Yo Maps Yo Crowned Best Southern Africa Male Artist of the Year 2025 at AFRIMA Awards
Zambian music sensation Yo Maps Yo has reached a new career high after winning Best Southern Africa Male Artist of the Year 2025 at the All Africa Music Awards (AFRIMA) held in Nigeria.
Celebrating the milestone, the award-winning singer described the honour as a powerful statement of his growth from a national icon to a regional leader, declaring his rise from the “King of Zambian music” to the “King of Southern Africa”.
“The journey keeps getting louder. Zambia kuchalo (Zambia to the World),” Yo Maps said, thanking his fans for their unwavering support. He dedicated the win to God, adding that all praise belongs to the Most High.
The AFRIMA Awards, one of Africa’s most prestigious music platforms, recognise excellence and influence across the continent. Yo Maps’ victory places him among Africa’s elite artists and highlights the growing regional and continental impact of Zambian music.
The award marks a proud moment not only for Yo Maps but also for Zambia’s creative industry, reinforcing the country’s rising presence on Africa’s biggest music stages.
