Popular Ugandan singer Edrisa Musuuza aka Eddy Kenzo has been voted the Best Male East African Artiste at the 2017 All Africa Music Awards (AFRIMA) held on Sunday evening at the Convention Centre Eko Hotel and Suites in Lagos, Nigeria.

Eddy Kenzo beat top East African artistes including, Tanzania’s Diamond Platnumz, Alikiba and Kenyan rapper Octopizzo among others with whom he was nominated in the same category, to win the award.

At the same awards, the Big Talent Entertainment singer’s ‘Biology Album’ was voted the Album of the Year, beating Nigerian music star Wizkid’s ‘Sounds From The Other Side’ and Fally Ipupa’s ‘Tokoos’ to mention but a few.

Sharing his excitement via Facebook, Eddy kenzo thanked his fans for their support, saying, “from the bottom of my heart I wanna thank you (fans) so much for being part of this greatest success. I have had sleepless nights hustling tirelessly to make sure we go an extra mile every time”.

“Winning best male East Africa and best album at the Afrima shows how great our God is and how He works in ways we cannot see. This is not for me alone but for Uganda, East Africa and Africa generally. To all my fellow East African artists, let’s work so hard to get more of these for our continent,” he added.

The All Africa Music Awards (AFRIMA) aim to promote the distinct rich African music worldwide, engaging millions of fans by propelling African music to glorious pinnacles beyond the borders of Africa.

Here is the full list of 2017 winners:

Best Central African Act (Male) – Locko

Best Central African Act (Female) – Montess

Best East African Act (Male) – Eddy Kenzo

Best East African Act (Female) – Nandy

Best Southern Africa Act (Male) – Emtee

Best West African Act (Male) – Wizkid

Best West African Act (Female) – Tiwa Savage

Best African Collaboration – Alikiba feat M.I – “AJE“

Best Artist in African Rock – Gilad Millo (Kenya)

Best Artist or Group in African RnB & Soul – Alikiba feat. M.I – “AJE“

Best Artist or Group in African Contemporary: DJ Tunez feat. Wande Coal – “Iskaba“

Best Artist or Group in African Raggae & Dancehall – 2Baba – “Holy Holy“

Best Artist or Group in African Hip Hop – Ycee – “Juice“

Best Artist of Group in African Pop – Toofan

Video of the Year – Orezi x Adasa Cookey – “Cooking Pot“

Best Female Artist in Inspirational Music: Asikey George

African Songwriter of the Year – Simi

Producer of the Year – DJ Coublon for Seyi Shay’s “Yolo Yolo“

Artist of the Year – Wizkid

Song of the Year – Wizkid feat. Drake – “Come Closer“