Influential Afrobeat drummer Tony Allen has posthumously been given an AIM Independent Music Awards prize in recognition of his career.
He is set to receive the award for outstanding contribution to music. The Nigerian-born musician died earlier this year at the age of 79.
He has also been nominated in the best independent track category for his song We’ve Landed, which he recorded with Hugh Masekela.
Elsewhere, rapper Digga D and drummer Moses Boyd lead the nominations after they each secured three nods. Digga D is shortlisted in the UK independent breakthrough, best independent track and best creative packaging categories.
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