Hazel Mak savours AFRIMA award
Malawian singer-songstress, Hazel Mak made history when she won an award at this year’s All Africa Music Awards (AFRIMA).
The UK based singer was all smiles when she received her award, in the category of Best African Act in Diaspora, making her to be recognized as the first Malawian artist to win such an award.
Hazel Mak went ahead against seven other nominees in her category and secured the win for her song, ‘Jaiva’ featuring Roberto and Tay Grin.
On winning her award, congratulatory messages have poured in from all over by Malawian music fans, friends and family.
A member of ClassMates and artist under Kamikazi, Hazel Mak started her music career at the tender age of 11. Her efforts did not go unnoticed as her talent has since been recognized and showcased on different platforms. So recently was her interview on BBC Africa.
Her songs also include ‘Liyaya’, ‘Ting Go’ ft. Bucci, ‘Gwetsa’ ft. DJ Nathan Tunes and ‘Kumutu’ just to name a few.
AFRIMA is an annual award show and the 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.
The 5th annual event took place in Ghana on November 25, and attracted artists from all over Africa.
Check out a full list of the winners below:
Best Female Artiste in Central Africa
Daphne (Cameroon)
Best Male Artiste in Central Africa
Fally Ipupa (DRC)
Best Female Artiste in Eastern Africa
Betty G (Ethiopia)
Best Male Artiste in Eastern Africa
Bebe Cool (Uganda)
Best Female Artiste in Northern Africa
Lyna Mahyem (Algeria)
Best Male Artiste in Northern Africa
Hamza El Fadly (Morocco)
Best Female Artiste in Southern Africa
Shekhinah (South Africa)
Best Male Artiste in Southern Africa
Nasty C (South Africa)
Best Female Artiste in Western Africa
Tiwa Savage (Nigeria)
Best Male Artiste in Western Africa
Davido (Nigeria)
Album of the Year
Betty G (Ethiopia)
Artiste of the Year
Davido (Nigeria)
Best African Video
Sesan for “Gringo” by Shatta Wale (Nigeria)
Best African Act in Diaspora
Hazel Mak (Malawi)
Best African Collaboration
GuiltyBeatz, Mr. Eazi, Patapaa & Pappy Kojo (Ghana, Nigeria) for “Akwaaba”
Best Artiste Duo or Group in African Contemporary
Kidi (Ghana)
Best Artiste Duo or Group in African Dance or Choreography
Mr P (Nigeria)
Best African DJ
Afrotronix (Chad)
Best Artiste Duo or Group in African Electro
Master KG (South Africa)
Best Artiste Duo, Group or Band
Toofan (Togo)
Best Artiste Duo or Group in African Hip-Hop
M.anifest ft. King Promise (Ghana)
Best Artiste Duo or Group in African Jazz
Sibusiso Mashiloane (South Africa)
Best African Rapper or Lyricist
Falz (Nigeria)
Best Artiste Duo or Group in African Pop
2Baba (Nigeria)
Best Artiste Duo or Group in African Ragga, Reggae and Dancehall
Stonebwoy (Ghana)
Best Artiste Duo or Group in African R&B/Soul
Praiz (Nigeria)
Best Artiste Duo or Group in African Rock
Maryam Saleh, Maurice Louca, Tamer Abu Ghazaleh (Egypt)
Best Artiste Duo or Group in African Traditional
Irene Namatovu (Uganda)
Best Female Artiste in African Inspirational Music
Sandra Nankoma (Uganda)
Best Male Artiste in African Inspirational Music
Sarkodie (Ghana)
Most Promising Artiste in Africa
Kuami Eugene (Ghana)
Producer of the Year
Fresh VDM (Togo)
Revelation of the African Continent
Betty G (Ethiopia)
Song of the Year
GuiltyBeatz, Mr. Eazi, Patapaa & Pappy Kojo “Akwaaba” (Ghana)
Songwriter of the Year
Shekhinah Donell, Amon Taulo Chibiya II (South Africa) for “Different” by Shekhinah ft. Mariechan
African Fan’s Favorite
Nedy Music (Tanzania)
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