AFRIMMA’s official 2026 results name Patoranking as Best Male Reggae / Dancehall, recognizing the Nigerian star’s long-running fusion of dancehall, reggae and Afropop.
The result reinforces his position in a genre lane that connects West African pop to Caribbean musical traditions.
AFRIMMA’s official page lists Patoranking as the category winner. AFRIMMA’s artist profile independently describes him as connecting “Nigerian pop with dancehall and reggae influences.”
Echotitbits take: The win is useful positioning for an artist whose sound travels naturally across African and Caribbean markets. Watch for festival bookings and collaborations that lean into that cross-regional identity.
Source: Jamaican.com — https://jamaicans.com/patoranking-wins-best-new-act-at-mtv-africa-music-awards/, September 14, 2026
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