Aar Maanta
Best Male Artist, Best Dancehall / Reggae Artist, Best Highlife / Traditional Fusion Artist
Diaspora Creatives Awards · MMXXVI
2026 Nominees
The official catalogue of creatives and businesses in contention for recognition on a global stage.
01
GRAND AWARDS
01
Diaspora Creative of the Year
- Khaby Lame
- Tunde Ednut
- Angelica Nwandu
- Mr Boris Becker
- Korra Obidi
- Tobe Nwigwe
- Wisdom Kaye
- Wale
- Rotimi
- Libianca
- Akinola Davies Jr.
- Mowalola Ogunlesi
- Yinka Ilori
- Jenn Nkiru
- Ugo Mozie
- Daps
- Odeal
- Juls
- Charlotte Mensah
- Ibrahim Kamara
- Sherrie Silver
- Alewya
- Elmiene
- Karimah Ashadu
- Kahindo Mateene
- Diarra Bousso
- Spencer Badu
- Tolu Coker
- P2J
- GuiltyBeatz
- Kwate
- Speed Darlington
- JELEEL
- Rundatrax
- Uncle Azeez
- Darryl Vega
- Daddy Clivert
- Sayrah Chips
- Charmaine Hayden
- Kai Cenat
02
Diaspora Artist of the Year
- Odeal
- Libianca
- Moliy
- Darkoo
- Elmiene
- Nonso Amadi
- Princess Wonda
- Akuvi
- T-BLOW
- Falana
- Annahstasia
- Mannywellz
- SGaWD
- Shaé Universe
- Bellah
- Nippa
- Alewya
- Jordan Adetunji
- AYLØ
- Emma Nyra
- Danagog
- Juls
- Nektunez
- GuiltyBeatz
- kwn
- Sasha Keable
- Venna
- Jaz Karis
- Chxrry
- Frenna
- Morachi
- Slizzy E
02
ARTIST AWARDS
03
Best Male Artist
- Odeal
- Pa Salieu
- Kofi Stone
- Yamê
- June Freedom
- TyStringz
- BILS
- Vudumane
- Richie Smile
- Smil3zz
- King Mo
- Dajon AF
- Khenyzee
- Takenonote
- Uncle Azeez
- Eeflat
- Donclef iBO
- Criz Shane
- Lekan
- Blackway
- Abel Meri
- Agatchu
- BRITZ
- Kwaku Asante
- Aar Maanta
- Bongeziwe Mabandla
- Langa Mavuso
- JELEEL!
- Dr Soul
- Mr Soul
- T-BLOW
- Valoe
- Kwate
- Tejan kamara
- Muffius
- King Joe (ZAGA)
- Invictus
04
Best Female Artist
- RIMON
- Princess Wonda
- DEELA
- Yadima
- Lamaya
- Naomi Achu
- Tolu Makay
- Akuvi
- Essence Martins
- Adaeze Orji
- ANDI K
- Karun
- Nola Ade
- Elsy Wameyo
- Tome
- Chechi Sarai
- T'neeya
- Marilyn B
- Njerae
- Donna Adja
- Zakisha
- Soraia Ramos
- Ama Ka'rin
- Mpho Sebina
- Nkiruka Official
- Lina Simons
- Ache Sule
- Bellah
- Anola
- LadyAudri
- Kajaryia
- Munit Mesfin
- Rehaset
- Ari Voxx
- Adorah
- Tyra Chantey
- Sandrine
- ELIZHA
- Korra Obidi
- Emma Nyra
- Sopheeaa
05
Best New Artist
- DEELA
- Lamaya
- ANDI K
- Essence Martins
- Dajon AF
- Khenyzee
- Takenonote
- Smil3zz
- ICXN
- BRITZ
- Tami Tsunami
- Kajaryia
- Eahluri
- Wavveee
- Earf2liv
- Marvy
- Mofe
- Lolade
- Flow-Izzy
- Ugonna
- AQT
- KassaXL
- Rehaset
- RenRiot
- Kweks
- The Ardyst
- Qwamenewking
- Kop-Z
- Nali
- Tashinga
- Talia Goddess
- Samxcas
- AY Bangz
- AY Prinz
- Someje
- Zaiam
- Yung Sammy
- Vikky Sota
- Solite Sema
- Mabsz
- Martins XPR
- Afroline
- July Singsong
- Toluwa
- Joey Jaey
- Prvna
- Jola Green
- SoundsByMaui
- Jetfy Multz
- Modih
- Macdarrow
- Yvonne Baloyi
- Gabar Ya Ahla
- Sopheea
- Wavveeontheway
- Damian wan
- king Oduwa
- Valoe
03
GENRE AWARDS
06
Best Afrobeats Artist
- Princess Wonda
- BILS
- TyStringz
- Akuvi
- Agatchu
- Bensoul
- Njerae
- June Freedom
- Pongo
- Gidi Boii Fly
- Adaorah
- Donna Adja
- King Mo
- TBAZE
- Smil3zz
- Danagog
- T-BLOW
- Richie Smile
- Dajon AF
- Khenyzee
- Takenonote
- Naomi Achu
- T'neeya
- AratheJay
- B4Bonah
- Kojo Blak
- Kweku Flick
- Moliy
- Nabila
- Tzy Panchak
- Joey Jaey
- Yung Sammy
- Oshamo
- Martins XPR
- Bigman OJ
- Monrovia Boy
- Jetplay Music
- Criz Shane
- Speedy1up
- Invictus
- Eziemela
- Nikos Babii
- Kwate
07
Best Amapiano Artist
