Full List of Winners at the 2026 AFRIMMA Awards

Davido‘s album 5ive won Album of the Year at the 2026 All Africa Music Awards (AFRIMMA), held in Dallas, Texas, on September 12. Congolese star Fally Ipupa won two of the biggest prizes, Artist of the Year and the Crossing Boundaries with Music Award. BNXN and Sarz took Song of the Year with “Back Outside”.

It was the first AFRIMMA ceremony in two years. The awards were held alongside the AFRIMMA Music Fest at Annette Strauss Square, and they covered music, dance, sport, comedy and community work. Below is the full winners list, category by category.

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Major Awards

• Artist of the Year: Fally Ipupa
• Album of the Year: Davido, 5ive
• Song of the Year: BNXN & Sarz, “Back Outside”
• Timeless Impact Award: Timaya
• Best Newcomer: Fola
• Crossing Boundaries with Music Award: Fally Ipupa
• Best Collaboration: Diamond Platnumz & Juma Jux, “Joy”

Regional Awards

• Best Male West Africa: Ruger
• Best Female West Africa: Tems
• Best Male East Africa: Marioo
• Best Female East Africa: Nikita Kering
• Best Male Central Africa: Gerilson Israel
• Best Female Central Africa: Emma’a
• Best Male Southern Africa: DJ Maphorisa
• Best Female Southern Africa: Tyla
• Best Male North Africa: DJ Snake
• Best Female North Africa: Latifa
• Best Francophone: Innoss’B
• Best Lusophone: Gerilson Israel

Music Awards

• Best Gospel: Mercy Chinwo
• Best Male Rap Act: Phyno
• Best Female Rap Act: Eno Barony
• Best Male Reggae / Dancehall: Patoranking
• Best Female Reggae / Dancehall: Shenseea
• Best African Group: DopeNation
• Best African USA-Based Artist: Kwate
• Best Video Director: Director Pink
• Music Producer of the Year: London
• Best DJ Africa: DJ Tunez
• Best African DJ USA: DJ Prince
• Best African Dancer: Ghetto Kids

Culture and Impact Awards

• Athlete of the Year: Victor Osimhen
• Best Actor / Actress: Uche Montana
• Best Comedian: Real Warri Pikin
• Best Influencer: Nasty Blaq
• Best Hypeman: Big Smart
• Community Impact Award: Esther Mathew Tonlagha

Special and Fan Awards

• AFRIMMA Music Without Borders Award: Juma Jux
• AFRIMMA Fans Choice Award: Victony
• AFRIMMA Rising Star: Florito
• Francophone Viewers Choice Award: Didi B

Nigerian Winners at AFRIMMA 2026

Nigerians took home many of the top prizes. Davido won Album of the Year, BNXN and Sarz won Song of the Year, and Tems and Ruger won the West Africa awards. Fola won Best Newcomer, Phyno won Best Male Rap Act, and Mercy Chinwo won Best Gospel.

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It was not a Nigerian sweep, though. Fally Ipupa from DR Congo won the night’s biggest individual prize, and winners also came from Ghana, Tanzania, Kenya, South Africa and Uganda.

Frequently Asked Questions

Who won Artist of the Year at AFRIMMA 2026?

Fally Ipupa won Artist of the Year. He also won the Crossing Boundaries with Music Award.

Who won Album of the Year at AFRIMMA 2026?

Davido won Album of the Year for 5ive. He led the nominations with five.

When and where were the 2026 AFRIMMA Awards held?

They were held on September 12, 2026, in Dallas, Texas, at Annette Strauss Square. It was the first ceremony in two years.