The show was stolen by popular rapper and Zanku crooner Zlatan Ibile as he bagged three awards at the 2019 African Muzik Magazine Awards (AFRIMMA) held at the Bomb Factory, Canton Dallas, Texas, on 26 October 2019.
He received Best Collaboration Awards, Best new act and Song of the year.
On his third appearance on the stage, Zlatan made an epic stage nearness hotshot as he ‘Gbe His Body’ and afterwards held the mic to make this stunning disclosure about his way of life a year back.
According to the singer:
“This time last year, i was hopeless and i had no shelter" The premium music award platform for African music in diaspora pulled a host of top African music superstars and personalities to the event.
Other AFRIMMA 2019 Winners: Best 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