The 2017 MymicMySwag African Award(MSAA) comes off on the 24th of September, don't miss it.

The 2017 MymicMySwag African Award(MSAA) comes off on the 24th of September, don't miss it.

ENTERTAINMENT NEWS IChris Emmanuel   13:05:00

After it's inception in 2014, The MymicMySwag  African Award(MSAA) has grown to become even bigger and better. The awards scheme is a platform created by the inspiration of God Almighty to appreciate and reward Outstanding personalities and Africa's great talents who against all odds have been able to stand out  to influence their world, by impacting it positively.

The maiden edition, MSAA 2014 was hosted by Seyilaw, Nigeria's top comedian at Wilfred Place in  Surulere, the acceptance of that debut lead to the magnificent outing of 2015 @ WestOwn Hotel Lagos which was also hosted by versatile comedian Koffithaguru an Ambassador of MymicMySwag African Award and he has done this, for two consecutive years 2015 & 2016.
The MSAA has also decorated four(4)  AMBASSADORS within the past three editions of it's existence.

And now it's time to rollout the 2017 edition of the awards and we look forward to having more great characters decorated this year, MSAA is a non voting process Annual Award. It's a season to say thank you to the deserving selected personalities...

 MymicMySwag is Your Person, Career,Talent, Gift and Your Influence to your World and Society. It's an African thing, let's celebrate Africans. A concept of a trained journalist from Federal Radio Corporation of Nigeria, a Radio presenter formerly with Bond fm 92.9 and Get.tv known in real life as Ngozi Eucheria Udenevo and popularly known as NaijaGal an initial she derived from her real name Ngozi-NG.
MymicMySwag African Award Season4 takes place at the WestOwn Hotel, Ikeja on the 24th September, on Sunday and hosted by Koffithaguru, VDJ Chrisland...
Note that red Carpet starts a 5pm (no night Event).

This event is proudly powered by NaijaGal Entertainment & supported by Media and NaijaGal Paadi Group...
With exclusive Coverage by Personality, Place & Event On AIT. MymicmySwag African Award has honoured great African talents and personalities such as Obesere, Empress Njamah, Koffithaguru, Seyilaw, late OJB, Eze Harris Chuma, Funke Etti, Jazzman Olofin, Iyabo Ojo, Ify Okeke, Lilian Bach, Yemi Solade, Esther Kalejaiye, Minjin and host of others.
Now all is set for the Season4 edition of MSAA to be celebrated and the theme is Fortified Africa. Don't miss it, be there!!!

#Tina Mba #Monique #Lara George #Ken Eric #Ugezu J.Ugezu #Jadelmage #American Flavor #Damola Olatunji #Amaikah #Kambili Osadolor Ehim #Prince Kazeem Eletu Odibo #Eyitayo AIT #Vickie Robert #Prof. Mc Abbey #Babadebaba #Angela Okorie #Mc Olumo #Michael Zubby #Emeka Ossai #Dj Gospelrella #Ben I. Image GML ##Hakeem Rahman #Memory card #Daddy Fresh #Victory Emueje #Adewale Ayuba #B.Red #BigVal ##Bimbo Akintola #Tayo Odueke #Grace Ama #Bose Akintola #Chigul #Ebele Okaro #Monica Friday #Mayorkun #Vincent Opurum #Pastor Arole and many more.
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The 2017 Glitz Style Awards: A list of all the winners plus exclusive photos.

The 2017 Glitz Style Awards: A list of all the winners plus exclusive photos.

FASHION IChris Emmanuel   16:07:00

It was a night full of style, glamour and fashion at it's best, The Glitz Style Awards 2017 went down over the weekend. The Ghanaian awards event has reaffirmed it's position as one of the best red carpet events on the African continent.

This year's edition marks the third edition and it took place at the Mövenpick Ambassador Hotel in Accra on Saturday, August 19.

A total of seventeen nominees emerged winners in the various categories.
 Celebrities such as Joselyn, Bola Ray, Okyeame Kwame,Berla Mundi and more where among those who took home awards on the night.

The star studded event was attended by an amazing number of celebrities and high profile personalities who slayed in their glamorous outfits.
The 2017 Glitz Africa Awards red carpet was such a sight to behold as it was hosted by the Gorgeous Nikki Samonas and sexy James Gardener. And on the red carpet was Ghana's second lady, Samira Bawumia, Joselyn Dumas, Nathaniel Attoh, Akumaa Mama Zimbi, Berla Mundi Becca, host of others.

