Simi, Wizkid, Tiwa Savage others win big at AFRIMA 2017

Simisola Bolatito Ogunleye popularly known as Simi, amongst others went home extremely happy. She emerged as the Songwriter of The Year at the 2017 All Africa Music Awards (AFRIMA).

The Nigerian singer won the award for her single ‘Smile’ at the ceremony which held at the Eko Convention Center, Eko Hotels & Suites, Lagos. Simi later gave a thrilling performance of her hit song ‘Joromi’, as she celebrated her win

Other Nigerian singer which includes, Wizkid, Tiwa Savage, 2baba Idibia, YCee, M.I. Wizkid, M.I, Tiwa Savage, Ycee, Orezi, 2Baba all got awards with Wizzy taking home winning 3 awards on the night – Song of the Year, Artist of the Year & Best West African Act (Male).

See full list of winners below:

Best Central African Act (Male) – Locko

Best Central African Act (Female) – Montess

Best East African Act (Male) – Eddy Kenzo

Best East African Act (Female) – Nandy

Best Southern Africa Act (Male) – Emtee

Best West African Act (Male) – Wizkid

Best West African Act (Female) – Tiwa Savage

Best African Collaboration – Alikiba feat M.I – “AJE“

Best Artist in African Rock – Gilad Millo (Kenya)

Best Artist or Group in African RnB & Soul – Alikiba feat. M.I – “AJE“

Best Artist or Group in African Contemporary: DJ Tunez feat. Wande Coal – “Iskaba“

Best Artist or Group in African Raggae & Dancehall – 2Baba – “Holy Holy“

Best Artist of Group in African Pop – Toofan

Video of the Year – Orezi x Adasa Cookey – “Cooking Pot“

Best Female Artist in Inspirational Music: Asikey George

African Songwriter of the Year – Simi

Producer of the Year – DJ Coublon for Seyi Shay’s “Yolo Yolo“

Artist of the Year – Wizkid

Song of the Year – Wizkid feat. Drake – “Come Closer“