The globally-anticipated Nominees List for the 5th All Africa Music Awards, AFRIMA, has been unveiled by the African Union Commission, AUC, and the International Jury of AFRIMA, during a World Media announcement held on Tuesday, August 14, 2018, at the Eko Hotels & Suites, Victoria Island, Lagos.
Here is the complete list of nominees for the AFRIMA Awards 2018 below.
ALBUM OF THE YEAR
| Name of Artiste | Country | Album title | |
| 1 | Betty G | Ethiopia | Wegegta |
| 2 | Bombino | Niger | Deran |
| 3 | Diamond Platnumz | Tanzania | A Boy from Tandale |
| 4 | Lartiste | Morocco | Grandestino |
| 5 | Maitre Gims | DRC | Ceinture Noire |
| 6 | Mr. Leo | Cameroon | Love Original |
| 7 | Shekhinah | South Africa | Rose Gold |
| 8 | Simi | Nigeria | Simisola |
ARTISTE OF THE YEAR
| Name of Artiste | Country | Track title | |
| 1 | Betty G | Ethiopia | Wegegta |
| 2 | Daphne | Cameroon | My Lover |
| 3 | Davido | Nigeria | FIA |
| 4 | Diamond Platnumz | Tanzania | Sikomi |
| 5 | Kwesta | South Africa | Spirit Ft. Wale |
| 6 | Maître Gims | DRC | La Meme Ft. Vianney |
| 7 | Nasty C | South Africa | Jungle |
| 8 | Saad Lamjarred | Morocco | Casablanca |
| 9 | Starboy | Nigeria | Soco Ft. Terry, Spotless, Ceeza Milli & Wizkid |
| 10 | Tiwa Savage | Nigeria | Ma Lo Ft. Wizkid & Spellz |
BEST AFRICAN VIDEO
| Name of Video Director | Track Title (Artiste) | Country | |
| 1 | Armsdeal | Let It Flow (Shane Eagle) | South Africa |
| 2 | Cedrick Kayla | Affairage (Toofan) | Togo |
| 3 | Clarence Peters | Melanin (Sauti Sol) | Nigeria |
| 4 | Felicite Ben Rejeb Price | Django (Dadju Ft. Franglish) | Congo |
| 5 | Jacob Bain | Nterini (Fatoumata Diawara) | Mali |
| 6 | Lebogang Rasethaba | Money Calling (Nadia Nakai & Franck Casino) | South Africa |
| 7 | Meji Alabi | Ma Lo (Tiwa Savage Ft. Wizkid) | Nigeria |
| 8 | OneMovie | Nosso Momento (Bruna Tatiana) | Angola |
| 9 | Sasha Vybz | Freedom (Bebe Cool) | Uganda |
| 10 | Sesan | Gringo (Shatta Wale) | Nigeria |
| 11 | Walid Ayoub | Ya Mraya (Hamza El Fadly) | Morocco |
BEST AFRICAN ACT IN DIASPORA
| Name of Artiste | Country | Track title | |
| 1 | Afrotronix | Chad | OyO Ft. Seydina |
| 2 | Aya Nakamura | Mali | Oumou Sangare |
| 3 | Chick Nick | Cameroon | Contrôler |
| 4 | Dadju | DRC | Bob Marley |
| 5 | Franglish | DRC | Elle |
| 6 | Hazel Mak | Malawi | Jaiva Ft. Roberto & Tay Grin |
| 7 | L’Algérino | Algeria | Va Bene |
| 8 | Oudy 1er | Guinea | Tourner Kabato |
BEST AFRICAN COLLABORATION
| Names of Artistes | Country | Track Title | |
| 1 | Balti Ft. Hamouda | Tunisia | Ya Lili |
| 2 | DJ Moh Green Ft. Magasco | Algeria/Cameroon | Por Favor |
| 3 | DJ Spinall & Wizkid | Nigeria | Nowo |
| 4 | Fally Ipupa Ft. KeBlack & Naza | DRC | Mannequin |
| 5 | GuiltyBeatz, Mr. Eazi, Patapaa & Pappy Kojo | Ghana/Nigeria | Akwaaba |
| 6 | Maître Gims Ft. Vianney | DRC/France | La Meme |
