Bisina SomtoNigerian artists took center stage at the inaugural Trace Awards, held in Rwanda to commemorate the 20th anniversary of the Trace company.
On October 21, 2023, the global music industry witnessed an extravagant celebration of talent, music, and culture as musicians, executives, media personalities, stakeholders, and fans from around the world gathered in Rwanda.
The night was filled with remarkable performances, featuring the likes of Davido, Yemi Alade, and ODUDMODUBLVCK. Davido, in particular, stood out, thanks to his record-breaking fourth album, ‘Timeless,’ which earned him the prestigious title of Best African Male.
Rema’s sensational hit, ‘Calm Down,’ secured the Song of the Year award, further solidifying his status as a rising star in the music industry. Meanwhile, Burna Boy‘s sixth album, ‘Love, Damini,’ earned him the coveted Album of the Year prize.
See Full Winners List Of 2023 Trace Awards
Album of the Year
‘Love Damini’ – Burna Boy (Nigeria)
Song of the Year
‘Calm Down’ – Rema (Nigeria)
Best Music Video
‘Baddie’ – Yemi Alade (Nigeria)
Best Male
Davido (Nigeria)
Best Female
Viviane Chidid (Senegal)
Best Collaboration
‘Unavailable’ – Davido (Nigeria) with Musa Keys (South Africa)
Best Newcomer
Roseline Layo (Ivory Coast)
Best DJ
Michael Brun (Haiti)
Best Producer
Tam Sir (Ivory Coast)
Best Gospel Artist
KS Bloom (Ivory Coast)
Best Live
Fally Ipupa (DRC)
Best Artist Africa – Anglophone
Asake (Nigeria)
Best Artist Africa – Francophone
Didi B (Ivory Coast)
Best Artist Africa – Lusophone
Lisandro Cuxi (Cape Verde)
Best Artist – Rwanda
Bruce Melodie (Rwanda)
Best Artist – East Africa
Diamond Platnumz (Tanzania)
Best Artist – France & Belgium
Tayc (France)
Best Artist – UK
Central Cee (UK)
Best Artist – The Caribbean
Rutshelle Guillaume (Haiti)
Best Artist – Indian Ocean
Goulam (Comoros)
Best Artist – Brazil
Ludmilla (Brazil)
Best Artist – North Africa
Dystinct (Morocco)
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