2025 AFRIMA Nominations Spotlight Leading African Music Icons
The 2025 edition of the All Africa Music Awards (AFRIMA) is gearing up to celebrate the continent’s finest musical talents, with Nigerian heavyweights Davido, Burna Boy, and Shallipopi dominating the nomination list. The prestigious event is scheduled to take place in Lagos from November 25 to 30, drawing attention from music enthusiasts across Africa and beyond.
Top Nominees and Their Categories
Burna Boy and Davido are tied at the forefront, each securing five nominations spanning major categories such as Album of the Year, Song of the Year, and Best Collaboration. Close behind, Shallipopi has earned four nominations, including a nod for Artiste of the Year, largely propelled by his popular track “Laho.”
Emerging and Established Artists in the Running
Other notable nominees include Ayra Starr, who has received two nominations, alongside DJ Maphorisa, El Grande Toto, Mia Guissé, and Moliy, each with five nods. Additionally, East African stars like Diamond Platnumz, South African sensation Tyla, and Zimbabwe’s Uncle Waffles have each garnered four nominations, highlighting the pan-African reach of the awards.
AFRIMA’s Role in Elevating African Music Globally
Delani Makhalima, a member of the AFRIMA jury, emphasized the significance of the awards in amplifying African voices worldwide: “Historically, African music struggled for global recognition, but today it resonates on every continent. AFRIMA stands as the continent’s shallipopi-nominees/” title=”AFRIMA 2025: …, Davido, and … Dominate Star-Studded Nominees List – See the Full Lineup!”>afrima-2025-nominations-davido-rema-top/” title=”Breaking News: Davido, Rema Lead the Pack in … 2025 …!”>premier music platform, celebrating this remarkable evolution.”
Event Highlights and Global Broadcast
The week-long festival will not only showcase electrifying live performances but also host a business summit aimed at fostering industry growth and collaboration. The grand awards ceremony on November 30 will be broadcast live to audiences in over 80 countries, underscoring AFRIMA’s expanding international influence.
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