US EditionAfrima Awards 2026: Burna Boy, Shallipopi and Rema win as Nigerian stars dominate
Rema topped the 9th AFRIMA Awards with three major wins, while Nigerian artists secured multiple honors, highlighting Afrobeats' growing global influence.
- On Sunday in Lagos, Nigerian artistes dominated the 9th All Africa Music Awards at the Eko Events Centre, with Divine Ikubor, popularly known as Rema, among the top winners.
- According to the organisers, AFRIMA is an African-based awards ceremony honouring music across the continent, and the week-long festival culminated on Sunday with the broadcast to over 84 countries.
- Divine Ikubor 'Rema' won three awards, including Artiste of the Year and Best Male Artiste in Western Africa, at the 9th AFRIMA in Lagos.
- The results reinforce commercial success and growing global recognition for African artistes, while performances by Falz, Phyno and Qing Madi ignited the ceremony and thrilled the live crowd.
- Winners hailed from across the continent, with Amr Diab , Jux , and The Cavemen among regional victors, while organisers honoured Kenny Ogungbe and Dayo Adeneye with Lifetime Achievement Awards.
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Rema, Shallipopi Shine At 9th AFRIMA Awards
By Gbenga Adebayo The 9th edition of the All Africa Music Awards (AFRIMA) was held in Lagos on Sunday, with Nigerian artistes Rema and Shallipopi emerging among the major winners of the night. Divine Ikubor, popularly known as Rema, 24, won three awards at the ceremony, including Best Male Artiste in Western Africa, Artiste of the Year, and Best African Artiste, Duo or Group in African RnB and Soul for his song, Calm Down. He defeated Burna Boy,…
Nigeria: Full List - Rema, Shallipopi, Burna Boy Dominate 9th Afrima Awards
The AFRIMA award ceremony, which brought together top artistes, producers and industry stakeholders from across Africa and the diaspora, was held on Sunday at the Eko Events Centre, Victoria Island, Lagos.
How Nigerian Artists Dominated AFRIMA 2025 and Showcased Afrobeats’ Global Rise - Commonwealth Union
Nigerian performers dominated the ninth edition of the All Africa Music Awards (Afrima), held in Lagos on Sunday night, delivering standout performances and major wins. The week-long Afrima celebration brought together music experts who carefully selected and honored the best talents from across Africa and the diaspora. Leading the night was Afrobeats superstar Burna Boy, who took home the coveted Album of the Year award for his latest project, …
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