Davido Tops 2026 AFRIMMA Nominations with Five Nods
Nigerian Afrobeats superstar Davido has secured five nominations at the 2026 African Muzik Magazine Awards (AFRIMMA), making him the most nominated act. The announcement, made by AFRIMMA founder Anderson Obiagwu on Instagram, also confirmed the awards' return after a two-year hiatus.
Awards Return with New Festival in Dallas
Obiagwu explained that the break was a deliberate move to reimagine the event on a grander scale. The 2026 ceremony will introduce the first-ever AFRIMMA music festival, scheduled for September 12 at Annette Strauss Square in Dallas, Texas.
Davido's Nominations
Davido is in contention for Artist of the Year, Best Male West Africa, the Crossing Boundaries With Music Award, and AFRIMMA Album of the Year for his project 5ive. His collaborative single "With You" with Omah Lay earned additional bids for Best Collaboration and Song of the Year.
Other Top Nominees
Burna Boy, Tanzania's Diamond Platnumz, and Ghana's Black Sherif each pulled four nominations. Among women, South Africa's Tyla leads with three nods, while Nigeria's Tems received two. The Best Influencer category features popular digital creators including Peller, Carter Efe, Nasty Black, and Sabinus. The Best Actor/Actress category includes Nollywood stars Timini Egbuson, Uzor Arukwe, Bimbo Ademoye, and Uche Montana.
Complete List of Nominees
The full list spans 35 categories, including regional male and female awards, Crossing Boundaries with Music, Best Newcomer, Artist of the Year, Best Gospel, Best Rap Acts, Best Collaboration, Song of the Year, Best Video Director, Best DJ Africa, Music Producer of the Year, Best African Dancer, Reggae/Dancehall categories, Best African Group, AFRIMMA Album of the Year, Best African USA-Based Artist, Timeless Impact Award, African Athlete of the Year, Best Influencer, Best Actor/Actress, Best Comedian, Best Hypeman/MC, and Community Impact Award.
Notable nominees include Burna Boy, Wizkid, Asake, Rema, Tyla, Tems, Black Sherif, Diamond Platnumz, Fally Ipupa, and many others. The Community Impact Award features foundations such as the Ester Mathew Tonlagha Foundation and the Tony Elumelu Foundation.
Burna Boy Makes History with World Cup Song
Earlier, Burna Boy made history as his FIFA World Cup 2026 collaboration with Shakira, "Dai Dai," debuted at No. 1 on the Billboard Global 200 chart. The track also held the top spot on the Billboard Global Excl. U.S. chart for a third consecutive week, marking Burna Boy's first-ever No. 1 on the Global 200. The viral anthem, performed live at the World Cup opening ceremony, has sparked global excitement and cemented Burna Boy's place among international music heavyweights.
