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Davido Leads 2023 AFRIMMA Nominations (Full List)

Davido has gotten 6 nominations ahead of the 2023 Africa Muzik and Magazine Awards (AFRIMMA).
AFRIMMA announced the nominations on its website.
Davido is nominated in categories such as ‘Album of the Year’, ‘Song of the Year’, and ‘Artiste of the Year’, among others.
The ‘Timeless’ hitmaker was followed by Rema and Burna Boy, who grabbed three nominations each while Tiwa Savage, Odumodublack, and Omah Lay earned two nominations each.
Other notable Nigerians on the list include Omah Lay, Asake, Tems, BNXN, Adekunle Gold, Ayra Starr, Wizkid, Shalipopi, and Young Jonn.
The award ceremony is set to take place on September 17 at the Monumental Meyerson Symphony Center in Dallas, Texas.
See the full list below:
Best Male West Africa
Adekunle Gold – Nigeria
Black Sheriff – Ghana
Bnxn– Nigeria
Santrinos Raphael– Togo
Asake– Nigeria
Didi B – Ivory Coast
King Promise– Ghana
Tonton Pal – Mali
Omah Lay – Nigeria
Best Female West Africa
Amaarae – Ghana
Tems – Nigeria
Josey – Ivory Coast
Manamba Kante – Guinea
Ayra Starr – Nigeria
Gyakie – Ghana
Tiwa Savage– Nigeria
Fatoumata Diawara– Mali
Best Male East Africa
Lij Michael – Ethiopia
Nyashinski – Kenya
Eddy Kenzo – Uganda
Diamond Platnumz – Tanzania
Mbosso – Tanzania
Bien – Kenya
Harmonize – Tanzania
Meddy – Rwanda
Single Dee – South Sudan
Best Female East Africa
Maua Sama – Tanzania
Nadia Mukami – Kenya
Zuchu – Tanzania
Azawi– Uganda
Nikita Kering – Kenya
Spice Diana – Uganda
Fena Gitu – Kenya
Nandy – Tanzania
Hewan Gebrewold – Ethiopia
Best Male Central Africa
T-Rex – Angola
Fabregas – Congo DR
TayC – Cameroon
Fally Ipupa – Congo DR
Calema – Sao Tome
Mic Monsta- Cameroon
Gerilson Israel -Angola
Djodje- Cape Verde
Best Female Central Africa
Perola– Angola
Nenny- Cape Verde
Liloca- Mozambique
Libianca – Cameroon
Soraia Ramos- Cape Verde
Espoir La Tigresse – Gabon
Asaba – Cameroon
Emma’a – Gabon
Best Male Southern Africa
Costa Titch- South Africa
Dj Tarico – Mozambique
Macky2- Zambia
Musa Keys -South Africa
Dj Maphorisa- South Africa
Winky D – Zimbabwe
Aka– South Africa
Han C – Botswana
Sjava – South Africa
Best Female Southern Africa
Ami Faku– South Africa
Tamy Moyo – Zimbabwe
Mpho Sebina – Botswana
Dj Zhinle- South Africa
Sha Sha – Zimbabwe
Nadia Nakai – South Africa
Towela – Zambia
Makhadzi – South Africa
Tyla – South Africa
Best Male North Africa
Wegz– Egypt
Draganov – Morocco
A.L.A– Tunisia
SoolKing – Algeria
Marwan Moussa – Egypt
El Grande Toto – Morocco
Dj Snake – Algeria
Snor – Morocco
Best Female North Africa
Marwa Loud – Morocco
Emel – Tunisia
Faouzia – Morocco
Souhila Ben Lachab – Algeria
Ruby – Egypt
Latifa – Tunisia
Kenza Morsli – Algeria
Jaylann – Morocco
Crossing Boundaries With Music Award
Burna Boy–Nigeria
Aya Nakamura -Mali
Rema- Nigeria
Libianca– Cameroon
Davido–Nigeria
Toby Nwigwe – Nigeria
J Hus- Gambia
Wizkid – Nigeria
Best Newcomer
Hewan Gebrewold
Guchi – Nigeria
Jzyno – Liberia
Young Jonn – Nigeria
Lavalava – Tanzania
Odumodu Black – Nigeria
Lisandro Cuxi – Cape Verde
Lasmid – Ghana
Shalipopi – Nigeria
Artiste of The Year
Asake – (Nigeria)
Fally Ipupa- Congo
Diamond Platnumz (Tanzania)
Burnaboy- Nigeria
Rema – Nigeria
SoolKing – Algeria
Aya Nakamura – Mali
Davido – Nigeria
Best Gospel
Mercy Chinwo – Nigeria
Piesie Esther – Ghana
Christina Shusho – Tanzania
Miguel Buila – Angola
Bidemi Olaoba – Nigeria
KS Bloom – Ivory Coast
Joel Lwaga – Tanzania
Pulani Maphari – South Africa
Sumisola Agbebi Okeleye – Nigeria
Best Live Act
Sauti Sol -Kenya
Burnaboy – Nigeria
Diamond Platnumz – Tanzania
Flavour – Nigeria
Barnaba – Tanzania
Fally Ipupa – DR Congo
Calema – Sao Tome
C4 Pedro – Angola