- Teno Afrika
- Thabo Tonick
- Una Rams
- Simmy
- Rethabile Khumalo
- Filah Lah Lah
- Sio
- Nthabi
- Talia Goddess
- Tshego
- K.O.G
- Pongo
- Vudumane
- T-BLOW
- Richie Smile
- Smil3zz
- King Mo
- Dajon AF
- Khenyzee
- BRITZ
- Tami Tsunami
- ELIZHA
- Akuvi
- TyStringz
- Princess Wonda
- Sadrine
- Korra Obidi
08
Best Afro-Fusion Artist
- Odeal
- RIMON
- Princess Wonda
- BILS
- TyStringz
- Akuvi
- Agatchu
- Yamê
- Kofi Stone
- Kwaku Asante
- K.O.G
- Rationale
- Mereba
- Mpho Sebina
- Sio
- Bongeziwe Mabandla
- Petite Noir
- Langa Mavuso
- Elsy Wameyo
- Xenia Manasseh
- Karun
- Bensoul
- Njerae
- Worlasi
- Cina Soul
- Awa Ly
- June Freedom
- Dino D'Santiago
- Soraia Ramos
- Pongo
- Aline Frazão
- Alewya
- Annahstasia
- Falana
- Wavveee
- Earf2liv
- Munit Mesfin
- Rehaset
- Tolu Makay
- Essence Martins
- Gidi Boii Fly
- Adaorah
- Oduwaiam
- Ashley (Ashtheartiist)
- Donna Adja
- Pierre Chaude
- Invictus
- Than kamara
- king Mo
- TBAZE
- Lamaya
- Smil3zz
- Arewa
- Richie Smile
- Ovi kelz
- Sammie Faze
- Ebuu Kanary
- MODIH
09
Best Afro-Gospel Artist
- Marizu
- Itohan Agbator
- Nola Ade
- CalledOut Music
- Limoblaze
- Asha Elia
- Naffymar
- Noël Mio
- Greatman Takit
- Ko'rale
- Rehmahz
- Gil Joe
- Sal Ly
- Tbabz
- Angeloh
- S.O.
- Happi
- Still Shadey
- Becca Folkes
- Sarah Téibo
- A Mose
- Dena Mwana
- Tobi (No.worry.music)
- Paul Egbemuyiwa
- The Viclucas
- Abenga Victor
10
Best Afro-R&B / Afro-Soul Artist
- Jussoul (Dr Soul)
- TBAZE
- Yadima
- RIMON
- Lamaya
- DEELA
- Essence Martins
- ANDI K
- Anola
- Chi
- Princess Wonda
- Arewa
- Kate Odulukwe
- PRVNA
- Debbie
- ELIZHA
- Solite Sema
- Adaeze Orji
- Ache Sule
- Ay bangz
- Tolu Makay
- Zarion Uti
- Mackenzie lovince
- Richie Smile
- Lu kala
- Sooheeaa
- Luna simao
- Blaq Michael
- Abenga Viktor
- Jaffa
- Rooky
- Zaiam
- Sewa
- Muffius
- King Joe (ZAGA)
- Someje music
- TOLANI
11
Best Hip-Hop / Rap Artist
- Bolanle
- Elsy Wameyo
- Lina Simons
- Blackway
- Pa Salieu
- Kofi Stone
- JELEEL!
- BackRoad Gee
- Confz
- SGaWD
- BILS
- Kwaku DMC
- Kofi Jamar
- Kofi Mole
- Blxckie
- Sampa the Great
- Kalash Criminel
- Badi
- Nix
- Boutross
- Tashinga
- Sideshow
- KassaXL
- Abel Meri
- RenRiot
- Flow-Izzy
- Qwamenewking
- The Ardyst
- AQT
- Earf2liv
- Wavveee
- One Touch
- Samxcas
- Gidi boii fly
- McKenzie Lovince
- Prinz
- Ibezim Yusuf
- Youka
- General Gee
- Broken Pen
- Moyah
- SOTA
- Jasi Caesar
- Gabar Ya Ahla
- Lifeofmrnelson
- Msjorjiabg
- Khadija Mbowe
- Jackie Adedeji
- Jamelia
- Ray Blizzy
- Nadia Rose
- Slizzy E
12
Best Dancehall / Reggae Artist
- Pongo
- Pa Salieu
- K.O.G
- Blackway
- T'neeya
- Kwaku DMC
- Kofi Jamar
- B4Bonah
- BRITZ
- Tzy Panchak
- Askia
- Tilla
- Nabila
- Blesz
- Badi
- Nix
- Faada Freddy
- June Freedom
- Dino D'Santiago
- Soraia Ramos
- Elida Almeida
- Lura
- Awa Ly
- Aar Maanta
- Vudumane
- T-BLOW
- Richie Smile
- Dajon AF
- Khenyzee
- Agatchu
- 3ggaone
- General Pype
- Victor Ayarara
- Takenonote
- Kartela
- Invictus
- Don Blaq Wifi
13
Best Highlife / Traditional Fusion Artist
- Obi Original
- K.O.G
- Worlasi
- B4Bonah
- Kwaku Asante
- AratheJay
- Cina Soul
- Kofi Jamar
- T'neeya
- Kato Change
- Muthoni Drummer Queen
- Blinky Bill
- Elsy Wameyo
- Bongeziwe Mabandla
- Mpho Sebina
- Thandiswa Mazwai
- The Brother Moves On
- Meklit
- Munit Mesfin
- Fendika
- Aar Maanta
- Faada Freddy
- Awa Ly
- Dino D'Santiago
- Elida Almeida
- Lura
- Mayra Andrade
- Soraia Ramos