The Glitz style awards is a platform for the fashion industry to celebrate and promote the extraordinary creative talents in Ghana and Africa. Thus celebrating people who live, love and work fashion.

Below are the list of winners followed by exclusive pictures:
Red Carpet Designer of the Year — Sima Brew
Model of the Year — Roselyn Ashkar
Style Influencer of the Year (Africa) — Toke Makinwa
Style Icon (Board Decision) — Samira Bawumia
Outstanding Contributor to Fashion/Outstanding Achievement (Board
Decision) — Radford University College.
Most Stylish Movie Star of the Year — Zynnel Zuh
Glitz Africa Magazine Stylish Celebrity – (Not public voting) — Joselyn Dumas
African Designer of the Year — Mai Atafo
Most Stylish Artiste of the Year — Okyeame Kwame
Emerging Designer of the Year — Quofi Akotuah.
Most Stylish Business Executive of the Year — Bola Ray
Fashion Blog of the Year (Africa) — Bella Naija
Best Dressed Celebrity on Red Carpet — Nana Akua Addo
Fashion Photographer of the Year — Nii Djarbeng (LightVille).
Most Stylish Media Personality of the Year — Berla Mundi
Makeup Artist of the Year — Valerie Lawson.

Anas Aremeyaw Anas, Dr Ndoum, Kwadwo Safo, others got awarded at the 2017 GUBA Awards.

Anas Aremeyaw Anas, Dr Ndoum, Kwadwo Safo, others got awarded at the 2017 GUBA Awards.

CURRENT AFFAIRS IChris Emmanuel   03:37:00

The 2017 GUBA awards took place on Saturday the 3rd of June 2017, at the Intercontinental Hotel, o2, London. And as usual the virtue of consistency was manifested at this year's GUBA Awards. The biennial award in its sixth year, paid tribute to an array of trailblazers from various industries.
The night commenced with an ode to Ghana by the Shekinah singers as they sang the Ghana national anthem. Dynamic hosts Anita Erskine and Eddie Kadi welcomed the audience whilst acknowledging the theme of the night; ‘Celebrating Excellence’.

Ghanaian performer Wiyaala gave an energetic performance singing ‘Africa’ and ‘Rock my body’, thoroughly entertaining the audience and getting them on their feet.
An endorsement video from His Excellency – Nana Akufo-Addo, the President of the Republic of Ghana, was played to the audience.
I have been a keen follower of the activities of GUBA and I must say they have done a brilliant job especially in helping to consolidate the economic, social and tourism link between the UK and Ghana. We should all stand ready to support GUBA. The cooperation between public and private sector players will only help to steer on Ghana’s development as we seek to create wealth, prosperity and jobs for our people – he added

Other videos tribute from veteran broadcaster John Snow and Former First Lady Cherie Blair were also aired. A surprise Outstanding Achievement Award was given to Chris Hughton, manager of newly promoted Brighton & Hove Albion FC.
The night was well attended by several dignitaries, directors and media personalities including: Minister for Tourism, Arts & Culture (Ghana) – Hon. Catherine Afeku, Francis Asenso-Boakye – Deputy Chief of Staff to the President and Political Assistant (Ghana), MP Dianne Abbott, Eugene Akwasi – Ayisi – Labour Party Cabinet Member Communities Haringey, GUBA Patron and Actor- Hugh Quarshie , Rahul Gopinath – Regional Director for Africa- ECOM Agroindustrial Corp, Iain Walker – New British High Commissioner to Ghana and X-factor finalists Reggie N Bollie to name a few.
Speaking on the journey of the GUBA Awards and the celebration of Ghana at 60, Mrs Dentaa Amoateng MBE (CEO) stated:
My theme to mark this milestone is the strategic virtue of consistency and to have the drive to maintain consistency, you need a vision. Here at GUBA, the tireless work of our dynamic volunteers as well as the energy and passion of my team motivates us to be consistent and to strive to succeed. Over the next two years GUBA will be focusing on ways to promote Diaspora relationships.
Lastly, a prestigious award was presented to Dr Papa Kwesi Nduom for his Excellence in Business by Warner Rootlep, AF of KLM General Manager UK & Ireland. The night ended with a medley from the Davidson band and was followed by a post event networking at the Sky Bar in the Intercontinental Hotel. Seven awards voted for by the public and thirteen Black Star Awards were given out in total.

