Davido, Burna Boy, Rema win at 2023 Trace Awards

The inaugural Trace Awards held in Rwanda celebrated the achievements of musicians, executives, media personalities, stakeholders, and fans from around the world.

This event marked the 20th anniversary of Trace.

The awards ceremony, which took place on October 21, 2023, featured outstanding performances by Nigerian music stars including Davido, Yemi Alade, and ODUDMODUBLVCK.

Davido, who gained significant recognition for his record-breaking fourth album ‘Timeless’, was honored with the award for Best African Male.

Rema received the Song of the Year award for his hit single ‘Calm Down’. Burna Boy’s sixth album ‘Love, Damini’ was recognized as the Album of the Year.

See full winners list below:

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)