The All Africa Music Awards (AFRIMA), in partnership with the African Union Commission (AUC), will host the Diamond Party and Prize Presentation on Wednesday, June 3, 2026, at Voyage Lagos, Nigeria.
The event will celebrate seven outstanding emerging African artistes known collectively as The AFRIMA Diamonds; Ellacentric, Black Astro, Yamayeh Vibez, Mayowa Afolabi, DELLFIRE, El Nayaan and Blinkz Baba, discovered through the AFRIMA Talent Discovery and Promotion Initiative.
The initiative is one of AFRIMA’s strategic development pillars aimed at identifying, nurturing and empowering the next generation of African music stars while contributing to the sustainable growth of Africa’s creative economy.
Following a rigorous selection process by AFRIMA’s International Jury, the seven finalists earned the opportunity to perform at the AFRIMA Music Village during the 9th AFRIMA Awards held in Lagos, where they showcased their talents before an audience of over 10,000 attendees and millions of viewers across broadcast and digital platforms globally.
Speaking ahead of the event, Member of the International Jury of AFRIMA representing Northern Africa, Marwane Fachane, reaffirmed AFRIMA’s commitment to developing sustainable pathways for emerging African creatives.
“AFRIMA is not only focused on rewarding excellence in African music; we are equally committed to creating structures and opportunities that support the future of the industry. Through the Talent Discovery and Promotion Initiative, we are intentionally investing in young African talents by providing visibility, mentorship, industry access and platforms that can accelerate their growth and global competitiveness,” Fachane said.
As part of their professional development, the selected talents will also participate in the Showbiz 101 Workshop & Music Creation Camp organised by bridgeAFRIC, scheduled to hold in Lagos from June 23 to June 30, 2026.
President of bridgeAFRIC, Victoria Nkong, described the collaboration as an important investment in Africa’s creative future.
“The AFRIMA Diamonds have already shown remarkable promise, and through the Showbiz 101 Workshop & Music Creation Camp, we aim to sharpen their artistry, deepen their understanding of the music business and expose them to collaboration opportunities with leading African producers and artistes,” she stated.
The event is being organised in partnership with SE Electronics and Voyage Lagos. While Voyage Lagos will provide hospitality support, SE Electronics will present professional audio gear and music equipment to selected talents to support their creative growth.
The Diamond Party and Prize Presentation is expected to attract top personalities from Africa’s entertainment and creative industries including Ladipoe, Qing Madi, Olisa Adibua, Dotun “Energy Gahd”, Alex Okeke and Enioluwa, alongside music executives, entrepreneurs and cultural stakeholders.
AFRIMA remains Africa’s biggest and longest-running music awards platform, broadcasting its week-long programme of events to over 85 countries worldwide while continuing to promote African culture, youth empowerment, innovation and creative excellence.
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