The award winners of the 2017 GUBA Awards are:

Ghanaian Alumni Award – Holy Child Past Students Association (HOPSA)
Charity of the Year Award – Action Through Enterprise (ATE)
Professional of the Year Award – Joshua Siaw
Made in Ghana Award – Peini Skincare
Efie Ne Fie Award – Vanetta & Vemilleon Ackah – Kiddie Garden Nursery International
Business Start-up of the Year – Purete Nature
GUBA Black Star Awardees
Maidie Arkutu – Female Influential Leader Apostle
Kwadwo Safo – Innovative Pioneer
Anas Aremeyaw Anas – Exceptional Journalist
Michael K. Obeng – Humanitarian Spirit
Dr Papa Kwesi Nduom – Excellence in Business, Ghana
Mr & Mrs Mensah (Uncle John’s Bakery) – Enterprising Business Award
Kwaku Oteng – Outstanding Industrialist
Dr Kofi Amoa-Abban – Young Oil & Gas Entrepreneur
Kelvin Doe – Young African Innovator
Dr Nii Dzani – Influential Economist
Dr Jason Sarfo-Annin – Student Achiever of the Year
Mrs Ivy Manly-Spain – Female Excellence in Oil and Gas Award
Chris Hughton – Outstanding Achievement Award.

Source: ameyawdebrah.com

Stonebwoy grabs nomination at the 2017 BET Awards for Best International Act– Africa, checkout the full list.

Stonebwoy grabs nomination at the 2017 BET Awards for Best International Act– Africa, checkout the full list.

ENTERTAINMENT NEWS IChris Emmanuel   05:44:00

Dancehall sensation and Bhim Nation president, Stonebwoy has once again made Ghana proud as he gets nomination in the 2017 BET awards, in the Best African Act category. The last time Stonebwoy was lifting the flag of Ghana at the BETs he was doing it alongside Ghana's biggest rapper, Sarkodie but this time he's the only nominee from Ghana.

 Meanwhile Mr Eazi, who also traces the success of his music to Ghana is also shortlisted in the category. Other competitors from the continent include Starboy frontman Wizkid, Tekno, Davido (Nigeria), as well as AKA, Nasty C, and Babes Wodumo (South Africa).

 The 2017 edition of the awards is slated for June 25 at the Microsoft Theatre. It also sees Beyoncé leading all artists with seven nominations including one for the award show’s highest honor, video of the year, for her smash hit “Sorry”.

Now have a look at the full list of nominees below:

Best Female R&B/Pop Artist
BEYONCÉ
KEHLANI
MARY J. BLIGE
RIHANNA
SOLANGE
Best Male R&B/Pop Artist
BRUNO MARS
CHRIS BROWN
THE WEEKND
TREY SONGZ
USHER
Best Group
2 CHAINZ & LIL WAYNE
A TRIBE CALLED QUEST
FAT JOE & REMY MA
MIGOS
RAE SREMMURD
Best Collaboration
BEYONCÉ FT. KENDRICK LAMAR – FREEDOM
CHANCE THE RAPPER FT. 2 CHAINZ & LIL WAYNE – NO PROBLEM
CHRIS BROWN FT. GUCCI MANE & USHER – PARTY
DJ KHALED FT. BEYONCÉ & JAY Z – SHINING
MIGOS FT. LIL UZI VERT – BAD AND BOUJEE
RAE SREMMURD FT. GUCCI MANE – BLACK BEATLES
Best Male Hip-Hop Artist
BIG SEAN
CHANCE THE RAPPER
DRAKE
FUTURE
J. COLE
KENDRICK LAMAR
Best Female Hip-Hop Artist
CARDI B
MISSY ELLIOTT
NICKI MINAJ
REMY MA
YOUNG M.A.
Video of the Year
BEYONCÉ – SORRY
BIG SEAN – BOUNCE BACK
BRUNO MARS – 24K MAGIC
MIGOS FT. LIL UZI VERT – BAD AND BOUJEE
SOLANGE – CRANES IN THE SKY
Video Director of the Year
BENNY BOOM – KEHLANI “CRZY”
BRUNO MARS & JONATHAN LIA – BRUNO MARS “THAT’S WHAT I LIKE”
DIRECTOR X – ZAYN MALIK “LIKE I WOULD”
HYPE WILLIAMS – TYGA “GUCCI SNAKES FT. DESIIGNER”
KAHLIL JOSEPH & BEYONCÉ KNOWLES-CARTER – BEYONCÉ “SORRY”
Best New Artist
21 SAVAGE
CARDI B
CHANCE THE RAPPER
KHALID
YOUNG M.A.
Album of the Year
24K MAGIC – BRUNO MARS
4 YOUR EYEZ ONLY – J. COLE
A SEAT AT THE TABLE – SOLANGE
COLORING BOOK – CHANCE THE RAPPER
LEMONADE – BEYONCÉ
Dr. Bobby Jones Best Gospel/Inspirational Award
CECE WINANS – NEVER HAVE TO BE ALONE
FANTASIA FT. TYE TRIBBETT – I MADE IT
KIRK FRANKLIN FT. SARAH REEVES, TASHA COBBS & TAMELA MANN – MY WORLD NEEDS YOU
LECRAE – CAN’T STOP ME NOW (DESTINATION)
TAMELA MANN – GOD PROVIDES
Best Actress
GABRIELLE UNION
ISSA RAE
JANELLE MONÁE
TARAJI P. HENSON
VIOLA DAVIS
Best Actor
BRYSHERE Y. GRAY
DENZEL WASHINGTON
DONALD GLOVER
MAHERSHALA ALI
OMARI HARDWICK
YoungStars Award
ACE HUNTER
CALEB MCLAUGHLIN
JADEN SMITH
MARSAI MARTIN
YARA SHAHIDI
Best Movie
FENCES
GET OUT
HIDDEN FIGURES
MOONLIGHT
THE BIRTH OF A NATION
Sportswoman of the Year Award
GABBY DOUGLAS
SERENA WILLIAMS
SIMONE BILES
SKYLAR DIGGINS
VENUS WILLIAMS
Sportsman of the Year Award
CAM NEWTON
LEBRON JAMES
ODELL BECKHAM JR.
RUSSELL WESTBROOK
STEPHEN CURRY
Centric Award
FANTASIA – SLEEPING WITH THE ONE I LOVE
KEHLANI – DISTRACTION
MARY J. BLIGE – THICK OF IT
SOLANGE – CRANES IN THE SKY
SYD – ALL ABOUT ME
YUNA – CRUSH FT. USHER
Coca-Cola Viewers’ Choice Award
BEYONCÉ – SORRY
BRUNO MARS – 24K MAGIC
DRAKE – FAKE LOVE
MIGOS FT. LIL UZI VERT – BAD AND BOUJEE
RAE SREMMURD FT. GUCCI MANE – BLACK BEATLES
THE WEEKND FT. DAFT PUNK – STARBOY
Best International Act: Europe
BOOBA (France)
MHD (France)
CRAIG DAVID (UK)
EMELI SANDÉ (UK)
GIGGS (UK)
SKEPTA (UK)
STORMZY (UK)
WILEY (UK)
Best International Act: Africa
AKA (South Africa)
BABES WODUMO (South Africa)
DAVIDO (Nigeria)
NASTY C (South Africa)
STONEBWOY (Ghana)
TEKNO (Nigeria)
WIZKID (Nigeria)
MR EAZI (Nigeria)

2017 Exclusive Men of the Year (EMY) Africa Awards open for entries.

2017 Exclusive Men of the Year (EMY) Africa Awards open for entries.

CURRENT AFFAIRS IChris Emmanuel   04:28:00

Nominations for the 2017 edition of Exclusive Men of the year(EMY) Awards Africa are open, according to information from the organizers.
The awards, dubbed EMY's is annually organized to recognise and celebrate men's excellence and to inspire the  younger generation.

This year marks the second edition of the awards and its slated for June 27 at the Kempinski Gold Coast Hotel, Accra.
Exclusive Men’s Magazine, Carbon AV and Mediaspace Cyber Media, organisers of the awards said in a statement that EMYs’ “purpose is to celebrate excellence and to inspire the young generation of men to aspire to reach the heights of the astute gentlemen who are celebrated every year at the Awards.”

The deadline for the submission of nominations is May 25, 2017. To file for nomination visit their website, www.emyafrica.com for more details about the award categories and the nomination process.
The organisers also elaborated that, the nominations are handled by the EMYs Faculty which is a technical team of eminent members, “strategically drawn from diverse corporate and social backgrounds to oversee the collection, collation and aggregation of nominations across the country for this competitive award.”

Major winners of last year's event were, renowned Ghanaian businessman, consultant and politician, Dr Paa Kwesi Nduom was adjudged the Ultimate Man of the Year. Other big winners were Apostle Kwadwo Sarfo Kantanka, Dr Kwame Osei Despite and Dr Kwabena Duffuor. Nathan Kwabena Anokye Adisi (alias Bola Ray) and Kwami Sefa Kayi.
Also, in the female category, Dr Beatrice Wiafe of the Breast Care International won the Ultimate Woman of the Year award.
Thanks.

