Africa-Press – Mozambique. The Mozambican singer-songwriter Mr Bow was the winner of the 10th edition of the African Muzik Magazine Awards (AFRIMMA), specifically in the ‘Best Lusophone’ category.
It was from Texas, at one of the best African music award events, that Mr Bow carried off the award for best Portuguese-speaking artist, leaving behind the many other artists also competing.
The news was shared by the singer on his social networks, where he thanked his fans and the general public for the award.
“We woke up with a blessing for team Bawito and our fans. Once again we won the title of Best Lusophone. Thank you @afrimma for the recognition. Thank you to my fans for their usual support,” he wrote.
This award is the third for Mr Bow, who won in the same category in 2020 and 2022.
The AFRIMMA 2023 Award Show took place on the 17th of September at the prestigious Meyerson Symphony Centre in Dallas, Texas. The ceremony was a three-day event with a fashion show, AFRIMMA Pre-Party, and music panel speaking engagements.
The African Muzik Magazine Awards (commonly abbreviated as AFRIMMA) are an annual African music awards ceremony aimed to reward and celebrate musical works, talents and creativity around the African continent[1] and accommodates all musical genres including Afrobeats, Afro-Trap, Assiko, Bongo, Coupé-décalé, Genge, Highlife, Kwaito, Lingala and Soukous.
The event was founded by Nigerian businessman Anderson Obiagwu and is presented by Big A Entertainment. The first awards ceremony took place in July 2014 at the Eisemann Center in Richardson, Texas.
Here are the 2023 AFRIMMA winners:
Best Male West Africa – King Promise – Ghana
Best Female West Africa- Ayra Starr – Nigeria
Best Male East Africa – Diamond Platnumz – Tanzania
Best Female East Africa – Nadia Mukami – Kenya
Best Male Central Africa- Fabregas – DR Congo
Best Female Central Africa – Libianca – Cameroon
Best Male Southern Africa – AKA – South Africa
Best Female Southern Africa- Nadia Nakai – South Africa
Best Male North Africa – Dj Snake – Algeria
Best Female North Africa – Ruby – Egypt
Crossing Boundaries with Music Award – Rema – Nigeria
Best Newcomer – Odumodu Blvck – Nigeria
Artist of The Year – Rema – Nigeria
Best Gospel – Mike Kalambay – DRC
Best Live Act – Flavour – Nigeria
Best Female Rap Act – Askia – Cameroon
Best Male Rap Act – Blaqbonez – Nigeria
Best Collaboration – Spyro and Tiwa Savage – Who’s Your Guy?
Song of The Year – Davido ft. Musa Keys – ‘Unavailable’
Best Video Director- Director Pink – Nigeria
Best DJ Africa – Ms DSF – Nigeria
Best African DJ USA- DJ Freshy K– Nigeria
AFRIMMA Video of The Year – Fally Ipupa ft. Charlotte Dipanda – ‘Garde du Coeur’
Music Producer of The Year- Maajabu Gospel
Best African Dancer- Ghetto Kids – Uganda
Best Lusophone – Mr Bow – Mozambique
Best Francophone – Fally Ipupa – DR Congo
Best Reggae/ Dancehall – Patoranking – Nigeria
Radio/ TV Personnel of the Year – Ebuka – Nigeria
Best African Group – Toofan – Togo
AFRIMMA Album of the year – Davido – Timeless
AFRIMMA Lifetime Achievement Award – Fally Ipupa (DR Congo) and Timaya (Nigeria)
AFRIMMA Legendary Award – Kcee – Nigeria
AFRIMMA Excellence Award – Timaya – Nigeria
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