The award is intended to advance and publicise the richness of African music worldwide, engaging millions of fans by propelling African music to glorious pinnacles beyond the borders of Africa.

Celebrities looked their best as expected of course as they arrived in  stunning dresses and well-tailored suits to the award show.

Here are some of the breathtaking looks we’ve seen.

@afrimawards #ghishgirl

A post shared by Nana Akua Addo✔ (@nanaakuaaddo) on Nov 13, 2017 at 4:10am PST

Where do I start with this dress … so this custom piece took over 2 months to make because it was hand made from scratch, each crystal, each tassel … Gertz told me to be bold and wear absolutely nothing under because he has placed everything in the right place to cover my “bits” in his own words 😂😜and he promised it would look great and he delivered this absolutely stunning dress for me. Pics don’t do it enough justice. Shoutout @kizaster for handling this from inception And to you @gertjohancoetzee 💋💋💋

A post shared by Tiwa Savage (@tiwasavage) on Nov 12, 2017 at 11:59pm PST

#Afrima #2017

A post shared by Jomi Joromi (@jaywonjuwonlo) on Nov 12, 2017 at 2:02pm PST

#AFRIMA . Dress – @aprilbykunbi 💞 . MakeUp – @arabylaide . Jewelry – @antique_apparel

A post shared by Simi (@symplysimi) on Nov 12, 2017 at 12:51pm PST

Here at the Afrima Awards with a smiley face. | @rogue_ng

A post shared by Ric Hassani (@richassani) on Nov 12, 2017 at 1:29pm PST

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About last night… #afrima2017 👗: @weizdhurmfranklyn (pulled by @mylesigwe and styled by @rhodaebun) 📸 and MUA: @bloomingdale07

A post shared by Vimbai Mutinhiri (@miss_vimbai) on Nov 13, 2017 at 2:32am PST

Baby you HOT 🙅🏻‍♂️🙅🏻‍♂️🙅🏻‍♂️🔥🔥🔥 Dress : @dzynbabe you are beyond lit Hair : @bernardsmiless you are 🔥 Makeup : @radiezbyeve you are 🔥 Accessories @dope_accessories_lekki Stylist @swankyjerry 🙅🏻‍♂️🙅🏻‍♂️ Photo credit @swankysignatures #noswankynostyling #swankyjerry #swankysignatures 🔥🔥🔥

A post shared by Jeremiah Ogbodo (@swankyjerry) on Nov 13, 2017 at 2:58am PST

#afrima2017

A post shared by Cool DJ Jimmy Jatt (@djjimmyjatt) on Nov 12, 2017 at 12:06pm PST

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