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Sauti Sol's Bien, Diamond Platnumz, Rema shine at 2025 Trace Awards in Zanzibar

Bien of Sauti Sol made history, clinching the Best East African Artist award as Diamond Platnumz and Nigeria's Rema bagged Best Global African Artist and Album of the Year respectively (Photo:Bien, Diamond Platnumz, Rema/Instagram)

The 2025 Trace Awards lit up Zanzibar on February 26, celebrating Africa's biggest music stars in a night of glamour, electrifying performances, and historic wins.

This year's event showcased the continent's undeniable global influence, with Afrobeats, Amapiano, and various African music styles taking centre stage.

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