African Music Royalty: Burna Boy & Davido Lead AFRIMA 2025 Nominations!
The All Africa Music Awards (AFRIMA) 2025 nominations have been announced, revealing a record-breaking number of entries and a star-studded list of nominees. Nigerian heavyweights Burna Boy and Davido lead with five nods each, alongside other top artists from across Africa and the diaspora. The main awards ceremony is set to take place in Lagos, Nigeria, from November 25-30, 2025.Precious Eseaye • Music • 10 months ago • 1 minute read •
The 2025 edition of the All Africa Music Awards (AFRIMA) has unveiled a highly competitive list of nominees, following a record-breaking 10,717 entries—the highest since the awards' inception 12 years ago. A 13-member International Jury meticulously adjudicated over 10 days, shortlisting 343 nominees across 40 categories, representing Africa's five regions and the diaspora. This year's nominations underscore the remarkable growth and global recognition of African music, as highlighted by AFRIMA jury member Delani Makhalima, who stated,
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