The third edition of the Biggest African Music Awards in Diaspora African Muzik Magazine Awards AFRIMMA shook the city of Dallas on 15th October, 2016. Top African music stars like C4 Pedro, Victoria Kimani , Sauti Sol, Bidsa Kdei, Harmonize, Harrysongs,Carlou D, 2face Idibia, Kcee, Ibtissam Tiskat along with the African music industry top shots converged at the Black Academy of Arts and Letters for a historic night of celebration. AFRIMMA 2016 saw artists like Efya, Ibtissam Tiskat,Bisa Kdei, Sauti Sol, C4 Pedro, Carlou D, Kcee and Harrysongs as well as Flavour dishing out amazing performances.
Hosted by Africa’s number 1 comedian Basketmouth and American reality TV superstar Cynthia Bailey kicked off with much fanfare as Moroccan beauty Ibtissam Tiskat picked up the first award on the night as she emerged the Best Female North Africa. The event was graced by top dignitaries in the American and African music industry like Dj Duffey, Bovi, Efe Omorogbe. Other big winners on the night include Ghanaian duo Efya and Bisa Kdei as well as Sauti Sol. Flavour won the biggest gong of the night taking home the Artist of the Year 2016 and capped it with a resounding performance.
Best Male West Africa Olamide
Best Female West Africa Efya
Best Male North Africa Amr Diab
Best Female North Africa Ibtissam Tiskat
Best Dj Africa – Dj D’Ommy
Best Male East Africa – Diamond Platnumz
Best Female East Africa – Akothee
Best African Dj USA – Dj Dee Money
Best Male Central Africa – c4 Pedro
AFRIMMA Video of The Year – Brother Brother – Bisa Kdei
Best Female Central Africa – Daphne
Music Producer of the Year – Masterkraft
Best Male South Africa – Aka
Best African Dancer – Brenda Derry
Best Female Southern Africa – Chikune
Best Rap Act – Phyno
Best African Group – Sauti Sol
Best Collaboration Award- Reggea Blues , Harrysong, Kcee
Crossing Boundaries with Music – Wizkid
Song of The Year – Tekno – Duro
Best Gospel Act- Willy Paul
Artist of The Year – Flavour
Best Newcomer – Harmonize
Best Dancehall Act – Shatta Wale
Best Video Director – Patrick Elis
Caribbean Artist of The Year – Machel Montano