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  • Toyin Abraham’s ‘Oversabi Aunty’ hits N863 million, becomes her highest-grossing film

    Toyin Abraham’s ‘Oversabi Aunty’ hits N863 million, becomes her highest-grossing film

    Toyin Abraham’s directorial debut, ‘Oversabi Aunty,’ has set a new record for Toyin Abraham Productions, grossing over ₦850 million and counting.

    Film distributor FilmOne celebrated the achievement on Instagram, writing, “World’s Best steady delivering back-to-back Oversabi Box office numbers! Oversabi Aunty is now the Highest Grossing Film in the Toyin Abraham Production, grossing ₦850M and counting. It’s also one of the top two highest-grossing titles of 2025! Thank you to everyone who made this possible. This win is yours as well. Thank you for showing up and spreading the word.”

    Released on December 19, ‘Oversabi Aunty’ followed the story of a well-meaning but overly involved aunty whose attempts to solve everyone’s problems lead to hilarious misunderstandings and heartwarming revelations. An advanced screening on December 18 generated widespread buzz, setting the stage for its nationwide success.

    The film features an all-star cast, including Mike Ezuruonye, Efe Irele, and Enioluwa Adeoluwa, among others, and has quickly become one of the top two highest-grossing films of 2025.

    Abraham expressed her gratitude to fans, thanking them for their love and support, saying, “Firstly, Thank You, Lord. Thank you, Toyintitans (love u all with everything), and to everyone supporting me, THANK YOU from the deepest part of my heart! Honestly, I still don’t know if I’m dreaming or awake… is this real?? Dreams truly do come true. This journey has been emotional, overwhelming, and beautiful. Thank you, thank you, thank you!”

  • Taaooma raises alarm over illegal waste dumping on Lagos roads

    Taaooma raises alarm over illegal waste dumping on Lagos roads

    Comedienne Taaooma has raised concerns over the rampant issue of illegal waste disposal in Lagos State.

    A video shared by the skitmaker showed a large amount of refuse dumped on the road median in the Ikotun, Ejigbo, Egbeda area, with residents going about their daily activities.

    Taaooma tagged relevant authorities, including the Lagos Waste Management Authority and Lagos State Environmental Protection Agency, and the state commissioner for Environment and Water Resources, Tokunbo Wahab, calling for urgent attention to the issue.

    She wrote, “What’s happening in the ikotun/ejigbo/egbeda axis like this? @Lawma_gov @LasepaOfficial. Kindly help look into this @tokunbo_wahab”.

    The post has sparked reactions from social media users, with many claiming it’s a widespread problem across Lagos, citing areas like Shomolu, Mushin, and Surulere as examples.

    A user #AWholeSalmanPR replied saying it is everywhere in Lagos. He wrote, “It’s everywhere in Lagos Mainland that’s experiencing this. Shomolu, Mushin, Ketu, Ikotun, Oshodi, Surulere, Yaba. Everywhere is full of dirty.

    Another user, #ayurexars added his piece, saying: “Almost everywhere in Lagos, people dump refuse on road medians, and as I always say, the Lagos State Government enables this behavior. Instead of sanctioning offenders, trucks are sent to pick up the refuse.

    “By doing this, the government has unintentionally created a system people now see as normal. This practice will continue until something changes.

    #NejeebBello wrote, “Coming from Detty December to Dirty January, 2025 is the nastiest I’ve seen Lagos since the early 2000s, when Bola Tinubu was Governor.”

    “One of my neighbours moved out of the estate until further notice due to mountains of garbage, horrid smell, and the possibility of an epidemic.”

  • How grace sustained my journey through 2025, by Actor Olarotimi Fakunle

    How grace sustained my journey through 2025, by Actor Olarotimi Fakunle

    Actor Olarotimi Fakunle has reflected on the past year, describing it as a period defined by rigorous work and significant personal and professional growth.

    In a message shared on Instagram, Fakunle noted that the year was filled with rehearsals, time on set, and continuous movement. Despite the demanding schedule, he expressed gratitude for God’s grace and the steady support he received from colleagues, friends, family, and even strangers.

