AFRIMMA 2026 Winners: Full List of All 41 Award Recipients

The 2026 African Muzik Magazine Awards (AFRIMMA) have wrapped up in Dallas, Texas, with artists, entertainers and culture-shapers from across Africa and the diaspora taking home honours.

Held on September 12 at Annette Strauss Square, the 2026 ceremony marked AFRIMMA’s return after a two-year break. The event recognised winners across 41 honours, spanning regional music categories, major music awards and broader culture and impact categories.

Fally Ipupa emerged as one of the night’s biggest winners, taking home both Artist of the Year and the Crossing Boundaries with Music Award. Davido’s 5ive won Album of the Year, while BNXN and Sarz took Song of the Year.

Here is the full list of AFRIMMA 2026 winners.

Best Male West Africa: Ruger

Best Female West Africa: Tems

Best Male East Africa: Marioo

Best Female East Africa: Nikita Kering

Best Male Central Africa: Gerilson Israel

Best Female Central Africa: Emma’a

Best Male Southern Africa: DJ Maphorisa

Best Female Southern Africa: Tyla

Best Male North Africa: DJ Snake

Best Female North Africa: Latifa

The regional categories highlighted artists representing different parts of the continent, from West and East Africa to Central, Southern and North Africa.

Crossing Boundaries with Music Award: Fally Ipupa

Best Newcomer: FOLA

Artist of the Year: Fally Ipupa

Best Gospel: Mercy Chinwo

Best Female Rap Act: Eno Barony

Best Male Rap Act: Phyno

Best Collaboration: Diamond Platnumz & Juma Jux

Song of the Year: BNXN & Sarz

Best Video Director: Pink

Best DJ Africa: DJ Tunez

Best African DJ USA: DJ Prince

Music Producer of the Year: London

Best African Dancer: Ghetto Kids

Best Male Reggae/Dancehall: Patoranking

Best Female Reggae/Dancehall: Shenseea

Best African Group: Dope Nation

Album of the Year: Davido, 5ive

Best African USA-Based Artist: Kwate

AFRIMMA Music Without Borders Award: Juma Jux

Among the major music honours, Fally Ipupa’s double victory stood out, while Davido’s 5ive secured Album of the Year. BNXN and Sarz also took a major win for their collaboration, with their Song of the Year victory recognising both the artist and producer behind the record.

Timeless Impact Award: Timaya

Athlete of the Year: Victor Osimhen

Best Influencer: Nasty Blaq

Best Actor/Actress: Uche Montana

Best Comedian: Real Warri Pikin

Best Hypeman: Big Smart

Community Impact Award: Esther Mathew Tonlagha

Best Francophone: Innoss’B

Best Lusophone: Gerilson Israel

AFRIMMA Fans Choice Award: Victony

AFRIMMA Rising Star: Florito

Francophone Viewers Choice Award: Didi B

These categories extended the ceremony beyond music, recognising entertainers, athletes, influencers and community figures whose work contributes to the wider African cultural landscape.

With 41 honours covering multiple regions, genres and creative fields, AFRIMMA 2026 showcased the breadth of African entertainment on one stage.

The ceremony also formed part of AFRIMMA’s expanded festival experience, which brought together African music, DJs, fashion, food and cultural activities in Dallas. The organisers say the wider 2026 experience drew more than 5,000 attendees, with over 100 artists and DJs representing more than 40 African countries.

From Fally Ipupa’s double victory and Davido’s Album of the Year win to regional honours for Tems, Tyla, Marioo and Gerilson Israel, AFRIMMA 2026 put the diversity of African music and culture firmly on the global stage.