TRACE AWARDS 2025: Relive The Best Moments On Trace Channels

The Trace Awards & Summit 2025 cannot be under estimated, Set against the stunning backdrop of the Mora Resort in Zanzibar, this year’s edition was nothing short of electrifying—a full-throttle celebration of African and Afro-descendant music in all its power, passion, and global influence

The Trace Awards were born out of a passion for Afro-Urban music, aiming to celebrate and promote the creativity of this culture on the world stage. After a ceremony celebrating Afro-Urban music and culture, Trace is delighted to announce the broadcast of the Trace Awards 2025 highlights on its channels worldwide. The Trace Awards brought together some of the best Afro-urban artists including Rema, Diamond Platnumz, Yemi Alade, Harmonize, Josey, Kind Promise, Chelsea Dinorath, Zuchu, delivering electrifying performances that captivated audiences.

With an exceptional line-up of the world’s greatest artists and emerging talents, this Highlights broadcast is the perfect opportunity to vibrate to the rhythm of the Trace Awards 2025.

Trace would like to extend its warmest thanks to all its sponsors and partners for their unfailing support. Many thanks to Johnnie Walker, Airtel Africa, The Mora, Visit Zanzibar, CANAL+, Rolling Stone Africa, Hot 97, SK Tours, Ivory Jet Services, Gigz, Bantumen, 1XBet, Sunrise Airways, OneRPM, Azam, Nofi and Wasafi. Thanks to their commitment, we were able to celebrate diversity and musical excellence with a global audience.

Speaking on the significance, Olivier Laouchez, Chairman and Co-Founder of Trace, shared: “The Trace Awards & Summit was born from an unshakable belief: that Africa’s music, its artists, and its culture deserve to be celebrated on the highest level, with the world watching. Our mission is not just to spotlight the incredible talent emerging from the continent but to create a global stage where African creativity is recognized, respected, and rewarded.”And that’s exactly what this year’s awards achieved—an unforgettable celebration of African artistry in its purest form.