Winky D Wins Best Southern African Male Artist Award
With hit single 'Happy Again', Winky D beat an A-list of Southern Africa's artists

Zimbabwean dancehall chanter Wallace ‘ Winky D' Chirumiko has won the Best Male Artist – Southern Africa at the AFRIMMA event held on Sunday 15th in Senegal.
My musical heart continues to overflow with boundless gratitude. I will continue appreciating the support you give me. Having you behind my music remains a blessing l can’t exchange for anything in this life. It remains the biggest inspiration to my musical dreams.#eurekaeureka pic.twitter.com/5EvpcrbJTH
— Winky D (@winkydonline) January 16, 2023
The Harare based artist managed to get the award ahead of an A-list of big artists from the Southern African region including A Reece, Focalistic, Gemini Major, Kabza de Small, Master KG and Zakes Bantwini to the award.
We say Congratulations to Winky D.
Best Male Artist – Southern Africa – Winky D “Happy Again” | AFRIMA AWARDS 2023 held in Dakar , Senegal last night.
The AFRIMA Awards are the biggest annual music awards on the continent.
MaGaffa munodadisa pic.twitter.com/TOH6ui6eQ9
— WinkyD FanPage⚪🇿🇼 (@WinkyDFan) January 16, 2023
Social media is ablaze.
Winky D won the Best Male Artist in Southern Africa accolade last night at the All Africa Music Awards (AFRIMA) in Senegal, beating A-Reece, Blxckie, DJ Tarico, Gemini Major, Focalistic, Kabza De Small, Muskateers, Master KG and Zakes Bantwini.#263Chat pic.twitter.com/TU31IXDNMl
— 263Chat.com 🇿🇼 (@263Chat) January 16, 2023
Fans have reacted ecstatically saying that the GOAT debate has been ended.
Winky D won the AFRIMMA award beating A-Reece, Blxckie, Dj Tarico, Gemini Major, Focalistic, Kabza De Small , Master KG..etc.. Haters gonna hate but Winky D is the GOAT!!!! GAFFA!!!
— Gift Chisiiwa🇿🇼 (@Chisiiwagift) January 16, 2023