Jones was crowned the best Hip Hop rapper on the continent beating other renowned artists such as Sarkodie from Ghana and Ricky Rick from South Africa.
Other artists who had been nominated in the category included BlaqBonez (Nigeria), Falz (Nigeria), Kwesta (South Africa), Medikal (Ghana) NyaShinski (Kenya) and Reminisce (Nigeria).
While accepting the award, Jones thanked his fans for supporting him throughout his career and reminded the attendees, in his typical fashion, that he was the best rapper in Africa.
“I represent the 254 [Kenya] and East Africa. To some people, I know this is your first time seeing me and you are wondering who I am. I am the best rapper in Africa. The East has something to say,” celebrated jones to a beaming crowd.
Khaligraph bagged the award courtesy of his song Leave Me Alone which was released in June 2019 and has, so far, amassed up to 1.4 million views.
The awards were held at the Eko Convention Centre in Lagos, Nigeria on Saturday, January 11, 2020.
The annual event often looks to celebrate outstanding African artists that shaped the continent’s music.
Throughout the event, Nigeria stood out as the country that bagged the highest number of awards as Burna Boy bagged his second successive win for African Artist of the Year.
Other winners at the awards show were Davido who was crowned Digital Artiste of the Year, Rexxie who won African Producer of the Year and Dope Nation from Ghana for Best Duo who were in the same category as Kenya’s Ethic group.