| 7 | Major Lazer & DJ Maphorisa Ft. Nasty C, Ice Prince, Patoranking & Jidenna | US/South Africa/Nigeria | Particula |
| 8 | Nasty C & Runtown | South Africa/Nigeria | Said |
| 9 | Revolution & Magic System | Cote d’Ivoire | Kelly |
| 10 | Sauti Sol Ft. Patoranking | Kenya/Nigeria | Melanin |
| 11 | Tiwa Savage Ft Wizkid & Spellz | Nigeria | Ma Lo |
| BEST ARTISTE, DUO OR GROUP IN AFRICAN CONTEMPORARY |
| Name of Artiste | Country | Track Title | |
| 1 | Charlotte Dipanda | Cameroon | Sista Ft. Yemi Alade |
| 2 | Davido | Nigeria | FIA |
| 3 | Diamond Platnumz | Tanzania | Sikomi |
| 4 | EXQ | Zimbabwe | Tsvigiri |
| 5 | Ferre Gola | DRC | Premiere Classe |
| 6 | Josey | Cote d’Ivoire | Jour J-O |
| 7 | Kidi | Ghana | Odo Remix Ft. Mayorkun & Davido |
| 8 | Kizz Daniel | Nigeria | No Do |
| 9 | L’Algérino | Algeria | Va Bene |
| 10 | Mafikizolo | South Africa | Love Potion |
| 11 | Nandy | kivuruge | Tanzania |
| 12 | Tekno | Nigeria | Jogodo |
| 13 | Wande Coal | Nigeria | So Mi So |
| BEST ARTISTE, DUO OR GROUP IN AFRICAN DANCE OR CHOREOGRAPHY |
| Name of Artiste | Country | Track Title | |
| 1 | Black M | Guinea | Bodyguard |
| 2 | Cassper Nyovest | South Africa | Ksazobalit |
| 3 | Fally Ipupa | DRC | Ecole |
| 4 | Ferre Gola | DRC | Premiere classe |
| 5 | GuiltyBeatz, Mr. Eazi, Patapaa & Pappy Kojo | Ghana | Akwaaba |
| 6 | Mr P. | Nigeria | Ebeano |
| 7 | Olamide | Nigeria | Science Student |
| 8 | Rouge (Rudi Smit) | South Africa | Arumtumtum |
| 9 | Rythmz | Cameroon | Fedeti |
| 10 | Shekhinah | South Africa | Please Mr. |
| 11 | Toofan | Togo | Affairage |
BEST AFRICAN DJ
| Name of DJ | Country | Track Title | |
| 1 | Afrotronix | Chad | OyO |
| 2 | DJ Arafat | Cote d’Ivoire | Dosabado |
| 3 | DJ Enimoney | Nigeria | Diet Ft. Tiwa Savage, Reminince & Slimcase |
| 4 | DJ Maphorisa | South Africa | Midnight Ft. DJ Tira, Busiswa, Moonchild Sanelly |
| 5 | DJ Moh Green | Algeria | Por Favor Ft. Magasco |
| 6 | DJ Oudy 1er | Guinea | Tourner Kabato |
| 7 | DJ Spinall | Nigeria | Nowo Ft. Wizkid |
| 8 | DJ Zoumanto | Cameroon | Do Like I Do Ft. Ko-C & Mimie |
| 9 | Van | Morocco | Live Your Dream Ft. Dub Afrika |
| BEST ARTISTE, DUO OR GROUP IN AFRICAN ELECTRO |
| Name of Artiste | Country | Track title | |
| 1 | Afrotronix | Chad | OyO |
| 2 | Aminux | Morocco | Ghanjibo |
| 3 | Babes Wodumo | South Africa | Jiva Hezkombhede Ft. Duma Ntando & Mampintsha |
| 4 | Distruction Boyz | South Africa | Omunye Ft. Benny Maverick & Dladla Mshunqisi |
| 5 | DJ Enimoney, Tiwa Savage, Reminince & Slimcase | Nigeria | Diet |
| 6 | DJ Maphorisa | South Africa | Midnight Ft. DJ Tira, Busiswa, Moonchild Sanelly |
| 7 | Gold Fish | South Africa | Talk to Me |
| 8 | GuiltyBeatz, Mr. Eazi, Patapaa & Pappy Kojo | Ghana | Akwaaba |
| 9 | Lartiste | Morocco | Mafiosa Ft. Carolina |