Best Female Rap Act
Nata – Sierra Leone
Femi One – Kenya
Eno Barony – Ghana
Rosa Ree – Tanzania
Feli Nuna – Ghana
Askia – Cameroon
Ami Yerewolo – Mali
Best Male Rap Act
Odumodu Black – Nigeria
Yung Lunya – Tanzania
Ninho – Congo
Black Sheriff – Ghana
A-Reece – South Africa
Blaqbonez – Nigeria
Blxckie – South Africa
Marwan Moussa – Egypt
Best Collaboration
Mbosso ft Costa Titch & Alfa Kat – Shetani
Spyro x Tiwa Savage – Who’s Your Guy?
Davido x Musa Keys – Unavailable Musa Keys
Rema ft Selena Gomez – Calm Down Remix
Wegz x AshMusic – Amira
Fally Ipupa ft Charlotte Dipanda – Garde du Coeur
Joshua Baraka ft Joeboy, King Promise & Bien – Nana Remix
Boutross ft Juiceer Mann – Angela
Song of The Year
Libianca – People
Kcee – Ojapiano
Davido ft Musa Keys – Unavailable
Uncle Waffles x Tony Duardo x Justin99 ft Pcee, EeQue, Chley– Yahyuppiyah
King Promise – Terminator
Joshua Baraka ft Joeboy, King Promise & Bien – Nana Remix
Rayvanny ft Diamond Platnumz – Nitogonze
Tyler ICU & Tumelo.za ft Dj Maphorisa, Nandipha808, Ceeka RSA & Tyron Dee – Mnike
Best Video Director
Hanscana – Tanzania
Director Pink – Nigeria
Elias Belkader – Algeria
Mateo Da Silva – Cameroon
TG Omori – Nigeria
Babs Direction– Ghana
Jake Zaral – Zimbabwe
Dammy Twitch – Nigeria
Best DJ Africa
DJ Spinall – Nigeria
DJ Dollar– Senegal
Waffles – Swaziland
Ms DSF – Nigeria
DJ Danni Gato – Cape Verde
DJ Faculty – Ghana
Dj Nelasta- Angola
Major League DJs – South Africa
Dj Consequence – Nigeria
Best African DJ USA
Dj Nani – Nigeria
Dj Akua – Ghana
DJ Prince – Nigeria
DJ Shinski – Kenya
DJ Birame BB l’amour – Ivory Coast
Dj Yas Meen Selectress – Egypt
Lex and Answer – Zimbabwe
Dj Freshy K– Nigeria
AFRIMMA Video of The Year
Black Sheriff – Konongo Zongo
Davido ft Musa Keys – Unavailable
Libianca – People
Victony ft Rema & Don Toliver – Soweto Remix
Joshua Baraka ft Joeboy, King Promise & Bien – Nana Remix
Fally Ipupa ft Charlotte Dipanda – Garde du Coeur
Mbosso ft Costa Titch & Alfa Kat – Shetani
Jay Melody – Nitasema
Music Producer of The Year
C4 Pedro – Angola
Andre Vibez– Nigeria
207 – Uganda
Ayo Lizzer – Tanzania
Magicstickz– Nigeria
MOGBeats – Ghana
Kabza De Small– South Africa
London – Nigeria
Best African Dancer
Masaka Dance Kids – Uganda
Poco Lee – Nigeria
Ghetto Kids – (Uganda)
Angel Nyigu – Tanzania
Hope Ramafalo – South Africa
Dancegod Lloyd – Ghana
Hooliboy – Ghana
Best Lusophone
T-Rex – Angola
Lisandro Cuxi – Cape Verde
Edgar Domingos – Angola
Djodje – Cape Verde
Mr Bow – Mozambique
Soraia Ramos – Cape Verde
Gerislon Israel – Angola
C4 Pedro – Angol
Best Francophone
Fally Ipupa – Congo DR
Serge Beynaud – Ivory Coast
Josey – Ivory Coast
Wally B. Seck – Senegal
TayC– Cameroon
Innos B – Congo DR
Tenor – Cameroon
Dadju – Congo DR
Best Reggae/Dancehall
Masicka – Jamaica
Mr Killa – Grenada
Patoranking – Nigeria
Jada Kingdom– Jamaica
Shatta Wale – Ghana
Popcaan – Jamaica
Shenseea – Jamaica
Skillibeng – Jamaica
Radio/TV Personnel of The Year
Ebuka – Nigeria
Konnie Toure – Ivory Coast
Tbo Touch – South Africa
IK Osakioduwa – Nigeria
Afonso Quintas – Angola
James Onen – Uganda
Idris Sultan – Tanzania
Kwame Sefa Kayi – Ghana
Best African Group
Disco Misr – Egypt
Sauti Sol – Kenya
Calema – Sao Tome
The Cavemen – Nigeria
Show Dem Camp – Nigeria
Toofan – Togo
Jano Band – Ethiopia
Mafikizolo – South Africa
AFRIMMA Album of The Year
Davido – Timeless
Aka – Mass Country
Ammarae – Fountain Baby
Fatoumata Diawara – London Ko
Stonebwoy – 5th Dimension
Asake – Work of Art
Nomfundo Moh – Ugcobo
Omah Lay – Boy Alone Deluxe
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Send Your Account Number And Embark On Your Journey When I’m Back – Davido Reacts As Bicycle Rider Insists On Coming To Lagos

