Nigerian sensation, Rema, outshines the competition at the 2023 Trace Awards. He clinched the prestigious Song of the Year award, besting industry heavyweights Burna Boy and Davido. The event took place in Kigali, Rwanda, drawing artists, fans, and stakeholders from across the globe.
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Rema also secured the title of Best Global Africa Artist of the Year. His hit track, “Calm Down,” sealed the deal, leaving stars like Burna Boy and Davido in the dust.

Davido managed to scoop two awards, winning both “Best Male” and “Best Collaboration.” Meanwhile, Burna Boy’s “Love Damini” project was crowned “Album of the Year.”

Here’s the complete list of winners at the 2023 Trace Awards:

Album of the Year:

– WINNER: Burna Boy – “Love Damini”

Song of the Year:

– WINNER: Rema – “Calm Down”

Best Music Video:

– WINNER: Yemi Alade – “Baddie”

Best Male:

– WINNER: Davido

Best Female:

– WINNER: Viviane Chidid

Best Collaboration:

– WINNER: Davido with Musa Keys

Best Newcomer:

– WINNER: Roseline Layo

Best DJ:

– WINNER: Michael Brun

Best Producer:

– WINNER: Tam Sir

Best Gospel Artist:

– WINNER: KS Bloom

Best Live:

– WINNER: Fally Ipupa

Best Dancer:

– WINNER: Robot Boii

Best Artist Africa – Anglophone:

– WINNER: Asake

Best Artist Africa – Francophone:

– WINNER: Didi B

Best Artist Africa – Lusophone:

– WINNER: Lisandro Cuxi

Best Artist – Rwanda:

– WINNER: Bruce Melodie

Best Artist – East Africa:

– WINNER: Diamond Platnumz

Best Artist – France & Belgium:

– WINNER: Tayc

Best Artist – UK:

– WINNER: Central Cee

Best Artist – The Caribbean:

– WINNER: Rutshelle Guillaume

Best Artist – Indian Ocean:

– WINNER: Goulam

Best Artist – Brazil:

– WINNER: Ludmilla

Best Artist – North Africa:

– WINNER: Dystinct
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