The African Muzik Magazine Awards (AFRIMMA) has officially announced the nominees for its 2026 edition, marking the highly anticipated return of one of Africa’s premier music platforms. Scheduled to take place on September 12, 2026, in Dallas, Texas, AFRIMMA will once again bring together artists, industry leaders, media, and music enthusiasts from across Africa and the diaspora to celebrate excellence in African music and culture.
https://www.digital.zenithbank.com/ZEQ/ZEQ-jan-2026/index.html#p=1This year’s edition reflects the depth, diversity and growing global influence of African music, honouring outstanding artists, producers, DJs, songwriters and other creative professionals from across the continent. Nigeria once again commands a strong influence on the African music landscape, with Davido leading this year’s lineup with five nominations. Other notable Nigerian talents nominated include Burna Boy, Wizkid, Tems, Rema, Ayra Starr, Asake, BNXN, Tiwa Savage, Teni, and Ruger, all earning recognition across various award categories.
Also featured on this year’s list are some of Africa’s biggest names beyond Nigeria, including Tyla, Diamond Platnumz, Juma Jux, Black Sherif, Uncle Waffles, Fally Ipupa, Bien, Nikita Kering, and Eddy Kenzo, reinforcing AFRIMMA’s commitment to celebrating musical excellence from across the continent.
Commenting on the announcement, Anderson Obiagwu, popularly known as Big A, Founder and Executive Producer of AFRIMMA, said, “The return of AFRIMMA is a celebration of the incredible journey African music continues to make around the world. This year’s nominees embody the diversity, creativity, and excellence that define our continent’s music industry. We look forward to another unforgettable edition as we honour the artists and professionals whose work continues to elevate African music globally.”
In addition to honouring musical excellence, the 2026 AFRIMMA Music Festival promises an immersive celebration of African culture through world-class live performances, food, fashion, art, interactive fan experiences, cultural exhibitions and a vibrant vendor marketplace. The event is designed to showcase not only Africa’s sound but also the creativity, innovation and entrepreneurial spirit driving the continent’s creative economy.
For attendees, AFRIMMA Music Festival offers more than a night of award-winning performances. Fans can expect a full day of live music across multiple stages, curated food and fashion experiences, cultural exhibitions celebrating Africa’s creative diversity, and interactive activities that bring the continent’s music and culture to life. It’s a festival built for immersion, giving fans direct access to the artists, sounds and creative energy shaping African music today.
With Davido leading the pack and Nigerian artistes dominating category after category, this year’s nominations reaffirm Nigeria’s place at the centre of Africa’s global music moment, and set the stage for what promises to be one of AFRIMMA’s biggest editions yet.
