibisa music group back in the 70s also received an honorary recognition award and Executive Governor of Lagos State, Akinwunmi Ambode was also awarded a special recognition for his contributions towards the growth and development of the Arts and Tourism sector in Lagos state at the initial stages of AFRIMA. Jackie Appiah, Omotola Jalade-Ekeinde, Lydia Forson, John Dumelo, Van Vicker, Salma Mumin, Moesha Boduong, were among the lot of celebrities present at the occasion. The show was hosted by media personality Anita Erskine, South African show hostess Pearl Thusi and Ghanaian born-American based actor/comedian Michael Blackson. Check below the full list of winners at the 2018 AFRIMA. REGIONAL CATEGORY Best Female Artiste in Central Africa - Daphne / Cameroon / Jusqu'à La Gare Best Male Artiste in Central Africa - Fally Ipupa / DRC / Mannequin Ft Keback & Naz Best Female Artiste in Eastern Africa - Betty G / Ethiopia / Mengedegna Best Male Artiste in Eastern Africa - Bebe Cool / Uganda / Freedom Best Female Artiste in Northern Africa - Lyna Mahyem ft Medi Meyz /Algeria / Bye Bye Best Male Artiste in Northern Africa - Hamza El Fadly / Morocco / Ya Mraya Best Female Artiste in Southern Africa - Shekhinah / South Africa / Please Mr Best Male Artiste in Southern Africa - Nasty C / South Africa / Jungle Best Female Artiste in Western Africa - Tiwa Savage / Nigeria / Ma Lo Ft. Wizkid & Spellz Best Male Artiste in Western Africa - Davido / Nigeria / Fia   CONTINENTAL CATEGORY ALBUM OF THE YEAR - Betty G / Ethiopia/ Wegegta ARTISTE OF THE YEAR - Davido / Nigeria / FIA BEST AFRICAN VIDEO - Sesan / Gringo (Shatta Wale) Ghana BEST AFRICAN ACT IN DIASPORA - Hazel Mak / Malawi / Jaiva Ft. Roberto & Tay Grin BEST AFRICAN COLLABORATION - GuiltyBeatz, Mr. Eazi, Patapaa & Pappy Kojo / Ghana-Nigeria / Akwaaba BEST ARTISTE, DUO OR GROUP IN AFRICAN CONTEMPORARY -KiDi / Ghana / Odo Remix Ft. Mayorkun & Davido BEST ARTISTE, DUO OR GROUP IN AFRICAN DANCE OR COREOGRAPHY - Mr P. / Nigeria / Ebeano BEST AFRICAN DJ - Afrotronix / Chad / OyO BEST ARTISTE, DUO OR GROUP IN AFRICAN ELECTRO - Master KG / South Africa / Skeleton Move Ft. Zanda Zakuza BEST AFRICAN DUO, GROUP OR BAND - Toofan / Togo / Money BEST ARTISTE, DUO OR GROUP IN AFRICAN HIP HOP - M.anifest FT King Promise / Ghana / ME NE WOA BEST ARTISTE, DUO OR GROUP IN AFRICAN JAZZ - Sibusiso Mashiloane / South Africa / Niza BEST AFRICAN RAPPER OR LYRICIST - Falz / Nigeria / La Fête BEST ARTISTE, DUO OR GROUP IN AFRICAN POP - 2Baba / Nigeria / Amaka Ft. Peruzzi BEST ARTISTE, DUO OR GROUP IN AFRICAN RAGGA, REGGAE & DANCEHALL - Stonebwoy/ Ghana / Hero BEST ARTISTE, DUO OR GROUP IN AFRICAN R 'N' B & SOUL - Praiz / Nigeria / Champagne and Flowers BEST ARTISTE, DUO OR GROUP IN AFRICAN ROCK - Maryam Saleh, Maurice Louca, Tamer Abu Ghazaleh / Egypt / Ekaa Maksour BEST ARTISTE, DUO OR GROUP IN AFRICAN TRADITIONAL - Irene Namatovu / Uganda / Nsambila Nyuma Nga Janzi BEST FEMALE ARTISTE IN AFRICAN INSPIRATIONAL MUSIC - Sandra Nankoma / Uganda / Kaddugala BEST MALE ARTISTE IN AFRICAN INSPIRATIONAL MUSIC - Sarkodie / Ghana / Glory Ft. Yung MOST PROMISING ARTISTE IN AFRICA - Kuami Eugene / Ghana / Confusion PRODUCER OF THE YEAR - Fresh VDM / Togo / Fia REVELATION OF THE AFRICAN CONTINENT - Betty G / Ethiopia / Ere Manew SONG OF THE YEAR - GuiltyBeatz, Mr. Eazi, Patapaa & Pappy Kojo / Akwaaba / Ghana SONG WRITER OF THE YEAR - Shekhinah Donell, Amon Taulo Chibiya II / South Africa / Different Ft. Mariechan AFRICAN FANS’ FAVOURITE - Nedy Music / Tanzania / One and Only Ft. Ruby