| 10 | Master KG | South Africa | Skeleton Move Ft. Zanda Zakuza |
| 11 | Mr. Real | Nigeria | Legbegbe |
| 12 | Patoranking | Nigeria | Available |
BEST AFRICAN DUO, GROUP OR BAND
| Name of Duo/Group/Band | Country | Track Title | |
| 1 | 4Keus | DRC | Mignon Garçon Ft. Naza, Keblack & Dry |
| 2 | Distruction Boyz | South Africa | Omunye Ft. Benny Maverick & Dladla Mshunqisi |
| 3 | Fnaïre | Morocco | Siri Siri |
| 4 | H-Kayne | Morocco | Do What You Can’t Ft. Khaoula |
| 5 | Mafikizolo | South Africa | Love Potion |
| 6 | Mi Casa | South Africa | Nana |
| 7 | Revolution | Cote d’Ivoire | Kelly Ft. Magic System |
| 8 | Rythmz | Cameroon | Fedeti |
| 9 | Sauti Sol | Kenya | Melanin Ft. Patoranking |
| 10 | Toofan | Togo | Money |
| BEST ARTISTE, DUO OR GROUP IN AFRICAN HIP HOP |
| Name of Artiste | Country | Track title | |
| 1 | Black M | Guinea | Mama |
| 2 | Cassper Nyovest | South Africa | Ksazobalit |
| 3 | Falz | Nigeria | Next Ft. Maleek Berry & Medikal |
| 4 | Khaligraph Jones | Kenya | Rider Ft. Petra |
| 5 | Kwesta | South Africa | Spirit Ft. Wale |
| 6 | M.ANIFEST FT KING PROMISE | Ghana | ME NE WOA |
| 7 | MHD | Guinea | Bodyguard Ft. Sidiki Diabaté |
| 8 | Muslim | Morocco | Aji M3aya |
| 9 | Nadia Nakai & Frank Casino | South Africa | Money Calling |
| 10 | Shane Eagle | South Africa | Let it Flow |
| 11 | Sofiane | Algeria | Arafricain Ft. Maître Gims |
| BEST ARTISTE, DUO OR GROUP IN AFRICAN JAZZ |
| Name of Artiste | Country | Track title | |
| 1 | Alune Wade | Senegal | African Fast Food |
| 2 | Anabela Aya | Angola | I Love You Bue |
| 3 | Betty G | Ethiopia | Mengedegna |
| 4 | Fadhilee | Kenya | Afirika |
| 5 | Sibusiso Mashiloane | South Africa | Niza |
BEST AFRICAN RAPPER OR LYRICIST
| Name of Artiste | Country | Track title | |
| 1 | Cassper Nyovest | South Africa | Ksazobalit |
| 2 | Falz | Nigeria | La Fête |
| 3 | Khaligraph Jones | Kenya | Rider Ft. Petra |
| 4 | Muslim | Morocco | Aji M3aya |
| 5 | Nadia Nakai | South Africa | Naaa Meeaan Ft. Cassper Nyovest |
| 6 | Nasty C | South Africa | Jungle |
| 7 | Rouge | South Africa | Dololo Ft. Bigstar |
| 8 | Shane Eagle | South Africa | Let it Flow |
| BEST ARTISTE, DUO OR GROUP IN AFRICAN POP |
| Name of Artiste | Country | Track title | |
| 1 | 2Baba | Nigeria | Amaka Ft. Peruzzi |
| 2 | Abu | Egypt | 3 Daqat Ft. Yousra |
| 3 | Ammara Brown | Zimbabwe | Akiliz |
| 4 | Fally Ipupa | DRC | Mannequin Ft. KeBlack & Naza |
| 5 | Kuami Eugene | Ghana | Angela |
| 6 | Lyna Mahyem | Algeria | Bye Bye Ft. Medi Meyz |
| 7 | Maître Gims | DRC | La Meme Ft. Vianney |
| 8 | MHD & Wizkid | Guinea | Bella |
| 9 | Simi | Nigeria | Joromi |
| 10 | Toofan | Togo | Money |
| 11 | Vanessa Mdee | Tanzania | Wet Ft GNako |
| BEST ARTISTE, DUO OR GROUP IN AFRICAN RAGGA, REGGAE & DANCEHALL |
| Name of Artiste | Country | Track title | |
| 1 | Burna Boy | Nigeria | Heaven’s Gate Ft. Lily Allen |
