Nigerian music talent stole the show at the 9th All Africa Music Awards (AFRIMA), electrifying audiences and dominating the winner’s circle at Sunday night’s ceremony held at the Eko Convention Centre in Lagos. The night was a celebration of African sound—but it was Nigeria’s stars who walked away with many of the biggest prizes. (Premium Times Nigeria)
🎤 Rema Emerges as the Night’s Biggest Star
Afrobeats superstar Rema was the most decorated artist of the evening, clinching three major awards — including the coveted Artiste of the Year, Best Male Artiste in Western Africa and Best African Artiste in RnB & Soul. His trio of wins underlines his meteoric rise and cemented his status as one of Africa’s leading musical exports. (APAnews - Agence de Presse Africaine)
🏆 Other Nigerian Winners Light Up AFRIMA
It wasn’t just Rema lighting up the stage for Nigeria—several other homegrown artists secured top honours:
- Burna Boy took Album of the Year for his acclaimed project No Signal of Weakness, further cementing his global influence. (APAnews - Agence de Presse Africaine)
- Shallipopi proved his breakout power by winning Song of the Year with his hit Laho, which also earned Best African Collaboration alongside Burna Boy. (APAnews - Agence de Presse Africaine)
- Phyno was crowned Best African Artiste in Hip-Hop, showing the strength of Nigerian rap on the continental stage. (APAnews - Agence de Presse Africaine)
- Veteran singer Yemi Alade added to the tally with Best Soundtrack for her song You Are from the animated series Iyanu. (APAnews - Agence de Presse Africaine)
- Rising stars including Qing Madi and Chella earned recognition as Most Promising Artiste and African Fans’ Favourite, respectively. (The Street Journal)
🌍 Nigeria’s Music Influence Shines Across Africa
The night highlighted not only established stars but also the breadth of Nigerian music’s influence from Afrobeats to hip-hop. From Lagos to the wider African diaspora, these wins reflect Nigeria’s commanding role in shaping the continent’s music scene in 2025 and beyond. (Music In Africa)
While artists from other regions also picked up awards—such as Tanzania’s Juma Jux and Ghana’s Wendy Shay—it was Nigeria that topped the leaderboard at the ceremony, leaving fans and industry insiders buzzing with excitement. (Music In Africa)
🎶 A Night to Remember
The 9th AFRIMA brought together musicians, industry leaders, and cultural stakeholders under one roof to celebrate African creativity—and Nigeria walked away as the standout nation of the night. From established icons to emerging talents, the awards were a showcase of a vibrant music culture making waves well beyond the continent’s borders. (Music In Africa)
Stay tuned to BreakingPointNews.com for exclusive reaction clips, red-carpet highlights, and interviews with your AFRIMA favourites!
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