The 9th edition of the All Africa Music Awards (AFRIMA) is currently underway in Lagos, Nigeria, celebrating the continent’s vibrant music scene and rich cultural heritage.
The festival kicked off with the AFRIMA Music Village, an open-air concert, which took place on January 9, 2026, featuring a star-studded line-up of artists including Femi Kuti, Skales, Wande Coal, Diamond Platnumz, Mavo, and Yemi Alade.
The main awards ceremony is scheduled to be held on January 11, 2026, and will be co-hosted by Nigerian rapper and actor Falz and French-Senegalese actress and media personality Liliane Maroune.
The event will be broadcast live on DStv Channel 196 and GOtv Channel 28, as well as streamed on DStv Stream.
This year’s festival is themed “Unstoppable Africa,” a tribute to the continent’s growing global influence and creative momentum.
The annual event, organised by the International Executive Committee of AFRIMA in collaboration with the African Union Commission and in partnership with the Lagos State Government, aims to promote Africa’s rich cultural heritage and celebrate outstanding musical works, talent, and creativity across the continent.
