Zim’s Winky D, Jah Prayzah, and Gemma Griffiths sh...

Zim’s Winky D, Jah Prayzah, and Gemma Griffiths shine at African Entertainment Awards USA

Zim Now Writer

Zimbabwean artists, Winky D, Jah Prayzah and Gemma Griffiths have won international awards at the African Entertainment Awards, USA at a ceremony held over the weekend.

Wallace Chirumiko, better known as Winky D scooped the best reggae/ dancehall artist award at the event.

In this category, Winky D competed with veterans Buju Banton, Shatta Wale, Paroranking, Stone Bwoy and Shensea among other top African Dancehall artists.

The award adds to other international accolades that he has garnered in the past, including The Best Best Dancehall Artist at the 2020 African Entertainment Awards USA, Best Male Artist (Southern Africa) in 2022 - All Africa Music Awards and Best African Dancehall Entertainer at the International Reggae and World Music Awards.

In a statement, Winky D expressed his appreciation to his fans for their support.

“I will forever go beyond grateful and humbled to have earned the unwavering support and love for my music from my brothers and sisters in music. You will remain the driving force behind anything that graces my way musically. I find no words to express how much it means to me to have such a loyal music base.

“Your votes in appreciation and gratitude forever touch my heart and inspire me to continue creating music that I’m consonant to how you sense and perceive the world around you. I am honored to have been given the opportunity to connect with your souls through my music.

“You are the reason I do what I do, and I am forever grateful for your humbling pure love and support. Thank you for always being a part of this musical journey. I devote my life to creating music that speaks to your inner beings and souls,” Winky D said.

Jah Prayzah won best male artist in East, South and North Africa beating heavyweights Diamond Platinumz, Focalistic and Harmonize.

Gemma also took a stake at the AEAUSA scooping best female artist in East, South and North Africa.

AEAUSA plays a vital role in promoting the effective harnessing of Africa’s diverse and immense potential in its arts, music, and culture, and endeavour to support African artists in realising their fullest potential globally.