- Aline Frazão
- Pongo
- Baloji
- Victor Ayaara
- Donclef iBO
- 01the Great
- One Touch
14
Best Afro House Artist
- Teno Afrika
- Thabo Tonick
- Sio
- Una Rams
- Pongo
- Blinky Bill
- Muthoni Drummer Queen
- K.O.G
- Charisse C
- Elsy Wameyo
- Talia Goddess
- Mpho Sebina
- Simmy
- Filah Lah Lah
- Umlilo
- T'neeya
- Agatchu
- Dino D'Santiago
- Aline Frazão
- Kato Change
15
Best Afro Jazz Artist
- Naledi
- Mpho Sebina
- Meklit
- Kato Change
- Munit Mesfin
- Fendika
- Bongeziwe Mabandla
- The Brother Moves On
- Thandiswa Mazwai
- Sio
- Worlasi
- K.O.G
- Blinky Bill
- Muthoni Drummer Queen
- Lisa Oduor-Noah
- Maya von Lekow
- Elsy Wameyo
- Awa Ly
- Faada Freddy
- Aline Frazão
- Mayra Andrade
- Lura
- Dino D'Santiago
- Baloji
- T'neeya
- N'famady kouyate
16
Best Afro Pop Artist
- Princess Wonda
- TyStringz
- Vudumane
- BILS
- T-BLOW
- Danagog
- Richie Smile
- Dajon AF
- Khenyzee
- Smil3zz
- King Mo
- Takenonote
- Akuvi
- Yadima
- Adaeze Orji
- ADAORAH
- ELIZHA
- Lamaya
- Anola
- Tome
- Naomi Achu
- Emma Nyra
- T'neeya
- BRITZ
- Agatchu
- June Freedom
- Soraia Ramos
- Xenia Manasseh
- Njerae
- Karun
- Bensoul
- Pongo
- Dino D'Santiago
- Elida Almeida
- Nabila
- Tzy Panchak
- B4Bonah
- AratheJay
- Invictus
- Donna Adja
- Nikos Babii
- John Patrick Egbo
- Slizzy E
04
MUSIC CREATION AWARDS
17
Song of the Year
- Grateful - Jahborne
- Run It Back - Takenonote
- Party Addict - King Mo
- Last Night - Vudumane
- Different - ICXN
- I Go Die - Smil3zz
- My Way - Dajon AF
- Change Am - Khenyzee
- Feel Loose - Richie Smile
- No Fucks - Donna Adja
- Lava - Korra Obidi
- Money Mindset - Mr Soul
- I Wish You Well - eLDee
- Carnival - Morachi
- Amazing - Muthoni Drummer Queen
- Ijo Jesu - Danagog
- Little Longer - Toye
18
VOTE NOW Music Video of the Year
19
Producer of the Year
- Rundatrax
- Kelvin Boj
- Maestro Bobby
- Pacify
- Vincent Bugozi
- Teno Afrika
- Nektunez
- Juls
- GuiltyBeatz
- P2J
- Jae5
- TSB
- Juls Baby
- Kuvie
- KaySo
- Yung D3mz
- London
- GMK
- Higo
- Spax
- TMXO
- Le Mav
- Genio Bambino
- Ronehi
- Sir Bastien
- MikemillzOnEm
- Afrolektra
- KZ Didit
- Mr Eff
- Doystks (Dammy Simon)
20
Songwriter of the Year
- TyStringz
- Nola Ade
- TBAZE
- RIMON
- Yadima
- Tolu Makay
- Essence Martins
- Solite Sema
- Kate Odulukwe
- PRVNA
- Debbie
- ELIZHA
- Adaeze Orji
- Princess Wonda
- Jussoul (Dr Soul)
- Toye
- Vudumane
- BILS
- Kofi Stone
- Kwaku Asante
- Worlasi
- Xenia Manasseh
- Njerae
- Bensoul
- Cina Soul
- Mpho Sebina
- Awa Ly
- June Freedom
- Dino D'Santiago
- Soraia Ramos
- Langa Mavuso
- Bongeziwe Mabandla
- Mereba
- Falana
- Annahstasia
- Msugonna
- TOLANI
- Ache Sule
21
DJ of the Year
- DJ Karlifornia
- DJ Andymoore
- DJ Kweku
- DJ Yemstar
- DJ Manny Beatz
- DJ Drumbz
- DJ Holy UK
- DJ Prosper
- DJ Whales
- DJ Nems
- DJ SSKE
- DJ Ayo
- DJ Fresh Oman
- DJ Don X
- DJ Manny
- DJ Vogue Eli
- DJ Millz
- DJ Olooo
- DJ Vuga
- DJ Nani
- DJ Hyfa
- Tenisounds
- Kelvin Boj
- Allen Gbemisola
- Charisse C
- Vogue Eli
- Dj Ej
- Dj Faajiiii
- Dj Oreo
- Dj Ag online
- The Golden Child
- Dj Shine da beast
- Drumbz
- Dj Cuppy
22
Photographer/Videographer of the Year
- Okuwafosin Emmanuel
- Tabitha Odutayo
- Caroline Akintunde
- Michael Gils Jr
- Roland Barbiah
- Malik Ofori
- Kop-Z
- Nali
- Kobena
- Manhugnon
- Bhoyeviduals
- HD Genesis
- Vivid visions
- Amiracleatwork
- Loveiskus
- Filmandease
- Victor Bunjululu
23
Dancer / Choreographer of the Year
