The African Muzik Magazine Awards (commonly abbreviated as AFRIMMA) are an annual African music awards ceremony aimed to reward and celebrate musical works, talents and creativity around the African continent[1] and accommodates all musical genres including Afrobeats, Afro-Trap, Assiko, Bongo, Coupé-décalé, Genge, Highlife, Kwaito, Congolese rumba, ndombolo, and Soukous.[2]

History

The event was founded by Nigerian businessman Anderson Obiagwu and is presented by Big A Entertainment.[3] The first awards ceremony took place in July 2014 at the Eisemann Center in Richardson, Texas.[4]

Categories

The awards consist of 28 prizes overseeing the achievements of African artistes within their specific regions of origin and the genre-based continental awards.

  • Best Male East Africa
  • Best Female East Africa
  • Best Newcomers
  • Artist Of The Year
  • Best Live Act
  • Best Female Rap Act
  • Best Male Rap Act
  • Best Collaboration
  • Song Of The Year
  • Best Video Director
  • Best DJ Africa
  • Best African DJ Usa
  • Afrimma Video Of The Year
  • Music Producer Of The Year
  • Best African Dancer
  • Personality Of The Year
  • Best Male Central Africa
  • Best Female Central Africa
  • Best Male Southern Africa
  • Best Female Southern Africa
  • Best Male North Africa
  • Best Female North Africa
  • Best Male West Africa
  • Best Female West Africa
  • Crossing Boundaries With Music Award
  • Best Gospel
  • Best Francophone
  • Best Lusophone[5]

References

  1. ^ "AFRIMMA IS INTERNATIONAL STAGE FOR AFRICAN ARTISTES — FOUNDER". pulse.ng. Retrieved 10 December 2021.
  2. ^ "AFRIMA and AFRIMMA: All you need to know about the 2 music awards". pulse.ng. Retrieved 10 December 2021.
  3. ^ "AFRIMA and AFRIMMA: All you need to know about the 2 music awards". The Guardian Nigeria. Retrieved 10 December 2021.
  4. ^ "AFRIMA vs AFRIMMA: The difference between two music awards with similar acronyms". lifestyle.thecable.ng. Retrieved 10 December 2021.
  5. ^ "List of Nominees for the 2021 AFRIMMA Awards (Full List)". pulselive.co.ke. Retrieved 10 December 2021.
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