Nigerian stars shone bright at the 9th All Africa Music Awards (AFRIMA) in Lagos, sweeping major categories. Rema took home three awards, including Artiste of the Year, Best Male Artiste in Western Africa, and Best African Artiste in RnB & Soul. Burna Boy won Album of the Year for “No Sign of Weakness”, while Shallipopi claimed Song of the Year and Best African Collaboration for “Laho”.
Other notable Nigerian winners included Yemi Alade, who won Best Soundtrack in a Movie, Series or Documentary for “You Are”, and Phyno, named Best African Artiste in African Hip-Hop. Chella earned the African Fans’ Favourite award, and Qing Madi was crowned Most Promising Artiste of the Year.
