Nigerian artist Rema emerged victorious at the 2023 Trace Awards, securing the Song of the Year and Best Global Africa Artist of the Year.
This achievement positioned him ahead of industry heavyweights Burna Boy and Davido. The event, held in Kigali, Rwanda, drew musicians, fans, and stakeholders to the East African country.
Davido claimed two awards, taking home Best Male and Best Collaboration, while Burna Boy was honored with Album of the Year for “Love Damini.”
The awards showcased a diverse array of winners from different regions and musical genres.
Among the notable winners were Aya Nakamura, Viviane Chidid, Tayc, Central Cee, Ludmilla, and Dystinct, each recognized in their respective categories.
The ceremony celebrated global musical talent, emphasizing Rema’s standout achievements in the competitive music industry landscape.
Below is a list of other categories and their winners:
Album of the Year
– DNK – Aya Nakamura (France)
-WINNER: Love Damini – Burna Boy (Nigeria)
Best Female
– Ayra Starr (Nigeria)
– Josey (Ivory Coast)
– Nadia Mukami (Kenya)
– Soraia Ramos (Cape Verde)
– Tiwa Savage (Nigeria)
WINNER: Viviane Chidid (Senegal)
Best Artist – France & Belgium
– Aya Nakamura (France)
– Booba (France)
– Nihno (France)
– Ronisia (France)
– Soolking (France)
WINNER: Tayc (France)
Best Artist – UK
-WINNER: Central Cee (UK)
– Headie One (UK)
– Ms Banks (UK)
– Raye (UK)
– Stormzy (UK)
Best Artist – Brazil
– Djonga (Brazil)
– Iza (Brazil)
– Leo Santana (Brazil)
– WINNER: Ludmilla (Brazil)
– Luedji Luna (Brazil)
Best Artist – North Africa
– Amira Zouhair (Morocco)
– Artmasta (Tunisia)
-WINNER: Dystinct (Morocco)
– El Grande Toto (Morocco)
– Kader Japonais (Algeria)
– Raja Meziane (Algeria)
Best Artist – Southern Africa
– Costa Titch (South Africa)
– Naira Marley (Nigeria)
– WINNER: Nandu Lipede (South Africa)
– Nasty C (South Africa)
– Sha Sha (Zimbabwe)
– Shasha Damas (Angola)
Best Artist – East Africa
– Alikiba (Tanzania)
– Bebe Cool (Uganda)
-WINNER: Diamond Platnumz (Tanzania)
– Jose Chameleone (Uganda)
– Khaligraph Jones (Kenya)
– Rayvanny (Tanzania)
Best Collaboration
– Focalistic & Davido – “Champion Sound” (Nigeria/South Africa)
– Koffee & Wizkid – “Big Vibe” (Jamaica/Nigeria)
– WINNER: Naira Marley & Busiswa – “Coming” (Nigeria/South Africa)
– Sarkodie & Vic Mensa – “Vibration” (Ghana/Nigeria)
– Sho Madjozi & Rema – “Busiswa” (South Africa/Nigeria)
– Teni & Davido – “For You” (Nigeria)
