See full list as AFRIMA releases 2025 nominations with Shallipopi, Moliy, Ayra Star, Jux, Himra Rival Davido, El Grande Toto, Rema, Fally Ipupa, others
Aug 28, 2025
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The stage is set for an epic showdown at the 2025 All Africa Music Awards (AFRIMA). Africa’s
music giants, including Davido, Burna Boy, and Rema, are going head-to-head with a new wave of
rising stars. The International Committee of AFRIMA, in collaboration with the African Union
Commission (AUC), has just announced the official nominees, revealing a list that includes
exciting new contenders such as Shallipopi, Ayra Starr, and Juma Jux, who are ready to
challenge the established heavyweights.
The International Committee of AFRIMA confirmed that public voting will open globally on
September 10, 2025, via the official AFRIMA website (www.afrima.org). Music lovers across
Africa and the diaspora will be able to participate in determining the winners in the
various categories. Voting will close on the eve of the main awards on November 30.
In collaboration with the African Union Commission, AFRIMA 2025 is being organised
alongside the Federal Government of Nigeria and the Official Host City, Lagos State.
The 2025 celebration will run from November 25 to 30, 2025, featuring the Welcome Soiree,
the AFRIMA Music Village, the Africa Music Business Summit, a Host City Tour, the Nominees
Party, and the Main Awards Ceremony. The grand finale on November 30 will be broadcast live
to over 84 countries worldwide.
AFRIMA 2025 NOMINEES LIST
17 Best African Artiste, Duo or Group in African Rock
S/NO ARTISTE TRACK TITLE COUNTRY
1 LAEKE - ESKENEKA - ETHIOPIA
2 IZLAN - AMEZYAN - ALGERIA
3 FRANCK BIYONG - STRUGGLE 4 MONEY - CAMEROON
4 RASH - DO OR DIE - KENYA
5 MDOU MOCTAR - IMOUHAR (INJUSTICE VERSION) - NIGER
6 CHRISSY ZEBBY TEMBO & THE NGOZI FAMILY - I AM NOT MADE OF IRON - ZAMBIA
