The Yolŋu rapper first broke through in 2017 after winning triple j's Unearthed National Indigenous Music Awards competition.
Baker Boy was the dominant winner at the 2026 National Indigenous Music Awards, taking home three of the night’s top prizes at a ceremony held Saturday (Aug. 8) at the Darwin Amphitheater.
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The Yolŋu rapper won Album of the Year for DJANDJAY, while his single “THICK SKIN” — featuring Thelma Plum, Emma Donovan, Kee’ahn and Jada Weazel — claimed both Song of the Year and Film Clip of the Year.
Baker Boy performed the track live at the ceremony, bringing out Donovan as a surprise guest. Related Taylor Swift's 'August,' 'Father Figure' & Other Songs Removed From Trump-Related TikTok Posts Madonna Remembers William Orbit With Emotional Tribute: 'You Were My Ray of Light' Fuerza Regida Wraps Stadium Tour at New York's Citi Field Alongside 50 Cent, Bobby Shmurda, J Balvin & More.
Cousin duo Birdz and Fred Leone won Artist of the Year, their first NIMA, on the strength of their debut EP GIRA. Drifting Clouds took Best New Talent, Northern Peninsula Area won Community Clip of the Year for “All The Way From The NPA,” and Bulman School & Community earned the Indigenous Language Award for “LOK LOK MAH BURARR” (Lizard & Goanna).
As previously announced, blues musician Marlene Cummins and Elcho Island’s Saltwater Band were inducted into the NIMAs Hall of Fame, with the night closing on a tribute to the band.
Born Danzal Baker in Darwin and raised in the Arnhem Land communities of Milingimbi and Maningrida, Baker Boy is widely regarded as the first Indigenous artist to achieve mainstream success rapping in the Yolŋu Matha language.
He broke through in 2017 after winning triple j’s Unearthed National Indigenous Music Awards competition, with his singles “Cloud 9” and “Marryuna” both landing in that year’s triple j Hottest 100.
He was named Young Australian of the Year in 2019 and awarded the Medal of the Order of Australia in 2021. His debut album Gela (2021) earned him five wins from seven nominations at the 2022 ARIA Awards.
Artist of the Year: Birdz and Fred Leone.
Album of the Year: Baker Boy — DJANDJAY.
Song of the Year: Baker Boy — “THICK SKIN” feat. Thelma Plum, Emma Donovan, Kee’ahn & Jada Weazel.
Community Clip of the Year: Northern Peninsula Area — “All The Way From The NPA”.
Indigenous Language Award: Bulman School & Community — “LOK LOK MAH BURARR” (Lizard & Goanna).
Hall of Fame: Marlene Cummins, Saltwater Band.
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Informação baseada em material público de Billboard, reescrito pela redação ULTRA NOTÍCIAS.
