The globally-anticipated Nominees List for the 5th All Africa Music Awards, AFRIMA, has been unveiled by the African Union Commission, AUC, and the International Jury of AFRIMA, during a World Media announcement held on Tuesday, August 14, 2018, at the Eko Hotels & Suites, Victoria Island, Lagos.
Here is the complete list of nominees for the AFRIMA Awards 2018 below.
| Best Female Artiste in Central Africa | ||||
| Name of Artist | Country | Track title | ||
| 1 | Amanda Malela | DRC | Kumama | |
| 2 | Anabela Aya | Angola | I love you Bue | |
| 3 | Blanche Baily | Cameroon | BonBon | |
| 4 | Bruna Tatiana | Angola | Amo-te | |
| 5 | Charlotte Dipanda ft Yemi Alade | Cameroon | Sista | |
| 6 | Daphne | Cameroon | Jusqu’à La Gare | |
| 7 | Iyenga | DRC | Sorry | |
| 8 | Shura | Cameroon | Allez Dire | |
| Best Male Artiste in Central Africa | ||||
| Name of Artist | Country | Track title | ||
| 1 | AFROTRONIX | Chad | DYD | |
| 2 | Belamy Paluku (DRC) | DRC | Blood Brothers | |
| 3 | Dadju | DRC | Bob Marley | |
| 4 | FALLY IPUPA FT KEBACK& NAZ | DRC | MANNEQUIN | |
| 5 | GAZ MAWETE | DRC | PAULINA | |
| 6 | Locko | Cameroon | Je Serai La | |
| 7 | Magasco | Cameroon | Sokoto | |
| 8 | Maite Gims Ft. Vianney | DRC | La Meme | |
| Best Female Artiste in Eastern Africa | ||||
| Name of Artist | Country | Track title | ||
| 1 | Betty G | Ethiopia | Mengedegna | |
| 2 | Irene namatovu | Uganda | Nsambila nyuma nga janzi | |
| 3 | Maua Sama | Tanzania | Nakuelewa | |
| 4 | Petra Ft. Victoria Kimani | Kenya | I got that | |
| 5 | Sandra Nankoma | Uganda | kaddugala | |
| 6 | Sheebah SASHA VYBZ | Uganda | Mummy Yo | |
| 7 | Neza ft MC Galaxy | Rwanda | Vibe | |
| Best Male Artiste in Eastern Africa | ||||
| Name of Artist | Country | Track title | ||
| 1 | Bebe Cool | Uganda | Freedom | |
| 2 | Diamond Platnumz | Tanzania | A boy from Tandale | |
| 3 | HARMONIZE FT DIAMOND PLATNUMZ | Tanzania | KWANGWARU | |
| 4 | Kagwe Mungai Ft. Niniola | Kenya | Till the end | |
| 5 | Khaligraph Jones Ft. Petra | Kenya | Rider | |
| 6 | Nyashinski | Kenya | Bebi Bebi | |
| 7 | RAYVANNY FT MAPHORISA & DJ BUCKZ | Tanzania | MAKULUSA | |
| 8 | Yamiu Mola | Ethiopia | Wegegta | |
| Best Female Artiste in Northern Africa | ||||
| Name of Artist | Country | Track title | ||
| 1 | Kenza | Algeria | Maliket Saba | |
| 2 | Lyna Mahyem | Algeria | Boucan | |
| 3 | Lyna Mahyem ft Medi Meyz | Algeria | Bye Bye | |
| 4 | Maryam Saleh, Maurice Louca, Tamer Abu Ghazaleh | Egypt | Ekaa Maksour | |
| 5 | N-S feat Kafon | Tunisia | Daloula | |
| 6 | Souhia Ben Lachhab | Algeria | Lik Manwalich | |
| Best Male Artiste in Northern Africa | ||||
| Name of Artist | Country | Track title | ||
| 1 | Abu Ft. Yousta | Egypt | 3 Daqat | |
| 2 | Balti ft Hamouda | Tunisia | Ya Lili | |
| 3 | DJ Moh Green Ft. Magasco | Algeria | Por Favor | |
| 4 | Hamza El Fadly | Morocco | Ya Mraya | |
| 5 | Lartiste ft Carolina | Morocco | Mafiosa | |
| 6 | Muslim | Morocco | Mama | |
| 7 | Saad Lamjarred | Morocco | Casablanca | |
| 8 | Sofiane Ft. Maitre Gims | Algeria | Arafricain | |
| Best Female Artiste in Southern Africa | ||||
| Name of Artist | Country | Track title | ||
| 1 | Ammara Brown | Zimbabwe | Akiliz | |
| 2 | Babes Wodumu | South Africa | Ganda Ganda Ft. Mampintsha & Madanon | |
| 3 | Lily | Malawi | Bad at Love | |
| 4 | Mandisa Mamba | Swaziland | Party | |
| 5 | Nadia Nakai | South Africa | Money Calling Ft. Frank Casino | |
| 6 | Rouge | South Africa | Dololo Ft. Bigstar | |
| 7 | Ruby the Pigeon | Namibia | Rorisang | |
| 8 | Shekhinah | South Africa | Please Mr | |
| Best Male Artiste in Southern Africa | ||||
| Name of Artist | Country | Track title | ||
| 1 | Cassper Nyovest | South Africa | Ksazobalit | |
| 2 | EXQ | Zimbabwe | Pahukama Ft. Jah Prayzah | |
| 3 | Jah Prayzah | Zimbabwe | Nziyo Yerudo Ft. Yemi Alade | |
| 4 | Kwesta | South Africa | Spirit Ft. Wale | |
| 5 | Nasty C | South Africa | Jungle | |
| 6 | Roberto | Zambia | Contolola Ft. Patoranking | |
| 7 | Shane Eagle | South Africa | Let it Flow | |
| 8 | Sibusiso Mashiloane | South Africa | Niza | |
| Best Female Artiste in Western Africa | ||||
| Name of Artist | Country | Track title | ||
| 1 | Angelique Kidjo | Benin | Once in a Lifetime | |
| 2 | Aya Nakamura | Mali | Oumou Sangare | |
| 3 | Becca | Ghana | Number One Ft. Mr. Eazi | |
| 4 | Efya | Ghana | Mame Ft. Mr Eazi | |
| 5 | Josey | Cote d’Ivoire | Jour J-O | |
| 6 | Simi | Nigeria | Joromi | |
| 7 | Tiwa Savage | Nigeria | Ma Lo Ft. Wizkid & Spellz | |
| 8 | Viviane Chidid | Senegal | Marriage Force | |
| Best Male Artiste in Western Africa | ||||
| Name of Artist | Country | Track title | ||
| 1 | Davido | Nigeria | Fia | |
| 2 | DJ Spinall | Nigeria | Nowo Ft. Wizkid | |
| 3 | Djodje | Cape Verde | Be Mine Ft. Patoranking | |
| 4 | King Promise | Ghana | CCTV Ft. Mugeez | |
| 5 | Kuami Eugene | Ghana | Angela | |
| 6 | Kwesi Arthur | Ghana | Grind Day Ft. Sarkodie & Medikal | |
| 7 | MHD | Guinea | Bella Ft. Wizkid | |
| 8 | Olamide | Nigeria | Wo! | |
| 9 | Starboy | Nigeria | Soco Ft. Terry, Spotless, Ceeza Milli & Wizkid | |