Ghana Entertainment Awards USA slated for 20th May, checkout the nominees.

Ghana Entertainment Awards USA slated for 20th May, checkout the nominees.

ENTERTAINMENT NEWS IChris Emmanuel   03:51:00

Ghana Entertainment Awards USA announces nominees

Finally another very exciting news for entertainment lovers, the newest awards scheme, Ghana Entertainment Awards USA has released the full list of nominees for it's maiden edition.

The awards event is set to happen on the 20th May, 2017 at Florence Gould Hall Theater in New York.
Hope it all goes down well, for it's their very first edition and we are expecting something big.

Checkout the nominees list below:
2017 GEA NOMINEES LIST MUSIC CATEGORIES
BEST ALBUM–
Bar 3- EL
Nowhere Cool- M.anifest
Matic – Trigmatic
Janesis – Efya
Counselor one-Nacee
BEST SONG—
Confesssion- Kofi Kinaata
Grind- Vision DJ ft  A.I
Alhaji- VVIP
Kakai- Shatta Wale –
U and Me, Joey B
RNS- Sarkodie
Too Risky- Medikal
GOSPEL ARTIST/GROUP
Joe Mettle,
Sonnie Badu,
Nacee,
Esther Piesie,
Ohemaa Mercy
BEST HIPLIFE/RAP- ACT
Joey B – You and Me,
EL- Kaabuame,
Manifest – God MC,
Sarkodie -RNS,
Omar Sterling -Bob Marley,
Medikal – confirm
BEST REGGEA/DANCEHALL – ACT
Stonebwoy- People Dey,
Ras Kuuku Ft. Luther – Nwansina,
Ebony- Poison,
Samini -Yona,
Shatta Wale-Kakai
BEST HIGHLIFE- ACT
Kofi Kinaata – Confesssion,
Becca- Beshiwo,
Bisa -Jwe,
Killbeatz – Borkor Borko,
Wisa Greid – Minste Bo
BEST MUSIC PRODUCER –
Pee on The Beat
Killbeatz,
Magnom,
Kaywa,
willisBeatz,
Kuvie
BEST MUSIC VIDEO –
Okyeame Kwame Ft. Mzvee – Small Small,
Edem Ft. Rekaado Banks – Nyedzilo,
Becca- Beshiwo,
Stonebwoy – Talk To Me,
Shatta Wale –Kakai
Bisa kdei ft Obrafour- Samina
Guru ft Singlet – Samba
BEST COLLABORATION –
Okyeame Kwame Ft. MzVee – Small Small,
Flowking stone ft  Shatta Wale,
Sarkodie – Fire Bon Dem Rmx,
R2Beez ft Wizkid Tonight.
VVIP ft. Patoranking – Alhaji,
Ras Kuuku ft. Luther,
Guru ft. Single- Samba,
BEST NEW ACT –
A.I,
Medikal,
Article Wan,
Ebony,
Fancy Gadam,
Sorakiss,
feli Nuna,
Rudebwoy Ranking
BEST GROUP –
Keche,
R2bees,
Gallaxxy,
VVIP
BEST FEMALE ACT –
Tiffany,
Becca,
MzVee,
Eazzy ,
Efya,
Wiyaala
BEST MALE ACT –
Samini,
Shatta Wale,
Stonebwoy,
Kinaata,
Sarkodie,
Medikal
2017 GEA NOMINEES LIST – FILM/TV CATEGORIES
LEAD ACTOR IN FILM –
Adjetey Annang – Keteke ,
Jose Tolbert – True Lies ,
Van Vicker -‘Black Money
Alphones Menyo – Utopia
Kalybos – Amakye & Dede
LEAD ACTRESS IN FILM–
Ophelia Dzidzornu – Like Cotton Twines
Kalsoum Sinare -‘Sala
Yvonne Nelson – In.April,
Nana Ama Mcbrown – Na Menim ,
Lydia Forson – Keteke ,
Rukiyat Masud.- Children Of The Mountain .
SUPPORTING ACTOR IN FILM—-
Fred Amugi -Sala,
John Dumelo – Amakye & Dede
Kwadwo Nkansah -Fault,
Ian Wordi – Sala ,
Kobi Rana – Sala,
Akrobeto – Na Menim
SUPPORTING ACTRESS IN FILM —-
