- Rema emerged as the biggest highlight of the night, sweeping three prestigious awards
- Rema’s victories came after edging out heavyweights such as Burna Boy, Davido, Wizkid and Asake in key categories
- AFRIMA 2026 further showcased Africa’s rich musical diversity and cultural heritage
Nigeria’s vibrant music scene dominated the spotlight on Sunday night as top stars from the country recorded major wins at the 9th edition of the All Africa Music Awards (AFRIMA), held in Lagos State.
Eko Hot Blog gathered that the ceremony celebrated excellence across the continent, with Nigerian artistes taking home some of the most coveted trophies of the evening.
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Rema emerged as the biggest highlight of the night, sweeping three prestigious awards and cementing his status as one of Africa’s leading global exports.
The 24-year-old singer claimed Best Male Artiste in Western Africa, Artiste of the Year, and Best African Artiste, Duo or Group in African RnB/Soul for his international hit Calm Down.
Rema’s victories came after edging out heavyweights such as Burna Boy, Davido, Wizkid and Asake in key categories, underlining his growing influence beyond Nigeria’s borders. His success was one of the loudest moments of the night, drawing cheers from fans and industry insiders alike.
Burna Boy also added to his impressive awards collection, winning Album of the Year for No Sign of Weakness, while Yemi Alade secured the Best Soundtrack in a Movie, Series or Documentary award with You Are from Iyanu: The Animated Series.
Fast-rising star Shallipopi continued his breakout run by winning Song of the Year with Laho and also sharing the Best African Collaboration award with Burna Boy for the same track.
Indigenous rap icon Phyno was recognised as Best African Artiste in African Hip-Hop, while Chella clinched the African Fans’ Favourite award.
Outside Nigeria, Tanzania’s Jux won Best Male Artiste in Eastern Africa, and Cindy Le Coeur of the Democratic Republic of Congo took home Best Female Artiste in Central Africa, reflecting the continent-wide reach of the awards.
AFRIMA 2026 further showcased Africa’s rich musical diversity and cultural heritage, with Lagos hosting the event for the third time after previous editions in Ghana and Senegal.
The ceremony, held at the Convention Centre, Eko Hotels and Suites, Victoria Island, was complemented by electrifying performances from leading African artistes.
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