For the first time, Trace, a global music taste-house which has been exporting Afro-music to the rest of the world for the last two decades, has recognised African musicians in a colorful awarding ceremony that took place in Kigali this Saturday, October 21, at BK Arena.
The event, which is in line with Trace's 20th anniversary, attracted celebrities from all corners of the world including Davido, Diamond Platnmuz and Rema among others.
Davido took home the prizes for Best Male, and shared Best Collaboration with South Africa's Musa Keys for"Unavailable". Rema scored in the Global African Artist, and Song of the Year category, with"Calm Down". Didi B took home the silverware for Ivory Coast as Best Artist Africa - Francophone, while his fellow countrymen KS Bloom and Tam Sir scored in the Best Gospel Artist, and Best Producer categories. Lisandro Cuxi was named Best Artist Africa - Lusophone.
Yemi Alade's hit"Baddie" took home the prize for Best Video while music maker and entrepreneur, Mr Eazi, took home a special ChangeMarker award for his philanthropic work.
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