Basta Lion has taken the gold. At the conclusion of the second edition of the Afromada Music Awards, held Saturday evening in Ambodivona, the Malagasy artist won the Afromada Gold Prize 2026 with 60.13% of the votes. This distinction recognizes his position in the musical landscape and marks a highlight for the urban scene.
The rapper also walked away with the award for Best Ragga / Reggae / Rap / Drill Artist. These two honors celebrate his career in urban music and his standing among the artists celebrated during this ceremony dedicated to talents from Africa and the Indian Ocean. The results were determined by a formula combining the jury (50%), Facebook votes (25%), and votes collected on the event’s website (25%).
Founded and directed by N’Guessan Koffi Toussaint, also known as Dr. Falafala, the Afromada Music Awards aim to become a major event for African music. This second edition highlights artists from the continent and the Indian Ocean, with a notable place given to Malagasy talents.
By Cassie Ramiandrasoa
Captured & Published at: 2026-10-20 06:38:47 (Madagascar Local Time EAT)
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