African musicians bag nominations for Caribbean Afro Music Awards

The annual awards acknowledge and reward British and international talent from genres like Afrobeats, reggae, reggaeton, dancehall, soca and gospel.

British-Ghanaian DJ and producer Juls, who recently became a member of Grammy oversight body the Recording Academy, received two nominations in the Best DJ, Best UK Act and Best Afrobeats Act categories. The latter category features Ghanaian musician Kuami Eugene who also got a nod in the Best International Act category.

Other nominees from Africa include BM (DRC), Andrew Ripper (DRC/Zambia), Eddy Kenzo (Uganda), Jidenna (Nigerian/US) as well as Kenyans Cathy Matete, Becky Muthoni, Shamir, Wyre and Lavosti, among others.

The public can vote for their favourite acts here.

Below is a list of nominees from Africa:

 Best Afrobeats Act

• BM
• Andrew Ripper
• Eddy Kenzo
• Jidenna
• Juls
• Kuami Eugene

Best Up and Coming Act

• Abby Dallas
• Vision Alexander
• Indie Allen
• Kim Nain
• Sumerr
• Black Kush
• Aleighcia scott
• Scrappy
• Irah
• Tashana
• Blacfyah
• Persona
• Ghost Dan
• Simma
• Taller Dan
• Steffani Milan
• Guala
• Dionne Reid
• Answele
• Cathy Matete 
• Treesha
• Becky Muthoni 
• Lady Ele

Best International Act

• Julian Marley
• Misié Sadik
• Analea Brown
• Kuami Eugene
• Million Stylez
• T Stone
• Jidenna
• Alborosie
• Charly B
• Fally Ipupa
• Matieu White
• Sasi The Don
• Wyre
• JB Mpiana
• Keros-N
• Million Stylez
• Notch
• Shamir
• Ir Sais
• Lavosti
• Tuff Like Iron
• Uwe Banton
• Frankie Dee
• Emeterians
• Krishane

Best DJ

• Gully B
• Robbo Ranx
• DJ Hol Up
• Chris Satta
• Gussy Star
• DJ Triple M
• DJ Longers
• DJ Heartical
• Shotz - The Selectors Choice
• Mixmaster J 5* General
• Juls
• DJ Jahmar
• DJ Shinski
• DJ Nate
• DJ Madout
• Vinny Ranks
• DJ 745
• Epik Jones
• Best UK Act
• Ras Demo
• Red Man UK
• Mr Williamz
• The Rara
• Marla Brown
• Juls
• Irah
• Sparky Rugged
• Navigator
• Randy Valentine
• Indie
• Big Zeeks

Best Album

• Lieutenant Stitchie – Masterclass
• Analea Brown – Queendom
• Julian Marley – As I Am
• Busy Signal – Parts of the Puzzle
• Jidenna – 85 To Africa
• Spragga Benz – The Journey Chosen
• Anthony B – King In My Castle

Best Music Video

• 'An fè Pouw' – Misié Sadik
• 'Dream over'– D Major  
• 'Juvie Slow Down' – Busy Signal 
• 'Jamaica Jamaica' – Kabaka Pyramid 
• 'Natural Woman' – Kabaka Pyramid  
• 'Stronger in Love' – Hezron ft. Busy Signal
• 'Allo Téléphone' – Fally Ipupa 
• 'J'aime Ton Body' – Matieu White 
•  'Sa ou Vlé' – Keros-N 
• 'Million Thoughts' – Iba MaHr  
• 'Real One' – Noah Powa 
• 'Boujee' – Nailah Blackman 
• 'Shots' – Motto
• 'Beautifilled' – Randy Valentine 
• 'We Want Justice' – Mr Killa
• 'Pull Up' – Konshens 
• 'Blessing' – Masicka 
• 'Sure Sure' – Shenseea 
• 'From Rags To Riches' – Teejay  
• 'Gweh' – Ding Dong 
• 'Trick'a Treat' – Shenseea
• 'Backaz' – Konshens