    He wrote, “Last year unfolded for me in a blur of rehearsals, sets, call times, and constant movement, days stacked tightly upon nights, schedules colliding and stretching the limits of my strength and focus. Yet, through the weight of the work and the demands of the craft, grace remained the quiet force carrying me forward, ordering my steps where plans fell short and sustaining me where exhaustion threatened my resolve.

    “In the midst of the busyness, I witnessed something deeply humbling: the steady support of people within the industry and beyond it, colleagues, mentors, friends, family, and even strangers who showed up with encouragement, trust, and goodwill. For all I achieved and all I survived, gratitude stands at the centre of my heart, for opportunities, for lessons, and for every hand that held space for me along the journey.”

    Fakunle also paid tribute to those who passed away, acknowledging the fragility of life and the importance of purpose.

    He added, “With sober reflection, I also remember and honor those we lost along the way, whose absence reminds me of life’s fragility and the urgency of purpose.”

    As he entered a new year, the actor said he is focusing on fresh beginnings, renewed faith, and positive energy.

    He wrote, “Now, standing at the threshold of a new year, this reflection becomes my clarion call: to begin again with pure intentions, renewed faith, and positive energy, choosing purpose over noise, sincerity over haste, and light in all that is yet to come.”

  • Jane Mena grateful as son escapes indoor mishap

    Jane Mena grateful as son escapes indoor mishap

    Popular dancer Jane Mena has expressed deep gratitude after her one-year-old and ten-month-old son narrowly avoided a serious fall at their home on December 24, 2025.

    She explained that the toddler managed to open a room door and climb a staircase, but was fortunately caught before he slipped.

    Mena, who is currently nursing a broken leg, said she rushed out of the bathroom—where she was preparing his bath—to rescue him.

    Sharing the incident on social media, she thanked God for protecting her son.

    “I don’t know how God held up my son till he cried out. Bobo has never climbed this ever, ever. This was very shocking. Plus, I’m never far away from my kids unless someone trusted is there with them,” she wrote.

    “See these two cocofelons I locked inside the room, left them playing and building with their Cubes, went to the bathroom to get their bath water ready, little did I know, our very own papa can now open our Room door with so much ease.

    “One minute the kids are here, the next they are not. Thank you lord Jesus. May your name be praised through the roof and high up to the heavens? Ever since that day, Bobo has always calling me to help him go down the stairs.

    “So glad I can laugh about this. It wasn’t funny when I was running to catch him, not minding my own broken leg that’s still healing. I’m so grateful, so grateful. When Daddy came back, I pleaded with him to help me get this footage because this is my testimony today. Praise Thy lord.”

  • Why Nigeria’s healthcare system needs regulation – Toyin Lawani

    Why Nigeria’s healthcare system needs regulation – Toyin Lawani

    Fashion designer Toyin Lawani has called for the regulation of Nigeria’s healthcare system following her bad experience with a Lagos-based hospital.

    Lawani, on Instagram, alleged that she suffered complications from spine surgery due to negligence, stating that the hospital prioritises profit over patient care.

    She advised Nigerians who can afford it to seek medical treatment abroad, citing concerns about the country’s healthcare standards.

    “Nigeria’s health care system needs regulation. Anybody from abroad can have money and open a hospital in Nigeria as a business & do as they wish.

    “Most of the doctors there are not even permanent doctors. They come to perform surgeries and go. If you have health issues in Nigeria, if you have your money, run ooooo,” she said.

    Her call for reform follows similar allegations by author Chimamanda Adichie, who accused the Euracare hospital of negligence in her son’s death.

    “But seeing @chimamanda_adichie’s story today triggered me to speak up so that so many people can be saved,” she added.

  • Saheed Osupa dismisses death prophecy, calls cleric’s claim fake

    Saheed Osupa dismisses death prophecy, calls cleric’s claim fake

    Fuji icon Saheed Osupa has refuted a death prophecy issued by self-acclaimed cleric Alfa Olopa Meta, who alleged that the musician would die on January 10, 2026, and advised him to buy a ram for prayers.

