The second edition of the African Muzik Magazine Awards AFRIMMA took place this past weekend in Dallas and the whole city was brought to a standstill with the influx of fans and African music superstars. With wonderful performances from Yuri Da Cunha, Yvonne Chaka Chaka, Carlou D, Kcee and more, the star studded event in front of a sold out venue proved a true celebration of African music in Diaspora.
Hosted by African Comedy King Basketmouth and East Africa comedy Queen Anne Kansiime, guests were treated to an evening of fun, music, pomp and pageantry.
The Black Academy of Arts and Letters was the grand stage with eclectic performances from Angola's Yuri Da Cunha, Senegalese Carlou D, Botswana's Vee, Afropolitan Queen Yemi Alade, Tanzania's Diamond Platnumz, Ommy Dimpoz and Vanessa Mdee. Other star performers on the night included Big A Entertainment star Teddy-A , STS Afrimma winner Tade Lasgiidii, South African rap lord Aka and the legendary Princess of Africa Yvonne Chaka Chaka.
Here is a full list of winners for Afrimma 2015
- Best Male West Africa - Davido
- Best Female West Africa Yemi Alade
- Best Newcomer - Ommy Dimpoz
- Best Male East Africa - Diamond Platnumz
- Best Video Director - Godfather
- Best Male Central Africa - Yuri da Cunha
- Best Female East Africa - Vanessa Mdee
- Best African DJ USA - Dj Simple Simon
- AFRIMMA Video of The Year - ‘Nana’ by Diamond Platnumz ft Flavour
- Best Male Southern Africa - Aka
- Crossing Boundaries With Music Award - Jidenna
- Song of The Year - Ojuelegba - Wizkid
- Best Dancehall Artist - Stonebwoy
- Best Dance In A Video - Serge Beynaud - Okeninkpin
- Best Collaboration - Aka ft Burnaboy, DaL.E.S and JR - All Eyes On Me
- Artist of The Year - Diamond Platnumz
- AFRIMMA Inspirational Song - Bracket ft Diamond Platnumz - Alive *
- Transformational Leadership Award - Botswana President, Lieutenant General Seretse Khama Ian Khama
- Legendary Award - Youssou Ndour
- Best Traditional Act - Flavour
- Music Producer of The Year - Legendury Beatz
- Best Female Central Africa - Mani Bella
- Best Dance In A Video - Serge Beynaud Okeninkpin.
- AFRIMMA Humanitarian Artist - 2face Idibia
- Best Group - Sauti Sol
- Best Dance Group - D3 dancers
- Best African Dj - Jimmy Jatt
- Best Rap Act - Sarkodie
- Best Gospel Artist - Icha Kavons
More photos from the event below...
