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See Full List Of Winners At The Trace Awards 2023

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8 months ago

October 23, 2023

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On October 21, 2023, Trace, a renowned global music influencer and a powerhouse in the world of Afro-music, held its first-ever Trace Awards 2023 at the BK Arena in Kigali, Rwanda.

The purpose of this event was to recognize and honour the creativity, talent, and significant impact of African and Afro-inspired music and artists.

The awards ceremony featured a staggering total of over 150 nominated artists, serving as a grand platform to showcase the incredible excellence and diversity within Afro-centric music.

Various genres, including Afrobeat, Dancehall, Hip Hop, Afro-pop, Mbalax, Amapiano, Zouk, Kizomba, Genge, Coupé Décalé, Bongo Flava, Soukous, Gospel, Rap, Rai, Kompa, R&B, and Rumba, were celebrated during this event.

The ceremony was skillfully hosted by the Nigerian music icon, D’Banj, alongside the Angolan global supermodel, Maria Borges.

The music superstars who took the stage to perform included the likes of Davido, Yemi Alade, Black Sherif, Kizz Daniel, and many others.

This year’s impressive lineup of nominees featured well-known artists such as Davido, Burna Boy, Blxckie, Yemi Alade, Libianca, DJ Maphorisa, and many more.

If you missed the live broadcast, we’ve compiled a list of the winners of the Trace Awards 2023 for you to discover. See the list below:

Best Music Video – “Baddie” Yemi Alade (Nigeria)
Best Artist France & Belgium – Tayc (France)
Best Producer – Tam Sir (Ivory Coast)
Best Artist North Africa – Dystinct (Morocco)
Best Artist UK – Central Cee
Best Artist Indian Ocean – Goulam (Comoros)
Best Artist Francophone Africa – Didi B (Ivory Coast)
Best DJ – Michael Brun (Haiti)
Best Gospel Artist – KS Bloom (Ivory Coast)
Best Artist The Caribbean – Rutshelle Guillaume (Haiti)
Best Artist Anglophone Africa – Asake (Nigeria)
Best Global African Artist – Rema
Best Newcomer – Roseline Layo (Ivory Coast)
Best Collaboration – “Unavailable” – Davido (Nigeria) with Musa Keys (South Africa)
Best Dancer – Robot Boii (South Africa)
Best Artist Lusophone Africa – Lisandro Cuxi (Cape Verde)
Changemaker Trace Award – Mr Eazi (Nigeria)
Best Live – Fally Ipupa (DRC)
Lifetime Achievement Award – 2Baba (Nigeria)
Album of the Year – “Love Damini” – Burna Boy (Nigeria)
Best Female Artist – Viviane Chidid (Senegal)
Best Male Artist – Davido (Nigeria)

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I’m Single But I Have Boys That ‘Service’ Me – Korra Obidi

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June 10, 2024

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In a recent appearance on the podcast “Heroe’s Diary,” controversial Nigerian dancer and singer Korra Obidi shut down any rumours about her relationship status. She made it clear that she’s single and not actively seeking a partner. Obidi is thriving on her own, prioritising her career and financial goals.

Remarriage isn’t part of her current plans, and she hinted at having other sources of fulfilment, saying she has “many boys” satisfying her. She also took a moment to address those who are still dwelling on the end of her past marriage. Obidi urged them to move forward and let go, seemingly indicating a desire to focus on the present and future.

Korra said,

“Serious Nigerian woman when I marry the man becomes my life. So now I’m trying to put that energy into making money, so I don’t end up homeless like I was. I know that nobody is coming to save me in a knight and shining armour, so I need to focus on the money.”

“I want to make a public service announcement. I’m not the only person that got married in Nigeria. In fact, my marriage was not even public. All you people saw was one post on Instagram: ‘Korra is taken.’ You people are now carrying the marriage to tie my legs. It has been two years [since my divorce], please leave me alone. I am single as a dollar bill. And I am not searching. I have many boys that service me.”

