The All Africa Music Awards (AFRIMA) says it has received a record-breaking 10,717 entries for the 2025 edition.
The organisers, in a statement, said the figure surpasses last year’s 9,076 entries, “reinforcing AFRIMA’s reputation as the continent’s leading platform for recognising and promoting African music globally”.
The submission window, which ran from May 27 to August 8, welcomed songs, albums, and music videos from artistes, producers, video directors, DJs, choreographers, record labels from across Africa and the diaspora.
“Leading the pack is West Africa with 5,215 entries (48.68%), followed by Southern Africa with 2,080 entries (19.42%), and Eastern Africa with 804 entries (7.50%), with the remaining entries coming from Northern Africa 267 entries (2.49%), Central Africa 291 entries (2.72%), and 75 entries (0.70%) came from Africans in the diaspora,” the statement reads.
Adjudication by a 13-member international jury began on August 8 in Lagos and will run until August 17.
The statement said entries are being screened and scored on quality, originality, impact, and cultural relevance, ahead of the nominees’ announcement on August 24.
Adam Tiran, a jury member from Southern Africa, described the milestone as proof of “how alive, creative, and unstoppable African music is right now”.
“It’s about growing confidence among artists that AFRIMA is the stage where their work can be seen, respected, and celebrated on a global scale,” Tiran added.
“It’s clear that African music is not only growing fast but also making a big impact on the global stage.”
Voting will open on September 5 via AFRIMA’s website and close 24 hours before the awards night on November 30.
The 2025 edition, held in partnership with the African Union, the federal government, and Lagos state, will run from November 25 to 30, featuring concerts, the Africa Music Business Summit, and the awards gala.
The event will be broadcast live to over 84 countries.
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