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Davido, Rema Shine Bright At 2023 Trace Awards [Full List]
At the inaugural Trace Awards in Kigali, Rwanda, on October 21, 2023, Nigerian music sensations Davido and Rema were honored, gaining significant recognition for their ingenuity and influence.
The ceremony spotlighted the talent of African and Afro-inspired musicians.
At the event, Rema clinched the ‘Song of the Year’ award for “Calm Down,” while the prestigious ‘Best Global African Artiste’ title was jointly presented to Davido and Nomcebo.
Davido triumphed in ‘Best Male’ and ‘Best Collaboration’ categories, while Burna Boy secured the ‘Album of the Year’ accolade.
The 2023 Trace Awards, hosted by Nigerian singer D’Banj and Angolan supermodel Maria Borges, showcased a diverse range of winners, reflecting the excellence in the music industry.
See full list below:
Album of the Year:
- Love Damini – Burna Boy (Nigeria) – Winner
- DNK – Aya Nakamura (France)
- Maverick – Kizz Daniel (Nigeria)
- More Love, Less Ego – Wizkid (Nigeria)
- Timeless – Davido (Nigeria)
Song of the Year:
- “Calm Down” – Rema (Nigeria) – Winner
- “Last Last” – Burna Boy (Nigeria)
- “Rush” – Ayra Starr (Nigeria)
- “Peru” – Fireboy DML (Nigeria) with Ed Sheeran (UK)
- “Sete” – K.O (South Africa)
- “Cough” – Kizz Daniel (Nigeria)
- “MORTEL 06” – Innoss’B (DRC)
- “BKBN” – Soraia Ramos (Cape Verde)
- “People” – Libianca (Cameroon)
- “Suavemente” – Soolking (France)
- “Encre” – Emma’a (Gabon)
- “Sugarcane” – Camidoh (Ghana)
Best Music Video:
- “Baddie” – Yemi Alade (Nigeria) – Winner
- “Kpaflotage” – Suspect 95 (Ivory Coast)
- “Loaded” – Tiwa Savage (Nigeria) & Asake (Nigeria)
- “Ronda” – Blxckie (South Africa)
- “Tombolo” – Kalash (Martinique)
- “Yatapita” – Diamond Platnumz (Tanzania)
Best Male:
- Davido (Nigeria) – Winner
- Asake (Nigeria)
- Burna Boy (Nigeria)
- Diamond Platnumz (Tanzania)
- Didi B (Ivory Coast)
- K.O (South Africa)
- Rema (Nigeria)
Best Female:
- Viviane Chidid (Senegal) – Winner
- Ayra Starr (Nigeria)
- Josey (Ivory Coast)
- Nadia Mukami (Kenya)
- Soraia Ramos (Cape Verde)
- Tiwa Savage (Nigeria)
Best Collaboration:
- “Unavailable” – Davido (Nigeria) ft Musa Keys (South Africa) – Winner
- “Many Ways” – BNXN (Nigeria) ft Wizkid (Nigeria)
- “Mine” – Show Dem Camp (Nigeria) ft Oxlade (Nigeria)
- “Peru” – Fireboy DML (Nigeria) ft Ed Sheeran (UK)
- “Second Sermon” – Black Sherif (Ghana) ft Burna Boy (Nigeria)
- “Sete” – K.O (South Africa) ft Young Stunna (South Africa), Blxckie (South Africa)
- “Stamina” – Tiwa Savage ft Ayra Starr (Nigeria) & Young Jonn (Nigeria)
- “Trumpet” – Olamide (Nigeria) ft Ckay (Nigeria)
Best Newcomer:
- Roseline Layo (Ivory Coast) – Winner
- Azawi (Uganda)
- Krys M (Cameroon)
- Libianca (Cameroon)
- Nissi (Nigeria)
- Odumodublvck (Nigeria)