| 2 | Diamond Platnumz | Tanzania | Hallelujah Ft. Morgan Heritage |
| 3 | DJ Moh Green | Algeria | Kondo Ft. Locko & Axel Tony |
| 4 | Jah Prayzah | Zimbabwe | Angel Lo Ft. Jah Cure |
| 5 | MzVee | Ghana | Sing My Name Ft. Patoranking |
| 6 | Patoranking | Nigeria | Suh Different |
| 7 | Roberto | Zambia | Contolola Ft. Patoranking |
| 8 | Sauti Sol | Kenya | Melanin Ft Patoranking |
| 9 | Shatta Wale | Ghana | Gringo |
| 10 | Stonebwoy | Ghana | Hero |
| 11 | Van | Morocco | Live Your Dream Ft. Dub Afrika |
| BEST ARTISTE, DUO OR GROUP IN AFRICAN R ‘N’ B & SOUL |
| Name of Artiste | Country | Track title | |
| 1 | Asikey | Nigeria | Dark |
| 2 | Banky W | Nigeria | Love You Baby |
| 3 | Bruna Tatiana | Angola | Amo-te |
| 4 | Dadju | DRC | Bob Marley |
| 5 | Djodje & Patoranking | Cape Verde | Be Mine |
| 6 | Emtee | South Africa | Me and You Ft. Tiwa Savage |
| 7 | Locko | Cameroon | Je Serai La |
| 8 | Patty Monroe | South Africa | Reminiscing |
| 9 | Praiz | Nigeria | Champagne and Flowers |
| 10 | Shekhinah | South Africa | Please Mr. |
| BEST ARTISTE, DUO OR GROUP IN AFRICAN ROCK |
| Name of Artiste | Country | Track title | |
| 1 | Angelique Kidjo | Benin | Once in a Lifetime |
| 2 | Bebe Cool | Uganda | Freedom |
| 3 | Betty G | Ethiopia | Ere Manew |
| 4 | Fokofpolisiekar | South Africa | Komma |
| 5 | Hoba Hoba Spirit | Morocco | Jnouni |
| 6 | Maryam Saleh, Maurice Louca, Tamer Abu Ghazaleh | Egypt | Ekaa Maksour |
| 7 | Rash | Kenya | Nitachange Ft. Ruff |
| BEST ARTISTE, DUO OR GROUP IN AFRICAN TRADITIONAL |
| Name of Artiste | Country | Track title | |
| 1 | Bombino | Niger | Tehigren (The Trees) |
| 2 | Fatoumata Diawara | Mali | Nterini |
| 3 | Harouna Samake | Mali | Try Voice |
| 4 | Irene Namatovu | Uganda | Nsambila Nyuma Nga Janzi |
| 5 | Raina Ray | Morocco | Zhar |
| 6 | Stephane Akam | Cameroon | Che Woue |
| 7 | Teni | Nigeria | Fargin |
| 8 | Themindofay | Nigeria | Sasa |
| 9 | Wally Seck | Senegal | Mirna |
| 10 | Wutah | Ghana | Bronya |
BEST FEMALE ARTISTE IN AFRICAN INSPIRATIONAL MUSIC
| Name of Artiste | Country | Track title | |
| 1 | Amanda Malela | DRC | Kumama |
| 2 | Charlotte Dipanda | Cameroon | Sista Ft. Yemi Alade |
| 3 | DJ Lee | Ethiopia | Etege |
| 4 | Gloria Muliro | Kenya | Narudisha |
| 5 | Janet Otieno | Kenya | Narudi |
| 6 | Ogecha | Nigeria | Ufedo Mi |
| 7 | Ruby The Pigeon | Namibia | Rorisang |
| 8 | Sandra Nankoma | Uganda | Kaddugala |
BEST MALE ARTISTE IN AFRICAN INSPIRATIONAL MUSIC
| Name of Artiste | Country | Track Title | |
| 1 | Cobhams Asuquo | Nigeria | One Hit |
| 2 | Degg J Force | Guinea | Fale |
| 3 | Falz | Nigeria | Child of the World |
| 4 | Macky2 | Zambia | Umutima Wandi Ft. Ephraim & Njamba |
| 5 | Mr. Leo | Cameroon | Pray |
| 6 | Ochu Sheggy | Tanzania | Mabusu Ya Yuda |
| 7 | Prosper Menko | Cameroon | Belle Weh Ft. Protek Illasheva |
