2026 AFRIMA Winners
Complete List of Winners at the 2026 All-African Music Awards (AFRIMA)
The 9th edition of the All-Africa Music Awards (AFRIMA) delivered an unforgettable night of recognition and celebration in Lagos, Nigeria, honoring Africa’s top musical talent from across the continent. The event highlighted outstanding achievements by artists in a range of regional and continental categories.
Rema Dominates 2026 AFRIMA Awards
Nigerian sensation Rema emerged as the biggest winner of the night, securing three top honours, including Artiste of the Year, Best Male Artiste in Western Africa, and Best African Artiste in R&B & Soul for his hit “Calm Down.”
Other major winners at the 2026 AFRIMA Awards included:
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Album of the Year: Burna Boy – No Sign of Weakness
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Song of the Year: Shallipopi – “Laho”
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African Fans’ Favourite: Chella
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Most Promising Artiste of the Year: Qing Madi
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Best African Artiste in African Hip-Hop: Phyno
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Best Soundtrack in a Movie, Series, or Documentary: Yemi Alade – “You Are”
Regional Winners by Category:
Central Africa
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Best Male Artiste: Singuila (Congo)
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Best Female Artiste: Cindy Le Coeur (DR Congo)
Eastern Africa
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Best Male Artiste: Juma Jux (Tanzania)
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Best Female Artiste: Denise (Madagascar)
Northern Africa
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Best Female Artiste: Sherine (Egypt)
Southern Africa
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Best Male Artiste: Yo Maps (Zambia)
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Best Female Artiste: Nontokozo Mkhize (South Africa)
Western Africa
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Best Female Artiste: Wendy Shay (Ghana)
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Best Male Artiste: Rema (Nigeria)
Other continental honours included winners in inspirational, jazz, and contemporary categories, as well as songwriting and collaboration awards.
The 2026 AFRIMA Awards showcased the diversity of African music and underscored Lagos’s role as a cultural hub for the continent’s thriving music scene.
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