Kenya bagged five awards at All Africa Music Awards on Sunday night at the Eko Hotel in Lagos, Nigeria. The annual event was established by the International Committee AFRIMA, in collaboration with the African Union to reward and celebrate musical works, talents and creativity around the African continent while promoting the African cultural heritage.
Nikita Kering scooped two awards at this year’s gala award, the Best Female Artiste East Africa and Best Artiste, Duo/Group in African RnB and Soul categories.
Sauti Sol emerged winners as the Best Group in Africa, while Rash Band bagged the Best in African Rock award.
Thank you @AFRIMAWARDS 🙏🏿🏆.#AFRIMA2021 #BestGroup pic.twitter.com/7Aqghzm6rk
— SAUTI SOL (@sautisol) November 21, 2021
Shanah Manjeru became the youngest winner after she was named the Best African Female Artist in the Inspirational Music category.
African Artiste of the year – Wizkid
Best Female Artiste in Northern Africa – Manal Benchlikha
Best Artiste, Duo, or Group in African R & B Soul – Nikita Kering
Here she goes again…@nikita_kering wins #AFRIMA2021 Best Artiste, Duo, or Group in African R & B Soul
Still We Sing
A F R I M A 2 0 2 1#AFRIMAWARDS #AFRIMA2021 #STILLWESING pic.twitter.com/5nVkzuEXAT— AFRIMA – All Africa Music Awards (@AFRIMAWARDS) November 21, 2021
Best African Female Artiste in Inspirational Music.- Shanah Manjeru
Song of the year- Wizkid
Africans Fan’s Favorite – Fireboy DML
Best African Collaboration – Wizkid
Album of the year – Iba One
