2025 TRACE AWARDS: Best Collaboration Nominees
The 2025 Trace Awards Best Collaboration category features powerhouse duets and exciting partnerships that have defined the African music scene over the past year. Here’s a look at the incredible nominees:
Titom & Yuppe & Burna Boy – Tshwala Bam (Remix)
This dynamic remix blends South Africa’s Amapiano with Burna Boy’s signature Afrofusion style, creating a rhythmic masterpiece that has dominated the charts.
Neyna & MC Acondize – Nu Ka Sta Para
Representing Cape Verde, this vibrant collaboration has brought an Afrobeat-infused island vibe to listeners worldwide.
Kocee ft. Patoranking – Credit Alert
Cameroonian artist Kocee teams up with Nigerian dancehall king Patoranking for this upbeat anthem, celebrating financial success with catchy melodies.
Asake & Wizkid – MMS
This star-studded collaboration brings together two of Nigeria’s biggest acts, blending Asake’s street vibes with Wizkid’s smooth sound, making it a fan favorite.
Rema & Shallipopi – Benin Boys
A vibrant Afropop anthem from two of Nigeria’s young stars, this track celebrates the hustle and energy of the streets.
Odumodublvck & Black Sherif – Woto Woto Seasoning
Nigerian rapper Odumodublvck teams up with Ghanaian sensation Black Sherif to deliver a gritty, hard-hitting track, highlighting their lyrical prowess and raw energy.
Tamsir & Team Paiya – Coup du Marteau
A standout collaboration from Côte d’Ivoire, this track has captivated fans with its powerful rhythms and infectious hook.
Prediction & Favorites:
The race is incredibly tight, but Asake & Wizkid’s MMS and Titom & Yuppe & Burna Boy’s Tshwala Bam (Remix) seem to be the frontrunners, given their commercial success and widespread acclaim. Odumodublvck & Black Sherif’s Woto Woto Seasoning could also pull off a surprise win with its cross-border appeal.
Who do you think will take home the trophy?
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