- Sayrah Chips
- Bryan Supersun
- Felicia D
- Nksogorgeous
- Chichi Aladume
- Ada Mazi
- Luana Asiba
- Stormie Bandele
- Amarachi Oyemaobi
- Ynot
- Liyadances
- Izzysam (Playboy)
- Sammy Vimz
- Joseph Toonga
- 1 man like TJ
- Timi
- Akay
- Stargyal
- Itsjustnife
- Rose Mwambayi
- Nana Kwame Enumde
- Rosey Luchi
- Papermakerastar
- Judith Mccarty
- Tima karaga
- Calvin Perbi
- Lisa Darko
- Vanessa (yv_vans)
- Yva_landria
- Topaz Fit
05
DIASPORA BUSINESS EXCELLENCE AWARDS
24
African Restaurant of the Year
- Desta Ethiopian Kitchen
- BoumBoumAtl
- Cafe Songhai
- Little Lagos
- Ike's Cafe & Grill
- Toyin
- Mama J
- ChòpnBlok
- Cafe Abuja
- Suya Hut
- Akoko
- Chishuru
- 805 Restaurants
- Akara Restaurant
- Alhaji Suya
- Waakye Joint
- Afrobeat Kitchen / Bar
- Greelz in Kensington
- Accra Restaurant
- Nyamekye
- Lalibela Cuisine
- Rendez-Vous Ethiopian & Eritrean Restaurant
- Dept. of Culture
- Lagos TSQ
- Buka
- Cafe Rue Dix
- Dōgon
- Project Suya
- Hedzole
- Chercher Ethiopian Restaurant
- Ethiopic
- Restaurant Kenneh
- Gold Coast
- Fresh Leaves
- SAAM
- ASANKA
- Blue Nile
- Bejte Ethiopia
- Enish Dubai
- KIZA Restaurant & Lounge
- Chop House Restaurant
- Biggy African Restaurant
- Akua's Restaurant
- Pili Pili BBQ House Restaurant
- Al Habasha Restaurant
- Love Grass Restaurant
- Fufu and Chill
25
African Nightclub of the Year
- Rhythm Lounge ATL
- Red Room Lounge
- Faaji Restaurant & Lounge
- Living Room Restaurant & Lounge
- Lux Cafe
- District Atlanta
- Avenue Kitchen & Cocktail
- Reveal Lounge
- The Afro Eatery Lounge
- Vertex
- Safari Lounge
- Bembe
- S.O.B's
- Abigail Nightclub
- Public Bar live
- Lydia On H
- Society Restaurant & Lounge
- Focus Social Club
- Ludo Restaurant & Lounge
- DnD Toronto
- La Shish
- Celio Lounge
- Juliet
- Cococure cite
- TWNTY7
- La Hacienda
- Luna Club
- TABU London
- Club Noir Amsterdam
- Avenue Berlin
- Bricks Berlin
- Weekend Club
- KIZA Restaurant & Lounge
- Enish Dubai
- KQ Dubai
- Afro Lounge Dubai
26
African Business of the Year
- Taliah Waajid Brand
- The Honey Pot Company
- Royal Sprinters ATL
- ZuCot Gallery
- Afrobeat Bistro
- Wazobia African Market
- Makola Marketplace
- Òkèèrè
- Telfar
- Mented Cosmetics
- Omi Woods
- Spencer Badu
- A Different Booklist
- Adwoa's Beauty
- Foope Fragrances
- Vitae London
- Charlotte Mensah
- Afrocenchix
- Eva Sonaike
- Kamso Kids
- Sunmo Snacks
- King Melissa Gold
- Ulimma Fashion
- RIGBEAUTY Hair & Cosmetics
- ORÍKÌ
- The African Marketplace
- HDM CREATIVZ Expert Relocation
- Cayce Foods
06
SPECIAL RECOGNITION
27
Diaspora Legacy Artist of the Year
- Mr Raw
- eLDee
- Morachi
- Kaha
- One Touch
- Jahborne
- Emma Nyra
- Danagog
- 2Shotz
- Olu Maintain
- Omawumi
- Slizzy E
- Fuse ODG
- Rocky Dawuni
- Blick Bassy
- Baloji
- Blitz the Ambassador
- Awa Ly
- Dino D'Santiago
- Mayra Andrade
- Lura
- Badi
- Ezimela
- Black face
- Kelvin Boj
- Seyi Sodimu
28
Diaspora Live Band of the Year
- Ache Sule / Ache's Exclusives
- AfroPulse
- Idan Vibes Band
- Ubunye
- African Ngwasuma
- London Afrobeat Collective
- Tamilore Awosile
- Jembaa Groove
- Gimme The Juice
- RAH & The Ruffcats
- BANTUNAGOJÊJE
- Tulgey Beat
- Victor Ayara
- Jonathan Nvita / The Alkebulan Sound
- Suzette Vidal
- The Big Live Band
- FUSA Live Band
- Nfamady Kouyaté
- Afroline
- Solaris (Maestro)
29
Afrobeats Diaspora Impact Award
30
Diaspora Cultural Influence Award
07
DIGITAL & ENTERTAINMENT CREATIVE AWARDS