    During a live performance on Sunday, Osupa rejected the prophecy, describing the cleric as a ‘fake Alfa and prophet.’

    He cautioned individuals wishing him harm, declaring that such intentions would backfire.

    “Fake Alpha and prophet, please don’t wish me dead. Everyone who wishes me dead will die in my place,” he said.

    He added, “Close enemies, unknown enemies, enemies of my career, and the ones in my neighborhood, better don’t wish me dead, or you would die before me.”

  • I can’t speak, walk well again after surgery complications – Toyin Lawani 

    I can’t speak, walk well again after surgery complications – Toyin Lawani 

    Celebrity fashion designer, Toyin Lawani, has spoken out about her experience at a Lagos-based hospital, alleging complications following a surgical procedure.

    Lawani shared her ordeal on Instagram, stating she visited the hospital for spine surgery but ended up with lung infection and lost use of her legs after spending almost N100 million.

    The mother of three is threatening to sue, claiming the hospital mismanaged her health.

    She shared updates on her condition, including multiple surgeries and ongoing treatment in the UK.

    Lawani wrote in part, “Your cup is finally full, shebi I told you people I don’t have your time yet. Don’t worry just wait for me. I’m coming.

    “You go spend close to 100m for hospital & them go still mismanage your health. They thought I was joking when I said I was going to sue, but I said they should just wait first when I’m stronger, I will tell my story, Still suffering the consequences from the hospital right now na another thing u go find go there, na another thing dem go carry put for ur hand. I kept asking myself why i did my spine surgery implant in Nigeria.

    “Till today I still can’t speak or walk well. I had complications and started bleeding in my lungs. Had to be taken back into the theatre the next day to reoperate again, before i know i stopped breathing, They had to puncture my lungs and destroyed my vocal cords.

    “When I lost the use of my two legs after i was sent home & i ended up back in that hospital again, I had to call the ent doc in UK. He then told them to operate for the 3rd time to take the tracheostomy tube out from my lungs and see if i can breathe myself,

    “Wo after that i was on next flight to uk with my family. When i got here, the doctors told me i had to do another surgery again & said i had infection in my lungs & they showed me the big lumps. Still in hospital in & out till date due to this. They won’t even care if its their mismanagement, you will still pay.”

  • How Funke Akindele made over N6bn at Nigerian box office in five years

    How Funke Akindele made over N6bn at Nigerian box office in five years

    Renowned actress, filmmaker, and producer Funke Akindele has reinforced her position as one of the most commercially successful figures in Nigeria’s film industry, recording an unparalleled run of box office successes over the past five years.

    According to industry box office figures, Akindele has grossed over N6 billion in the last five years, with a string of hit films that have captivated local audiences.

    Her commercial rise gained momentum in 2020 with the release of “Omo Ghetto: The Saga,” which grossed over N636 million nationwide.

    Akindele’s subsequent releases have consistently broken records, cementing her status as a dependable box office force.

    “Battle on Buka Street” (2022) earned approximately N668 million, while “A Tribe Called Judah” (2023) crossed the N1 billion mark, grossing an estimated N1.4 billion.

    In 2024, Akindele surpassed her previous record with “Everybody Loves Jenifa,” which generated nearly N1.88 billion, making it the highest-grossing Nollywood film of all time.

    Her latest release, “Behind the Scenes” (2025), has earned over N1.7 billion, emerging as the top domestic film of the year.

    With multiple billion-naira titles to her name, Akindele occupies three of the top four positions on the list of Nigeria’s highest-grossing films.

  • Carter Efe’s baby mama speaks out amidst drama

    Carter Efe’s baby mama speaks out amidst drama

    Carter Efe’s girlfriend and baby mama, Emmanuella, has responded to claims, expressing shock and hurt over his posts about their private life.

    Efe, on Sunday, revealed that he separated from his baby mama over a year ago.

    In a series of posts, he shared that the relationship took a toll on his mental health, finances, and creativity, causing him to struggle with content creation and stability.

    He described the experience as deeply painful, particularly being apart from his child.

