The Balafon Music awards which was held yesterday at Canal Olympia,Douala recognized winners in numerous categories as the award show was meant to celebrate Cameroon Music and reward every musician promoting the culture while using their music to create a positive impact in Cameroon & Africa.The show was hosted by Boris Bangteke & Helen Sayom and numerous celebrities also appeared for the 10th edition of this award show.

An average of 5 artists was nominated for every category but there could only be 1 winner at the end if the day & The Winners were as follows :

*CATEGORY : SONG OF THE YEAR*

–  ”QUAND J’AURAI L’ARGENT” BY Ko-c FT INNOSS’B
– *”SHABASIKO” BY Ridimz*
–  ”JE TOMBE AUSSI ” BY Cysoul
– ”AZOMBO” BY Armel Diamant officiel
–  ” CONTROLLER” BY Rinyu

*CATEGORY: MUSICAL REVELATION OF THE YEAR*

– Kétia Anzouer
– J.O.Y
– Alexandra SEPPO
– Yvi Atia
– *Armelle Diamant*
–  Fleaby NKOA Officiel
–  Y-tresor Officiel

*CATEGORY : COLLABORATION  OF THE YEAR*

*– ”QUAND J’AURAI L’ARGENT” BY Ko-c FT INNOSS’B*
–  ”SHABASIKO” BY Ridimz
– ”JE TOMBE AUSSI ” BY Cysoul
–  ”AZOMBO” BY Armel Diamant officiel
– ” CONTROLLER” BY Rinyu

*CATEGORY : ALBUM OF THE YEAR*

– *”ERA” BY LOCKO*
– ”BLACK MAGIC GIRL” BY Rinyu
– ”BACK TO THE ROOTS” BY X-Maleya
–  ”LOVE AND WAR” BY Tzy Panchak
– ” HOMMAGE” By BANTU JAZZ

*CATEGORY : ARTIST OF THE YEAR*

– Cysoul
– LOCKO
– Lady ponce
–  Phillbill
– *Ko-c*

*CATEGORY: BEATMAKER OF THE YEAR*

– TAMSIR’ :  LE BEAU DES BEAUX BY Fanicko
– *Phillbill :  SHABASIKO BY Ridimz*
– Salatiel : PELÉ  BY Salatiel FT Petit Pays
– OKEN : DON’T CALL ME BACK” BY LOCKO
– CHINJONG  : QUAND J’AURAI L’ARGENT BY Ko-c FT INNOSS’B

*CATEGORY : FEMALE VOICE OF THE YEAR*

– Sandrine Nnanga
– Lady ponce
– Rinyu
– *KRYS M*
–  JOY

*CATEGORY: MALE VOICE OF THE YEAR*

– LOCKO
– *Cysoul*
– Tzy Panchak
–  Phillbill
–  Roger of X-Maleya

*CATEGORY: BEST TRADITIONAL SONG*

– *”À CHACUN SA CHANCE ” BY KRYS M*
– ” SHABASIKO ” BY Ridimz
– ” MBANDJOH” BY LES  Rythmeurs ABC
–  ”LA FILLE-LÀ” BY Watto De Souza
–  ”NIBO’O” BY Serginy Sema

*CATEGORY: BEST GOSPEL SONG*

– *”TON FEU” BY Sandrine Nnanga*
– ” IL EST LÀ ” BY Indira Baboke FT Ks Bloom
– ” CHILD OF GOD” BY Maureen Forbah FT Guy Michel Kingue
–  ”CE MONDE VA PASSER” BY Prisca Benita
–  ”MA SAISON” BY ISIS Kingue

*CATEGORY : TRACE’S HOPE OF THE YEAR  BY TRACE CAMEROON& MUTZIG*

– *Sabrina Love – ”MAMA PAPA”*
–  Assiatou lastar du noun – ”NKOUNG NDOUNBE”
–  Teekay Songs – ”DES HAUTS ET DES BAS”
–  Makia Eli official – ”NE CÈDES PAS”
–  Mr Sympa  – ”KWEL”

*CATEGORY : ARTIST OF THE DECADE*

– Charlotte Dipanda officiel
– Coco Argentée
– Daphne
– Ko-c
– Lady ponce
– *LOCKO*
– Mr. Leo – Artist
– Salatiel
–  Stanley Enow
–  X-Maleya

Locko receiving his artist of the decade award

(All artists highlighted in bold are the winners of their Categories)

So There you have it, the full list of winners from the Balafon Music awards 2022.Did your favorite artist win anything ? Which artist do you think deserves/doesn’t deserve to win this award ?
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