31
Diaspora Content Creator of the Year
- Susan @suzieigwe
- Rose Mwambayi
- Afro Princesses
- Anima agyeman
- Queen olu
- Sonariwoondeck
- Oluwafreshout
- Jenny Martin
- Myah Elliott
- Pia Nabila
- Tariq Abu Kazi
- Chaka zulu
- Ravin Wong
- Charmaine
- Kiara Blanchette
- Ada O @adaonwka
- Nnenna B
- Simply Sayo
- Ini cash
- Drea Okeke
- Deby Oscar
- Laye Asiboje
- Your6feetboyfriend
- Big.jogue
- Izzy Ogbeide
- Bernice Monger
- Ling & Lamb
- Maxine chikumbo
- Zeebeezeezoo
- Jocelyn_alw
- Lucid Luvs
32
MC/Hypeman of the Year
- Mr JSB
- Omalicha
- Big smart
- Sugar Beasts
- Joseph Benjamin
- Queenofd mic
- Victor Ayaara
33
Influencer of the Year
- Sandra Benede
- Nikos Babii
- Chiomagoodhair
- Evss Official
- Kikaosunde
- MERCELLE
- Jennifer Amartei
- Dr Lexi Senu
- Sandra Odoi
- Sunjokia
- Nardosedaily
- Lavishlyjackie
- Ojubabe
- Theslumflower
- Kaylakimkay
- Grace Ajilore
34
African Culture Ally of the Year
- Brooke Michaela (@_who_is_brooke)
- Chris (@authentic_traveling)
- Claire Edun @OyinboPrincess
- Inês Martins
- Dj Oyinbo (@dj_oyinbo)
- Oyinbo Rebel
- Kacy Rondeau
- Natasha
- Ellen Nielsen (@ellensnielsen)
- Sisi.Oyinbo
- Oyinbo Olonje
35
Comedian of the Year
- Seyi Brown
- Elenu
- Wamilele
- McMilarito
- Mc Farmbush
- Mr Patrick
- CeeY Comedy
- Christian Beth aka Senior Pastor
- OB Amponsda
- Eddie Kadi
- Daliso Chaponda
36
Live Band of the Year
- Ache Sule
Nominees with Multiple Nominations
154 NOMINEESMost Nominated
Abel Meri
Best Male Artist, Best Hip-Hop / Rap Artist
Ache Sule
Best Female Artist, Best Afro-R&B / Afro-Soul Artist, Songwriter of the Year, Live Band of the Year
Adaeze Orji
Best Female Artist, Best Afro-R&B / Afro-Soul Artist, Best Afro Pop Artist, Songwriter of the Year
Adaorah
Best Afrobeats Artist, Best Afro-Fusion Artist
Afroline
Best New Artist, Diaspora Live Band of the Year
Agatchu
Best Male Artist, Best Afrobeats Artist, Best Afro-Fusion Artist, Best Dancehall / Reggae Artist, Best Afro House Artist, Best Afro Pop Artist
Akuvi
Diaspora Artist of the Year, Best Female Artist, Best Afrobeats Artist, Best Amapiano Artist, Best Afro-Fusion Artist, Best Afro Pop Artist
Alewya
Diaspora Creative of the Year, Diaspora Artist of the Year, Best Afro-Fusion Artist
Aline Frazão
Best Afro-Fusion Artist, Best Highlife / Traditional Fusion Artist, Best Afro House Artist, Best Afro Jazz Artist
ANDI K
Best Female Artist, Best New Artist, Best Afro-R&B / Afro-Soul Artist
Annahstasia
Diaspora Artist of the Year, Best Afro-Fusion Artist, Songwriter of the Year
Anola
Best Female Artist, Best Afro-R&B / Afro-Soul Artist, Best Afro Pop Artist
AQT
Best New Artist, Best Hip-Hop / Rap Artist
AratheJay
Best Afrobeats Artist, Best Highlife / Traditional Fusion Artist, Best Afro Pop Artist
Arewa
Best Afro-Fusion Artist, Best Afro-R&B / Afro-Soul Artist
Awa Ly
Best Afro-Fusion Artist, Best Dancehall / Reggae Artist, Best Highlife / Traditional Fusion Artist, Best Afro Jazz Artist, Songwriter of the Year, Diaspora Legacy Artist of the Year
B4Bonah
Best Afrobeats Artist, Best Dancehall / Reggae Artist, Best Highlife / Traditional Fusion Artist, Best Afro Pop Artist
Badi
Best Hip-Hop / Rap Artist, Best Dancehall / Reggae Artist, Diaspora Legacy Artist of the Year
Baloji
Best Highlife / Traditional Fusion Artist, Best Afro Jazz Artist, Diaspora Legacy Artist of the Year
Bellah
Diaspora Artist of the Year, Best Female Artist
