Afrima has released the list of 2022 nominees. Vibe Mtaani highlights musicians from Est Africa who have made it to the list.
Best Male Artist
- Addis Legsse – Enja ( Ethiopia )
- Bien (& Aaron Rimbui) – Bald Men Anthem ( Kenya )
- Diamond Platnumz – Mtasubiri Ft Zuchu ( Tanzania )
- Eddy Kenzo – Songa ( Uganda )
- Kassmasse -Sewasew ( Ethiopia )
- King Saha – Zakayo ( Uganda )
- Marioo – Mi Amor Ft Jovial ( Tanzania )
- Mbosso – Moyo Ft Costa Titch & Phantom Steeze ( Tanzania )
- Nyashinski – Properly ft Femi One ( Kenya )
- Rayvanny – Pele Pele Ft Vjollca ( Tanzania )
Best Female Artiste
- Betty G – Addis Semay ( Ethiopia )
- Tanasha Donna – Maradonna ( Kenya )
- Frida Amani – Fala Mimi ( Tanzania )
- Hewan Gebrewold – Shemuda ( Ethiopia )
- Muthaka – Sorry ( Kenya )
- Nandy – Siwezi ( Tanzania )
- Nikita Kering – Last Name ( Kenya )
- Rosa Ree – Watatubu ( Tanzania )
- Spice Diana – Tujuoge Ft Dj Seven ( Uganda )
- Zuchu – Kitu Ft Bontle Smith & Tyler ( Tanzania )
Other categories that feature East African artists include;
Best Africa Collaboration
- Marioo Ft Jovial – Mi amor (Tanzania/Kenya)
- Mbosso Ft Costa Titch & Phantom Steeze – Moyo (Tanzania/SA)
Best African Act in Diaspora (Female)
- Bey T Ft Boohle – Unanicheza (Kenya)
Best African Band,Duo, Group
- Jano Band – Ethiopia
- Wanavokali – Kenya
Best African DJ
- DJ Lito – Uganda
Best African Rapper/Lyricist
- Nay Wa Mitego – Rais Wa Kitaa ( Tanzania )
Best Artist, Duo or Group in African Dance or Choreography
- Spice Diana – Tujooge ft Dj Seven ( Uganda )
Best Artist, Duo or Group in African Electro
- Mbosso Ft Costa Titch & Phantom Steeze – Moyo (Tanzania )
Best Artist in African HipHop
- Nay Wa Mitego – Rais Wa Kitaa ( Tanzania )
Best Artist, Duo, or Group In African Reggae, Ragga, Dancehall
- Femi One Ft King kaka & Mbithi – Hepi ( Kenya )
- Dj Lito Ft Bebe Cool, Sheilah Gashumba & Slick Stuart Roja – Tick Talk ( Uganda )
- Navy kenzo – Manzese ( Uganda )
- Rosa Ree – Watatubu ( Tanzania )
- Teddy Afro – Naet ( Ethiopia )
Best Artist, Duo, or Group in African Rnb & Soul
- Bridget Blue – goodbye ( Kenya )
- Frida amani & Mayunga – Duyuwana ( Tanzania )
Best Artist, Duo, or Group in African Rock
- Rash – Far Beyond ( Kenya )
Best Artist, Duo or Group in African Tradition
- Betty G – Addis Semay ( Ethiopia )
- Lencho Gemechu – Saglii ( Ethiopia )
Best Artist, Duo or Group in African Contemporary
- Alikiba – Utu ( Kenya )
- Fadilee Itulya Ft Fid Q & Taz Goemi – Problem ( Tanzania )
Best Artist, Duo or Group in African Jazz
- Addis Legesse – Enja ( Ethiopia )
- Gutu Abera – Deemi ( Ethiopia )
- Jano Bano – Zebnanaw ( Ethiopia )
- Sami – Love Tastes like Strawberries ( Rwanda )
Breakout artist Of The Year
- Hewan Gebrewold – Shemuna ( Ethiopia )
Most Promising Artist
- Dafencii – King Alhalaba ( Sudan )
- Frida Amani – Fala mimi ( Tanzania )
Producer of The Year
- Kimambo Beats – Mi Amor by Marioo ft Jovial ( Tanzania )
Song Of The Year
- Marioo ft Jovial – Mi Amor ( Tanzania )
Songwriter of the year.
- Bridget Blue & Jibril Blessing – Woman By Bridget Blue ( Kenya )
- Martin Obudho, Muthaka – Sorry ( Kenya )
- Mordecai ‘Dex’ Mwini – Reason by Wanavokali ft H_art The Band ( Kenya )
Best Female Artist Inspirational Music
- Bridget Blue – Woman ( Kenya )
- Irene Rober Ft Rose Muhando – Hainidhuru ( Tanzania )
- Janet Otieno – Siri ( Kenya )
Best Male Artist Inspirational Music
- Noel nderitu – Waweza ( Kenya )
