Afrima 2019 news
Here are some news articles and updates about the All Africa Music Awards (AFRIMA) 2019:
Winners
- The 6th AFRIMA Awards held on November 23, 2019, at the Alfredo Belo Cultural Centre in Dakar, Senegal, saw Nigerian artistes dominate the awards, with Burna Boy winning the Artiste of the Year award. Other winners included Tiwa Savage, Yemi Alade, and Mr Eazi. [Source: Pulse Nigeria]
- Ghanaian artiste, Stonebwoy, won the Best Male Artiste in Western Africa category, while South African artiste, Nasty C, won the Best Male Artiste in Southern Africa category. [Source: GhanaWeb]
Nominees
- The nominees for the 6th AFRIMA Awards were announced in August 2019, with Nigerian artistes like Burna Boy, Tiwa Savage, and Wizkid making the list. [Source: Vanguard Nigeria]
- Other nominees included South African artistes like Nasty C, Cassper Nyovest, and Black Coffee, as well as Ghanaian artistes like Stonebwoy, Shatta Wale, and Sarkodie. [Source: GhanaWeb]
Controversies
- There were controversies surrounding the voting process for the AFRIMA Awards, with some artistes and fans expressing concerns about the transparency and fairness of the voting system. [Source: Pulse Nigeria]
- Some artistes also boycotted the awards, citing issues with the voting process and the lack of transparency in the selection of nominees. [Source: Vanguard Nigeria]
Performances
- The AFRIMA Awards featured performances by some of Africa's top artistes, including Burna Boy, Tiwa Savage, and Yemi Alade. [Source: Pulse Nigeria]
- Other performers included Ghanaian artistes like Stonebwoy and Shatta Wale, as well as South African artistes like Nasty C and Black Coffee. [Source: GhanaWeb]
Attendance
- The AFRIMA Awards had a low attendance rate, with many seats left empty at the Alfredo Belo Cultural Centre in Dakar, Senegal. [Source: Vanguard Nigeria]
- The low attendance was attributed to a combination of factors, including the location of the event and the lack of promotion. [Source: Pulse Nigeria]
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