    Now reacting, the mother of one alleged that Carter Efe had controlled her life, stopping her from working and pursuing her acting dreams.

    She also claimed that he had blocked her female friends and family, and even threatened to take away her social media platform.

    Emmanuella said she was shocked by his actions, especially since they had been together just three days prior.

    The baby mama denied allegations of being a prostitute, stating that Carter Efe was the one who didn’t provide for their child without her asking. 

    Read Also: Carter Efe opens up on ‘painful’ separation from baby mama

    She wrote on Instagram: “Honestly I never knew there would be a day like this, sitting in front of camera to talk about my private life?? It’s well sadly this is my reality, I have seen everything Carter posted about us however the way he posted it was weird because we were literally together 3 days ago and we had x ,we have a baby together and for you to Cater for your child I will have to come to you before you can give me money even though we aren’t together anymore like you claim

    “You stopped me from working, I’ve always wanted to be become an actress but Carter doesn’t want that, I had to kill that dream, I can’t even work at the hospital because he said I would sleep with the doctors at the hospital, this same person blocked all my female friends because he knows I would confide in them, going ahead to post a video of my female friends brother is crazy, if people try to contact me he blocks it, he made sure I kept my family away, honestly when I saw his post about me I was shocked because he called me this morning and told me he was about to post something calling me a prostitute and that he would make sure I don’t ever post myself ever again since he was the one that gave me the platform he would also take the platform from me, God knows everything”.

  • FULL LIST: Burna Boy, Rema, others emerge winners at AFRIMA 2026

    FULL LIST: Burna Boy, Rema, others emerge winners at AFRIMA 2026

    The 9th edition of the All Africa Music Awards (AFRIMA) 2026 witnessed a stellar performance by music sensation Rema, who walked away with three prestigious awards.

    The 24-year-old artiste won Best Male Artiste in Western Africa, Artiste of the Year and Best African Artiste, Duo or Group in African RnB/Soul for “Calm Down”.

    Burna Boy, one of Nigeria’s most prominent music stars, took home the Album of the Year award for “No Sign of Weakness”.

    Yemi Alade, a renowned singer, songwriter, won Best Soundtrack in a Movie, Series or Documentary for “You Are” from “Iyanu: The Animated Series”.

    Fast-rising artiste Shallipopi made a notable impact, winning Song of the Year for “Laho” and Best African Collaboration alongside Burna Boy.

    Phyno, a prominent rapper, won Best African Artiste in African Hip-Hop.

    The awards ceremony, held at the Convention Centre, Eko Hotels and Suites, Victoria Island, brought together notable African artistes, showcasing the continent’s rich musical diversity and cultural heritage.

    Other winners at the event included Tanzanian singer Jux, who won Best Male Artiste in Eastern Africa, and Cindy Le Coeur of the Democratic Republic of Congo, who won Best Female Artiste in Central Africa.

    AFRIMA 2026 showcased African musical diversity and cultural heritage, with Lagos hosting the awards for the third time, following previous editions in Ghana and Senegal.

    Below is the full list of winners:

    Best Male Artist in Central Africa

    • C4 Pedro (Angola)
    • Eboloko (Gabon)
    • Gims (DRC)
    • Gerilson Insrael (Angola)
    • Kocee (Cameroon)
    • L’Oiseau Rare (Gabon)
    • Fally Ipupa (DRC)
    • Magasco (Cameroon)
    • Singuila (The Congo) – Winner
    • Werrason (DRC)

    Best Female Artiste in Central Africa
    • Anna Joyce (Angola)
    • Blanche Bailly (Cameroon)
    • Charlotte Dipanda (Cameroon)
    • Cindy Le Coeur (DRC) – Winner
    • Deborah Lukalu (DRC)
    • Emma’a (Gabon)
    • Jessy B (The Congo)
    • Krys M (Cameroon)
    • Liriany (Angola)
    • Rebo (DRC)

