2023 Trace Awards: Rema, Burna Boy, Davido Win Big, See Full Winners List

Nigerian 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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