FULL LIST: Nigeria shines as Davido, Tems, others win at AFRIMMA 2026 - Punch Newspapers

Nigerian music stars recorded a strong showing at the 2026 African Muzik Magazine Awards, with Davido, Tems and Phyno among the winners. The awards were held on 12 September 2026 in Dallas, Texas. The official results page was updated on Tuesday, recognising artistes and entertainers from across Africa and the diaspora in 41 categories. Davido won Album of the Year for 5ive, while Tems and Ruger took Best Female and Best Male West Africa respectively. Phyno won Best Male Rap Act and Mercy Chinwo was named Best Gospel. Here is the full list of winners: Nigerian Winners Album of the Year: Davido — 5ive Best Female West Africa: Tems Best Male West Africa: Ruger Best Male Rap Act: Phyno Best Newcomer: Fola Best Gospel: Mercy Chinwo Best DJ Africa: DJ Tunez Best Male Reggae/Dancehall: Patoranking Best Comedian: Real Warri Pikin Athlete of the Year: Victor Osimhen AFRIMMA Fans Choice Award: Victony Best Video Director: Director Pink Music Producer of the Year: London Best Influencer: Nasty Blaq Best Actor/Actress: Uche Montana Best African USA-Based Artist: Kwate Best African DJ USA: DJ Prince   Other Winners Davido backs Adeleke campaign spokesman for Osun reps seat Real Warri Pikin wins best stand-up comedian at AFRIMMA 2026 Tune lands three-year deal with Enationworldwide Artist of the Year: Fally Ipupa Song of the Year: Bnxn and Sarz Timeless Impact Award: Timaya Crossing Boundaries with Music Award: Fally Ipupa Best Collaboration: Diamond Platnumz and Juma Jux Best Female Rap Act: Eno Barony Best Female Reggae/Dancehall: Shenseea Best African Group: Dope Nation Best African Dancer: Ghetto Kids AFRIMMA Music Without Borders Award: Juma Jux 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 Best Hypeman: Big Smart Community Impact Award: Esther Mathew Tonlagha Best Francophone: Innoss’ B Best Lusophone: Gerilson Israel AFRIMMA Rising Star: Florito Francophone Viewers Choice Award: Didi B Christabel Ndoeche

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