The only award ceremony in the diaspora that caters to all musical genres is the African Muzik Magazine Awards (AFRIMMA). Those styles include Afrobeats, Assiko, Bongo, Decale, Funana, Genge, Highlife, Hiplife, Kwaito, Lingala and Soukous, but are not limited to them.
With such a diverse array of different genres in Africa's music industry, the AFRIMMA awards not only put together various artists from the region as a whole, but also introduce new music genres and stars to music fans across the African continent.
Last night in Dallas, the 2019 African Muzik Magazine Awards put together a good number of African musicians. Organizers and partners like Demand Africa made another big day for African talent for the day. Demand Africa has announced the 2019 AFRIMMA Committee.
AFRIMMA 2019 WinnersBest Male East Africa – Ommy Dimpoz – Tanzania
Best Female East Africa – Akothee – Kenya
Best Male Southern Africa – Master KG – South Africa
Best Male Central Africa – Fally Ipupa – Congo
Best African Group – Toofan – Togo
Best Newcomer – Zlatan – Nigeria
Artist of the Year – Burna Boy – Nigeria
Best Rap Act – Phyno – Nigeria
Song of the Year – Killing Dem by Burna Boy/Zlatan
Best African DJ USA – Dj Poison Ivy – Kenya
AFRIMMA Video of the Year – Dumebi by Rema
Best Francophone – Dj Arafat – Ivory Coast
Radio/TV Personality of the Year – Willy Tuva – Kenya