Trace Awards 2025: Rema, Ayra Starr, Mercy Chinwo Lead the Winners – Check Out The Full List!

Published February 28, 2025 at 8:05 AM

The 2025 Trace Awards was a night of triumph for Nigerian artists, with Rema, Mercy Chinwo, D’banj, and Ayra Starr emerging as some of the biggest winners.

Held on Wednesday, February 26, at the breathtaking Mora Resort in Zanzibar, Tanzania, the prestigious event celebrated top talents from across Africa and the global diaspora.

Rema stole the spotlight with two major wins, clinching Album of the Year for Heis and the title of Best Male Artist. Ayra Starr continued her industry dominance, securing the Best West African Artist award.

In the gospel category, Mercy Chinwo was crowned Best Gospel Artist, while music legend D’banj received the Lifetime Achievement Award for his immense contributions to the industry.

Other standout Nigerian winners included P.Priime, who bagged Best Producer for MMS, and Meji Alabi, who won Best Music Video for directing Rema’s ‘DND’.

The 2025 Trace Awards highlighted the vibrancy of African music, with artists from various regions clinching top honors.

Full List of Winners and Nominees:

Global Awards

Song of the Year
Titom & Yuppe – ‘Tshwala Bam’ (South Africa) – WINNER
Tyla – ‘Jump’ (South Africa)
Tyler ICU – ‘Mnike’ (South Africa)
Tamsir x Team Paiya – ‘Coup du Marteau’ (Ivory Coast)
Asake & Travis Scott – ‘Active’ (Nigeria)
Tems – ‘Love Me Jeje’ (Nigeria)
Burna Boy – ‘Higher’ (Nigeria)
Rema & Shallipopi – ‘Benin Boys’ (Nigeria)