Naomi Lekadou
The Kora Awards are back for a new edition which promises to be rich in emotions and musical discoveries! Scheduled to take place on a date and in a location still kept secret, this prestigious ceremony will highlight the most prominent artists from the African continent.
Among this year's nominees, we find a host of established stars and promising new talents, from all walks of the continent. Here are some names that should feature prominently during the awards ceremony:
Best male artists:
Wizkid (Nigeria)
Davido (Nigeria)
Burna Boy (Nigeria)
Fally Ipupa (Democratic Republic of Congo)
Booba (Senegal)
Best female artists:
Tiwa Savage (Nigeria)
Yemi Alade (Nigeria)
Aya Nakamura (Mali/France)
Angélique Kidjo (Benin)
N’gozie Okafor (Nigeria)
Best groups:
Sauti Sol (Kenya)
Toofan (Togo)
Black Sheriff (Ghana)
The Wanyika (DRC)
Mani Kongo (Republic of Congo)
Revelations of the year:
Sha Sha (Zimbabwe)
Rema (Nigeria)
Omah Lay (Nigeria)
Ckay (Nigeria)
Tamasha (Tanzania)
And many others !
The full list of nominees is available on the official Kora Awards website: https://www.koraawards.com/
Beyond the competition, the Kora Awards are above all an opportunity to celebrate the diversity and richness of African music. This year again, the ceremony should be a real spectacle, with live performances, tributes to the legends of the continent and unforgettable moments of sharing.
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