Zimbabwean reggae and Zimdancehall musician, Winky D, born Wallace Chirimuko has added yet another international award to his cabinet after winning the Best Dancehall Artist 2020 Award at the African Entertainment Awards United States of America (AEAUSA).
In the same awards, Jah Pryzah was in the Entertainer of the Year category while Shasha was in the Best Female Artist category, battling it out with other prominent African artistes.
Winky was battling it out in the same category with Patoranking, Shatta Wale, Bebe Cool, Jose Chameleone and many others.
Chalton Hwende on Twitter: “I have just voted for @winkydonline #TeamZimbabwe Winky D DiBigman has been nominated for the Best Dancehall Artist at the African Entertainment Awards, USA – aeausa. Click and
The AEAUSA awards ceremony is held annually since 2015 in New Jersey with 30 awards being presented to various artists across the continent with the mission to support, celebrate and uplift African Entertainment.
AEAUSA presents over 30 awards during the two-day event and is the only award-giving body to honor practitioners across all crafts and industry sectors, including Entertainment, Entrepreneurship and Community Leadership.
This comes as his newly released song “Reply” from his new album Ragga Mambo Trilogy is trending at Number 2 and with over 380 000 views on Youtube. Below is the full list of 2020 winners:
AFRICAN ENTERTAINMENT AWARDS, USA 2020 WINNERS
Best Male Artist: Diamond platinumz
Best Female Artist: Nandy
Best Hip Hop/Rap Artist: Elgrande Toto
Hottest Group: Sauti Sol
Best Collaboration: Beyonce ft Shatta Wale – King Already
Best Music Video: Burnaboy – Anybody
Entertainer of the Year: Eddy Kenzo
Best Dancer/Group: Fire K Stars
Best DJ: DJ Sinyorita
Best Francophone Artist: Soul Bangs
Best Palop Male Artist: Mr Bow
Best Palop Female Artist: Yasmine
Best New Artist: Laycon
Song of the Year: Master KG – Jerusalema
Best Upcoming/Local Artist: KG
Best Male Artist – Central/ West Africa: Stonebwoy
Best Male Artist – East/South/North Africa: Rayvanny
Best Female Artist- Central/ West Africa: Yemi Alade
Best Female Artist – East/South/North Africa: Zahara
Best African Comedian: Eric Omondi
Best Gospel Artist: Sinach
Best Blogger/ Influencer: The Hot Jem
Best Dance Hall Artist: Winky D
Best Host TV/ Radio: Douglas Lwanga