Akorfa Adjeani – Children Of The.Mountain ,
Jackie Appiah – Sala ,
Luckie Lawson -‘ Like Cotton Twine
Roslyn Ingissa – Amakye & Dede
BEST PICTURE (FILM PRODUCER )—-
Utopia – Alphones Menyo ,
Sala – Kalsoum Sinare & Fareeda Sinare Yakubu,
Purple – Prince.Dovlo,
True Lies – Abdul Salam Mumuni,
Amakye & Dede – Kofi Asamoah –
Children Of The Mountain – Priscilla Anany
In April – Yvonne Nelson
BEST DIRECTOR-FILM–
Kofi Asamoah – amakye & dede
kobi Rana – Sala.,
Leila Djansi – like cotton twines,
Priscilla Anany – children of the mountain
TV PERSONALITY/ PRESENTER MALE
KOD,
Elias Chebeb,
Jay Folley,
Patrice Amegashie
TV PERSONALITY/ PRESENTER FEMALE
Berla Mundi,
Nana Aba Anamoah,
Caroline Sampson,
Sorakiss,
Kokui Selormey
OTHER 2017 GEA NOMINEES LIST –
SPORTS PERSONALITY OF THE YEAR
–
Martha Bissah,
Kaya Forson,
Andre Ayew,
Asamoah Gyan,
Emmanuel Tagoe
Harrison Afful
ENTERTAINMENT BLOG of The Year
zionfelix.net ,
enewsgh.com ,
ameyawdebrah.com ,
blagogee.com ,
nkonkonsa.com ,
nydjlive.com
BEST DIASPORA ACT –
Fuse ODG, UK
Eugy – UK
Kwamz and Flava, UK
Blitz The Ambassador, USA
LosGrumos- FRANCE
Best Radio Personality ( female )
Doreen andoh.-( joy fm)
Anita Erskine- ( Starr fm)
MsNaa– (yfm)
Jessica Saforo.-(citi fm)
Best Radio Personality (male )
Akwasi Aboagye- (peace fm)
Ray – (Starr fm)
Kwame Sefa Kayi- (peace fm)
Abeiku.Santana – ( Adom fm)
BEST DJ-
Dj Micsmith,
Dj Mensah,
Dj Vision,
Dj Vyrusky
BEST COMEDIAN ACT
DKB
Kemikal,
Foster Romanus,
Ajeezay,
Lexy Decomic
BEST GH /USA ACT-
Duke D2,
Nana Nyc,
Moe Sbw,
Lighter,
Rison,
2 shy
JOHN Q
BEST GH/USA DJ –
Dj Akua, -DMV
Dj Nayah, -NJ
Dj Slim, NY
Dj Prince Paul,-MA
DJ AKA, -NY
DJ sam Q, -ATL
BEST ENTERTAINER OF THE YEAR –
Sarkodie,
Shatta Wale,
Stonebwoy
DKB
Efya
Lilwin,
Akrobeto
NON GHANAIAN CATEGORIES
AFRICA – NON GHANAIAN
BEST ACTOR
Ramsey Nouah -NIGERIA
Blossom Chukwujekwu-NIGERIA
Nick Mutuma-KENYA
Emmanuel Ikubese-NIGERIA
Oc Ukeje- NIGERIA
AFRICA NON GHANAIAN
BEST ACTRESS—
Adesua Etomi-NIGERIA
Rita Dominic- NIGERIA
Funke Akindele-NIGERIA,
Omoni Oboli- NIGERIA
Fulu Mugovhani- SOUTH AFRICA
Africa NON GHANAIAN
BEST Male Artist–
Nasty C-South Africa
Falz-NIGERIA,
Wizkid – NIGERIA,
Davido -NIGERIA
Tekno NIGERIA
Toofan -TOGO
AKA – South Africa
AFRICA NON GHANAIAN
BEST FEMALE ARTIST —
Busiswa -South Africa
Simi- NIGERIA
Tiwa Savage-NIGERIA
Seyi Shay – NIGERIA
Vanessa MDee – TANZANIA
Yemi Alade – NIGERIA
AFRICA NON GHANAIAN
BEST DJ
DJ Obi, NIGERIA
Dj Spinall –NIGERIA/USA
Dj ZinhleB -SOUTH AFRICA,
Dj Tunez-NIGERIA/USA
DJ Maphorisa- SOUTH AFRICA

Nominees list for the 2016 AFRIMMA was released and Sarkodie, Bisa Kdei, Stonebwoy, Efya, Shatta Wale, MzVee, Samini,others were nominated.

Nominees list for the 2016 AFRIMMA was released and Sarkodie, Bisa Kdei, Stonebwoy, Efya, Shatta Wale, MzVee, Samini,others were nominated.

