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Nigerian Artists Shine at 2026 AFRIMA Awards

1/13/2026

Summary

Story summary

Nigerian artists excelled at the 9th All Africa Music Awards (AFRIMA) in Lagos on January 12, 2026.
Rema won three awards, including Artiste of the Year and Best Male Artiste in Western Africa.
Burna Boy received Album of the Year for "No Sign of Weakness" and shared Best African Collaboration with Shallipopi, who also won Song of the Year for "Laho."
Yemi Alade and Phyno were recognized for Best Soundtrack and Best African Artiste in African Hip-Hop, respectively.
The event highlighted the increasing global influence of Afrobeats.

History

Historical Context

The All Africa Music Awards (AFRIMA) launched in 2014 to honor African music, featuring over 200 nominees from 30 countries in its first year. The rise of Nigerian artists at AFRIMA highlights the global impact of Afrobeats, a genre that gained momentum in the early 2010s, emphasizing the significance of cultural exchange in shaping the global entertainment landscape.

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Story summary

Nigerian artists excelled at the 9th All Africa Music Awards (AFRIMA) in Lagos on January 12, 2026.
Rema won three awards, including Artiste of the Year and Best Male Artiste in Western Africa.
Burna Boy received Album of the Year for "No Sign of Weakness" and shared Best African Collaboration with Shallipopi, who also won Song of the Year for "Laho."
Yemi Alade and Phyno were recognized for Best Soundtrack and Best African Artiste in African Hip-Hop, respectively.
The event highlighted the increasing global influence of Afrobeats.

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