In a dazzling display of musical prowess, Burna Boy, Davido, and Rema emerged triumphant at the prestigious 2023 Trace Awards, a glittering event hosted in Kigali, Rwanda, on the evening of Saturday, October 21.
The triumphant trio scooped up accolades that celebrated their incredible talent. Burna Boy clinched the highly coveted “Album of the Year” title for his remarkable project, “Love Damini.” Meanwhile, Rema triumphed in two categories, securing the “Song of the Year” award for his chart-topping hit, “Calm Down,” and the accolade for “Best Global African Artiste,” which he shared with South African sensation Nomcebo Zikode.
Davido, an icon in his own right, proudly collected two awards, one for “Best Male” and the other for “Best Collaboration.” This recognition reaffirms his enduring musical influence.
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The awards ceremony brought together an array of talented artists and their outstanding work, reflecting the international appeal of African music. The winners are a testament to the exceptional creativity and skill within the African music industry.
Here’s a glimpse of some of the winners and nominees at the 2023 Trace Awards:
**Album of the Year**
– DNK – Aya Nakamura (France)
– WINNER: Love Damini – Burna Boy (Nigeria)
– Maverick – Kizz Daniel (Nigeria)
– More Love, Less Ego – Wizkid (Nigeria)
– Timeless – Davido (Nigeria)
– Work of Art – Asake (Nigeria)
**Song of the Year**
– “BKBN” – Soraia Ramos (Cape Verde)
– “People” – Libianca (Cameroon)
– “Suavemente” – Soolking (France)
– “Encre” – Emma’a (Gabon)
– “Sugarcane” – Camidoh (Ghana)
– “Last Last” – Burna Boy (Nigeria)
– “Rush” – Ayra Starr (Nigeria)
– WINNER: “Calm Down” – Rema (Nigeria)
– “Peru” – Fireboy DML (Nigeria) with Ed Sheeran (U.K.)
– “Sete” – K.O. (South Africa)
– “Cough” – Kizz Daniel (Nigeria)
– “MORTEL 06” – Innoss’B (DRC)
**Best Music Video**
– “2 Sugar” – Wizkid (Nigeria) feat. Ayra Starr (Nigeria)
– WINNER: “Baddie” – Yemi Alade (Nigeria)
– “Kpaflotage” – Suspect 95 (Ivory Coast)
– “Loaded” – Tiwa Savage (Nigeria) & Asake (Nigeria)
– “Ronda” – Blxckie (South Africa)
– “Tombolo” – Kalash (Martinique)
– “Yatapita” – Diamond Platnumz (Tanzania)
**Best Male**
– Asake (Nigeria)
– Burna Boy (Nigeria)
– WINNER: Davido (Nigeria)
– Diamond Platnumz (Tanzania)
– Didi B (Ivory Coast)
– K.O. (South Africa)
– Rema (Nigeria)
These remarkable artists continue to inspire and elevate African music to new heights, and the 2023 Trace Awards stand as a testament to their incredible contributions to the global music scene.
