The BHIM Nation CEO was in tight competition with Shatta Wale, Burna Boy (Nigeria), Diamond Platnumz (Tanzania), DJ Moh Green (Algeria), Jah Prayzah (Zimbabwe), Mzvee (Ghana), Patoranking (Nigeria), Roberto (Zambia), Sauti Sol (Kenya), Shatta Wale (Ghana) and Van (Morroco).
Declaring the winner was actress Salma Mumin.
The “Baafira” hitmaker gave a short speech saying that ;the award is for us all even though it’ll lie in his house.'
He noted that he has 'deep believe that music originated from Africa. So the awards is for us all.'