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New York <\/span>\u2013 <\/span>On Saturday, Nov 19th, Grenadian Cultural Ambassador and Global Performer Mr.Killa won an African Muzik Magazine Award.<\/span><\/p>

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Mr. Killa was the only Soca act set alongside well-known Dancehall artists: Spice, Patoran King, Steff London, Shatta Wale, Popcaan, and Shenseea. <\/span><\/p>\n

The African Muzik Magazine Awards (AFRIMMA) returned with a live audience for the 9th edition of the highly acclaimed award ceremony at Gilley\u2019s in Dallas, Texas. <\/span><\/p>

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The exclusive award show recognizes and unifies talent throughout the African Diaspora.<\/span><\/p>

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He also gave an electrifying performance, with attendees complimenting him throughout the night.<\/span><\/p>\n

Mr.Killa continues his fight to have the genre of Soca recognized globally.<\/span><\/p>

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He is the only Soca that has ever won this award. <\/span><\/p>\n

Though placed in the Dancehall category, his presence and performance will help educate others on the importance of Soca music in the Caribbean community, which is vital to the African Diaspora.<\/p>

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He continues to be a pioneer for his country Grenada as he is one of the top Soca artists representing.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>

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New York \u2013 On Saturday, Nov 19th, Grenadian Cultural Ambassador and Global Performer Mr.Killa won an African Muzik Magazine Award. Mr. Killa was the only Soca act set alongside well-known Dancehall artists: Spice, Patoran King, Steff London, Shatta Wale, Popcaan, and Shenseea. 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