MUSIC IChris Emmanuel   13:56:00

The third edition of one of Africa's biggest music awards event, African Muzik Magazine Awards AFRIMMA  has unveiled the list of nominees for the 2016 edition. Bisa Kdei, Mr. Eazi,Falz and Locko are some new faces who joined big names such as Sarkodie, Davido,Wizkid, Flavour amongst others in year's AFRIMMA list of nominees. The AFRIMMA 2016 is slated October15th,2016 and will be held in Dallas.
With the history of outstandingly organizing the previous editions of the awards many people have very high expectations and anticipation for the third edition.
The awards scheme is crown with very enviable and competitive categories which many of Africa's great talents compete for.
Also, this is the first time in the history of AFRIMMA that North African music and Caribbean music have been recognized with additional categories to the event.
The AFRIMMA is noted for celebrating African music and heritage , the 2016 edition of the annual event promises to be nothing but another festival of African music and the nominees list has set off the massive countdown to 10/15/16. Start Voting at www.afrimma.com and Get your tickets at http://www.afrimma.com/
https://youtu.be/oLfNDDYT1oE
Best Male West Africa
Wizkid – Nigeria
Bisa Kdei – Ghana
Serge Beynaud – Ivory Coast
Olamide – Nigeria
Flavour – Nigeria
Carlou D – Senegal
Davido – Nigeria
Sarkodie – Ghana
Best Female West Africa
Tiwa Savage – Nigeria
Yemi Alade – Nigeria
Efya – Ghana
Vivian Chidid – Senegal
Mz Vee – Ghana
Dobet Gnahore – Ivory Coast
Adiouza – Senegal
Almok – Togo
Best Male East Africa
Eddy Kenzo – Uganda
Diamond Platnumz – Tanzania
Jacky Gosee – Ethiopia
Ali Kiba – Tanzania
Jose Chameleon – Uganda
Bebe Cool – Uganda
Sauti Sol – Kenya
Dynamq – South Sudan
Best Female East Africa
Victoria Kimani – Kenya
Vanessa Mdee – Tanzania
Ester Aweke –  Ethiopia
Tsedenia Gebremarkos (Ethiopia)
Linah (Tanzania)
Knowles Butera – Rwanda
Sheebah Karungi – Uganda
Akothee – Kenya
Best Male Central Africa
Fally Ipupa – Congo
Magasco – Cameroon
Ferre Golla – DRC
C4 Pedro – Angola
Stanley Enow – Cameroon
Kyaku Kadaff – Angola
Franko – Cameroon
Fabregas – Republic of Congo
Best Female Central Africa
Anna Joyce – Angola
Laurette La Perle – Congo
Betty Akna – Equitorial Guinea
Charlotte Dipanda – Cameroon
Chikune – Namibia
Daphne – Cameroon
Rennis – Cameroon
Arielle T – Gabon
Best Male Southern Africa
Aka – South Africa
Black Coffee – South Africa
The Dogg – Namibia
Vee Mampeezy – Botswana
Dj Bongz – South Africa
Emtee – South Africa
Roberto – Zambia
Casper Nyomvest- South Africa
Best Female Southern Africa
Zonke – South Africa
Miss Lira – South Africa
Ice Queen Cleo – Zambia
Lizha James – Mozambique
Pah Chihera – Zimbabwe
Nnunu Ramo Gotsy – Botswana
Busiswa – South Africa
Best Male North Africa
Amr Diab – Egypt
Tamer Hosny – Egypt
Chawki – Morocco
Mohammed Hamaki – Egypt
Douzi – Morocco
Saad Lamjareed – Morocco
Khaled -Algeria
Saber Rebai – Tunisia
Best Female North Africa
Samira Said – Morrocco
Ibtissam Tiskat – Morocco
Angham – Egypt
Sandy – Egypt
Amal Maher – Egypt
Latifa – Tunisia
Amani Swissi – Tunisia
Jannat Mahid – Morocco
Best African Group
Sauti Sol – Kenya
Radio & Weasel – Uganda
Os Moikanos – Angola
Bracket – Nigeria
Mi Casa – South Africa
R2bee’s – Ghana
Bana C4 – Congo
