Full List: Burna Boy, Rema, Yemi Alade and Others Emerge Winners at AFRIMA 2026
The 9th edition of the All Africa Music Awards (AFRIMA 2026) came to a close in Lagos, Nigeria, with a spectacular night celebrating African musical excellence and cultural influence across the continent. Nigerian artists dominated the event, with powerhouse names clinching major awards.
Headline Winners
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Artiste of the Year: Rema – Calm Down (Nigeria)
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Best Male Artiste in Western Africa: Rema (Nigeria)
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Best African Artiste, Duo or Group in RnB/Soul: Rema (Nigeria)
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Album of the Year: Burna Boy – No Sign of Weakness (Nigeria)
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Song of the Year: Shallipopi – Laho (Nigeria)
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Best African Collaboration: Shallipopi ft. Burna Boy – Laho (Nigeria)
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Best African Artiste in African Hip-Hop: Phyno (Nigeria)
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Best Soundtrack in a Movie/Series/Documentary: Yemi Alade – You Are from Iyanu: The Animated Series (Nigeria)
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African Fans’ Favourite: Chella (Nigeria)
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Most Promising Artiste of the Year: Qing Madi (Nigeria)
Other Notable Winners
Regional Categories
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Best Male Artiste in Central Africa: Singuila (The Congo)
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Best Female Artiste in Central Africa: Cindy Le Coeur (DRC)
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Best Male Artiste in Eastern Africa: Jux (Tanzania)
Continental & Genre Awards
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Best Male Artiste in Western Africa: Rema (Nigeria)
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Best Female Artiste in Western Africa: Wendy Shay (Ghana)
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Best African DJ: DJ Moh Green (Algeria)
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Producer of the Year: Element Eleéh & Mugisha Fred Robinson (Rwanda)
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African Fans’ Favourite: Chella (Nigeria)
The awards ceremony showcased not only established stars but also emerging talents who are shaping the future of African music. The event further confirmed the continent’s cultural diversity and the growing global influence of its sound.