    Best Male Artiste in Eastern Africa
    • Bien (Kenya)
    • Diamond Platnumz (Tanzania)
    • Element Eleéh (Rwanda)
    • Joshua Baraka (Uganda)
    • Jux (Tanzania) – Winner
    • Marioo (Tanzania)
    • Mbosso (Tanzania)
    • Bruce Melodie (Rwanda)
    • Sat-B (Burundi)
    • Yared Negu (Ethiopia)

    Best Female Artiste in Eastern Africa
    • Abigail Chams (Tanzania)
    • Bridget Blue (Kenya)
    • Denise (Madagascar) – winner
    • Haleluya Tekletsadik (Ethiopia)
    • Lady Jaydee (Tanzania)
    • Mahlet Wendimu (Ethiopia)
    • Salemia (Ethiopia)
    • Weeha (Ethiopia)
    • Winnie Nwagi (Uganda)
    • Zuchu (Tanzania)

    Best Male Artiste in Northern Africa
    • A.L.A. (Tunisia)
    • Adviser (Mauritania)
    • Amr Diab (Egypt)
    • Cheb Momo (Algeria)
    • El Grande Toto (Morocco)
    • Hamza Namira (Egypt)
    • Lbenj (Morocco)
    • Mohamed Ramadan (Egypt)
    • Stormy (Morocco)
    • Wegz (Egypt)

    Best Female Artiste in Northern Africa
    • Chirine Lajmi (Tunisia)
    • Inez (Morocco)
    • Jannat (Egypt)
    • Jaylann (Morocco)
    • Manal (Morocco)
    • Meryem Aboulouafa (Morocco)
    • Sherine (Egypt) – Winner
    • Zina Daoudia (Morocco)

    Best Male Artiste in Southern Africa
    • Anderson Mário (Mozambique)
    • Jah Prayzah (Zimbabwe)
    • Manana (Eswatini)
    • Nasty C (South Africa)
    • Teddy Makadi (Malawi)
    • Tyler ICU (South Africa)
    • Wanitwamos (South Africa)
    • Yo Maps (Zambia) – Winner
    • Zeze Kingston (Malawi)
    • Kazba De Small (South Africa)

    Best Female Artiste in Southern Africa
    • Babalwa M (South Africa)
    • Hanna (Zimbabwe)
    • Makhadzi (South Africa)
    • Nkosazana Daughter (South Africa)
    • Nontokozo Mkhize (South Africa) – Winner
    • Sha Sha (Zimbabwe)
    • Temwah (Malawi)
    • Tyla (South Africa)
    • Uncle Waffles (Eswatini)
    • Zee Nxumalo (South Africa)

    Best Male Artiste in Western Africa
    • Asake (Nigeria)
    • Axel Merryl (Benin)
    • Black Sherif (Ghana)
    • Burna Boy (Nigeria)
    • Davido (Nigeria)
    • Didi B (Côte d’Ivoire)
    • Djodje (Cape Verde)
    • Rema (Nigeria) – Winner
    • VJ (Senegal)
    • Wizkid (Nigeria)

    Best Female Artiste in Western Africa
    • Amaarae (Ghana)
    • Ayra Starr (Nigeria)
    • Djelykaba Bintou (Guinea)
    • Josey (Côte d’Ivoire)
    • Mariam Ba Lagaré (Mali)
    • Mia Guissé (Senegal)
    • Moliy (Ghana)
    • Tiwa Savage (Nigeria)
    • Viviane Chidid (Senegal)
    • Wendy Shay (Ghana) – Winner

    CONTINENTAL CATEGORY

    Best Male Artiste in African Inspirational Music
    • Christian Mukuna (DRC)
    • Djunny Beatz (Mozambique)
    • Gaise Baba (Nigeria)
    • Israel Mbonyi (Rwanda)
    • Jah Prayzah (Zimbabwe)
    • Joel Lwaga (Tanzania)
    • Kocee (Cameroon)
    • Lawrence Oyor (Nigeria)
    • Milo (Côte d’Ivoire) – Winner
    • Sjava (South Africa)

