Zanzibar to host next Trace Awards in February 2025

THE NEXT TRACE AWARDS WILL TAKE PLACE IN ZANZIBAR IN
FEBRUARY 2025, CELEBRATING AFRICA9S AND ITS DIASPORA9S
TOP MUSIC TALENTS

Trace, the leading Afro-Urban music and culture platform, proudly announces the
Trace Awards and Summit, 2025 edition, set to take place in Zanzibar, at the Mora
5* Resort, from February 24-26, 2025.
Building on the tremendous success of the last Trace Awards edition, which captivated over
500 million fans worldwide, this prestigious event will not only celebrate Africa’s top artists
but also spotlight the rich cultural stories that shape their artistry.
Over the past three years, Afro-centric music has steadily dominated global charts, spanning
genres like Afrobeat, Amapiano, Dancehall, Afro-pop, Zouk, Kizomba, Genge, Coupé Décalé,
Bongo Flava, Gospel, Hip Hop, Kompa, R&B, and Rumba. The Trace Awards stand as the
premier event, created in Africa for Africa and the world, recognizing and honoring the talents
that have driven this remarkable global success such as Burna Boy, Fally Ipupa, Davido, Tyla,
Rema, Wizkid, Diamond Platnumz, Nomcebo, Didi B, Yemi Alade, Ayra Starr and so many
more.
Event Details:
• Summit: February 24-25, 2025
• Awards: February 26, 2025
• Venue: The Mora 5* Luxury Resort, Zanzibar, Tanzania
The Trace Summit will be a dynamic hub for creative discussions, empowerment, and
networking, featuring panels, keynotes, and masterclasses on African creative industries,
technology, branding, and more. The event offers a unique platform for artists, managers,
DJs, producers, promoters, investors, lawyers, governments, brands, and industry
stakeholders from Africa and its diaspora to connect and exchange knowledge.
The Trace Awards will transform Zanzibar into a vibrant epicenter of music, culture, and
innovation. Hosted at the luxurious Mora Zanzibar resort, the Awards will showcase 28
categories of the most popular African music genres and artists, with live broadcasts in over
200 countries in English, French, and Portuguese. The event will air across 25 Trace African
and international channels, as well as more than 50 terrestrial, satellite, and streaming
partners, reaching an estimated audience of at least 500 million fans. The list of nominees will
be revealed on December 4th 2024. The public vote for the winners will start on the 18th
December 2024.