COMA is here: Cool FM launches its own music awards

Nigerian music has a new awards night to look forward to. Cool FM has launched COMA, the Cool FM Music Awards.

What are the awards called?

The awards are called COMA, short for the Cool FM Music Awards. There are 17 award categories, plus a special honour called the Cool FM Icon Award. Winners will be announced digitally on 4 December 2026.

Who do they want to celebrate?

COMA is not only for singers. The awards cover four areas: Music, Creative & Visuals, Fashion & Style, and Culture & Influence.

A hit song is never just about the artist or the music. It takes a whole team of creative minds to turn a song into a cultural moment. From music video directors and stylists to choreographers and trendsetters, everyone plays a part in shaping its identity and impact. Recognising these talents is a reminder that great music is a collective effort, and the people working behind the scenes deserve their moment in the spotlight too.

Cool FM says it wants to recognise real talent, creativity and cultural impact. It also wants an awards platform people can trust, one that mixes industry expertise, measurable performance and the voice of the audience. In plain words, the judges’ opinions, the numbers and the fans should all count.

Why new awards matter in Nigerian music

Nigerian music is now loved all over the world, and there is a lot of talent to celebrate. One or two award shows cannot honour everybody.

Here is why a new one like COMA is good news:

More chances to be seen. An award can change a rising artist’s year. More shows mean more artists get noticed.
Everyone gets a seat at the table. Honouring fashion, visuals and culture means the creatives who rarely get a trophy finally might.
Fans get a voice. When the audience helps decide, awards feel like they belong to the people who actually stream, dance and sing along.
It comes from a trusted name. Cool FM has been part of Nigeria’s music and entertainment scene for nearly three decades. That long history gives the awards a strong start.
The big question

Will COMA become one of the big nights on Nigeria’s entertainment calendar? That depends on how fair and exciting the first edition feels. For now, the stage is being set, and fans have a date to mark: 4 December 2026.