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Nollywood Star, Annie Macaulay Stuns Many As She Shares Photos From Her Look To AFRIMA

Nollywood actress Annie Macaulay has captivated fans and colleagues alike after sharing photos of her stunning outfit to AFRIMA.

On Sunday, January 11th, the 9th edition of African Music Awards (AFRIMA) was held at the Eko Hotel and Suites, Victoria Island.

Now, taking to her Instagram page, Annie shared photos of her outfit for the event, as she appreciated the AFRIMA organisers for the invitation.

“@afrimma Thank you, I had a great time.

PRESENTERDUTIES

STYLED BY THE FORCE @swankyjerry oh my gosh swankyyyyyy NOSWANKYNOSTYLING”.

As expected, her post has stirred reactis online.

Toke Makinwa, Iyabo Ojo, Sophia Momodu, and Dorcas Fapson commented with love and fire emojis.

BBNaija Queen commenting on it wrote, “Queen

Oma Nnadi wrote, “Okay, this is hot.

Celebrity stylist, Medlin Boss wrote, “Stunning

Uchenna Nnanna wrote, “Omalicha

One atabisco_ wrote, “African Queen

One gettygolu wrote, “You look absolutely gorgeous, Queen

One bloomingdale07 wrote, “Baby face, so fine

One miss_ofosua wrote, “Stunning omg”.

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AFRIMA: Davido, Ayra Starr, Burna Boy Battle For Artiste Of The Year

Nigerian music stars Ayra Starr, Burna Boy, and Davido are set to compete for Artiste of the Year at the 11th All Africa Music Awards (AFRIMA).

Burna Boy, Davido, and Shallipopi dominated the list of the 2025 AFRIMA nominations across Africa.

Davido and Burna Boy bagged five nominations each while Shallipopi got four, including Artiste of the Year and Song of the Year.

Rema secured three nominations including Artiste of the Year.

Ayra Starr who was nominated in two categories is also in the Artiste of the Year contest with other big stars, Burna Boy, Davido, and El Grande Toto.

Global public voting commences from September 10.

This year’s AFRIMA awards ceremony will be hosted in Nigeria between November 25 to 30, 2025.

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Burna Boy, Davido, Ayra Starr, Others Nominated for AFRIMA 2025

Davido, Burna Boy, Shallipopi have been nominated for the 2025 All Africa Music Awards (AFRIMA).
Burna Boy and Davido lead the pack with five nominations each, including Album of the Year for their respective albums “No Sign of Weakness” and “5ive”.
They’ll also compete in the Song of the Year and Best Collaboration categories.
Other notable nominees include Shallipopi, who scored four nominations, including Artiste of the Year and Song of the Year for his collaboration “Laho”.
Ayra Starr earned two nominations, including Artiste of the Year, where she’ll go up against Burna Boy, Davido, and Moroccan rapper El Grande Toto.
Other strong contenders include South Africa’s DJ Maphorisa with five nominations, Morocco’s El Grande Toto with five, Senegal’s Mia Guissé with five, and Ghana’s Moliy who also secured five.
Tanzania’s Diamond Platnumz, South Africa’s Tyla and Eswatini’s Uncle Waffles picked up four nominations each.
The awards ceremony will take place in Lagos from November 25 to 30, featuring various events such as the AFRIMA Music Village, Africa Music Business Summit, Nominees Party, and the grand finale on November 30.
The event will be broadcast live to over 84 countries, highlighting African music’s global impact.
AFRIMA jury member Delani Makhalima praised the nominees, saying, “For years our voices were not heard, but today African music is global. This is AFRIMA, the biggest music entity on the continent.”
The diversity of nominees, including artists from Nigeria, South Africa, Morocco, Senegal, Ghana, and the diaspora, reflects the richness and global reach of African music.
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Kizz Daniel, Burna Boy, and Other Top Nominees for AFRIMA 2022

Singers from Nigeria, such as Burna Boy, Kizz Daniel, Fireboy, Tiwa Savage, and others, have been nominated for the 2022 All Africa Music Awards. 

Burna Boy is up against Fireboy and Kizz Daniel for Best Male Artiste in Western Africa, Song of the Year, and Artiste of the Year. Both artists were nominated in the Best African Collaboration category.

Additionally nominated in the Song of the Year category was Burna Boy. Tiwa Savage was nominated in the categories of Artiste of the Year and Best African Collaboration in addition to Best Artiste, Duo, or Group in African RnB/Soul and Best Female Artiste in Western Africa. 

Additionally, Ckay and Ruger, who were honored at the AFRIMA last year, received nominations. With six nominations for his 2021 big hit, Big Flexa, South African musician Costa Titch took the top spot.

He received nominations for Best African Collaboration, Song of the Year, Breakout Artist of the Year, Best Artiste, Duo or Group in African Electro, and Best Artiste, Duo or Group in Use of African Dance/Choreography.

The Congolese master musician Dadju has received six nominations in all, including those for Best Male in Central Africa, Song of the Year, Album of the Year, Artiste of the Year, Best African Act in the Diaspora, and Best Soundtrack in a Movie, Series, or Documentary.

To view full nominees click the link below:

https://iwitnesslive.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/09/AFRIMA-2022-Nominations-Catalogue-4.xlsx

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Nigerian artists that avoid local shows have colonial mentality issues – Dj Jimmy Jatt

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dj jimmy jatt

The veteran Dj who was speaking at an event on saturday, believes Nigerian artists that avoided the 2021 AFRIMA are suffering from colonial mentality.

Dj Jimmy Jatt doesn’t believes if it was an international award they will be there days before but they are quick to ignore the local shows in their own countries.

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dj jimmy jatt

“I think it is the colonial mentality that is still worrying a lot of our people. When it is western world inviting you, even if it is an award in a smallest room, they are always quick to go and would probably arrive four days before the award.

“But when it is being held here, even the biggest one here. From records, all the awards or the recognition platforms here had the issues.

“Once it is us, for us, it is not as big for them. All that needs to change. Once it is other people for us, we even beg to be there,” he said.

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