Kizz Daniel, Burna Boy, Davido, Tiwa Savage lead Nigerian nominees for AFRIMA 2022 [See Full List]
Several Nigerian artists scored nominations at the Award scheduled for December 2022. Kizz Daniel leads the Nigerian nominees with 5 nominations from his hit single ‘Buga’. Kizz was nominated for “Best Male Artiste in Western Africa”; “Song of the Year”; “Artiste of the Year”; “Best African Collaboration”; and “Best Artiste, Duo or Group in African Pop”.
Closely following behind is Burna Boy, Davido, Fireboy, and Tiwa Savage who scored four nominations each.
Burna Boy is nominated for “Best Male Artiste in Western Africa”; “Song of the Year”; “Album of the Year”, and “Artiste of the Year”.
Davido was nominated for “Best African Collaboration”, “Best Artist, Duo or Group in African Electro, “Best Artist Duo or Group in African Pop”, and “Best Male Artist in African Inspirational Music”.
Fireboy got nominations for “Best Male Artiste in Western Africa”; “Song of the Year”; “Artiste of the Year”, and “Best African Collaboration”.
Tiwa Savage earned four nominations for “Best Female Artiste in Western Africa”; “Artiste of the Year”; “Best African Collaboration”, and “Best Artiste, Duo or Group in African RnB/Soul”.
Other Nigerian artists with multiple nominations include CKay, Rema, Pheelz, and Asake.
The public voting portal for the 2022 AFRIMA edition would be live on Sunday, 25th September, 2022, at 12:00pm CAT. African music lovers within the continent, and around the world, can visit the official website to vote.
Voting closes at 12.00 (CAT), December 10, 2022, before the AFRIMA main awards ceremony.
SEE FULL NOMINEE LIST BELOW.
| Best Male Artist in Central Africa | ||
| Artist | Song | Country |
| C4 Pedro | Posa | Angola |
| Dadju | Ambassadeur | DRC |
| Fally Ipupa | Bloqué | DRC |
| Innoss’B | Mortel-06 | DRC |
| Gaz Mawete | 500 | DRC |
| Matias Damasio | Como Antes | Angola |
| Ninho | Jefe | DRC |
| Roga Roga & Extra Musica | Bokoko | DRC |
| Tayc | Dodo | Cameroon |
| Tenor Ft. Innoss’B | Mami Wata | Cameroon |
| Best Female Artist in Central Africa | ||
| Asaba | Mon Bebe | Cameroon |
| Blanche Bailly Ft. Joeboy | Mine | Cameroon |
| Emma’a | Encré | Gabon |
| Espoir La Tigresse | Abiane | Gabon |
| Pérola | Sincera | Angola |
| Shay | DA | DRC |
| Vernyuy Tina | Ndani Ya | Cameroon |
| Zara Williams Ft. C4 Pedro | Posa |