| 8 | Sarkodie | Ghana | Glory Ft. Yung |
| 9 | Stephane Akam | Cameroon | Che Woue |
| 10 | Wazih | Cameroon | Be Happy |
MOST PROMISING ARTISTE IN AFRICA
| Name of Artiste | Country | Track Title | |
| 1 | Amanda Malela | DRC | Kumama |
| 2 | Blanche Baily | Cameroon | BonBon |
| 3 | DJ Zoumanto | Cameroon | Do Like I Do Ft. Ko-C & Mimie |
| 4 | Gaz Mawete | DRC | Paulina |
| 5 | Kidi | Ghana | Odo Ft. Mayorkun & Davido |
| 6 | King Promise | Ghana | CCTV Ft. Mugeez |
| 7 | Ko-C | Cameroon | Bollo C’est Bollo |
| 8 | Kuami Eugene | Ghana | Confusion |
| 9 | Lily | Malawi | Bad at Love |
| 10 | Lyna Mahyem | Algeria | ByeBye Ft Medi Meyz |
| 11 | Tamy | Zimbabwe | Beautiful Ndozvandiri Ft. Takura & Dobba Don |
PRODUCER OF THE YEAR
| Producer | Country | Track or Album Title | |
| 1 | David Scott, DJ Maphorisa, Shekhinah and Luke Goliath | South Africa | Rose Gold |
| 2 | DJ Kore | Morocco | Casablanca |
| 3 | Fresh VDM | Togo | Fia |
| 4 | GuiltyBeatz | Ghana | Akwaaba |
| 5 | Killertunes | Nigeria | Nowo |
| 6 | Laizer Classic | Tanzania | A Boy from Tandale |
| 7 | Makwa 6eats | South Africa | Spirit |
| 8 | NorthBoi | Nigeria | Soco |
| 9 | Renaud Rebillaud | DRC | La Meme |
| 10 | Yamiu Mola | Ethiopia | Wegegta |
REVELATION OF THE AFRICAN CONTINENT
| Name of Artiste | Country | Track title | |
| 1 | Ammara Brown | Zimbabwe | Akiliz |
| 2 | Aya Nakamura | Mali | Djadja |
| 3 | Betty G | Ethiopia | Ere Manew |
| 4 | Dadju | DRC | Gentlemen 2.0 |
| 5 | Iyenga | DRC | Sorry |
| 6 | Mayorkun | Nigeria | Bobo |
| 7 | Mimie | Cameroon | Je m’en Fous |
| 8 | Shekhinah | South Africa | Please Mr. |
| 9 | Soul Bangs | Guinea | Kameremba |
| 10 | Vegedream | Cote d’Ivoire | La Fuite Ft. DJ Leska |
SONG OF THE YEAR
| Artiste | Track Title | Country | |
| 1 | Daphne | My Lover | Cameroon |
| 2 | Davido | FIA | Nigeria |
| 3 | GuiltyBeatz, Mr. Eazi, Patapaa & Pappy Kojo | Akwaaba | Ghana |
| 4 | Kwesta Ft. Wale | Spirit | South Africa |
| 5 | Maître Gims Ft. Vianney | La Meme | DRC |
| 6 | Major Lazer & DJ Maphorisa Ft. Nasty C, Ice Prince, Patoranking & Jidenna | Particula | South Africa |
| 7 | Nasty C & Runtown | Said | South Africa/Nigeria |
| 8 | Saad Lamjarred | Casablanca | Morocco |
| 9 | Sauti Sol Ft. Patoranking | Melanin | Kenya |
| 10 | Starboy Ft. Terry, Spotless, Ceeza Milli & Wizkid | Soco | Nigeria |
| 11 | Tiwa Savage ft Wizkid & Spellz | Ma Lo | Nigeria |
SONG WRITER OF THE YEAR
| Name of Songwriter | Country | Song Title (& Artiste) | |
| 1 | Cobhams Asuquo | Nigeria | One Hit (Cobhams Asuquo) |
| 2 | Daphne Nije, Salatiel | Cameroon | Jusqu’à la Gare (Daphne) |
| 3 | Maître Gims, Vianney, Renaud Rebillaud | DRC | La Meme (Maître Gims Ft. Vianney) |
| 4 | Nandy | Tanzania | kivuruge |
| 5 | Nasibu Abdul Juma Issaack | Tanzania | Sikomi (Diamond Platnumz) |
