9th All Africa Music Awards (AFRIMA): Africa under One Roof as Delegates, Artistes from 48 Countries ParticipateThe 9th edition of the All Africa Music Awards (AFRIMA) (https://AFRIMA.org) once again proved why it is regarded as Africa’s biggest music awards platform, as artistes, delegates and industry stakeholders from at least 48 African countries came together in Lagos, Nigeria, to celebrate the continent’s rich and diverse musical excellence. From Ethiopia, Haddinqo won Best African Jazz, Weeha claimed Best African Dance/Choreography, while Veronica Adane won Best African Traditional. Guinea celebrated Manamba Kanté as Best African Pop and Takana Zion as Best African Reggae, Ragga&Dancehall. Northern Africa winners included Adviser (Mauritania) and Sherine (Tunisia), while Southern Africa celebrated Yo Maps (Zambia), Nontokozo Mkhize and Ciza (South Africa). Distributed by APO Group on behalf of All Africa Music Awards (AFRIMA).

Source: The North Africa Journal January 15, 2026 08:11 UTC