Nominees for the 2025 Trace Awards Song of the Year â€" A Stellar Lineup!
The 2025 Trace Awards Song of the Year category is filled with standout tracks that have made significant waves across Africa and internationally. Here’s the full list of nominees:
- Asake & Travis Scott – Active
- Burna Boy – Higher
- Diamond Platnumz – Komasawa
- Rema & Shallipopi – Benin Boys
- Tamsir x Team Paiya – Coup du Marteau
- Tems – Love Me JejeÂ
- Titom & Yuppe – Tshwala Bam
- Tyler ICU – Mnike
- Tyla – Jump
Who Might Most Likely Win?
Burna Boy – Higher
Burna Boy continues to solidify his global dominance, and Higher is one of the year’s biggest songs, with its deep lyrical content and wide-reaching appeal. With global success and massive streams, this track is a top contender.
Asake & Travis Scott – Active
Asake‘s collaboration with Travis Scott on “Active” brings together two major musical forces. The cross-genre fusion of Afrobeats and hip-hop has captivated audiences worldwide, making it a strong contender for the title.
Rema & Shallipopi – Benin Boys
This collaboration blends Rema‘s global appeal with Shallipopi‘s rising star power in the Nigerian music scene. The infectious rhythm and catchy lyrics of Benin Boys have made it a favorite among fans, giving it a shot at taking home the award.
Tyla – Jump
Tyla‘s Jump has captivated listeners with its catchy beat and memorable hook. This track, which has gained significant international attention, could make a big splash at the awards.
Prediction
Given Burna Boy’s track record and global reach with Higher, he seems to be the frontrunner in this category. However, Active by Asake & Travis Scott and Benin Boys by Rema & Shallipopi are also strong contenders, with huge fan bases and chart-topping success.
The competition is tough, but it̢۪s sure to be an exciting race for Song of the Year at the 2025 Trace Awards!
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