Nigerian stars dominate All Africa Music Awards

BBC News - WorldEN 2 min read 100% complete January 12, 2026 at 11:39 AM

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Nigerian artists dominated the 9th All Africa Music Awards (Afrima) in Lagos on Sunday, showcasing the country's prominence in the Afrobeats genre. Burna Boy won Album of the Year, while Shallipopi's "Laho" secured Song of the Year. Rema led the winners with three awards, including Artiste of the Year. Other Nigerian winners included Yemi Alade and Phyno. The event, judged by a diverse panel of music experts, also recognized emerging Nigerian talent like Qing Madi and Chella. While Nigerian artists were prominent, the awards also celebrated talent from across the continent, with wins for artists from Senegal, Algeria, Ghana, South Africa and Tanzania. The awards highlight the global appeal and continued growth of Afrobeats music.

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Chella 30% DJ Moh Green 40% Qing Madi 40% Bakhaw Dioum 40% Juma Jux 50% Phyno 50% Wendy Shay 50% Nontokozo Mkhize 50% Yemi Alade 60% Shallipopi 70% Rema 80% Burna Boy ×390%

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all africa music awards 100% nigerian artists 90% afrobeats 80% music awards 70% burna boy 60% african music 60% rema 50% album of the year 50% song of the year 40%

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