    Best Female Artiste in African Inspirational Music
    • Ada Ehi (Nigeria)
    • Choisie Basolua (DRC)
    • Krys M (Cameroon)
    • Martha Mwaipaja (Tanzania)
    • Mercy Chinwo (Nigeria)
    • Morijah (Côte d’Ivoire) – Winner
    • Nontokozo Mkhize (South Africa)
    • Roseline Layo (Côte d’Ivoire)
    • Vestine & Dorcas (Rwanda)

    Best African Artiste, Duo or Group in African Jazz
    • Adrian Younge & Ali Shaheed Muhammad (Ghana)
    • Haddinqo (Ethiopia) – Winner
    • Mádé Kuti (Nigeria)
    • Rorisang Sechele (South Africa)
    • Sibusiso Mash Mashiloane (South Africa)
    • The Cavemen (Nigeria)
    • Alune Wade (Senegal)
    • Nomfundo Xaluva (South Africa)
    • Kyle Shepherd Trio (South Africa)

    Best Artiste, Duo or Group in African Contemporary
    • Fireboy DML (Nigeria)
    • Axel Merryl (Benin) – Winner
    • Espe Bass (Congo B)
    • Bien (Kenya)
    • Jaylann (Morocco)
    • Kizz Daniel, Angélique Kidjo & Johnny Drille (Nigeria)
    • Mbosso (Tanzania)
    • Ferre Gola & Rayvanny (DRC)
    • Didine Canon 16 (Algeria)
    • Wendy Shay (Ghana)

    Best Soundtrack in Movie, Series, or Documentary
    • Igho’le Trap Mix Version (“To Kill a Monkey”: Series) – Oscar Heman-Ackah (Ghana)
    • El Ma2as (“The Start”: Film) – Tamer Hosny, Reda Elbahrawy (Egypt)
    • You Are (“Iyanu”: The Animated Series) – Yemi Alade (Nigeria) – Winner
    • Timpi Tampa (“Timpi Tampa”: The Film) – Ismaël Lo (Senegal)
    • Tori Ife (“Seven Doors”: Series) – Tolu Obanro (Nigeria)
    • Saatte Ragouj (“The Last of the Mohicans” Film) – Kafon (Tunisia)

    Songwriter of the Year
    • Bakhaw Dioum – “Choix” (Mia Guissé ft. Wally B. Seck) (Senegal) – Winner
    • Emel, Jehanny Beth & Camille Berthomier – “Fall in the Light” (Tunisia)
    • Emma’a – “Trop d’amour” (Gabon)
    • Emmanuel Ayobami Alli-Hakeem – “Za” (Anendlessocean) (Nigeria)
    • Ferre Gola – “Amour Illusoire” (DRC)
    • Mohammed Ismail Sharrif – “Rebel Music” (Black Sherif) (Ghana)
    • Mugisha Fred Robinson – “Tombé” (Element Eleéh) (Rwanda)
    • Olamide Adedeji – “Hassibunallah” (Olamide) (Nigeria)
    • Prince Omoferi & Nwamu Francis Chukwudubem – “It Hurts” (Johnny Drille & Don Jazzy) (Nigeria)
    • Victor Ngatuvese Kaune – “Oputuri ‘Queens’” (One Blood Namibia) (Namibia)

    African Fans’ Favourite
    • Ali Jita (Nigeria)
    • Barnaba (Tanzania)
    • BNXN & Rema (Nigeria)
    • Chella (Nigeria) – Winner
    • Dlala Thukzin (South Africa)
    • Innoss’b (DRC)
    • Kizz Daniel (Nigeria)
    • Parazar (Algeria)
    • Faceless (Nigeria)
    • Tul8te (Egypt)

    Best African DJ
    • DJ Malvado (Angola)
    • DJ Maphorisa (South Africa)
    • DJ Moh Green (Algeria) – Winner
    • DJ Mombochi (The Congo)
    • DJ Tunez (Nigeria)
    • DJ YK Mule (Nigeria)
    • Kelvin Momo (South Africa)
    • Oscar Mbo (South Africa)
    • Uncle Waffles (Eswatini)
    • Woodblock Djs (South Africa)