| 6 | Saim El-Hadj | Algeria | Ya Mraya (Hamza El Fadly) |
| 7 | Shekhinah Donell, Amon Taulo Chibiya II | South Africa | Different (Shekhinah Ft. Mariechan) |
| 8 | Simisola | Nigeria | Complete Me (Simi) |
| 9 | Venancio | Angola | Amo-te (Bruna Tatiana) |
AFRICAN FANS’ FAVOURITE
| Name of Artist | Country | Track title | |
| 1 | Afro B | Cote d’Ivoire | Drogba (Joanna) Ft. Wizkid |
| 2 | AKA | South Africa | Fela in Versace Ft. Kiddominant |
| 3 | Aminux | Morocco | Ghanhibo |
| 4 | Hardy Caprio | Sierra Leone | Best Life Ft. One Acen |
| 5 | Heavy K | South Africa | Indie Ft. Bucie & Nokwazi |
| 6 | IAMDBB | Angola | Shade |
| 7 | J Hus | Gambia | Dark Vader |
| 8 | Kojo Funds | Ghana | Stallin’ |
| 9 | Maleek Berry | Nigeria | Pon My Mind |
| 10 | Nedy Music | Tanzania | One and Only Ft. Ruby |
| 11 | Not3s | Nigeria | My Lover |
| 12 | Ommy Dimpoz | Tanzania | Yanje featuring Seyi Shay |
| 13 | Phyno | Nigeria | N.W.A. Ft. Wale |
| 14 | Winky D | Zimbabwe | Ngirozi Ft Vabati VaJehovah |
| 15 | Yxng Bane | Angola/DRC | Vroom |
| Best Female Artiste in Central Africa | |||
| Name of Artist | Country | Track title | |
| 1 | Amanda Malela | DRC | Kumama |
| 2 | Anabela Aya | Angola | I love you Bue |
| 3 | Blanche Baily | Cameroon | BonBon |
| 4 | Bruna Tatiana | Angola | Amo-te |
| 5 | Charlotte Dipanda ft Yemi Alade | Cameroon | Sista |
| 6 | Daphne | Cameroon | Jusqu’à La Gare |
| 7 | Iyenga | DRC | Sorry |
| 8 | Shura | Cameroon | Allez Dire |
| Best Male Artiste in Central Africa | |||
| Name of Artist | Country | Track title | |
| 1 | AFROTRONIX | Chad | DYD |
| 2 | Belamy Paluku (DRC) | DRC | Blood Brothers |
| 3 | Dadju | DRC | Bob Marley |
| 4 | FALLY IPUPA FT KEBACK& NAZ | DRC | MANNEQUIN |
| 5 | GAZ MAWETE | DRC | PAULINA |
| 6 | Locko | Cameroon | Je Serai La |
| 7 | Magasco | Cameroon | Sokoto |
| 8 | Maite Gims Ft. Vianney | DRC | La Meme |
| Best Female Artiste in Eastern Africa | |||
| Name of Artist | Country | Track title | |
| 1 | Betty G | Ethiopia | Mengedegna |
| 2 | Irene namatovu | Uganda | Nsambila nyuma nga janzi |
| 3 | Maua Sama | Tanzania | Nakuelewa |
| 4 | Petra Ft. Victoria Kimani | Kenya | I got that |
| 5 | Rash Ft Ruff | Kenya | Nitachange |
| 6 | Sandra Nankoma | Uganda | kaddugala |
| 7 | Sheebah SASHA VYBZ | Uganda | Mummy Yo |
| 8 | Vibe ft MC Galaxy | Rwanda | Neza |
| Best Male Artiste in Eastern Africa | |||
| Name of Artist | Country | Track title | |
| 1 | Bebe Cool | Uganda | Freedom |
| 2 | Diamond Platnumz | Tanzania | A boy from Tandale |
| 3 | HARMONIZE FT DIAMOND PLATNUMZ | Tanzania | KWANGWARU |
| 4 | Kagwe Mungai Ft. Niniola | Kenya | Till the end |
| 5 | Khaligraph Jones Ft. Petra | Kenya | Rider |
| 6 | Nyashinski | Kenya | Bebi Bebi |
| 7 | RAYVANNY FT MAPHORISA & DJ BUCKZ | Tanzania | MAKULUSA |
| 8 | Yamiu Mola | Ethiopia | Wegegta |
