AFRIMA expresses sincere gratitude to the African Union Commission @_AfricanUnion for their continued institutional support over the years, and to the Lagos State Government @followlasg for their role in making Lagos the perfect Host City for the 9th edition of Africa’s global music awards. We also appreciate our key sponsors and partners: @FirstBankngr, @lirs_govng, @theaddresshomes, @GuinnessNGR, @UtilitaOfficial, @gobet247, @GlenfiddichSMW, @Super_Travels, @Pan_AtlanticNG, @Wakanowdotcom, @MNLNDBlockParty, Dorf Travels & Tours Ltd and Vaniti Lagos. Cultural Exchange Partners, @UKinNigeria and @SwedeninNigeria, also played a vital role. Our gratitude extends to Official Media Partners @DStvNg, @tvcnewsng, @UAR_AUB, @silverbirdgrpng, @kennisfm35, @AfroMusicPop, @HipTv, @BaseFmLagos, @thebeat999fm, @ClassicFM973, @1017HOTFM, @LagosTalks913, @InspirationFM, @lasgidifm901, and additional media partners Legit.ng, @legitngnews, @Max1023FM, @NigeriainfoFM, @NigezieTV, @TheCultureMag , @qedng, and @yangaradio. Out-of-home visibility was supported by @motomedia_ng, @yartview, @OExposures, @FolhamNigLtd, @NimbusMediaNG, and Plural Media. Thank you to all our partners for making the 9th AFRIMA a true celebration of Africa’s unstoppable music.

Afrobeat. Reggae. Dancehall. One artist. Zero ceilings. Born Daniel Effiong Ukut Udoh, Nigerian Afrobeat x Dancehall artist, independent force of nature, and your newest AFRIMA Diamond. This man won the MTN x D'banj Cream Platform Contest. Shared stages with Ice Prince & Lyta. Built his sound independently from the ground up. And NOW? The whole continent just got introduced. Afrobeat in the bones. Reggae in the soul. Dancehall in the DNA. DELLFIRE doesn't pick a lane , he owns the whole road. The rise? Already in motion. The takeover? Just getting started. @officialdellfire #DELLFIRE #AFRIMADiamonds #AFRIMA2026 #Afrobeats #Dancehall #AfricanMusic #Afrobeat #IndependentArtist #NextGenAfrica

She didn't just perform ,she made the room feel something. Meet Ellacentric , born Emmanuella Adejoh, Nigerian Afrogospel & Afro RnB artist, and one of the 7 #AFRIMADiamonds who just made history at the AFRIMA Diamond Showcase. From singing at a young age, to Top 9 on Nigerian Idol Season 10, to sharing stages with Victor Thompson, Ric Hassani & Freke Umoh , her journey has ALWAYS been pointing here. Songs like My Identity, Warm Embrace & Sweeter already told us who she was. The #AFRIMADiamond Showcase just told the rest of Africa. The female voice you need on your playlist RIGHT NOW. @ellacentric_music #Ellacentric #AFRIMADiamonds #AFRIMA2026 #AfroGospel #AfroRnB #AfricanMusic #NigerianMusic #WomenInMusic

Not all heroes wear capes. Some just drop a song at the right time. @ELNayaan_ "The Dolphin" , just made his biggest wave yet at the AFRIMA Diamond Showcase. African pop with a message that actually means something. Hope. Resilience. Real talk for real people. Dive in before everyone else does. #ElNayaan #AFRIMADiamonds #AfricanMusic #AFRIMA2026

The plug just got plugged in. The 7 #AFRIMADiamonds x @bridgeAFRIC x #Showbiz101 is the collab nobody saw coming but EVERYBODY needed. Mentorship. Studio time. Africa's best producers. All in one room. This is how you build superstars, not just discover them. The era has started. Keep up. #AFRIMADiamonds #bridgeAFRIC #Showbiz101 #AfricanMusic

When @DjMohgreen picks up the mic, it's not just to drop a set, it's to deliver a message. 80 collaborations. 54 countries. One Algeria. One Africa. Your AFRIMA 2026 Best African DJ is here, and he has something to say to every young creative on this continent. #AFRIMA #DjMohGreen #BestAfricanDJ