    Producer of the Year
    • Beneth Seraphin Akatché Koffi (Senegal)
    • Butternut, Xolani Majoz (South Africa)
    • Dina One (Mali)
    • Element Eleéh & Mugisha Fred Robinson (Rwanda) – Winners
    • Jazzworx (South Africa)
    • Progrex (Nigeria)
    • DaVinci (Angola)
    • Tempoe (Nigeria)
    • Themba Sekowe, Gomolemo Joy Gumede, Kabelo Motha (South Africa)

    Album of the Year
    • Ebtadena – Amr Diab (Egypt)
    • No Sign of Weakness – Burna Boy (Nigeria) – Winner
    • 5ive – Davido (Nigeria)
    • Diyilem & Bazarhoff: Genius – Didi B (Côte d’Ivoire)
    • Ngomoya – DJ Maphorisa & XDuppy (South Africa)
    • Salgoat – El Grande Toto (Morocco)
    • Big Aka 4 Aka Kai – Himra (Côte d’Ivoire)
    • Thato Ya Modimo – Kelvin Momo (South Africa)
    • Idrache (Traces of the Past) – Tinariwen (Mali)

    Best African Video of the Year
    • “Rebel” – Black Sherif (Ghana)
    • “Meta” – Nomcebo Zikode & Sofiya Nzau (South Africa)
    • “Ki Lo Wa Wa” – Yemi Alade (Nigeria)
    • “Timpi Tampa” – Ismaël Lo (Senegal)
    • “Tori Ife” – Tolu Obanro (Nigeria)
    • “Ova” – Mbosso (Tanzania) – Winner
    • “Ololufe” – Juma Jux & Diamond Platnumz (Tanzania)
    • “Shaolin” – Seyi Vibez (Nigeria)
    • “Stk Stk” – Dizzy Dros, Kekra & Norfafrica (Morocco)

    Song of the Year
    • “Isaka (6AM)” – Ciza, Jazzworx & Thukuthela (South Africa)
    • “Bengicela” – Mawhoo Gl Ceejay & Thukuthela (South Africa)
    • “Choix” – Mia Guissé (Senegal)
    • “Diplomatico” – El Grande Toto (Morocco)
    • “Kaay Waay” – VJ (Senegal)
    • “Laho” – Shallipopi (Nigeria) – Winner
    • “Ololufe Mi” – Jux & Diamond Platnumz (Tanzania)
    • “Push 2 Start” – Tyla (South Africa)
    • “Shake it to the Max” – Moliy, Shenseea, Skillibeng & Silent Addy (Ghana)
    • “With You” – Davido (Nigeria)

    Best African Dance/Choreography
    • Jaylann – “Ha Wlidi” (Morocco)
    • Lady Ponce – “Je veux danser” (Cameroon)
    • Rebo – “Mobambo” (DRC)
    • Serge Beynaud – “Taper Dedans” (Côte d’Ivoire)
    • Toofan – “Deodorant” (Togo)
    • Tyla – “Push 2 Start” (South Africa)
    • Uncle Waffles & Royal Musiq – “Zenzele” (Eswatini)
    • Weeha – “Dimama” (Ethiopia) – Winner
    • Werrason – “Tout se paie ici bas” (DRC)
    • Wizkid – “Kese” (Nigeria)

    Best African Act Reggae, Ragga & Dancehall
    • Magasco – “Dirty Whine” (Cameroon)
    • Moliy, Shenseea, Skillibeng & Silent Addy – “Shake it to the Max” (Ghana)
    • Ruger & Kranium – “Dudu” (Nigeria)
    • Sean Morgan – “Vuu” (Malawi)
    • Black Sherif – “Rebel Music” (Ghana)
    • Takana Zion – “On My Eyes” (Guinea) – Winner
    • Tiwa Savage – “Forgiveness” (Nigeria)
    • Wakadinli – “Kum Baba” (Kenya)
    • Yemi Alade – “Baddie” (Nigeria)
    • Iyani, Mwanaa & Cedo – “Kifo cha Mende” (Kenya)

