E-news: Burna Boy, Nasty C, Stonebwoy, Nadia Nakai & More Win 2019 AFRIMA Awards

The sixth annual All Africa Music Awards (AFRIMA) took place last night at the Eko Convention Centre in Lagos, Nigeria.

The yearly celebration—not to be confused with the Afrikan Musik Magazine Awards (AFRIMMA) which took place in October in Dallas—recognizes African musical talent from various regions of the continent. Several big name artists took home awards during last nights ceremony, which was hosted by Pearl Thusi and Eddie Kadi. Many nominees also performed at the AFRIMA Music Village Festival which took place on ahead of the awards show.

Burna Boy had a major night, winning Artist of the year and Best Male Artist in West Africa, while Tiwa Savage won Best Female Artist in West Africa. Nigerian newcomer, Joe Boy won Best Artiste in African pop. Ghanaian artist Stonebwoy won in the "Best Artist in African Reggae, Ragga or Dancehall" category.

Khaligraph Jones of Kenya won Best Male Artist in East Africa, while Nikita Kering of Kenya won Best Female Artist for the region. For the Central African region, Cameroon's Salatiel and Shan'L of Gabon won best male and female, respectively.

South Africa's Sjava won Best Male Artist for Southern African region and Nadia Nakai claimed the award for Best Female Artist. South Africa's Nasty C took home the award for Best African Rapper. For the North African region, Morocco's Amiinux and Nada Azhari won in the best male and female categories respectively.

Veteran Nigerian artist 2Baba and Congolese music veteran, Awilo Longomba both took home distinguished "Legendary Awards" during the show.