The Clout Africa Awards 2022 held today, May 2nd at 6:00 pm. Hosted by Tolani Baj and VJ Adams, the virtual event aired across all Clout Africa’s social media pages. The hosts and the witty media personalities entertained viewers with engaging award presentations and jokes during the awards themed; ‘Raise the underground.’
Viewers also enjoyed some exciting live music performances from rising talents like Sydney, Daiverse, Raebel, Gyakie and South African hitmakers, Ch’cco, Mellow and Sleazy. Each of the performing artists has had their unique successes this year which has shown the world that creativity and staying true to one’s roots are key ingredients for success no matter the industry.
Nominations were shortlisted by the Clout Africa Award committee along with specialist jury panels of industry experts from across Africa. Victony racked up the most nominations while Adekunle Gold received two nominations. Commenting on the nominees, Pheabian Miller, the chair of the Clout Africa Award committee said, “The nominees showcase some of the most diverse and exciting line-up of creatives, artists, producers and DJs in Africa. These acts have created powerful songs that are captivating audiences across the continent and internationally. They’ve highlighted our storytelling culture and sound. ”
Head of Business Development, Kolapo Oladapo shared his thoughts saying, “After the record-breaking last few months that music of African origin has had, it’s no surprise that we have such a spectacular line-up of nominees. The Clout Africa awards is here to showcase to the world what talents our industry has to offer.”
He was supported by the Chief Brand Officer, Dotun Kayode. “It’s an incredible reflection of the high calibre of African talents and producers and storytellers and creatives we have in our continent. We are proud to acknowledge and reward their great achievements,” Dotun noted.
Clout’s Head of Partnerships and Comms, Blessing Manafa added that “It’s amazing to see that beyond just listening and loving the projects music artists put out, fans have the power to reward who has impacted and resonates with them the most. The winners of every Clout Award category are all deserving!”
Speaking on the decision to make Clout Africa Awards 2022 a fan-voted affair, Clout’s CEO, Serge Noujaim said; “Clout Africa Awards is about raising the underground and bringing you the hottest music award show in Africa where the fans are in control. We’ve been a big part of African music’s growth, providing top-of-the-line recording studio equipment and media services for both established and upcoming acts. Over the past few months, they’ve been busy listening, deliberating and shortlisting the very best of African music creators for the Clout Africa Awards 2022 across 10 categories. If you love them, we honour them.”
See the full list of nominees and winners below;
DJ of the year
DJ YK Mule
DJ Kaywise
DJ Titanium
DBN Gogo ( winner )
DJ Joenel
Revelation of the year
Victony
Ruger
Basketmouth
Musa Keys
Young Stunna
Gyakie ( winner )
Producer of the year
P.Priime ( winner )
London
Niphkeys
Sciopion Kings
Mas Musiq
Best Sound Engineering
Timi Jay ( winner )
Alpha Ojini
Simi (Studio Brat)
Mix Master Garzy
Michael Goofy Morare
Best Alternative Album
Cavemen — Love & Highlife
Ayra Starr — 19 and Dangerous
Johnny Drille — Before We Fall Asleep
Amaarae — The Angel You Don’t Know
Msaki — Platinum Heart Open ( winner )
Muzi — Interblaktic
Best Gospel
Mercy Chinwo ( winner )
Sinach
Moses Bliss
HLE
Tim Godfrey
Limo Blaze
Creator of the year
Jenni Frank
Kiekie
Lasisi Elenu
Korty EO
Moghelingz ( winner )
ErkuahOfficial
Best Collaboration
High — Adekunle Gold ft. Davido ( winner )
Holy Father — Mayorkun & Victony
Possible — DBN Gogo
Popo — Musa Keys & Loui
Forever — Gyakie ft. Omah Lay
Songwriter of the year
Peruzzi
Adekunle Gold
Barry Jhay
Victony
Blxckie ( winner )
King Promise
Best Hip-Hop
LadiPoe
BlaqBonez
Psycho YP ( winner )
Joey B
Blxckie