The 2026 version of the All Africa Song Awards (AFRIMA) has topped Nigerian tune critical person, Rema, as its very finest winner, following a glittering ceremony held in Lagos.

The 24-three hundred and sixty five days-veteran ‘Peaceful Down’ crooner carted away three most important awards at the licensed occasion, additional cementing his location as one of Africa’s main tune exports.

Rema won Finest Male Artiste in Western Africa, Artiste of the Year, and Finest African Artiste, Duo or Neighborhood in African RnB/Soul for his world hit song, Peaceful Down.

In clinching the extremely coveted Finest Male Artiste in Western Africa and Artiste of the Year awards, the Mavin Records critical person edged out high Nigerian heavyweights together with Burna Boy, Davido, Wizkid and Asake.

Whereas receiving his awards, Rema expressed gratitude to his fans and the award organisers, describing the second as particular.

He stated the unwavering toughen from fans all over Africa and past “map the total lot” to him and has continued to inspire his musical stagger.

Despite Rema’s dominance, different Nigerian artistes also made their model on the night.

Grammy Award-winning singer, Burna Boy, clinched the Album of the Year award, reaffirming his impact on the continent’s tune scene.

Singer Yemi Alade also won Finest Soundtrack in a Movie, Assortment or Documentary for her song You Are, featured in Iyanu: The Spirited Assortment.

Snappily-rising critical person Shallipopi emerged as one of the most night’s surprises, as his hit be aware Laho won Finest Song of the Year and Finest Collaboration awards.

Diversified winners incorporated Tanzanian singer Jux, who won Finest Male Artiste in Eastern Africa, and Congolese singer Cindy Le Coeur, who also picked up an award for the Democratic Republic of Congo class.

Twinny News reports that the awards ceremony became held at the Conference Centre, Eko Motels and Suites, Victoria Island, Lagos, with electrifying performances from famous artistes all over Africa.

Lagos hosted the occasion for the third time, after old editions had been held in Ghana and Senegal, additional reinforcing Nigeria’s inform as a most important hub for African tune and entertainment.