- Pabi Cooper (South Africa)
Best DJ:
- Michael Brun (Haiti) – Winner
- Danni Gato (Cape Verde)
- DJ BDK (Ivory Coast)
- DJ Illans (France)
- DJ Spinall (Nigeria)
- Uncle Waffles (Swaziland)
Best Producer:
- Tam Sir (Ivory Coast) – Winner
- DJ Maphorisa (South Africa)
- Juls (Ghana)
- Kabza de Small (South Africa)
- Kel-P (Nigeria)
Best Gospel Artiste:
- KS Bloom (Ivory Coast) – Winner
- Benjamin Dube (South Africa)
- Janet Otieno (Kenya)
- Levixone (Uganda)
- Moses Bliss (Nigeria)
Best Live:
- Fally Ipupa (DRC) – Winner
- Burna Boy (Nigeria)
- Musa Keys (South Africa)
- The Compozers (Ghana)
- Wizkid (Nigeria)
- Yemi Alade (Nigeria)
Best Dancer:
- Robot Boii (South Africa) – Winner
- Tayc (France)
- Uganda Ghetto Kids (Uganda)
- Yemi Alade (Nigeria)
- Zuchu (Tanzania)
Best Artiste Africa – Anglophone:
- Asake (Nigeria) – Winner
- Ayra Starr (Nigeria)
- Black Sherif (Ghana)
- Davido (Nigeria)
- Diamond Platnumz (Tanzania)
- Fireboy DML (Nigeria)
Best Artiste Africa – Francophone:
- Didi B (Ivory Coast) – Winner
- Emma’a (Gabon)
- Fally Ipupa (DRC)
- KO-C (Cameroon)
- Locko (Cameroon)
- Serge Beynaud (Ivory Coast)
- Viviane Chidid (Senegal)
Best Artiste Africa – Lusophone:
- Lisandro Cuxi (Cape Verde) – Winner
- Gerilson Insrael (Angola)
- Perola (Angola)
- Plutonio (Mozambique)
- Soraia Ramos (Cape Verde)
Best Artiste – Rwanda:
- Bruce Melodie (Rwanda) – Winner
- Ariel Wayz (Rwanda)
- Bwiza (Rwanda)
- Chriss Eazy (Rwanda)
- Kenny Sol (Rwanda)
Best Artiste – East Africa:
- Diamond Platnumz (Tanzania) – Winner
- Bruce Melodie (Rwanda)
- Zuchu (Tanzania)
- Khaligraph (Kenya)
- Nadia Mukani (Kenya)
- Azawi (Uganda)
Best Artiste – France & Belgium:
- Tayc (France) – Winner
- Aya Nakamura (France)
- Booba (France)
- Nihno (France)
- Ronisia (France)
- Soolking (France)
Best Artiste – UK:
- Central Cee (UK) – Winner
- Headie One (UK)
- Ms Banks (UK)
- Raye (UK)
- Stormzy (UK)
Best Artiste – The Caribbean:
- Rutshelle Guillaume (Haiti) – Winner
- Admiral T (Guadeloupe)
- Bamby (French Guiana)
- Kalash (Martinique)
- Maureen (Martinique)
- Popcaan (Jamaica)
- Princess Lover (Martinique)
- Shenseea (Jamaica)
Best Artiste – Indian Ocean:
- Goulam (Comoros) – Winner
- Donovan BTS (Mauritius)
- GaEi (Madagascar)
- Mik’l (Reunion)
- Sega el (Reunion)
- Terrell Elymoor (Mayotte)
Best Artiste – Brazil:
- Ludmilla (Brazil) – Winner
- Djonga (Brazil)
- Iza (Brazil)
- Leo Santana (Brazil)
- Luedji Luna (Brazil)
Best Artiste – North Africa:
- Dystinct (Morocco) – Winner
- Amira Zouhair (Morocco)
- Artmasta (Tunisia)
- El Grande Toto (Morocco)
- Kader Japonais (Algeria)
- Raja Meziane (Algeria)
The desire to create community prosperity and productive engagement for youths has driven Osun State to tap into the two trillion dollar global creative industry economy.
