Rema, Burna Boy, and Ayra Starr Lead Nominations for Trace Awards 2025

Burna Boy, Ayra Starr and Rema

Source: Africa Publicity

The highly anticipated Trace Awards 2025 has unveiled its nominees, with Afrobeats sensations Rema, Burna Boy, and Ayra Starr topping the list.

Rema leads the pack with six nominations, including Song of the Year, Album of the Year, and Best Male Artist. Burna Boy follows closely with six nominations, including Album of the Year, Best Live Performance, and Best Global African Artist. Ayra Starr has secured five nominations, including Best Female Artist, Best Global African Artist, and Best Music Video.

Other notable nominees include Asake, Diamond Platnumz, Stonebwoy, and Tems, who are all vying for top honors in various categories. The Trace Awards 2025 will also feature a special category for Best Collaboration, with standout tracks like “Tshwala Bam” (Remix) and “Benin Boys” competing for the top spot.

Voting for the Trace Awards 2025 is now open, with fans worldwide invited to participate by casting their votes on the official website. Winners will be determined by a combination of fan votes and expert jury decisions.

The Trace Awards 2025 promises to be an unforgettable celebration of African music, with the continent’s biggest stars gathering to honor outstanding achievements and contributions to the industry.

Here are the nominees and categories for the 2025 Trace Awards:

Song of the Year

– Asake & Travis Scott – “Active”
– Burna Boy – “Higher”
– Diamond Platnumz – “Komasawa”
– Rema & Shallipopi – “Benin Boys”
– Tems – “Love Me Jeje”

Best Female Act

– Ayra Starr
– Chelsea
– Dinorath
– Josey
– Makhadzi
– Tems
– Tyla
– Yemi Alade

Best Collaboration

– Titom & Yuppe & Burna Boy – “Tshwala Bam” (Remix)
– Neyna & MC Acondize – “Nu Ka Sta Para”
– Kocee ft. Patoranking – “Credit Alert”
– Asake & Wizkid – “MMS”
– Rema & Shallipopi – “Benin Boys”

Album of the Year

– Amaarae – “Fountain Baby”
– Asake – “Lungu Boy”
– Burna Boy – “I Told Them”
– Josey – “Vibration Universelle”
– King Promise – “True To Self”
– Rema – “HEIS”
– Stonebwoy – “5th Dimension”
– Toofan – “Stamina”

Best Male Act

– Asake
– Diamond Platnumz
– Stonebwoy

Best Global African Artist

– Rema
– Burna Boy
– Ayra Starr

Best Music Video

– Rema – “DND”
– Ayra Starr – “Commas”

Best Live Performance

– Ayra Starr – “21: THE WORLD TOUR”

Best Artist (Western Africa Anglophone)

– Ayra Starr