Yamoto Band – Tanzania
Crossing Boundaries With Music Award
C4 Pedro (Angola)
Wizkid (Nigeria)
Maitre Gims – (Congo)
Tinie Tempah – Nigeria
MHD – Senegal
Ayo Jay – Nigeria
STL – (Kenya)
Rotimi (Nigeria )
Best Gospel
Frank Edwards – Nigeria
Uche Agu – Nigeria
Willy Paul – Kenya
SP Koffi Sarpong – Ghana
Icha Kavons – Congo
Ntokozo Mbambo – South Africa
Sinach- Nigeria
Sonnie Badu – Ghana
Best Newcomer
Adekunle Gold – Nigeria
Reekado Banks- Nigeria
Harmonize – Tanzania
Falz – Nigeria
Locko- Cameroon
Nathi – South Africa
Kofi Kinaata – Ghana
Humblesmith – Nigeria
Best Video Director
Justin Campos – South Africa
Godfather – (South Africa)
Clarence Peters – Nigeria
Patrick Elis- Nigeria
Mysta Adrenalyne -Cameroon
Enos Olik – Kenya
Phamous Films – Ghana
Savy Filmz – Uganda
Best Dj Africa
Dj Spinall – Nigeria
Dj Joe MFalme – Kenya
Dj Cndo – South Africa
Dj Neptune – Nigeria
Dj Malvado Jnr – Angola
Dj Shiru – Uganda
Dj D-Ommy – Tanzania
Dj Labastille – Cameroon
Best African Dj USA
Dj Tunes – Nigeria
Dj Amin – Ethiopia
Dozzy Ross – Nigeria
Dj Deemoney – Nigeria
Dj Silent Killa – Carribeans
Dj Akua – Ghana
Dj Fully Focus -Kenya
Dj Rell – Sierra Leone
AFRIMMA Video of The Year
Flavour – Champion (Nigeria)
Emma Nyra ft Patoranking – For My Matter (Remix)
Sauti Sol ft Ali Kiba – Unconditional Bae (Kenya/Tanzania)
Bisa Kdei – Brother Brother (Ghana)
Akothee ft Diamond – My Sweet Love Kenya /Tanzania
Stanley Enow ft Aka and Locko – Bounce (Cameroon/South Africa)
Phyno ft Olamide – Fada Fada
Korede Bello ft Tiwa Savage – Romantic ( Nigeria )
Music Producer of The Year
Young John – Nigeria
Masterkraft – Nigeria
Dr Fizol – Uganda
Kaywa – Ghana
Visita – Kenya
Tweezy – South Africa
Tud Thomas – Tanzania
Dj Coublon – Nigeria
Best African Dancer
Kaffy Dancequeen – Nigeria
Ezinne CEO – Nigeria
Brenda Derry – Cameroon
Sherri Silver – Rwanda
La Petite Zota – Ivory Coast
Eddy Wizzy – Uganda
Moses Iyobo – Tanzania
Roxy Roberts –
Best Rap Act
Phyno – Nigeria
Olamide – Nigeria
Aka – South Africa
Sarkodie – Ghana
Casper Nyovest – South Africa
King Kaka Sungura  – Kenya
Octopizzo – Kenya
Prodigio – Angola
Best Collaboration
Reggea Blues – Harrysong , Kcee , Iyanya, Olamide and Orezi
Finally by MasterKraft , Flavour and Sarkodie
Mr. Eazi ft Efya – Skin Tight – Ghana
Diamond Platnumz ft Aka – Make Me Sing
Wizkid X Dj Maphorisa – Soweto Baby
Kiff No Beat ft Dj Arafat – Approchez Regardez
Lil Kesh ft Patoranking – Is it Because I love You
J Martins  ft Youssour Ndour – Time is Now
Song of The Year
Sauti Sol ft Ali Kiba – Unconditional Bae
Franko – Coller La Petite
Reggea Blues – Kcee, Harrysong, Orezi, Iyanya and Olamide
Bisa Kdei – Mansa
Tekno – Duro
Kiss Daniel – Mama
Phyno ft Olamide – Fada Fada
Diamond Platnumz ft Aka – Make Me Sing
Artist of The Year
Flavour (Nigeria)
Diamond Platnumz ( Tanzania)
Sarkodie (Ghana)
Wizkid (Nigeria)
Aka (South Africa)
Tiwa Savage (Nigeria)
Sauti Sol – Kenya
C4 Pedro – Angola
Dancehall Act of the Year
Timaya – Nigeria
Stonebwoy – Ghana
Buffola Soldier – Zimbabwe
Burna Boy – Nigeria
Mc Norman Ganja -Uganda
Samini – Ghana
Patoranking – Nigeria
Shatta Wale – Ghana
AFRIMMA Caribbean Artist of The Year
Morgan Heritage
Alaine
Machel Montano
Sean Paul
Konshens
Busy Signal
Tarrus Riley
Olatunji
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