Music Awards
Celebrating Excellence
CIMFEST Awards is largely a people’s choice awards scheme 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:
Nominations: open 1st August
Closed: 31st August 2025
Voting: Opens 15th September 2025
Closed: 15th November 2025
Their music should have been released and received prominence during the year under review.
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.
The annual ceremony features performances by established and promising artists. It is broadcast live on social media platforms and entry is free but VIP access is strictly on invitation.
1. Male artist of the year
2. Female artist of the year
3. Song of the year
4. Best gospel artist
5. Best folklore artist
6. Collaboration of the year
7. Album of the year
8. Best makossa artist
9. Producer of the year
10. Video director of the year
11. DJ of the year
12. Next rated artist
13. Dance group of the year
14. Artist manager of the year
15. Best rap artist
16. Best Music Blog
17. Best Entertainment Journalist / TV Host
18. Diaspora Artist
19. Best Music Industry Promoter
