Nigerian singers, Burna Boy, Davido, Shallipopi, Rema, Ayra Starr have dominated the 2025 edition of the All Africa Music Awards, AFRIMA.
The list, which features artistes across Africa, has Davido and Burna Boy nominated in five categories each.
Burna Boy’s hit ‘No Sign of Weakness’ and Davido’s latest album ‘5ive’ were nominated for Album of the Year.
They also secured Song of the Year and Best Collaboration nominations with their hit singles.
DJ Maphorisa of South Africa matched the two Nigerian giants with five nominations, including Album of the Year and Best African DJ.
El Grande Toto, Moroccan rapper was also nominated in five categories with his hits ‘Salgoat’ and ‘Diplomatico’.
Shallipopi, a Nigerian fast rising street-pop musician, got four nominations, including Song of the Year and Artiste of the Year.
Similarly, Tanzanian artiste, Diamond Platnumz continued his dominance in East Africa with four nominations.
While South African songstress, Tyla earned four nominations. Tanzanian musician, Juma Jux earned three nominations including Song of the Year with his song ‘Ololufe mi’
Other Nigerian stars, Rema and Ayra Starr also get three nominations each.
NEWSUNPLUG reports that in May, Nigeria was announced as the host of 2025 AFRIMA.