The 9th All Africa Music Awards (AFRIMA) held in Lagos reportedly delivered a strong Nigerian showing, with Falz doubling as host and performer while Yemi Alade won Best Soundtrack for her work on the Iyanu animated series.
Punch Newspapers noted that the event celebrated African music diversity with surprise wins for emerging acts. Premium Times also highlighted the significance of Yemi Alade’s soundtrack win as evidence of growing synergy between Nigerian music and global animation platforms.
Echotitbits take: AFRIMA remains a key platform for legitimizing African music on the continent’s own terms. Falz’s host-performer versatility and Yemi Alade’s move into major soundtrack work reflect a new phase where top Nigerian stars are building multimedia brands beyond radio hits.
Source: TheNet.ng – https://thenet.ng/falz-shines-as-host-performer-9th-afrima-awards-lagos/ 2026-01-25
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