Afrobeats star, Davido Adeleke has responded after his fan who embarked on a bicycle trip from Benue to Lagos state to see him insisted on continuing his journey.

The singer had asked him to turn back because he is not around.

TORI earlier reported that a Twitter influencer, SSbmuzik called Davido’s attention to his fan’s notable quest.

According to SSBmuzik, Emmiwuks is currently on day eight of his trip.

He wrote: “A young man called @emmiwuks embarked on a Benue to Lagos trip on bicycle to meet Afrobeat super @davido. He’s currently on Day 8.”

In response to the post, the singer stressed that he’s currently not at home. He then urged the fan to turn around.

Davido Replied: “Turn around I am not home.”

Reacting to the ‘Feel’ crooner, the man insisted on coming to Lagos to see Davido adding he is already in Benin.

The fan added he also had a gift for the singer.

He wrote: “Am not going back. Boss I must present my gift 🎁🎁 to you @davido. Benin state heading to Ogun any moment from now…”

In response to this, Davido requested the fan to send his account number and embark on the ‘great journey’ when he is back to Lagos.

He wrote: “U no wan hear …. Oya send account … then u can do ur great journey when I’m back”.

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You Have The Most Views On YouTube In The Entire History Of Nigerian Music – Davido Hails Rema

Afrobeats star, Davido has shown support for his younger colleague, Rema as he hails him for his achievements on YouTube and in the Nigerian music industry.

In a recently uploaded video, Davido expressed to Rema that he has broken numerous records, including having the most views on his YouTube videos and establishing a prominent name in the Nigerian music scene.

Davido’s remarks have drawn considerable attention, with many concerned Nigerians expressing their opinions on the matter in the comment section.

See some reactions below:

heislove_light: “Davido even after what happened between him and Rema in the past. He still love and support the new cat.”

comedian_aboki44: “Normally davido dey give credit to everybody like take your % i collect my own.”

222princekay: “Humble man ke? If he no give am who him wan come give. Rema is undoubtably the top new cat, everybody knows.”

mosh001o: “No be only song Davido sabi ooo the man is kind and helpful.”

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Mixed Reactions As Twitter Suspends Account Of Davido’s Alleged Babymama, Anita Brown

The Twitter account of Anita Brown, the alleged babymama of Afrobeats star, Davido has been suspended.

This led to jubilation among fans of the singer with many asking for her Instagram account to be suspended too.

A quick check shows that Twitter has taken action against the account, but the reasons behind the suspension have not been officially disclosed.

The alleged affair between Anita Brown and Nigerian music sensation, Davido has been the subject of numerous controversies and speculations in recent months.

As news of the account suspension spread like wildfire, social media platforms were flooded with reactions from netizens.

Many expressed joy and excitement over the development, hailing Twitter’s decision to suspend Anita Brown’s account.

See Reactions Below;

@ Ngl Fabrics wrote; “It’s better haba, dis babe just dey worry is on top fuel price. Make we rest abeg.”

@ Tess said; “Na Instagram remain. Thank God for the first step.”

@Christy Francis Tender wrote; “Let’s do same to her Instagram account, please

@ Pershenz said, “Long overdue.”

@ Meklos wrote, “That serves her right. Her own is too much Talkative.”

@Debby Whyt wrote, “Her IG is next, please. I’m tired of her rant.”

