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Rema Emerges Biggest Winner At 9th AFRIMA
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Nigerian music stars delivered a commanding showing at the 9th edition of the All Africa Music Awards (AFRIMA) held in Lagos, with Rema emerging as the biggest winner of the night and several other Nigerian artistes claiming major honours across categories.
The awards ceremony took place on Sunday at the Convention Centre, Eko Hotels and Suites, Victoria Island, Lagos, bringing together musicians, industry figures and cultural stakeholders from across the continent to celebrate African music and creativity.
Rema stood out as the most decorated artist of the night, clinching three major awards.
The 24-year-old singer won Artiste of the Year, Best Male Artiste in Western Africa, and Best African Artiste, Duo or Group in African R&B and Soul for his global hit Calm Down, edging out top contenders including Burna Boy, Davido, Wizkid and Asake in key categories.
Burna Boy also recorded a strong showing at the ceremony, winning Album of the Year for his project No Sign of Weakness. He further shared the Best African Collaboration award with fast-rising singer Shallipopi for their joint hit Laho, which also earned Shallipopi the Song of the Year award.
Other Nigerian winners included Yemi Alade, who won Best Soundtrack in a Movie, Series or Documentary for her song You Are from the animated series Iyanu. Veteran rapper Phyno was named Best African Artist in African Hip Hop, reaffirming his influence within the genre.
The awards also spotlighted emerging talents, with Qing Madi winning Most Promising Artist of the Year, beating a competitive field of young African acts. Chella was crowned African Fans’ Favourite, reflecting strong audience support across the continent.
While Nigerian artistes dominated many categories, the ceremony also celebrated excellence from other African countries. Ghana’s Wendy Shay won Best Female Artiste in Western Africa, South Africa’s Nontokozo Mkhize claimed Best Female Artiste in Southern Africa, while Tanzania’s Juma Jux emerged Best Male Artiste in Eastern Africa.
AFRIMA 2026 showcased Africa’s rich musical diversity and cultural heritage, with Lagos hosting the awards for the third time after previous editions held in Ghana and Senegal.
The event featured live performances by notable African artists and highlighted the continued global growth of African music.
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Popular Singer, Davido draws world attention to kidnapped Oyo schoolchildren at World Cup Concert
Popular Nigerian singer, David Adeleke, popularly known as Davido, has drawn attention to the abduction of school children and teachers in Oriire Local Government Area of Oyo State during his performance at the FIFA World Cup Countdown Concert in Los Angeles on Wednesday night.
The ‘OBO’ crooner donned a custom-made jacket with the names of the 39 abducted children and their seven teachers pinned on it. On the back of the jacket, Davido also boldly wrote; “Bring Them Home.”
Davido performed his hit song ‘Fall’ and kept flaunting his jacket throughout the performance to draw attention to the abducted school children and teachers in captivity.
This is not the first time the singer has called for the release of the abductees. He has previously called on the relevant authorities to ensure the victims are rescued without further delays in a social media post.
He stated that the current insecurity must not be allowed to continue.
Meanwhile, Grammy-winning Nigerian singer Burna Boy is billed to perform at the FIFA World Cup Opening Ceremony in Mexico City alongside Shakira.
Burna Boy was featured in the official 2026 World Cup song ‘Dia Dia’ with Shakira. The duo are expected to perform the song at the opening ceremony.
Another Nigerian singer, Rema, will also perform at the US opening ceremony in Los Angeles along with Lisa and other international pop stars.
Internet Ignites as popular Nigerian content creator Peller has taken a major step in his relationship after proposing marriage to his girlfriend and fellow content creator, Jarvis.
The romantic proposal, which has since attracted significant attention online, marked a new chapter in the couple’s relationship and quickly became a trending topic across social media platforms.
Photos and videos from the special moment circulated widely, showing the couple celebrating the engagement with excitement and joy. Fans and followers flooded social media with congratulatory messages shortly after news of the proposal emerged.
Peller and Jarvis have built a strong following through their entertaining online content and public displays of affection, making them one of the most talked-about young couples in Nigeria’s digital entertainment space.
Over the years, the pair have frequently shared moments from their relationship with fans, helping them build a loyal audience that closely follows their personal and professional journeys.
The engagement announcement was met with excitement from supporters, many of whom expressed happiness at seeing the couple take their relationship to the next level.
Social media users described the proposal as a significant milestone and wished the pair success as they prepare for the next phase of their lives together.
The development has further strengthened the couple’s popularity online, with discussions surrounding the engagement continuing to trend across various platforms.
While details regarding the wedding plans have not yet been publicly disclosed, fans remain eager to learn more about the couple’s future plans.
For now, the engagement marks a memorable moment for Peller and Jarvis, whose relationship continues to attract attention from followers across Nigeria and beyond.
Nigerian singer, Flavour has revealed why it is difficult for him to commit to one woman.
Speaking in a video broadcast, the ‘Nabania’ crooner said he belongs to “the wild world” and not to a single woman.
The music star explained that unlike some men who are “domesticated”, he can’t be “caged.”
He said, “I am an explorer. I belong to the wild world. I belong to the street. Some men are domesticated but I am not. We belong to the wild world. I cannot be caged.”
Flavour has three children from two different women, both of whom are former beauty queens.
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