Rwanda's Israel Mbonyi Earns Pan-african Nomination At 2025 Trace Awards In Zanzibar

Rwanda's Israel Mbonyi earns pan-African nomination at 2025 Trace Awards in Zanzibar

Wed, January 1, 2025 | Rwanda

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Israel Mbonyi stands as the sole Rwandan artist nominated for the 2025 Trace Awards, an event celebrating Afro-urban music and culture. Set to take place at Mora Resort in Zanzibar, Tanzania, from February 24 to 26, Mbonyi earned a nod in the Pan-African category for Best Gospel Artist. His Kiswahili gospel song "Sikiliza" received special recognition, earning him a spot alongside other celebrated nominees such as Tanzania's Bella Kombo, South Africa's Spirit of Praise 10, Nigerian artists Mercy Chinwo and Ada Ehi, and Ivorian rapper and evangelist KS Bloom. Following the success of its inaugural edition in Kigali in October 2023, the Trace Awards return with a celebration of Africa’s leading artists and the cultural narratives that inspire their craft. The 2025 event features 28 categories, honoring the continent's most popular music genres and talents, with live broadcasts in over 200 countries in English, French, and Portuguese. ...

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