Bensoul
Best Afrobeats Artist, Best Afro-Fusion Artist, Best Afro Pop Artist, Songwriter of the Year
BILS
Best Male Artist, Best Afrobeats Artist, Best Afro-Fusion Artist, Best Hip-Hop / Rap Artist, Best Afro Pop Artist, Songwriter of the Year
Blackway
Best Male Artist, Best Hip-Hop / Rap Artist, Best Dancehall / Reggae Artist
Blinky Bill
Best Highlife / Traditional Fusion Artist, Best Afro House Artist, Best Afro Jazz Artist
Bongeziwe Mabandla
Best Male Artist, Best Afro-Fusion Artist, Best Highlife / Traditional Fusion Artist, Best Afro Jazz Artist, Songwriter of the Year
BRITZ
Best Male Artist, Best New Artist, Best Amapiano Artist, Best Dancehall / Reggae Artist, Best Afro Pop Artist
Charisse C
Best Afro House Artist, DJ of the Year
Charlotte Mensah
Diaspora Creative of the Year, African Business of the Year
Cina Soul
Best Afro-Fusion Artist, Best Highlife / Traditional Fusion Artist, Songwriter of the Year
Criz Shane
Best Male Artist, Best Afrobeats Artist
Dajon AF
Best Male Artist, Best New Artist, Best Afrobeats Artist, Best Amapiano Artist, Best Dancehall / Reggae Artist, Best Afro Pop Artist
Danagog
Diaspora Artist of the Year, Best Afrobeats Artist, Best Afro Pop Artist, Diaspora Legacy Artist of the Year
Debbie
Best Afro-R&B / Afro-Soul Artist, Songwriter of the Year
DEELA
Best Female Artist, Best New Artist, Best Afro-R&B / Afro-Soul Artist
Dino D'Santiago
Best Afro-Fusion Artist, Best Dancehall / Reggae Artist, Best Highlife / Traditional Fusion Artist, Best Afro House Artist, Best Afro Jazz Artist, Best Afro Pop Artist, Songwriter of the Year, Diaspora Legacy Artist of the Year
Donclef iBO
Best Male Artist, Best Highlife / Traditional Fusion Artist
Donna Adja
Best Female Artist, Best Afrobeats Artist, Best Afro-Fusion Artist, Best Afro Pop Artist
Earf2liv
Best New Artist, Best Afro-Fusion Artist, Best Hip-Hop / Rap Artist
Elida Almeida
Best Dancehall / Reggae Artist, Best Highlife / Traditional Fusion Artist, Best Afro Pop Artist
ELIZHA
Best Female Artist, Best Amapiano Artist, Best Afro-R&B / Afro-Soul Artist, Best Afro Pop Artist, Songwriter of the Year
Elmiene
Diaspora Creative of the Year, Diaspora Artist of the Year
Elsy Wameyo
Best Female Artist, Best Afro-Fusion Artist, Best Hip-Hop / Rap Artist, Best Highlife / Traditional Fusion Artist, Best Afro House Artist, Best Afro Jazz Artist
Emma Nyra
Diaspora Artist of the Year, Best Female Artist, Best Afro Pop Artist, Diaspora Legacy Artist of the Year
Enish Dubai
African Restaurant of the Year, African Nightclub of the Year
Essence Martins
Best Female Artist, Best New Artist, Best Afro-Fusion Artist, Best Afro-R&B / Afro-Soul Artist, Songwriter of the Year
Faada Freddy
Best Dancehall / Reggae Artist, Best Highlife / Traditional Fusion Artist, Best Afro Jazz Artist
Falana
Diaspora Artist of the Year, Best Afro-Fusion Artist, Songwriter of the Year
Fendika
Best Highlife / Traditional Fusion Artist, Best Afro Jazz Artist
Filah Lah Lah
Best Amapiano Artist, Best Afro House Artist
Flow-Izzy
Best New Artist, Best Hip-Hop / Rap Artist
Gabar Ya Ahla
Best New Artist, Best Hip-Hop / Rap Artist
Gidi Boii Fly
Best Afrobeats Artist, Best Afro-Fusion Artist
GuiltyBeatz
Diaspora Creative of the Year, Diaspora Artist of the Year, Producer of the Year
Invictus
Best Male Artist, Best Afrobeats Artist, Best Afro-Fusion Artist, Best Dancehall / Reggae Artist, Best Afro Pop Artist
JELEEL!
