Kigali, Rwanda | NOW THEN DIGITAL — Tanzanian music icon Diamond Platnumz, along with East Africa’s rising stars Zuchu and Jux, is set to grace the Trace Awards & Festival 2023 in Rwanda, as announced by Trace, Visit Rwanda, and Martell.
The inaugural Trace Awards will be held at the BK Arena in Kigali, Rwanda on 21 October 2023. Tickets for this prestigious event are now available at www.ticqet.rw.
Diamond Platnumz and other talented artists will be part of a dazzling lineup featuring 50+ stars from Africa and the African diaspora. The ensemble includes notable names such as Davido (Nigeria), Bamby (French Guiana), Benjamin Dube (South Africa), Blxckie (South Africa), Bruce Melodie (Rwanda), Bwiza (Rwanda), Didi B (Ivory Coast), Dystinct (Morocco), Janet Otieno (Kenya), and many more.
The Trace Awards celebrate Afro-centric music across 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.
Competing in 26 award categories are artists from over thirty countries in Africa, South America, the Caribbean, the Indian Ocean, and Europe. For a comprehensive list of nominations, please refer to this link.
Tailored for enthusiasts of African and Afro-inspired music and culture, the Trace Awards will be broadcast live on 21 October 2023 on Trace TV channels, radio, digital channels, and various global streaming platforms, national terrestrial TV, and satellite channels. Anticipated viewership and social engagement are expected to exceed 500 million fans in 190 countries.
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