AFRIMA Awards 2026 Full Winners List: Burna Boy, Rema Win Big

The All Africa Music Awards (AFRIMA) has announced its winners at the 9th edition of the All Africa Music Awards on the 11th of January 2026 at the Eko Events Centre, Victoria Island, Lagos, Nigeria.

It features winners from West Africa, Central Africa, North Africa, South Africa, and East Africa.

AFRIMA is one of Africa’s biggest entertainment award events, which celebrates the continent’s rich musical heritage, recognising outstanding achievements in African music and promoting cultural diversity.

This year’s big winners include Nigerian acts like Rema, who came out as the biggest winner of the night, and Burna Boy’s No Sign of Weakness won Album of the Year.

Shallipopi’s Laho stood out and won Song of the Year. He also won the Best African Collaboration award with fellow Nigerian artist Burna Boy with Laho remix.

Full list of Winners

Image: Rema at AFRIMA 2026

Nigeria emerged as a dominant force in the 9th edition of the All Africa Music Awards, becoming the African country with the most winners (10), with Rema taking home the most.  

Central Africa

Best Male Artist: Singuila (Congo-Brazzaville)

Best Female Artist: Cindy Le Coeur (DR Congo)

Eastern Africa

Best Male Artist: Juma Jux (Tanzania)

Best Female Artist: Denise (Madagascar)

Northern Africa

Best Artist: Sherine (Egypt)

Southern Africa

Best Male Artist: Yo Maps (Zambia)

Best Female Artist: Nontokozo Mkhize (South Africa)

Western Africa

Best Male Artist: Rema (Nigeria)

Best Female Artist: Wendy Shay (Ghana)

Continental Categories

Best Male African Inspirational: Milo (Côte d’Ivoire)

Best Female African Inspirational: Morijah (Côte d’Ivoire)

Best African Artist, Duo, or Group in African Jazz: Haddinqo (Ethiopia)

Best African Artist, Duo, or Group in African Contemporary: Axel Merryl (Benin)

Best Soundtrack in Movie, Series, or Documentary: Yemi Alade – “You Are” (From Iyanu: The Animated Series (Nigeria)

Songwriter of the Year: Bakhaw Dioum – “Choix” (Senegal)

African Fans’ Favourite: Chella (Nigeria)

Best African DJ: DJ Moh Green (Algeria)

Producer of the Year: Element Eleéh & Mugisha Fred Robinson (Rwanda)

Album of the Year: Burna Boy – No Sign of Weakness (Nigeria)

Best African Video: Mbosso – “Ova” (Tanzania)

Song of the Year: Shallipopi – “Laho” (Nigeria)

Best African Dance/Choreography: Weeha – “Dimama” (Ethiopia)

Best African Act Reggae & Dancehall: Takana Zion (Guinea)

Best African Collaboration: Shallipopi ft. Burna Boy – “Laho” (Nigeria)

Most Promising Artist: Qing Madi (Nigeria)

Artiste of the Year: Rema (Nigeria)

Breakout Artist of the Year: Ciza (South Africa)

Best African Lyricist/Rapper: Didi B (Côte d’Ivoire)

Best African Artist Duo, or Group in African Hip-Hop: Phyno (Nigeria)

Best African Artist, Duo, or Group in African R&B & Soul: Rema (Nigeria)

Best African Duo, Group, or Band: Team Paiya (Côte d’Ivoire)