Davido, Wizkid, Simi nominated for AFRIMA [See full list]

Nigerian artistes, Davido, Wizkid, Simi and Tiwa Savage have been nominated for the 2018 All African Music Award (AFRIMA).
The nominees were unveiled by the African Union Commission, AUC, and the International Jury of the All Africa Music Awards, AFRIMA on Tuesday.

Other Nigerian artistes nominated in several categories include: Olamide, Mr Real, 2Baba, Falz, Banky W, Burna Boy, Praiz, Patoranking, Mr P, Wande Coal, Cobhams Asuquo and Kizz Daniel.
The ceremony is scheduled to hold in November.
Below is a full list of the nominees:
ALBUM OF THE YEAR
1 Betty G -Wegegta

2 Bombino -Deran

3 Diamond Platnumz – A Boy from Tandale

4 Lartiste -Grandestino

5 Maitre Gims – Ceinture Noire

6 Mr. Leo – Love Original

7 Shekhinah South Africa – Rose Gold

8 Simi Nigeria – Simisola

7 Major Lazer & DJ Maphorisa Ft. Nasty C, Ice Prince, Patoranking & Jidenna US/South Africa/Nigeria – Particula

8 Nasty C & Runtown – Said

9 Revolution & Magic System – Kelly

10 Sauti Sol Ft. Patoranking -Melanin

11 Tiwa Savage Ft Wizkid & Spellz- Ma Lo
BEST ARTISTE, DUO OR GROUP IN AFRICAN CONTEMPORARY

1 Charlotte Dipanda Cameroon Sista Ft. Yemi Alade

2 Davido- FIA

3 Diamond Platnumz -Sikomi

4 EX -Tsvigiri

5 Ferre Gola -Premiere Classe

6 Josey -Jour J-O

7 Kidi Ghana Odo Remix Ft. Mayorkun & Davido

8 Kizz Daniel – No Do

9 L’Algérino – Va Bene

10 Mafikizolo – Love Potion

11 Nandy -Tanzania

12 Tekno -Jogodo

13 Wande Coal -So Mi So
BEST ARTISTE, DUO OR GROUP IN AFRICAN DANCE OR CHOREOGRAPHY

1 Black M – Bodyguard

2 Cassper Nyovest-Ksazobalit

3 Fally Ipupa – Ecole

4 Ferre Gola – Premiere classe

5 GuiltyBeatz, Mr. Eazi, Patapaa & Pappy Kojo Ghana Akwaaba

6 Mr P. – Ebeano

7 Olamide – Science Student

8 Rouge (Rudi Smit) – Arumtumtum

9 Rythmz – Fedeti

10 Shekhinah – Please Mr.

11 Toofan – Affairage
BEST AFRICAN DJ
1 Afrotronix – OyO

2 DJ Arafat- Dosabado

3 DJ Enimoney – Diet Ft. Tiwa Savage, Reminince & Slimcase

4 DJ Maphorisa -Midnight Ft. DJ Tira, Busiswa, Moonchild Sanelly

5 DJ Moh Green- Por Favor Ft. Magasco

6 DJ Oudy 1er – Tourner Kabato

7 DJ Spinall – Nowo Ft. Wizkid

8 DJ Zoumanto -Do Like I Do Ft. Ko-C & Mimie

9 Van Morocco Live Your Dream Ft. Dub Afrika
BEST ARTISTE, DUO OR GROUP IN AFRICAN ELECTRO

-1 Afrotronix – OyO

2 Aminux – Ghanjibo

3 Babes Wodumo -Jiva Hezkombhede Ft. Duma Ntando & Mampintsha

4 Distruction Boyz -Omunye Ft. Benny Maverick & Dladla Mshunqisi

5 DJ Enimoney, Tiwa Savage, Reminince & Slimcase – Diet

6 DJ Maphorisa – Midnight Ft. DJ Tira, Busiswa, Moonchild Sanelly

7 Gold Fish – Talk to Me

8 GuiltyBeatz, Mr. Eazi, Patapaa & Pappy Kojo – Akwaaba

9 Lartiste – Mafiosa Ft. Carolina

10 Master KG – Skeleton Move Ft. Zanda Zakuza

11 Mr. Real – Legbegbe

12 Patoranking – Available
BEST AFRICAN DUO, GROUP OR BAND
Name of Duo/Group/Band Country Track Title

1 4Keus – Mignon Garçon Ft. Naza, Keblack & Dry

2 Distruction Boyz – Omunye Ft. Benny Maverick & Dladla Mshunqisi

3 Fnaïre -Siri Siri

4 H-Kayne – Do What You Can’t Ft. Khaoula

5 Mafikizolo – Love Potion

6 Mi Casa – Nana

7 Revolution – Kelly Ft. Magic System

8 Rythmz – Fedeti

9 Sauti Sol – Melanin Ft. Patoranking

10 Toofan – Money
BEST ARTISTE, DUO OR GROUP IN AFRICAN HIP HOP

1 Black M – Mama

2 Cassper Nyovest – Ksazobalit

3 Falz -Next Ft. Maleek Berry & Medikal

4 Khaligraph Jones -Rider Ft. Petra

5 Kwesta – Spirit Ft. Wale

6 M.ANIFEST FT KING PROMISE – ME NE WOA

7 MHD -Bodyguard Ft. Sidiki Diabaté

8 Muslim – -Aji M3aya

9 Nadia Nakai & Frank Casino -a Money Calling

10 Shane Eagle – Let it Flow

11 Sofiane – Arafricain Ft. Maître Gims