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You Are In Danger, Leave Nigeria With Your Artiste – Kemi Olunloyo Warns Davido

Investigative journalist, Kemi Olunloyo has cautioned Afrobeats star, Davido, asking him to leave the country following the controversial music video he posted online to promote his artiste, Logos Olori.

Olunloyo wrote about the singer’s hazardous predicament in an Instagram post and claimed to have obtained reliable evidence about the veracity of the threats made against him.

Kemi sent the DMW Boss a severe warning, telling him to disrespect his supporters and leave the nation right away with his new signee, Logos Olori as their lives are in danger.

She also asked him to apologise to the Muslim community so that he would not be harmed.

Kemi Olunloyo wrote;

“Davido leave Nigeria with your artist. Get him a visa ASAP. You are in danger in Nigeria. Big Danger. Apologize to Islam. I have credible information that these credible threats are realm I was very quiet during the Deborah case.

I was dealing with the Oromoni threats which I now posted after 2 years. I was reading what this girl was writing on WhatsApp and vowed never to apologize. LEAVE!! LEAVE!! LEAVE!! Ignore your dáft fans saying it’s not your video.

You wrote the concept. You paid $70k, even the video director needs protection. They are not even “begging on your behalf, the Nigerian way”. If these people harm you, these fans will be the first to post”.

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I’ve Cut Ties With Davido’s Record Label – Liya Reveals

Singer and songwriter Abdulsalam Suliyat Modasola aka Liya is no longer signed to Davido Music Worldwide (DMW).
She made the revelation herself.
The ‘Melo’ crooner disclosed this during a question-and-answer session with her fans on Instagram recently.
The fan wrote: “Are you still in DMW?”
Liya replied: “Nopee, But #30bg for lifee.”
Recall that Davido signed Liya as the first female artiste under his imprint, Davido Music Worldwide, in October 2020.
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Thanks For Blessing My Song – Davido Tells South African Singer Musa Keys

David Adeleke, the famous Nigerian afrobeats superstar, who is also known as Davido, has hailed Musa Keys.

He reacted after Musa Keys, the fast-rising South African Amapiano crooner, publicly appreciated him for the exposure he gave him by featuring him on his ‘Timeless’ album.

Musa Keys featured on ‘Unavailable’ which is one of the standout tracks on Davido’s fourth studio album.

Taking to Twitter on Friday, Keys described Davido as a “legend” and “big bro” as he appreciated him for boosting his career with the iconic feature.

He wrote: “Thank you @davido.

“You a legend and I appreciate you, big bro! Love you.”

Quoting Musa Keys’ tweet, Davido also showered appreciation on the South African for “blessing” his song.

“Thank you, too for blessing my record!” wrote the DMW boss.

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I Have A Daughter for Davido, He Neglected Us Too – Ghanaian Lady Claims

A lady from Ghana has claimed that she gave birth to singer, Davido’s daughter.
According to her, the singer neglected them.
The lady identified on TikTok as Akosua Sally took to the video sharing platform to make the allegations.
Her allegation comes after more than two other women had accused the singer of impregnating them.
Akosua Sally also revealed that their daughter’s name is Kimberly Adeleke and her birthday is coming up soon.
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Davido Flaunts Diamond Teeth Hours After Pregnant Sidechic, Anita Brown Dumped Him

Popular singer Davido has ignored allegations against him to flaunt his diamond teeth and neck chain on Instagram.
The star shared a photo of himself proudly displaying his diamond teeth.
His latest post comes after several women had taken to social media to accuse him of impregnating them.
Recall that Anita Brown, a lady based in the United States had dragged the singer all over social media, saying that she’s pregnant for him.
She also made some other uncomplimentarty claims against the singer and his wife, Chioma.
Davido for days now refused to give the lady and others accusing him any attention.
Instead he took to his social media page on Tuesday to share a photo of his diamond teeth on his Instagram story.
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Davido’s Hit Song ‘Unavailable’ Surpasses 40 Million Streams On Spotify

Afrobeats star, Davido has achieved a major milestone in his career after his hit track, “Unavailable” hit 40 million streams on international streaming platform, Spotify.

The upbeat party anthem which features collaborator, Musa Keys is making waves globally.

The news of this achievement was shared on Monday, July 3, by a statistics monitoring page, and it quickly caught the attention of Davido, who expressed his excitement and gratitude via his official Twitter account.

“@davido’s “Unavailable” w/@MusaKeyss has surpassed 40 million streams on Spotify,” the post read

In response to the remarkable accomplishment, the artist affirmed his unwavering faith in God, highlighting that he continues to thrive despite facing various challenges and controversies throughout his career.

He wrote; “We believe in God”

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