THE 1999 TORONTO AFRICAN MUSIC AWARDS:
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Band of The Year: |
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Winner: Madagascar Slim Njacko Backo, Kwesi Selassie, Jungle Bouti Orchestra, Tikisa Lizzy, Mahashe & Shaza Jamo Achilla Orru & Baana Afrique |
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Composer: |
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Winner: Elemo Ali Madagascar Slim, Showdo Man, Kobena Acquaah-Harrison, Kwesi Selassie, Ali Birraa, Marius Vitry, Ado Makuntima, Njacko Backo, Bita Nascimento |
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Youth Award |
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Winner: Our Children Heritage Talanta Children’s Group Ngoma, Kids Creole, Kevin Boachie, Ganquah |
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New
Performer(s):
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Winner: Afro Stars Culture Force Radio Nomad, Lempani and Maloti, Traces, Elemo Ali, Fontomfrom Highlife Band |
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Producer:
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Winner:Kwesi Selassie Aron Niyatounga, Mohamed Suliman, Kobena Acquaah-Harrison, Ken Chiu Tcheng |
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Dance
Performance:
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Winner: Patrick Parsons & Ballet Creole COBA, Groupe Bassan, Sankofa |
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Best
Release:
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Winner: Entente Cordiale (Showdo Man) Bita Nascimento (Afrika) Lode Yeuk (Njacko Backo) Hin Yaadin (Ali Birra) Judgement Day (Kwesi Selassie) Zelys (Marius Vitry) Leelloo/Graceful (Elemo Ali) Kobe (Kobena Aquaah-Harrison) OmniSource (Madagascar Slim) Extreme Joy (Ado) |
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Tariq
Abukar Award:
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Winner: Dominique Mawaya Patrick Parsons, U-Sheak Koroma, Opiyo Oloya, Mohamed Osman, Onyango Oloo, Lise Watson |
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Fiati
Memorial Award for Traditional Performance:
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Winner:Njacko Backo Kwasi Dunyo, Acholi Cultural Group, Group Bassan, Achilla Orru, Brian Litvin, Muhtadi, Joseph Modi |
