AFRIMA 2015: Yemi Alade emerges Best female Artiste In West Africa

The Effizy Music singer who has had a standout year, fended off challenges from Seyi Shay, Niyola,  Efya, Ruby Gyang, and Wiyaala.

Yemi Alade has won the Best female Artiste In West Africa at the 2015 All Africa Music Awards (AFRIMA).

The Effizy Music singer who has had a standout year with her impressive form on the continent, took home the award, while fending off challenges from Seyi Shay, Niyola,  Efya, Ruby Gyang, and Wiyaala.

On the male front, YBNL singer Olamide received the award as the Best female Artiste In West Africa.

 

Olamide won the award for his song ‘Bobo’, over Wizkid’s ‘Ojuelegba’, Sarkodie’s ‘Adonai (Remix), Flavour’s ‘Golibe’, and Davido’s ‘Fans mi’.

READ: AFRIMA 2015 Full list of winners

Diamond Platnumz was the biggest winner of the night as he took home 3 awards notably the Artiste of the Year and Song of the Year award, while Kenyan group singers, Sauti sol notched 2 awards.

Nigeria was represented on the award winners’ list as Darey, Flavour, Adekunle Gold, and Kiss Daniel, won one plaque each.

Check out photos from the event below.