8th African Muzik Magazine Awards
Date12 December 2021 (2021-12-12)
VenueVirtual event; multiple venues
CountryUnited States
Websiteafrimma.com

The 8th African Muzik Magazine Awards ceremony was held on 12 December 2021, virtually with the theme, "Flavors of Africa".[1] The awards celebrated African music and African artists. The nominees were announced on 4 October 2021. Burna Boy, Diamond Platnumz and Tayc received the most nominations with six each, ahead of Wizkid, Fally Ipupa and Dadju, who were tied for the second-most nominations with five nods each.[2][3][4][5]

Winners and nominees

Nominees and winners are as listed below.[6]

List of winners and nominees for the 8th ceremony of African Muzik Magazine Awards
Song Of The Year Best Collaboration
Best Male West Africa Best Female West Africa
Best Newcomer Artist of The Year
    • Ruger (Nigeria)
  • Yaw Tog (Ghana)
  • Black Sheriff (Ghana)
  • Ayra Starr (Nigeria)
  • Marioo (Tanzania)
  • Kamo Mphela (South Africa)
  • Nviiri The Storyteller (Kenya)
  • Busta 929 (South Africa)
Best Male East Africa Best Female East Africa
Best Male Central Africa Best Female Central Africa
Best Male Southern Africa Best Female Southern Africa
  • DBN Gogo (South Africa)
  • Ammara Brown (Zimbabwe)
  • Lady Du (South Africa)
  • Shashl (Zimbabwe)
  • Sally Boss Madam (Namibia)
  • Gemma Griffiths (Zimbabwe)
  • Edmazia (Angola)
Best African Group Best Live Act
Crossing Boundaries With Music Award Best Gospel
Best Male North Africa Best Female North Africa
Best Male Rapper Best Female Rapper
Best Video Director Best DJ Africa
    • Director Kenny (Tanzania)
  • Dr Nkeng Stephens (Cameroon)
  • Deska Torres (Kenya)
  • TG Omori (Nigeria)
  • David Duncan (Ghana)
  • Sasha Vybz (Uganda)
  • Dammy Twitch (Nigeria)
  • Ofentse Mwase (South Africa)
  • DJ Spinall (Nigeria)
  • DJ Zinhle (South Africa)
  • DJ Dollar (Senegal)
  • DJ Soupamodel (Nigeria)
  • Major League DJz (South Africa)
  • DJ Kess (Ghana)
  • DJ Moh Spice (Kenya)
Best African DJ USA AFRIMMA Video of the Year
  • DJ Ecool (Nigeria)
  • DJ Shinski (Kenya)
  • Dj Buka (Nigeria)
  • DJ Moh (Ivory Coast)
  • DJ Akua (Ghana)
  • DJ K Meta (Ethiopia)
  • DJ Oreo (Nigeria)
Music Producer of the Year Best African Dancer
    • Soweto’s Finest (South Africa)
  • Poco Lee (Nigeria)
  • Henry Le Sheriff (Cameroon)
  • La Petite Zota (Ivory Coast)
  • Masaka Kids Africana (Uganda)
  • Sayrah Chips (Nigeria)
  • Angel Nyigu (Tanzania)
  • Incredible Zigi (Ghana)
Best Lusophone Best Francophone
Personality of the Year

References

  1. "AFRIMMA, YouTube black voice to celebrate African music stars in virtual award show". vanguardngr.com. Retrieved 6 December 2021.
  2. Ezeh, Mario. "Afrimma Nominees". AFRIMMA. Retrieved 16 October 2021.
  3. Muto, Ahmad (15 October 2021). "AFRIMMA 2021: Sheebah, Kenzo, James Onen and five others nominated". Kampala Sun. Retrieved 16 October 2021.
  4. Kambala, Etienne (7 October 2021). "mediacongo.net - Actualités - Fally Ipupa, Dadju, Gaz Mawete et Innoss'B nominés aux AFRIMMA Awards 2021 !". www.mediacongo.net. Retrieved 16 October 2021.
  5. Lawson, Benjamin (9 October 2021). "Afrimma 2021 : la chanteuse Zeynab va représenter le Bénin". La Nouvelle Tribune (in French). Retrieved 16 October 2021.
  6. Hansen, Gabriel Myers (2021-12-13). "African Muzik Magazine Awards 2021: All the winners | Music In Africa". Music In Africa. Retrieved 2022-04-30.
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