Nigerian Artists Sweep All Africa Music Awards!

Thu Feb 19 2026 22:59:42 GMT+0200 (Eastern European Standard Time)

The 9th All Africa Music Awards showcased the incredible talent of Nigerian musicians, led by Burna Boy and Rema, as they took home multiple prestigious awards.

At the recent All Africa Music Awards held in Lagos, Nigerian stars shined brightly. Burna Boy won Album of the Year for 'No Sign of Weakness' and collaborated with Shallipopi to share Best African Collaboration. Rema clinched three awards, including Artiste of the Year, while other talents like Yemi Alade and Phyno also earned top honors. The night celebrated not only Nigerian artists but also talents across Africa, highlighting the global reach of Afrobeats.

Nigerian Artists Sweep All Africa Music Awards!

The 9th All Africa Music Awards (Afrima) took place in Lagos, and the night was a remarkable celebration of Nigerian musical talent!

Burna Boy brought home the prestigious Album of the Year award for his latest album No Sign of Weakness. In addition, he shared the Best African Collaboration award with rising star Shallipopi, who won Song of the Year for his viral hit, Laho.

The event highlighted the might of Nigerian music, with Rema winning three awards: Artiste of the Year, Best Male Artiste in Western Africa, and Best African Artiste in RnB and Soul.

Other notable winners included Yemi Alade, who won for Best Soundtrack with her song You Are, and veteran rapper Phyno, awarded Best African Artiste in African Hip-Hop. Emerging talents like Qing Madi and Chella were also recognized.

The awards celebrated musicians from across the continent as well, with talents like Senegal's Bakhaw Dioum and Algeria's DJ Moh Green taking home honors, showcasing the vibrant diversity of African music.

The success of Nigerian artists at Afrima underscores the worldwide appeal of Afrobeats, a genre that has been gaining explosive popularity globally. Burna Boy remains a key ambassador for this movement, solidifying his influential status in the music industry.