Korra Obidi and her ex-husband Justin were married for four years. They tied the knot in 2018, but their relationship ended in divorce in November 2022. During their marriage, they had two daughters together, June and Athena.

“I am not searching. I have many boys that service me”

– Korra Obidi pic.twitter.com/UWGdxhxmap

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Funke Akindele Recounts How D’banj Encouraged Her To Keep The ‘Jenifa’ Brand

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June 10, 2024

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Nollywood actress and director Funke Akindele recently spoke about how singer D’banj helped her continue her successful Jenifa character. At a celebration for D’banj’s 20th anniversary in entertainment, Akindele revealed how D’banj motivated her to keep the Jenifa brand going.

They met at a club, and D’banj, a big fan of Jenifa, asked if there would be more movies.

Akindele was surprised because she hadn’t planned on making more. D’banj saw the potential in Jenifa and convinced Akindele it could be very profitable. To show his support, D’banj even gave her money to make new Jenifa movies. This led to the creation of “The Return of Jenifa,” a big hit that brought the character back to life.

She said,

“After the big break with Jenifa, everybody loved Jenifa so much, I was out there and everyone was celebrating me so much. I was invited to a club where I met Dbanj for the first time and he gave me his number and inquired if there is a sequence to Jenifa, I told him No and he questioned why as he noted how Jenifa is a brand I can feast on for the rest of my life.

“He told me that when I have a brand, you feed on the brand, you milk the brand very well and make money out of it. Out of his pocket, he gave me money and said I should go write another Jenifa and he supports me with the money.”

“Dbanj supported me w money for ‘Jenifa’ & advised me to continue shooting Jenifa. That’s how the Return of Jenifa came about.
God used @iamdbanj to speak to me to have the Jenifa brand” – @funkeakindele pic.twitter.com/d6fRB7ozmz

— HipTv (@HipTv) June 7, 2024

Akindele didn’t just thank D’banj; she showered him with praise! She called him more than just a musician – he’s a whole movement! She explained how his music has made countless people happy and said his influence will definitely last a long time.

“Dbanj you’re more than just a musician, you’re a movement! Your music has brought joy to our hearts, and your legacy will live on forever,” Akindele affirmed.

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Hanks Anuku Says Viral Video That Falsely Painted Him Unwell Made Him Lose Jobs

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June 10, 2024

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In a recent interview, popular Nollywood actor Hanks Anuku addressed the confusing videos of him from last year. The videos showed him on the street, talking to himself and looking dishevelled. People online worried that Anuku might be mentally ill.

But Anuku cleared things up and explained to interviewer Lucky Udu that he was actually preparing for an acting role. He was pretending to be a character who wasn’t well mentally, so he could act the part more realistically.

He began, “That day I was trying to get into character for a role I was going to play, a madman role. Someone who was not in his correct senses or right frame of mind.”

“So naturally I did it in the neighbourhood and I was trying to get it to show the way the director would have shown it. I was meditating and trying to get into character, that’s it. I was not even aware that I was being recorded. I was concentrating on myself and my script,” he continued.

Hanks Anuku took the interview as an opportunity to dispel rumors about his mental health and drug use.

He firmly denied ever using drugs and assured the interviewer that he’s in excellent health. The strange behavior in the videos was all part of his dedication to acting, not a reflection of his own well-being.

“People have said a lot of stuff. Rumours are rumours. They said I was sick and I was on drugs. I was not on drugs. Maybe they saw me depressed cause depression can cause stress. But me, being on drugs? That’s not true. I’m not a madman. I’m very sane and healthy. I exercise a lot and do my martial arts and sports,” he explained.

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Further admitting that the viral videos and rumors had a big negative impact on his life, he explained how he lost a lot of money due to the situation. Film projects stopped hiring him, leaving him jobless for a period of time. On top of the financial strain, Anuku shared the emotional toll it took on him. He felt hurt and discouraged by the way people reacted to the misunderstanding.

He said, “I lost a lot of money. I lost jobs and was jobless for a while and people didn’t care about me. I went through pain and I was heartbroken.”

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