This Eid Al-Adha, All Africa Music Awards celebrates the values that continue to unite people across Africa and the world with love, sacrifice, kindness, gratitude, and togetherness. As families, friends, creatives, and communities come together to celebrate, may this season bring peace to every heart, happiness to every home, and fresh inspiration to dream bigger and shine brighter. From music to culture, Africa continues to connect the world through its beautiful diversity and shared humanity. Eid Mubarak from the AFRIMA family. #AFRIMA #EidMubarak #EidAlAdha #AfricanCulture #AfricanMusic #GoodVibes

Africa Day is HERE and @officialinnosb is giving us ALL the vibes From Congo to the WORLD,.his music brings Africans together like nothing else AFRIMA celebrates YOU, Africa! #AfricaDay #AFRIMA #InnosB

Africa’s Great Green Wall Initiative is one of the world’s boldest climate actions — restoring degraded land across 22 countries while tackling drought, food insecurity, water scarcity, and unemployment. At AFRIMA, we support the African Union’s Agenda 2063 by using culture as a catalyst for awareness, education, and social change. Through music and storytelling, we continue amplifying conversations around sustainability, climate resilience, and the Africa We Want. HAPPY AFRICA DAY 2026! #AFRIMA #AfricaDay2026 #Agenda2063 #GreatGreenWall #ClimateAction #TheAfricaWeWant

This is more than music… This is Africa teaching the world through rhythm, culture, and creativity! From Afrobeats to Amapiano Highlife to Bongo Flava Coupe-Decale to Mbalax Soukous, Kizomba, Rai, Gnawa to Hip-life And the powerful voices of African Hip-Hop. African music carries our history Communicates our values And inspires the next generation to dream beyond borders! Our music educates. Our culture empowers. Our stories preserve our identity, foster unity, respect, and pride across generations. In every melody and every drumbeat, Africa speaks hope, innovation, resilience, and excellence! Together, AFRIMA Awards and the African Union celebrate the creative power of Africa. Using music as a tool/force for education, unity, and global connection. One Africa! One People! One Powerful Sound! Happy Africa Day 2026! ----------- Ceci est bien plus que de la musique… C’est l’Afrique qui enseigne au monde à travers le rythme, la culture et la créativité ! De l’Afrobeats à l’Amapiano Du Highlife au Bongo Flava Du Coupé-Décalé au Mbalax Du Soukous, de la Kizomba, du Raï, du Gnawa au Hip-life Sans oublier les voix puissantes du Hip-Hop africain. La musique africaine porte notre histoire, Transmet nos valeurs Et inspire la nouvelle génération à rêver au-delà des frontières ! Notre musique éduque. Notre culture donne du pouvoir. Nos histoires préservent notre identité, renforcent l’unité, le respect et la fierté à travers les générations. Dans chaque mélodie et chaque battement de tambour, l’Afrique exprime l’espoir, l’innovation, la résilience et l’excellence ! Ensemble, les AFRIMA Awards et l’Union Africaine célèbrent la puissance créative de l’Afrique, En utilisant la musique comme un outil et une force au service de l’éducation, de l’unité et de la connexion mondiale. Une seule Afrique ! Un seul peuple ! Un seul son puissant ! Bonne Journée de l’Afrique 2026 !

Salif Keita defied royal tradition and social stigma to become an African music legend #AFRIMA #DidYouKnow #AfricaUnstoppable #AfricaDay2026

Yoruba dùndún drums (since 15th century) don’t just play music — they speak Sound as language, centuries before modern tech. #AFRIMA #DidYouKnow #AfricaDay2026

A moment to remember 🕊️ Ethiopian Jazz artiste & 9th AFRIMA Best Artiste in African Jazz, HaddinQo delivered a moving jazz tribute at the 9th AFRIMA Honouring legends we’ve lost, including Modupe Dada, AKA, Mohbad, Zahara, Costa Titch, Akwaboah Snr, Lokassa Ya M’bongo & Gloria Bossman Forever remembered 💜 #AFRIMAAwards #9thAFRIMA #HaddinQo #InMemoriam

“Collaboration builds growth.” At the Africa Music Business Summit of the 9th All Africa Music Awards, French singer of Congolese descent Hiro called for stronger partnerships across Africa’s music ecosystem. He also praised AFRIMA for opening borders for creativity and culture. #AFRIMA #9thAFRIMA #AMBS

Original African Boy @official_jux brought the sauce God Design on the 9th AFRIMA stage Vocals ✔️ Drip ✔️ 9th AFRIMA Best Male Artiste in Eastern Africa ✔️ ‘Mr. Ikweji’ didn’t come to play and we’re here nfor his wins! #AFRIMAAwards #9thAFRIMA #JumaJux #Ikweji