12th KORA Music Awards

Dubbed the ‘Grammys of Africa’, the 12th KORA awards sought to bring this awards show back to its original glory. Held this year in Abidjan, Ivory Coast, it celebrated musicians from across the continent and world.

Best African Artist
DJ Arafat, Ivory Coast
Song: Yorobo Kpankaka

Best Male Artist in North Africa
Cheb Khaled, Algeria
Song: C’est La Vie

Best Female Artist in West Africa
Chidinma, Nigeria
Song: Kedike

Best Female Artist in East Africa
Juliana Kanyomozi, Uganda
Song: I Am Ugandan

Best Male Artist in East Africa
Kidum, Burundi
song: Mulika Mwizi (feat. Sana)

Best Female Artist in Southern Africa
Zahara, South Africa
Song: Loliwe

Best Female Artist in the Diaspora (USA)
Rihanna, United States
Song: We Found Love

Best Male Artist in the Diaspora (USA)
Chris Brown, United States
Song: Look At Me Now (feat. Lil’Wayne & Busta Rhymes)

Best Traditional African Female Artist
Aida Samb, Senegal
Song: Saraba