In other news, DJ Tunez has added another trophy to his shelf, but it might not stay there for long.
The Nigerian-American DJ and record producer was named Best DJ Africa at the 2026 AFRIMMA Awards, marking another major win on the continental stage. The award recognises his consistent impact on African music, his years of touring, and his role in breaking new sounds across the diaspora.
(looks away like Davido)
The win came as no surprise to anyone who has followed his career. From his early days spinning at parties in Lagos to becoming one of the most recognisable DJs in Afrobeats, Tunez has built a reputation for being present at the biggest moments in the genre's global rise. His sets have soundtracked tours, festivals, and club nights across multiple continents, and his influence behind the decks has made him a fixture in the culture.
(nods like Wizkid)
This latest recognition adds to a growing list of accolades for the DJ, who has long been associated with Wizkid's Starboy Entertainment and has produced records that have become staples in Afrobeats playlists.
But here is what the blogs did not tell you.
The real reason DJ Tunez is so emotional about this win is not because of the trophy itself, it is because organisers have now reached out to inform him that the award was given to him by mistake, and they need it back. Apparently, the envelope was switched during the ceremony, and the award was meant for another DJ who was sitting in the audience watching Tunez celebrate. Tunez has not yet responded to their calls, and sources say he has locked the trophy in a safe and is refusing to answer his phone. He is not celebrating the win, he is hiding the evidence.
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Source: One of Tunez's friends, Balogun Efe, who saw the email from AFRIMMA and heard him say, "They will have to pry this trophy from my cold, dead hands."