Osun State Governor, Senator Ademola Adeleke made the assertion after the massively attended concert organised by his son, B-Red and other music stars at Osogbo.
“The creative sector is a gold mine. It is an area I know holds huge potential for our youth and that is why I personally attended the free concert. I choose to boost the entertainment sector using my family brand which is very big in the Nigerian and global music industry.
“Osun is destined to be the hub of global entertainment. We have all the big stars and the network. An annual concert in Osun will boost local commerce and provide upward movement for local artistes.
“I expect the organisers to build on the successes recorded today. By 2027, a similar concert in expanded format should be held. Osun should become the rallying point of the creative industry, not only in Osun State but across Nigeria”, the governor posited.
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Commenting on the maiden event, the chief organiser and son of the Governor, Adebayo Adeleke (B-Red) expressed happiness that despite the initial rain, the concert was held with massive attendance of music enthusiasts across the state.
“I thank God, my father, the governor, the government of Osun State and all partners for the successful outing. We plan to make it an annual event to feature leading musicians and artists from far and near.
“Personally, my goal is to provide a platform for upcoming artists to be mentored and to be afforded the opportunity to be seen. Our concert is designed to build careers and make a success out of many aspiring youth”, B-Red noted.
The United Kingdom government has denied entry to controversial American rapper Kanye West, blocking his planned return to the European stage ahead of a highly anticipated comeback performance.
According to reports, the artist recently applied for permission to travel to the UK, where he was scheduled to headline the popular Wireless Festival in July.
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However, authorities turned down the request, citing concerns that his presence would not be in the interest of public good.
The decision is believed to be linked to widespread backlash over West’s past antisemitic remarks, which have sparked global criticism and strained his professional relationships in recent years.
The UK government’s move reflects a growing trend of holding high-profile figures accountable for statements considered harmful or divisive.
West was billed to perform across all three nights of the festival, set to take place at Finsbury Park in London, as part of what many fans saw as a major comeback tour.
His absence now leaves organizers scrambling to adjust the lineup for one of the summer’s biggest music events.
While officials have not provided further details beyond the decision, the development has stirred reactions across the entertainment industry, with fans and critics divided over the government’s stance.
As anticipation builds toward the festival, attention now shifts to how organizers will fill the void left by one of music’s most polarizing figures.
Nigerian entertainer Martin’s Ortse, popularly known as Verydarkman (VDM) has expressed skepticism over influencer Blessing CEO’s claims that she is battling breast cancer and seeking financial support for urgent surgery.
In a Facebook post on Thursday, VDM cautioned about the sensitive nature of cancer and the need for transparency before public appeals.
“I just hope what Blessing CEO is saying is true because cancer is a very sensitive matter globally. Cancer is not something that someone should joke with; it has claimed the lives of many people. A friend of mine lost his mother from cancer,” he wrote.
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VDM questioned the authenticity of Blessing CEO’s claims, pointing out the absence of hospital documentation.
“I’m not convinced enough that Blessing CEO is telling the truth. Why? Because you did not post any proof from the hospital that diagnosed you. You did not provide the hospital or a doctor’s report.
“You said a lot of resources have gone into your health, yet you did not provide receipts for people to see. Instead, you came online appealing emotionally, saying this is the time for people to show you love,” he added.
Recall that Blessing CEO had shared in a video on Instagram that she was diagnosed with breast cancer and urgently needs surgery, including a possible amputation, to halt the progression of the illness.
She revealed that what initially seemed like a harmless lump in her right breast last year was later confirmed as cancer, and the illness has now spread to her left breast.
“I have not been able to work, and my resources have been exhausted. That is why I am appealing for support. If my words have ever had a positive impact on your life, and you are a fan, this is the time to show it. Nothing is too small. I just want to be well,” she said.
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