Afrima Awards 2026: Burna Boy, Shallipopi and Rema win as Nigerian stars dominate – BBC

A man with long dreadlocks smiles while performing on stage, holding a green microphone and pointing forward. Nigerian stars like Burna Boy often light up such moments. BBC News logo appears in the corner.

Nigerian artists secured a string of victories at the 9th All Africa Music Awards (Afrima), which concluded in Lagos on Sunday night.

Global superstar Burna Boy claimed the prestigious Album of the Year award for his latest work No Sign of Weakness.

He also shared the award for Best African Collaboration with fast-rising compatriot Shallipopi, who separately won the coveted Song of the Year for his hit single Laho, which made waves on social media.

The week-long event, which had a diverse group of music experts from across Africa and the…