The All Africa Music Awards (AFRIMA) 2025/2026 edition, took place on Sunday, January 11, 2026, at the Eko Convention Centre in Lagos, Nigeria with Nigerian artists sealing the top in major award categories.
Nigerian sensation Rema emerged as the night’s biggest winner, clinching three prestigious trophies, including the coveted Artiste of the Year. Other standout Nigerian performers included Burna Boy, Shallipopi, Yemi Alade, Phyno, Qing Madi, and Chella, who all secured key honors.
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Hosted by Falz, the ceremony celebrated outstanding achievements in African music across various genres and regions. Here is the full list of winners from the 9th AFRIMA:
Regional Categories
Best Male Artiste in Central Africa
– Singuila (The Congo) – Winner
Best Female Artiste in Central Africa
– Cindy Le Coeur (DRC) – Winner
Best Male Artiste in Eastern Africa
– Jux (Tanzania) – Winner
Best Female Artiste in Eastern Africa
– Denise (Madagascar) – Winner
Best Female Artiste in Northern Africa
– Sherine (Egypt) – Winner
Best Male Artiste in Southern Africa
– Yo Maps (Zambia) – Winner
Best Female Artiste in Southern Africa
– Nontokozo Mkhize (South Africa) – Winner
Best Male Artiste in Western Africa
– Rema (Nigeria) – Winner
Best Female Artiste in Western Africa
– Wendy Shay (Ghana) – Winner
Continental & Special Categories
Best Male Artiste in African Inspirational Music
– Milo (Côte d’Ivoire) – Winner
Best Female Artiste in African Inspirational Music
– Morijah (Côte d’Ivoire) – Winner
Best African Artiste, Duo or Group in African Jazz
– Haddinqo (Ethiopia) – Winner
Best Artiste, Duo or Group in African Contemporary
– Axel Merryl (Benin) – Winner
Best Soundtrack in Movie, Series, or Documentary
– Yemi Alade – “You Are” (“Iyanu: The Animated Series”) (Nigeria) – Winner
Songwriter of the Year
– Bakhaw Dioum – “Choix” (Mia Guissé ft. Wally B. Seck) (Senegal) – Winner
African Fans’ Favourite
– Chella (Nigeria) – Winner
Best African DJ
– DJ Moh Green (Algeria) – Winner
Producer of the Year
– Element Eleéh & Mugisha Fred Robinson (Rwanda) – Winners
Album of the Year
– Burna Boy – No Sign of Weakness (Nigeria) – Winner
Best African Video of the Year
– “Ova” – Mbosso (Tanzania) – Winner
Song of the Year
– Shallipopi – “Laho” (Nigeria) – Winner
Best African Dance/Choreography
– Weeha – “Dimama” (Ethiopia) – Winner
Best African Act Reggae, Ragga & Dancehall
– Takana Zion – “On My Eyes” (Guinea) – Winner
Best African Collaboration
– Shallipopi ft. Burna Boy – “Laho” (Nigeria) – Winner
Most Promising Artiste of the Year
– Qing Madi, Valorant (Nigeria) – Winner
Artiste of the Year
– Rema (Nigeria) – Winner
Breakout Artiste of the Year
– Ciza (South Africa) – Winner
Best African Lyricist Rapper
– Didi B (Côte d’Ivoire) – Winner
Best African Artiste, Duo or Group in African Hiphop
– Phyno (Nigeria) – Winner
Best African Artiste, Duo or Group in African RnB & Soul
– Rema (Nigeria) – Winner
Best African Duo, Group or Band
– Team Paiya (Côte d’Ivoire) – Winner
