The 9th All Africa Music Awards (AFRIMA) took place in Lagos on Sunday, with Nigerian artists dominating the event. Rema led the pack, winning three major awards: Artiste of the Year, Best Male Artiste in Western Africa, and Best African Artiste in RnB and Soul. Burna Boy also made a strong impression, taking home Album of the Year for “No Sign of Weakness” and sharing Best African Collaboration with Shallipopi for “Laho.” Shallipopi independently won Song of the Year for the same track.
Other notable winners included Yemi Alade, who received Best Soundtrack in a Movie, Series or Documentary for her song “You Are,” featured in the animated series “Iyanu.” In the hip-hop category, Phyno was awarded Best African Artiste in African Hip-Hop. Tanzania’s Juma Jux earned Best Male Artiste in Eastern Africa. Emerging artists Qing Madi and Chella were recognized as Most Promising Artiste of the Year and African Fans’ Favourite, respectively.
The awards ceremony celebrated African music talent across various categories, including Best Male and Female Artiste in different regions, Best African DJ, and Producer of the Year. Winners were chosen from a pool of talented artists, with the event showcasing the diversity and richness of African music.
The AFRIMA awards aim to promote and celebrate African music globally, providing a platform for artists to gain international recognition. This year’s event highlighted the growth and popularity of African music, with many winners expected to leverage their awards to further their careers. As the African music industry continues to evolve, the AFRIMA awards will likely play a significant role in shaping its future.
The full list of winners included artists from various countries, demonstrating the pan-African nature of the awards. The event’s success underscores the importance of recognizing and celebrating African talent, and it is expected to have a positive impact on the music industry as a whole. With the winners announced, attention will now turn to how they utilize their awards to promote their music and contribute to the continued growth of the African music scene.
