2023 Nominees.
Africa.
Africa Best ACT
- Ayra Starr – Sability
- Bien x DJ Edu – Too Easy
- Burna Boy – Rollercoaster (feat. J Balvin)
- Davido – UNAVAILABLE Ft. Musa Keys
- Diamond Platnumz – Yatapita
- Fik Fameica Ft. Cassper Nyovest, Khaligraph Jones & Navio – Mafia Remix
- Joshua Baraka – NANA Remix (Feat. Joeboy, King Promise & BIEN)
- Jux Ft. Diamond Platnumz – Enjoy
- Kizz Daniel, Empire – Cough
- Rexxie, Naira Marley & Skiibii – Abracadabra (Remix Ft. Wizkid)
- Ruger – Asiwaju
- Spyro Ft. Tiwa Savage – Who is your Guy? Remix
- Victony & Tempoe – Soweto
Africa Best Video
- Afande Miah & Afande OJ – Mambo Bado
- Asake – Organise
- A’shaan – Problem
- Burna Boy – Big 7
- Diamond Platnumz Ft. Koffi Olomide – Achii
- Kcee – Ojapiano
- Kizz Daniel, Empire – Cough
- Kuami Eugene, Rotimi – Cryptocurrency
- Mbosso – Huyu Hapa
- Patoranking – ABOBI
- TOOFAN – C’EST PAS NORMAL
- Wendy Shay – Habibi
- Zuchu Ft Innoss’B – Nani Remix
Africa Number One
- Asake
- Ayra Starr
- Burna Boy
- Davido
- Diamond Platnumz
- Fireboy
- Kizz Daniel
- Rema
- Sheebah
- Tiwa Savage
East Africa.
East Africa Super Hit
- Bien – Inauma
- Billnass Ft Jay Melody – Puuh
- Deejay Pius – BONANE Ft Alyn Sano & Bushali Visualiser
- Diamond Platnumz – Yatapita
- Element EleéeH – FOU DE TOi Feat Ross Kana & Bruce Melodie
- Fik Fameica Ft. Cassper Nyovest, Khaligraph Jones & Navio – Mafia Remix
- Harmonize – Single Again
- Joshua Baraka – NANA Remix (Feat. Joeboy, King Promise & BIEN)
- Jux Ft. Diamond Platnumz – Enjoy
- Khaligraph Jones – Minimal Pressure
- Natacha – LAMGAMBO
- Sheebah – Yolo
- Wakadinali – Sikutambui
East Africa Super Video
- Afande Miah & Afande OJ – Mambo Bado
- A’shaan – Problem
- Bien x DJ Edu – Too Easy
- Diamond Platnumz Ft. Koffi Olomide – Achii
- Eddy Kenzo Ft. Morgan Heritage – Long to be home
- Element Eleeeh Ft. Ross kana & Bruce Melodie – Fou De Toi
- Harmonize – Single Again
- Mbosso – Huyu Hapa
- Nyashinski – Good to me
- Sheebah – Kika Buka
- Zuchu Ft. Innoss’B – Nani
Uganda.
Best Regional Song
- A’shaan – Problem
- Benon Enze – Arua City Ft. Endy Joe
- Emily Kikazi X Rab J Ekyafaayo – Sharamu (Decide)
- Josh Rash – Onyamai
- Karah Gloria – E social Media
- Okeng Born Town – My Charana
- Omutume Planet – Chai Wenjaye
- Planet Aaron – Ekisambi Kya Abwooli
- Profesa Maros – Gala Eye
- Ray G X Ziza Bafana My Boo
- Shanandi – Maama Uganda
- Tinah Baiby – Tikaaloba
- Titus Vybes Ft. Eddy Kenzo – Sisikem
Breakthrough Artist
- Acidic Vokoz
- Alien skin
- Ava Peace
- Joshua Baraka
- Jowy Landa
- Kin Bella
- Ugaboys
- Victor Ruz
- Vivian Mimi
- Omugagga Ssende & Sharif Lukenge
- BentiBoys Africa
Most Viral Song
- Alien Skin – Party
- Alien Skin – Sitya Danger
- B2C – Obulungi Bunuma
- Crysto Panda – Empele
- Gravity Omutujju – Kwepicha
- Hatim and Dokey – Did I Die
- Mudra D Viral – Balo Balo
- Omutume Planet – Chai Wenjaye
Song of the Year
- Alien Skin – Party
- B2C – Obulungi Bunuma
- David Lutalo – Nalongo
- Spice Diana – Siri Regular
- Joshua Baraka – Nana
- Karole Kasiita Ft. Vinka and Winnie Nwagi – Chekecha RMX
- Rema Namakula – Ampisaawo
- Sheebah – Kika Buka
- Vinka – Bailando
Video of the Year
- Afande Miah & Afande OJ – Mambo Bado
- A’shaan – Problem
- Azawi – Omwenge
- B2C – Kitooke Kyagonja
- David Lutalo – Nalongo
- Eddy Kenzo & Morgan Heritage – Long to be Home
- Mudra D Viral – Balo Balo
- Rema Namakula – Ampisaawo
- Sheebah – Kika Buka
- Victor Kamenyo Ft. Pipo – Money Bags
Best Male Artist
- Alien Skin
- B2C
- David Lutalo
- Eddy Kenzo
- Fik Fameica
- Joshua Baraka
Best Female Artist
- Karole Kasita
- Kataleya and Kandle
- Sheebah
- Spice Diana
- Vinka
- Winnie Nwagi
Artist of the Year
- Alien Skin
- David Lutalo
- Eddy Kenzo
- Fik Fameica
- Sheebah
- Vinka
Life Time Achievement Award – To be Communicated.
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