CELEBRITIES gather at the OKIO nightclub to celebrate artists nominated for the Trace Africa Awards.
The awards will take place in Zanzibar, Tanzania on 26 February 2025.
As one of nine thrilling pre-awards events to be held across Africa, the Joburg leg of the tour brought together industry artists, media, and influencers for a night of music, networking, and celebration.
South African musicians who have earned nominations for the upcoming Trace Awards were recognised for their contributions to the global Afro-music scene.
Among the celebrated nominees were Tito M and Yuppe, Kamo Mphela, Makhadzi, Dlala Thukzin, De Mthuda, and Inkabi Zezwe, whose talent continues uplifting audiences worldwide.
Diageo Africa's Ifeoma Agu shared her thoughts on the partnership between Johnnie Walker and Trace Music Awards.
"We have become synonymous with being the Afrocentric collaborators in accelerating culture, and a critical element of that is music. As the world embraces Afro-culturism, we, through this partnership, reinforce its role in culture in creating new experiences for the creative economy, celebrating its commitment to championing Africa's ever-rising talents and inspiring the new generation to push boundaries and keep Walking," she said.
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Other celebrated guests at the event were Sjava, who gave the audience an electrifying performance, followed by Tito M and Yuppe, who made the audience dance till they dropped.
Sjava said that he was humbled about being nominated and recognised.
The Tshwala bam hitmakers Tito M and Yuppe said that they are happy to be representing their hometown, Tshwane.
They said they are still in awe of how their songs have done well globally.
"We are so grateful. This is a big opportunity and a game-changing feeling," Yuppe said.
They said that they were happy that they got to be nominated in the biggest awards in Africa as newcomers.
Artists who came to celebrate the nominations said they were proud of those nominated.
Musician Zulu Makhathini said it's great to see fellow musicians recognised globally.
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