Best Male Artist, Best Hip-Hop / Rap Artist
Joey Jaey
Best New Artist, Best Afrobeats Artist
Juls
Diaspora Creative of the Year, Diaspora Artist of the Year, Producer of the Year
June Freedom
Best Male Artist, Best Afrobeats Artist, Best Afro-Fusion Artist, Best Dancehall / Reggae Artist, Best Afro Pop Artist, Songwriter of the Year
Jussoul (Dr Soul)
Best Afro-R&B / Afro-Soul Artist, Songwriter of the Year
K.O.G
Best Amapiano Artist, Best Afro-Fusion Artist, Best Dancehall / Reggae Artist, Best Highlife / Traditional Fusion Artist, Best Afro House Artist, Best Afro Jazz Artist
Kajaryia
Best Female Artist, Best New Artist
Karun
Best Female Artist, Best Afro-Fusion Artist, Best Afro Pop Artist
KassaXL
Best New Artist, Best Hip-Hop / Rap Artist
Kate Odulukwe
Best Afro-R&B / Afro-Soul Artist, Songwriter of the Year
Kato Change
Best Highlife / Traditional Fusion Artist, Best Afro House Artist, Best Afro Jazz Artist
Kelvin Boj
Producer of the Year, DJ of the Year, Diaspora Legacy Artist of the Year
Khenyzee
Best Male Artist, Best New Artist, Best Afrobeats Artist, Best Amapiano Artist, Best Dancehall / Reggae Artist, Best Afro Pop Artist
King Joe (ZAGA)
Best Male Artist, Best Afro-R&B / Afro-Soul Artist
King Mo
Best Male Artist, Best Afrobeats Artist, Best Amapiano Artist, Best Afro Pop Artist
KIZA Restaurant & Lounge
African Restaurant of the Year, African Nightclub of the Year
Kofi Jamar
Best Hip-Hop / Rap Artist, Best Dancehall / Reggae Artist, Best Highlife / Traditional Fusion Artist
Kofi Stone
Best Male Artist, Best Afro-Fusion Artist, Best Hip-Hop / Rap Artist, Songwriter of the Year
Kop-Z
Best New Artist, Photographer/Videographer of the Year
Korra Obidi
Diaspora Creative of the Year, Best Female Artist, Best Amapiano Artist
Kwaku Asante
Best Male Artist, Best Afro-Fusion Artist, Best Highlife / Traditional Fusion Artist, Songwriter of the Year
Kwaku DMC
Best Hip-Hop / Rap Artist, Best Dancehall / Reggae Artist
Kwate
Diaspora Creative of the Year, Best Male Artist, Best Afrobeats Artist
Lamaya
Best Female Artist, Best New Artist, Best Afro-Fusion Artist, Best Afro-R&B / Afro-Soul Artist, Best Afro Pop Artist
Langa Mavuso
Best Male Artist, Best Afro-Fusion Artist, Songwriter of the Year
Libianca
Diaspora Creative of the Year, Diaspora Artist of the Year
Lina Simons
Best Female Artist, Best Hip-Hop / Rap Artist
Lura
Best Dancehall / Reggae Artist, Best Highlife / Traditional Fusion Artist, Best Afro Jazz Artist, Diaspora Legacy Artist of the Year
Martins XPR
Best New Artist, Best Afrobeats Artist
Mayra Andrade
Best Highlife / Traditional Fusion Artist, Best Afro Jazz Artist, Diaspora Legacy Artist of the Year
Meklit
Best Highlife / Traditional Fusion Artist, Best Afro Jazz Artist
Mereba
Best Afro-Fusion Artist, Songwriter of the Year
Moliy
Diaspora Artist of the Year, Best Afrobeats Artist
Morachi
Diaspora Artist of the Year, Diaspora Legacy Artist of the Year
Mpho Sebina
Best Female Artist, Best Afro-Fusion Artist, Best Highlife / Traditional Fusion Artist, Best Afro House Artist, Best Afro Jazz Artist, Songwriter of the Year
Muffius
Best Male Artist, Best Afro-R&B / Afro-Soul Artist
Munit Mesfin
Best Female Artist, Best Afro-Fusion Artist, Best Highlife / Traditional Fusion Artist, Best Afro Jazz Artist
Muthoni Drummer Queen
Best Highlife / Traditional Fusion Artist, Best Afro House Artist, Best Afro Jazz Artist
Nabila
Best Afrobeats Artist, Best Dancehall / Reggae Artist, Best Afro Pop Artist
Nali
Best New Artist, Photographer/Videographer of the Year
Naomi Achu
Best Female Artist, Best Afrobeats Artist, Best Afro Pop Artist
Nektunez
Diaspora Artist of the Year, Producer of the Year
Nikos Babii
Best Afrobeats Artist, Best Afro Pop Artist, Influencer of the Year
Nix
Best Hip-Hop / Rap Artist, Best Dancehall / Reggae Artist
Njerae
Best Female Artist, Best Afrobeats Artist, Best Afro-Fusion Artist, Best Afro Pop Artist, Songwriter of the Year
Nola Ade
Best Female Artist, Best Afro-Gospel Artist, Songwriter of the Year
Odeal
Diaspora Creative of the Year, Diaspora Artist of the Year, Best Male Artist, Best Afro-Fusion Artist
One Touch
Best Hip-Hop / Rap Artist, Best Highlife / Traditional Fusion Artist, Diaspora Legacy Artist of the Year
P2J
Diaspora Creative of the Year, Producer of the Year
Pa Salieu
Best Male Artist, Best Hip-Hop / Rap Artist, Best Dancehall / Reggae Artist
Pongo
