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Nigeria Dominates Afrima Awards
12 Jan
Summary
- Burna Boy won Album of the Year for 'No Sign of Weakness'.
- Shallipopi secured Song of the Year for 'Laho'.
- Nigerian artists showcased strong musical presence at Afrima.

Nigerian artists emerged as major victors at the 9th All Africa Music Awards (Afrima), with the continental music celebration concluding on Sunday night in Lagos. The event underscored the significant influence of Nigerian music across Africa.
Global superstar Burna Boy was a standout winner, securing the prestigious Album of the Year award for his latest release, 'No Sign of Weakness'. He also shared the award for Best African Collaboration with fellow Nigerian artist Shallipopi.
Shallipopi himself received top honors, winning Song of the Year for his viral hit 'Laho,' which garnered substantial attention on social media. The week-long Afrima event brought together numerous artists and industry professionals, culminating in a ceremony that firmly established Nigeria's current musical prominence.




