AFRIMA Receives Record-Breaking 10,717 Entries for 2025 Awards

The All Africa Music Awards (AFRIMA) has announced a record-setting 10,717 entries for its 2025 edition, surpassing the 9,076 entries from the previous year. 

This surge solidifies AFRIMA’s position as the continent’s most prestigious music platform.

*Submissions Breakdown:*

– *West Africa:* 5,215 entries (48.68%)

– *Southern Africa:* 2,080 entries (19.42%)

– *Eastern Africa:* 804 entries (7.50%)

– *Northern Africa:* 267 entries (2.49%)

– *Central Africa:* 291 entries (2.72%)

– *African Diaspora:* 75 entries (0.70%)

The entry window, which opened on May 27 and closed on August 8 at 23:59 GMT, welcomed songs, albums, and music videos from across the continent and beyond.

Submissions came from artistes, songwriters, music producers, video directors, DJs, dancers, choreographers, recording labels, and unrecorded talents.

The 13-member International Jury, comprising seasoned music industry professionals from across Africa and the diaspora, began adjudication on Friday, August 8, in Lagos.

The process, which will run until Sunday, August 17, will screen, categorise, and score entries based on quality, originality, impact, and cultural relevance, before selecting nominees in various regional and continental categories.

Commenting on the record turnout, a jury member representing Southern Africa, Adam Tiran, said, “The record number of entries for AFRIMA 2025 is more than just a statistic; it shows how alive, creative, and unstoppable African music is right now.

“It’s about growing confidence among artistes that AFRIMA is the stage where their work can be seen, respected, and celebrated on a global scale.

“It’s clear that African music is not only growing fast but also making a big impact on the global stage.”

The statement added that the official AFRIMA 2025 nominees’ list would be released on August 24, marking the start of the voting period.

“From September 5, the AFRIMA Academy, as well as fans worldwide, can vote for their favourite nominees via the official AFRIMA website, www.afrima.org.

“Voting will close 24 hours before the Awards Night on November 30.

“All results will be monitored and audited by an appointed international auditing firm to ensure transparency and credibility of the process,” the statement read.