Best Afrobeats Artist, Best Amapiano Artist, Best Afro-Fusion Artist, Best Dancehall / Reggae Artist, Best Highlife / Traditional Fusion Artist, Best Afro House Artist, Best Afro Pop Artist
Princess Wonda
Diaspora Artist of the Year, Best Female Artist, Best Afrobeats Artist, Best Amapiano Artist, Best Afro-Fusion Artist, Best Afro-R&B / Afro-Soul Artist, Best Afro Pop Artist, Songwriter of the Year
PRVNA
Best Afro-R&B / Afro-Soul Artist, Songwriter of the Year
Qwamenewking
Best New Artist, Best Hip-Hop / Rap Artist
Rehaset
Best Female Artist, Best New Artist, Best Afro-Fusion Artist
RenRiot
Best New Artist, Best Hip-Hop / Rap Artist
Richie Smile
Best Male Artist, Best Afrobeats Artist, Best Amapiano Artist, Best Afro-Fusion Artist, Best Afro-R&B / Afro-Soul Artist, Best Dancehall / Reggae Artist, Best Afro Pop Artist
RIMON
Best Female Artist, Best Afro-Fusion Artist, Best Afro-R&B / Afro-Soul Artist, Songwriter of the Year
Rose Mwambayi
Dancer / Choreographer of the Year, Diaspora Content Creator of the Year
Rundatrax
Diaspora Creative of the Year, Producer of the Year
Samxcas
Best New Artist, Best Hip-Hop / Rap Artist
Sayrah Chips
Diaspora Creative of the Year, Dancer / Choreographer of the Year
SGaWD
Diaspora Artist of the Year, Best Hip-Hop / Rap Artist
Simmy
Best Amapiano Artist, Best Afro House Artist
Sio
Best Amapiano Artist, Best Afro-Fusion Artist, Best Afro House Artist, Best Afro Jazz Artist
Slizzy E
Diaspora Artist of the Year, Best Hip-Hop / Rap Artist, Best Afro Pop Artist, Diaspora Legacy Artist of the Year
Smil3zz
Best Male Artist, Best New Artist, Best Afrobeats Artist, Best Amapiano Artist, Best Afro-Fusion Artist, Best Afro Pop Artist
Solite Sema
Best New Artist, Best Afro-R&B / Afro-Soul Artist, Songwriter of the Year
Soraia Ramos
Best Female Artist, Best Afro-Fusion Artist, Best Dancehall / Reggae Artist, Best Highlife / Traditional Fusion Artist, Best Afro Pop Artist, Songwriter of the Year
Spencer Badu
Diaspora Creative of the Year, African Business of the Year
T-BLOW
Diaspora Artist of the Year, Best Male Artist, Best Afrobeats Artist, Best Amapiano Artist, Best Dancehall / Reggae Artist, Best Afro Pop Artist
T'neeya
Best Female Artist, Best Afrobeats Artist, Best Dancehall / Reggae Artist, Best Highlife / Traditional Fusion Artist, Best Afro House Artist, Best Afro Jazz Artist, Best Afro Pop Artist
Takenonote
Best Male Artist, Best New Artist, Best Afrobeats Artist, Best Dancehall / Reggae Artist, Best Afro Pop Artist
Talia Goddess
Best New Artist, Best Amapiano Artist, Best Afro House Artist
Tami Tsunami
Best New Artist, Best Amapiano Artist
Tashinga
Best New Artist, Best Hip-Hop / Rap Artist
TBAZE
Best Afrobeats Artist, Best Afro-Fusion Artist, Best Afro-R&B / Afro-Soul Artist, Songwriter of the Year
Teno Afrika
Best Amapiano Artist, Best Afro House Artist, Producer of the Year
Thabo Tonick
Best Amapiano Artist, Best Afro House Artist
Thandiswa Mazwai
Best Highlife / Traditional Fusion Artist, Best Afro Jazz Artist
The Ardyst
Best New Artist, Best Hip-Hop / Rap Artist
The Brother Moves On
Best Highlife / Traditional Fusion Artist, Best Afro Jazz Artist
TOLANI
Best Afro-R&B / Afro-Soul Artist, Songwriter of the Year
Tolu Makay
Best Female Artist, Best Afro-Fusion Artist, Best Afro-R&B / Afro-Soul Artist, Songwriter of the Year
Tome
Best Female Artist, Best Afro Pop Artist
TyStringz
Best Male Artist, Best Afrobeats Artist, Best Amapiano Artist, Best Afro-Fusion Artist, Best Afro Pop Artist, Songwriter of the Year
Tzy Panchak
Best Afrobeats Artist, Best Dancehall / Reggae Artist, Best Afro Pop Artist
Una Rams
Best Amapiano Artist, Best Afro House Artist
Uncle Azeez
Diaspora Creative of the Year, Best Male Artist
Valoe
Best Male Artist, Best New Artist
Victor Ayaara
Best Highlife / Traditional Fusion Artist, MC/Hypeman of the Year
Vudumane
Best Male Artist, Best Amapiano Artist, Best Dancehall / Reggae Artist, Best Afro Pop Artist, Songwriter of the Year
Wavveee
Best New Artist, Best Afro-Fusion Artist, Best Hip-Hop / Rap Artist
Worlasi
Best Afro-Fusion Artist, Best Highlife / Traditional Fusion Artist, Best Afro Jazz Artist, Songwriter of the Year
Xenia Manasseh
Best Afro-Fusion Artist, Best Afro Pop Artist, Songwriter of the Year
Yadima
Best Female Artist, Best Afro-R&B / Afro-Soul Artist, Best Afro Pop Artist, Songwriter of the Year
Yamê
Best Male Artist, Best Afro-Fusion Artist
Yung Sammy
Best New Artist, Best Afrobeats Artist
Zaiam
Best New Artist, Best Afro-R&B / Afro-Soul Artist