Controversial dancehall musician Shatta Wale and King Promise have been nominated by the All Africa Music Awards for best male musicians in Western Africa.

The 6th AFRIMA announced its nominations for all 5 regions on the continent, for best males and females in Lagos Nigeria.

Another Ghanaian musician who made it to the list is Mzvee, after grabbing a nomination for the best female musician in Western Africa.

Other musicians that made the male list include Davido, Wizkid, Fally Ipupa, DJ Arafat, Burma Boy, Kizz Daniel. Salia Keira, and Sidiki Diabite.

The AFRIMA hosting right for this year was taken from Ghana. A New host is set to be announced