BEST ARTISTE, DUO OR GROUP IN AFRICAN JAZZ

-1 Alune Wade – African Fast Food

2 Anabela Aya – I Love You Bue

3 Betty G – Mengedegna

4 Fadhilee – Afirika

5 Sibusiso Mashiloane – Niza
BEST AFRICAN RAPPER OR LYRICIST
1 Cassper Nyovest – Ksazobalit

2 Falz – La Fête

3 Khaligraph Jones – Rider Ft. Petra

4 Muslim – Aji M3aya

5 Nadia Nakai – Naaa Meeaan Ft. Cassper Nyovest

6 Nasty C – Jungle

7 Rouge – Dololo Ft. Bigstar

8 Shane Eagle – Let it Flow
BEST ARTISTE, DUO OR GROUP IN AFRICAN POP

-1 2Baba – Amaka Ft. Peruzzi

2 Abu Egypt -3 Daqat Ft. Yousra

3 Ammara Brown – Akiliz

4 Fally Ipupa – Mannequin Ft. KeBlack & Naza

5 Kuami Eugene – Angela

6 Lyna Mahyem – Bye Bye Ft. Medi Meyz

7 Maître Gims – La Meme Ft. Vianney

8 MHD & Wizkid- Bella

9 Simi – Joromi

10 Toofan – Money

11 Vanessa Mdee – Wet Ft GNako
BEST ARTISTE, DUO OR GROUP IN AFRICAN RAGGA, REGGAE & DANCEHALL

-1 Burna Boy – Heaven’s Gate Ft. Lily Allen

2 Diamond Platnumz – Hallelujah Ft. Morgan Heritage

3 DJ Moh Green – Kondo Ft. Locko & Axel Tony

4 Jah Prayzah – Angel Lo Ft. Jah Cure

5 MzVee – Sing My Name Ft. Patoranking

6 Patoranking – Suh Different

7 Roberto -Contolola Ft. Patoranking

8 Sauti Sol – Melanin Ft Patoranking

9 Shatta Wale Ghana Gringo

10 Stonebwoy – Hero

11 Van – Live Your Dream Ft. Dub Afrika
BEST ARTISTE, DUO OR GROUP IN AFRICAN R ‘N’ B & SOUL

-1 Asikey – Dark

2 Banky W – Love You Baby

3 Bruna Tatiana – Amo-te

4 Dadju – Bob Marley

5 Djodje & Patoranking – Be Mine

6 Emtee – Me and You Ft. Tiwa Savage

7 Locko – Je Serai La

8 Patty Monroe – Reminiscing

9 Praiz -Champagne and Flowers

10 Shekhinah – Please Mr.
BEST ARTISTE, DUO OR GROUP IN AFRICAN ROCK

-1 Angelique Kidjo – Once in a Lifetime

2 Bebe Cool – Freedom

3 Betty G – Ere Manew

4 Fokofpolisiekar – Komma

5 Hoba Hoba Spirit – Jnouni

6 Maryam Saleh, – Louca, Tamer Abu Ghazaleh Egypt Ekaa Maksour

7 Rash -Nitachange Ft. Ruff
BEST ARTISTE, DUO OR GROUP IN AFRICAN TRADITIONAL

-1 Bombino – Tehigren (The Trees)

2 Fatoumata -Diawara Mali Nterini

3 Harouna Samake -Try Voice

4 Irene Namatovu – Nsambila Nyuma Nga Janzi

5 Raina Ray – Zhar

6 Stephane Akam – Che Woue

7 Teni Nigeria –

8 Themindofay – Sasa

9 Wally Seck – Mirna

10 Wutah – Bronya
BEST FEMALE ARTISTE IN AFRICAN INSPIRATIONAL MUSIC
-1 Amanda Malela – Kumama

2 Charlotte Dipanda – Sista Ft. Yemi Alade

3 DJ Lee – Etege

4 Gloria Muliro – Narudisha

5 Janet Otieno – Narudi

6 Ogecha – Ufedo Mi

7 Ruby The Pigeon – Rorisang

8 Sandra Nankoma – Kaddugala
BEST MALE ARTISTE IN AFRICAN INSPIRATIONAL MUSIC
-1 Cobhams Asuquo – One Hit

2 Degg J Force – Fale

3 Falz Nigeria – Child of the World

4 Macky2 – Umutima Wandi Ft. Ephraim & Njamba

5 Mr. Leo – Pray

6 Ochu Sheggy – Mabusu Ya Yuda

7 Prosper Menko – Belle Weh Ft. Protek Illasheva

8 Sarkodie – Glory Ft. Yung

9 Stephane Akam – Che Woue

10 Wazih – Be Happy
MOST PROMISING ARTISTE IN AFRICA
-1 Amanda Malela – Kumama

2 Blanche Baily – BonBon

3 DJ Zoumanto – Do Like I Do Ft. Ko-C & Mimie

4 Gaz Mawete – Paulina

5 Kidi -Odo Ft. Mayorkun & Davido

6 King Promise – CCTV Ft. Mugeez

7 Ko-C – Bollo C’est Bollo

8 Kuami Eugene – Confusion

9 Lily – Bad at Love

10 Lyna Mahyem – ByeBye Ft Medi Meyz

11 Tamy -Beautiful Ndozvandiri Ft. Takura & Dobba Don
PRODUCER OF THE YEAR
-1 David Scott, DJ Maphorisa, Shekhinah and Luke Goliath – Rose Gold

2 DJ Kore -Casablanca

3 Fresh VDM – Fia

4 GuiltyBeatz – Akwaaba

5 Killertunes – Nowo

6 Laizer Classic – A Boy from Tandale

7 Makwa 6eats – Spirit

8 NorthBoi Nigeria –

9 Renaud Rebillaud – La Meme

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