Wendy Shay, Ghanaian music star stole the spotlight after winning Best Female Artiste, Western Africa at the 2025 All Africa Music Awards (AFRIMA). The awards ceremony took place in Lagos, Nigeria, on January 11, 2026, and marked the grand finale of a five-day celebration that blended music business summits with live performances.
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Wendy Shay edged out strong competition from top names including Tiwa Savage, Ayra Starr, Amaarae, Moliy, Josey, and others. Her win sparked excitement among fans and industry watchers, many of whom praised her consistency and strong presence throughout the year.
During her emotional acceptance speech, Wendy Shay thanked God, her loyal fan base known as the Shay Gang, and her partners. She also gave special recognition to young dancer Tracy Gyasi, popularly called Tracy Shay, whose energetic dance to Too Late helped push the song to viral success. The heartfelt moment drew loud applause from the audience.
The song Too Late became one of Wendy Shay’s biggest highlights in 2025. It gained massive attention after Tracy Shay danced to it at a school event, a video that quickly spread across social media and won hearts across Ghana and beyond.
Music fans and critics have widely tipped Wendy Shay as one of the standout Ghanaian artistes of the year. Her performances, chart presence, and strong fan engagement kept her firmly in the spotlight throughout the awards season.
AFRIMA continues to serve as one of Africa’s biggest music platforms, celebrating creativity and cultural heritage across the continent. The awards, founded in 2014 by the International Committee AFRIMA in partnership with the African Union, once again delivered a night filled with pride, rhythm, and African excellence.
