Rema had the opportunity to meet with Rwandan President Paul Kagame after his visit to the presidential palace in Kigali on Sunday, October 22. President Kagame personally extended a warm welcome to the esteemed Nigerian artist.
Before this encounter, Rema attended the 2023 Trace Music Awards in Kigali on Saturday, where he achieved significant success. He was named the Global African Artist of the Year and also received the prestigious Song of the Year award for his hit track, ‘Calm Down.’ The 2023 Trace Awards, which took place in Kigali, Rwanda on Saturday, October 21, saw Rema and Davido emerge as the top winners.
Rema’s worldwide hit, “Calm Down,” earned him the coveted Song of the Year award, and he tied with Nomcebo for the title of Best Global African Artist.
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On the other hand, Davido secured two titles: Best Male and Best Collaboration for his song “Unavailable,” a remarkable collaboration with Musa Keys. Additionally, Burna Boy was honored with the Album of the Year award for his exceptional work on “Love Damini.”
The Trace Awards, a newly established awards franchise by the renowned global TV and multimedia platform Trace, is dedicated to recognizing and celebrating the talents of African and Afro-influenced musicians from both Africa and the African diasporas.
The event itself was a grand spectacle, featuring captivating performances by esteemed artists from various parts of the world, including Davido, Yemi Alade, Mr. Eazi, and Diamond Platnumz.
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The awards ceremony showcased a star-studded lineup of artists, including Davido, Yemi Alade, Black Sherif, Kizz Daniel, and more. It was hosted by the legendary Nigerian musician D’Banj, alongside global supermodel Maria Borges.
This year’s nominees included stars like Davido, Burna Boy, Blxckie, Yemi Alade, Libianca, and DJ Maphorisa, among others. If you missed the event, you can find the list of winners for the Trace Awards 2023 by clicking here.
