African muzik magazine awards, AFRIMMA, has collaborated with YouTube black voice to host the 8th edition of the annual music award show.
With 2021 been marred with different unforeseen challenges, the event which holds on 12th December 2021, 6pm GMT will be held virtually with invited singers performing live on stage. Superstar Comedian Bovi and screen goddess Tashara Parker will co-host the award ceremony.
According to the organisers, the theme of the event ‘Flavors of Africa’ draws inspiration from the diversity in African music and its unique flavours.
Nigerian Star boy Wizkid, Burna Boy, Diamond Platnumz and South African sensation Focalistic all earned multiple nominations.
Some of the award categories includes:
Best Newcomer -Yawtog, Black Sherif, Kamo Mphela, Marioo, Ayra Starr, Busta 929, Ruger, And Nviiri the Storyteller.
Artist of The Year -Wizkid, El Grande Toto, Dadju, Diamond Platnumz, Fally Ipupa, Tay C, Burna Boy,Andaya Nakamura.
Crossing Boundaries With Music: Burna Boy, Aya Nakamura, Dave, Wizkid, Headie One, S. PRI NOIR, Tems, And Dadju.
Afrimma Video of The Year: Flavour ft. Diamond Platnumz X Fally Ipupa – Berna, Tag C – LA Temps, Teni – Hustle, Mzvee -Baddest Boss, Zuchu-Sukari, Rayvanny X INNO’S B -Kelebe, Rema – Bouncs And
Wizkid Ft. Teams – Essence.
The voting for the award is still on-going with the main event set to be streamed live via their official YouTube channel on 12 December. Media distribution by Prime Music Partners.