    Best African Collaboration
    • Blanche Bailly & Lady Ponce – “Lève toi” (Cameroon)
    • Goon Flavour, Master Kg & Eemoh – “Ngishutheni” (South Africa)
    • Mia Guissé ft. Wally Seck – “Choix” (Senegal)
    • Moliy, Silent Addy, Skillibeng & Shenseea – “Shake It to the Max” (Ghana)
    • Paki Chenzu ft. Himra – “Assaut” (Togo/Côte d’Ivoire)
    • Shallipopi ft. Burna Boy – “Laho” (Nigeria) – Winner
    • Uncle Waffles ft. Cowboii, Royal Musiq, Uncool MC & Xduppy – “Zenzele” (Eswatini)
    • Davido ft. Omah Lay – “With You” (Nigeria)
    • Mawhoo, GL Ceejay & Thukuthela ft. Jazzworx – “Bengicela” (South Africa)
    • Benny Adam & Khadija El Warzazia – “Mok Ya Mok” (Morocco)

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    Most Promising Artiste of the Year
    • Cysoul (Cameroon)
    • Joshua Baraka (Uganda)
    • King Luca (Cameroon)
    • L’Oiseau Rare (Gabon)
    • Lwah Ndlunkulu (South Africa)
    • Massamba Amadeus (Senegal)
    • Qing Madi, Valorant (Nigeria) – Winner
    • Rym (Morocco)
    • Kunmie (Nigeria)
    • Fola (Nigeria)

    Artiste of the Year
    • Amr Diab (Egypt)
    • Ayra Starr (Nigeria)
    • Burna Boy (Nigeria)
    • Davido (Nigeria)
    • DJ Maphorisa (South Africa)
    • El Grande Toto (Morocco)
    • Fally Ipupa (DRC)
    • Jux (Tanzania)
    • Rema (Nigeria) – Winner
    • Shallipopi (Nigeria)
    • Tyla (South Africa)

    Breakout Artiste of the Year
    • Blaq Major (South Africa)
    • Ciza (South Africa) – Winner
    • Eboloko (Gabon)
    • Himra (Côte d’Ivoire)
    • Marioo (Tanzania)
    • Mawhoo (South Africa)
    • Moliy (Ghana)
    • Shallipopi (Nigeria)
    • Trap King (Algeria)
    • VJ (Senegal)

    Best African Lyricist Rapper
    • ALA (Tunisia)
    • Didi B (Côte d’Ivoire) – Winner
    • Jessy B (Congo B)
    • Klassafan le Melangeur (Guinea)
    • Nasty C & Usimamane (South Africa)
    • Nyashinski (Kenya)
    • Reminisce (Nigeria)
    • Sarkodie (Ghana)
    • Switch (Libya)
    • Yacou B OG (Mali)

    Best African Artiste, Duo or Group in African Hiphop
    • ALA ft. Mootjeyek (Tunisia)
    • Cassper Nyovest (South Africa)
    • Eboloko (Gabon)
    • El Grande Toto (Morocco)
    • Himra (Côte d’Ivoire)
    • Phyno (Nigeria) – Winner
    • Nasty C & Usimamane (South Africa)
    • Odumodublvck (Nigeria)
    • Sarkodie (Ghana)
    • Suspect 95 (Côte d’Ivoire)

    Best African Artiste, Duo or Group in African RnB & Soul
    • Bensoul & V- Be (Kenya)
    • Big Zulu ft. Malungelo (South Africa)
    • Braye (Nigeria)
    • Calema (Sao Tome)
    • Emma’a (Gabon)
    • Kunmie (Nigeria)
    • Manal (Morocco)
    • Naledi Aphiwe & Mawelele (South Africa)
    • Rema (Nigeria) – Winner
    • Wegz ft. Tayc (Egypt)

    Best African Duo, Group or Band
    • Babylone (Algeria)
    • Blaq Diamond (South Africa)
    • Celema (Sao Tome & Principe)
    • Team Paiya (Côte d’Ivoire) – Winner
    • The Cavemen (Nigeria)
    • Tinariwen (Mali)
    • Toofan (Togo)
    • Vestine & Dorcas (Rwanda)
    • Wapendwa Muziki (Kenya)
    • We Are Nubia (Kenya)