National Indigenous Music awards 2026: Baker Boy wins big, including album and song of the year
Yolŋu hip-hop artist dominates, while Butchulla duo and cousins Birdz and Fred Leone win artist of the year and Drifting Clouds takes home best new talent Baker Boy has won album, song and film clip of the year at the 2026 National Indigenous music awards (Nimas) , paying tribute to his late grandmother who his sophomore album, Djandjay , is named for. The Yolŋu hip-hop artist, whose name is…
Baker Boy, a Yolŋu hip-hop artist whose real name is Danzal Baker, has won several awards at the 2026 National Indigenous Music Awards. He won album, song, and film clip of the year for his sophomore album "Djandjay", which is named after his late grandmother. The album's hit single "Thick Skin", featuring Thelma Plum, Emma Donovan, Kee'ahn, and Jada Weazel, earned him song and film clip of the year.
The awards also recognized other artists, with Butchulla duo and cousins Birdz and Fred Leone winning artist of the year, and Drifting Clouds taking home best new talent.
Baker Boy's wins pay tribute to his late grandmother, with his album "Djandjay" being a notable achievement in his career.
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