Rema steals the spotlight with three wins as Nigerian stars dominate 9th AFRIMA

Nigerian music stars delivered a powerful showing at the 9th edition of the All Africa Music Awards (AFRIMA), held on Sunday night in Lagos, sweeping major categories and underlining the country’s continued influence on the continent’s soundscape.

Rema emerged as the biggest winner of the night, claiming three prestigious honours. The Mavin Records star was crowned Artiste of the Year, Best Male Artiste in Western Africa, and Best African Artiste in RnB and Soul, cementing his status as one of Africa’s most commercially successful and globally recognised acts.

Grammy-winning singer Burna Boy also had a memorable outing, winning Album of the Year for his project No Sign of Weakness. He further picked up Best African Collaborationalongside rapper Shallipopi, whose hit track Laho also earned him the Song of the Yearaward, marking a major breakthrough moment in his career.

Singer Yemi Alade added to Nigeria’s medal haul after winning Best Soundtrack in a Movie, Series or Documentaryfor her song You Are, which featured in the animated series Iyanu. The award highlighted the growing intersection between African music and film.

In the hip-hop category, indigenous rap heavyweight Phyno was named Best African Artiste in African Hip-Hop, recognising his long-standing contribution to the genre. Tanzania’s Juma Jux stood out among East African acts, clinching Best Male Artiste in Eastern Africa.

The ceremony also celebrated emerging talent. Rising star Qing Madi was crowned Most Promising Artiste of the Year, while Chella won African Fans’ Favourite, reflecting strong grassroots support across the continent.

With packed performances, high-profile winners, and a strong Nigerian presence, the 9th AFRIMA ceremony once again showcased the diversity, growth, and global reach of African music.

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