Nigerian artists dominate SAMA’s Rest of Africa Award nominees

Nigerian artists dominate SAMA’s Rest of Africa Award nominees

Nigerian musicians are leading the nominations for the 2025 South African Music Awards (SAMA) Rest of Africa Award

Nigerian artists dominate Rest of Africa nominees at SAMAs 2025

The South African Music Awards (SAMAs) have announced the nominees for the Rest of Africa Award ahead of the 31st edition of the ceremony. The category recognises non-South African artists whose music has gained significant traction across the continent. This year’s nominees are Ayra Starr (The Year I Turned 21), Bensoul (The Party & After Party), Wizkid (Morayo), Tems (Born in the Wild), and Fireboy DML (Adedamola). The Rest of Africa Award was…