The All Africa Music Awards (AFRIMA) 2025 nominations are out, and the competition is fiercer than ever. With 343 nominees across 40 categories, this year’s edition highlights Africa’s biggest icons, rising talents, and diaspora voices shaping global music culture.
AFRIMA 2025 made history with 10,717 entries, the highest in its 12-year existence. After a rigorous 10-day screening by a 13-member international jury, the final nominees list was unveiled, representing all five African regions and the diaspora. The award ceremony will run from November 25 to 30, 2025, in Lagos, Nigeria, culminating in the main event on November 30. Fans will also have their say when public voting opens on September 10 via the official AFRIMA website.
Artists with the Most Nominations
Five Nominations Each
- Burna Boy (Nigeria) – Album of the Year (No Sign of Weakness), Song of the Year, Artiste of the Year
- Davido (Nigeria) – Album of the Year (5ive), Best Collaboration, Song of the Year
- DJ Maphorisa (South Africa) – Key nods in production and collaboration categories
- El Grande Toto (Morocco) – Album of the Year (Salgoat), Best Male Artist North Africa
- Mia Guissé (Senegal)
- Moliy (Ghana) – Leading the female Afropop charge
Four Nominations
- Shallipopi (Nigeria) – Artiste of the Year and Song of the Year for “Laho”
- Amr Diab (Egypt)
- Diamond Platnumz (Tanzania)
- Tyla (South Africa) – Riding global fame with Amapiano fusion
- Uncle Waffles (Eswatini) – Reinforcing female dominance in the DJ scene
Three Nominations
- Ipupa (DRC)
- Ferre Gola (DRC)
- Himra (Côte d’Ivoire)
- Didi B (Côte d’Ivoire)
- Eboloko (Gabon)
- Emma’a (Gabon)
- Jaylann (Morocco)
- Juma Jux (Tanzania) – Song of the Year for “Ololufe mi”
- Mawhoo (South Africa)
- Nasty C (South Africa)
- Rema (Nigeria) – Also contending for Artiste of the Year
Two Nominations
- Ayra Starr (Nigeria) – Facing Burna Boy, Davido, and Rema in the Artiste of the Year category
AFRIMA 2025 extends beyond the continent, celebrating African talent abroad. Notable nominees include:
Male: DJ Snake, Niska, Tayc, Tiakola, Odeal
Female: Aya Nakamura, Darkoo, Deborah Lukalu, Faouzia, Ronisia
The 2025 AFRIMA nominations prove once again that African music is not just thriving, it’s leading global soundscapes. With icons like Burna Boy, Davido, and Rema battling it out alongside rising stars like Shallipopi, Moliy, and Ayra Starr, this year’s awards promise unforgettable moments. As voting begins on September 10, fans will play a crucial role in deciding who takes home Africa’s biggest music honors.