Baker Boy Takes Album, Song and Film Clip of the Year at 2026 NIMAs
The Yolŋu rapper first broke through in 2017 after winning triple j's Unearthed National Indigenous Music Awards competition.
The 2026 National Indigenous Music Awards (NIMAs) saw a triumphant performance by Baker Boy, the Yolŋu rapper from Darwin and Arnhem Land. He claimed three top honors at the event held at the Darwin Amphitheater, including Album of the Year for his album DJANDJAY, Song of the Year for the single "THICK SKIN" featuring Thelma Plum, Emma Donovan, Kee'ahn and Jada Weazel, and Film Clip of the Year for the same track.
Baker Boy also gave a captivating live performance of "THICK SKIN" during the ceremony, surprising the audience with a guest appearance by Thelma Plum. The night was crowned by the induction of blues musician Marlene Cummins and Elcho Island's Saltwater Band into the NIMAs Hall of Fame, with a heartfelt tribute paying homage to the latter.
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