Nigerian artists Asake, Burna Boy, and Davido earn major wins at Afrima 2023. This year, big names including Ghanaian rapper Black Sherif and Nigerian duo P-Squared performed.
The eighth All Africa Music Awards (Afrima) ceremony was held in the Senegalese capital, Dakar, and saw Nigerian stars dominate the winners’ list. Ivorian artist Didi B’s Tala was named song of the year at the lavish ceremony, but it was the Nigerian musicians who took home the bulk of the awards.
Nigerian singer Asake was named Breakout Artist of the Year, and during his acceptance speech, he said winning was a dream come true: “It started as a dream, but today, it’s a reality. Thanks to God, my label and to all my fans listening to my songs.” Asake’s music dominated the Afrobeats music scene in 2022 with hit songs such as Sungba, Peace Be Unto You and Omo Ope, amongst others. His music is known for its catchy Yoruba and Pidgin English lyrics, recognisable beat, and his tagline – Ololade mi Asake – which listeners can hear at the start of several of his songs.
However, the artist faced tragedy in December 2022 when two people died at his concert in London after a crush at the venue. Despite this, Asake’s music continues to be popular among fans of the genre.
Burna Boy, who won Artist of the Year and Album of the Year, Davido, who won Best Male Artist in Inspirational African Music, and Wizkid, who won Best West African Act, were not present at the ceremony to accept their awards.
There had been some controversy in the run-up to the awards, after people signed a petition for Nigerian singer Brymo not to win Songwriter of the Year, after he made a series of insulting tweets about Nigeria’s Igbo ethnic group. More than 40,000 people signed the petition against the singer, whose real name is Olawale Ashimi. In the end Iba One from Mali won, and Brymo has since apologised, saying he did not mean to offend.
The awards ceremony was also notable for the performances by big names including Ghanaian rapper Black Sherif and Nigerian duo P-Squared. Senegal made history this year by becoming the first French-speaking African country to host the awards, which have a partnership with the African Union.
The All Africa Music Awards (AFRIMA) is an annual celebration of African music and culture, recognizing outstanding achievement in the music industry across the continent. The awards ceremony is a platform that promotes the diversity of African music and the continent’s rich cultural heritage and it’s a great opportunity for musicians from different countries to showcase their talents. The awards ceremony is organized by the International Committee of AFRIMA in partnership with the African Union, and it’s a great way to promote African music and culture around the world.
In conclusion, Nigerian artists such as Burna Boy, Davido, and Wizkid have once again dominated the winners’ list at the All Africa Music Awards (AFRIMA) ceremony, solidifying their place as some of the biggest names in African music. The ceremony held in Senegal was a great platform for African musicians to showcase their talents, and it’s a great way to promote African music and culture around the world. Despite some controversies in the run-up to the awards, the ceremony was a celebration of African music and culture, recognizing outstanding achievement in the music industry across the continent.
African music, Nollywood movies, African celebrities, Entertainment news, African fashion, African festivals, African culture, Afrobeats, African dance, African film industry, African television shows, African music awards, African entertainment industry, African musicians, African entertainment events, African entertainment trends, African entertainment market, African entertainment business, African entertainment content
African entertainment influencers.
Leave feedback about this