Awards

CIMFEST MUSIC AWARDS

It is arguably one of the Biggest, Most anticipated, Most patronized and Most significant Music award in Cameroon.
Organized under the auspices of the Ministry of Arts and Culture, the CIMFEST Music Awards, is a big arm of the Cameroon International Music Festival that engages the entire country and beyond, under the following objectives:
 

who released work(s) that generated the most public excitement within the calendar year of the scheme.

through which the Cameroon music industry can be accessed.

who have blazed the trail in the music industry.

CIMFEST Awards is largely a people’s choice award
The Award Scheme has become the barometer by which Cameroonian musicians measure their success each year and undoubtedly serves as an inspiration and aspiration to the entire music industry.
 
Their music should have been released and received prominence during the year under review.
 
The annual ceremony features performances by established and promising artists. It is broadcast live on social media platforms and entry is strictly on invitation or by tickets.
 
Worth noting that the most anticipated award of the night, is the revelation of the year award (the revelation of the year award gives greater exposure to the next rated artist in Cameroon)

CIMFEST AWARD CATEGORIES

Nomination Opens

1st September

Nomination Closed

30th September 2024

Voting Opens

1st October 2024

Voting Closed

9th November 2024

AWARD CATEGORIES

1.Artist of the year
2.Song of the year
3.Best gospel artist
4.Best folklore artist
5.Best makossa artist
6.Best bikutsi artist
7.Best Hip-Hop artist
8.Best Choral group/Live Band of the year
9.Best Music Blog
10.Best Music Fashion Designer
11.Best Entertainment Journalist /TV Host
12.Collaboration of the year
13.Album of the year
14.Producer of the year
15.Video director of the year
16.African artist of the year
17.Dj of the year
18.Next rated artist
19.Special recognition
20.Dance group of the year
21.Artist manager of the year