Eleven Tanzanian artists nominated for AFRIMMA Awards 2026
DAR ES SALAAM: TANZANIAN musicians have once again demonstrated their growing influence on the international music scene after 11 artists’ secured nominations for the African Muzik Magazine Awards (AFRIMMA) 2026, scheduled to take place on September 12, 2026, in Dallas, Texas, USA.
According to the awards organisers, Tanzania has earned strong representation across several categories, including Bongo Flava, Gospel music, video directing and dance.
In the Best Male Artist in East Africa category, Tanzania is represented by Diamond Platnumz (Naseeb Abdul), Juma Jux, Barnaba Classic, Mbosso Khan and Marioo, who will compete against leading artists from across the East African region.
For the Best Female Artist in East Africa award, Zuchu and Abigail Chams (Abby Chams) have been nominated, highlighting Tanzania’s continued dominance in the region’s music industry.
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In the Best Video Director category, renowned music video director Hanscana received a nomination in recognition of his contribution to the production of high-quality music videos.
Tanzania has also secured nominations in the Gospel music category through celebrated artists Christina Shusho and Joel Lwaga, who will represent the country against some of Africa’s leading gospel musicians.
Meanwhile, celebrated dancer Angel Nyigu is the only Tanzanian nominee in the Best Dancer category, where she will compete against top African dancers, including Uganda’s Ghetto Kids and Hope Ramafalo.
The winners of the AFRIMMA 2026 awards will be announced during the gala ceremony on September 12 in Dallas, with Tanzania hoping to add more continental honours through its impressive lineup of nominees.