| Best Female Artiste in Northern Africa | |||
| Name of Artist | Country | Track title | |
| 1 | Kenza | Algeria | Maliket Saba |
| 2 | Lyna Mahyem | Algeria | Boucan |
| 3 | Lyna Mahyem ft Medi Meyz | Algeria | Bye Bye |
| 4 | Maryam Saleh, Maurice Louca, Tamer Abu Ghazaleh | Egypt | Ekaa Maksour |
| 5 | N-S feat Kafon | Tunisia | Daloula |
| 6 | Souhia Ben Lachhab | Algeria | Lik Manwalich |
| Best Male Artiste in Northern Africa | |||
| Name of Artist | Country | Track title | |
| 1 | Abu Ft. Yousta | Egypt | 3 Daqat |
| 2 | Balti ft Hamouda | Tunisia | Ya Lili |
| 3 | DJ Moh Green Ft. Magasco | Algeria | Por Favor |
| 4 | Hamza El Fadly | Morocco | Ya Mraya |
| 5 | Lartiste ft Carolina | Morocco | Mafiosa |
| 6 | Muslim | Morocco | Mama |
| 7 | Saad Lamjarred | Morocco | Casablanca |
| 8 | Sofiane Ft. Maitre Gims | Algeria | Arafricain |
| Best Female Artiste in Southern Africa | |||
| Name of Artist | Country | Track title | |
| 1 | Ammara Brown | Zimbabwe | Akiliz |
| 2 | Babes Wodumu | South Africa | Ganda Ganda Ft. Mampintsha & Madanon |
| 3 | Lily | Malawi | Bad at Love |
| 4 | Mandisa Mamba | Swaziland | Party |
| 5 | Nadia Nakai | South Africa | Money Calling Ft. Frank Casino |
| 6 | Rouge | South Africa | Dololo Ft. Bigstar |
| 7 | Ruby the Pigeon | Namibia | Rorisang |
| 8 | Shekhinah | South Africa | Please Mr |
| Best Male Artiste in Southern Africa | |||
| Name of Artist | Country | Track title | |
| 1 | Cassper Nyovest | South Africa | Ksazobalit |
| 2 | EXQ | Zimbabwe | Pahukama Ft. Jah Prayzah |
| 3 | Jah Prayzah | Zimbabwe | Nziyo Yerudo Ft. Yemi Alade |
| 4 | Kwesta | South Africa | Spirit Ft. Wale |
| 5 | Nasty C | South Africa | Jungle |
| 6 | Roberto | Zambia | Contolola Ft. Patoranking |
| 7 | Shane Eagle | South Africa | Let it Flow |
| 8 | Sibusiso Mashiloane | South Africa | Niza |
| Best Female Artiste in Western Africa | |||
| Name of Artist | Country | Track title | |
| 1 | Angelique Kidjo | Benin | Once in a Lifetime |
| 2 | Aya Nakamura | Mali | Oumou Sangare |
| 3 | Becca | Ghana | Number One Ft. Mr. Eazi |
| 4 | Efya | Ghana | Mame Ft. Mr Eazi |
| 5 | Josey | Cote d’Ivoire | Jour J-O |
| 6 | Simi | Nigeria | Joromi |
| 7 | Tiwa Savage | Nigeria | Ma Lo Ft. Wizkid & Spellz |
| 8 | Viviane Chidid | Senegal | Marriage Force |
| Best Male Artiste in Western Africa | |||
| Name of Artist | Country | Track title | |
| 1 | Davido | Nigeria | Fia |
| 2 | DJ Spinall | Nigeria | Nowo Ft. Wizkid |
| 3 | Djodje | Cape Verde | Be Mine Ft. Patoranking |
| 4 | King Promise | Ghana | CCTV Ft. Mugeez |
| 5 | Kuami Eugene | Ghana | Angela |
| 6 | Kwesi Arthur | Ghana | Grind Day Ft. Sarkodie & Medikal |
| 7 | MHD | Guinea | Bella Ft. Wizkid |
| 8 | Olamide | Nigeria | Wo! |
| 9 | Starboy | Nigeria | Soco Ft. Terry, Spotless, Ceeza Milli & Wizkid |
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