Nigerian artistes and entertainers emerged among the biggest winners at the 2026 African Muzik Magazine Awards, with Davido, Tems, Ruger, Phyno and other stars taking home honours in different categories.
The ceremony was held on September 12, 2026, in Dallas, Texas, with the official results updated on Tuesday.
The 2026 AFRIMMA Awards celebrated artistes and entertainers from Africa and the diaspora in 41 categories.
Davido secured Album of the Year for 5ive, while Tems won Best Female West Africa. Ruger also claimed Best Male West Africa, with Phyno taking the Best Male Rap Act award.
Mercy Chinwo was named Best Gospel, while Fola emerged as Best Newcomer.
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Other Nigerian winners included DJ Tunez, Patoranking, Real Warri Pikin, Victor Osimhen, Victony, Director Pink, London, Nasty Blaq, Uche Montana, Kwate and DJ Prince.
Nigerian Winners
- Album of the Year: Davido — 5ive
- Best Female West Africa: Tems
- Best Male West Africa: Ruger
- Best Male Rap Act: Phyno
- Best Newcomer: Fola
- Best Gospel: Mercy Chinwo
- Best DJ Africa: DJ Tunez
- Best Male Reggae/Dancehall: Patoranking
- Best Comedian: Real Warri Pikin
- Athlete of the Year: Victor Osimhen
- AFRIMMA Fans Choice Award: Victony
- Best Video Director: Director Pink
- Music Producer of the Year: London
- Best Influencer: Nasty Blaq
- Best Actor/Actress: Uche Montana
- Best African USA-Based Artist: Kwate
- Best African DJ USA: DJ Prince
Other Winners
- Artist of the Year: Fally Ipupa
- Song of the Year: Bnxn and Sarz
- Timeless Impact Award: Timaya
- Crossing Boundaries with Music Award: Fally Ipupa
- Best Collaboration: Diamond Platnumz and Juma Jux
- Best Female Rap Act: Eno Barony
- Best Female Reggae/Dancehall: Shenseea
- Best African Group: Dope Nation
- Best African Dancer: Ghetto Kids
- AFRIMMA Music Without Borders Award: Juma Jux
- 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 Hypeman: Big Smart
- Community Impact Award: Esther Mathew Tonlagha
- Best Francophone: Innoss’ B
- Best Lusophone: Gerilson Israel
- AFRIMMA Rising Star: Florito
- Francophone Viewers Choice Award: Didi B