Bayelsa Musical Artiste Awards Presents
BMAA 2026
Beyond the Plains
Celebrating the rich musical heritage, resilience, and outstanding talent of Bayelsa. Are you a Bayelsa-born or Bayelsa-based artiste? This is your stage. This is your award.
BMAA 2026
August 8, 2026 – August 29, 2026
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Eligibility & Rules
Ensure your submission satisfies the guidelines before entering the awards.
Eligible Materials
Music must be publicly available on digital platforms, radio, or TV.
Eligibility Period
Release date must fall between Dec 27, 2021 and Apr 27, 2026.
Rights Ownership
Artistes must own or have legal rights to all submitted recordings.
BMAA 2026 Award
Categories
Celebrating Every Voice
Artist of the Year
Song of the Year
Album of the Year
Best New Act
Best Male Artist
Best Female Artist
Best Collaboration
Music Video of the Year
Best Video Director
Afrobeats Song of the Year
Best Rap Artist
Best Rap Album
Best Gospel Act
Best Gospel Song
Best Gospel Album
Best Gospel Video
Best Bayelsa Artist in the Diaspora
Best Gospel Choir
Best Owigiri Pop Artist
Best Campus Act
Best Owigiri Artist
Best DJ
Music Producer of the Year
Hypeman of the Year
Best Owigiri Song
Sound Engineer of the Year
26 categories recognizing excellence across music, gospel, rap & more
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