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The inaugural Trace Awards is set to hold today at the BK Arena in Kigali, Rwanda. Featuring 22 award categories and a star-studded lineup with the likes of Davido, Kizz Daniel, Soraia Ramos, Diamond Platnumz, and more, the award show is set to be truly explosive. With a live audience of seven thousand music fans and countless others engaging online, on TV, and via social media, you don't want to miss it.

You can catch the entire show via live streaming on YouTube.

This week's newsletter covers Nigerian producers, emerging artists to keep an eye on, and the exciting Spotify Afrobeats Celebration. Dive right in!

1. Nigerian Music Producers That Have Revolutionized The Soundscape

The soundscape of the Nigerian entertainment industry is fast evolving, thanks to producers who constantly infuse unique sound elements into their work, giving rise to the exploration of several genres of music.

This piece peeks into 5 Nigerian music producers who have shaped the soundscape.

2. Five Fresh Acts You Need To Listen To

With the ever-growing African music scene, we remain dedicated to spotlighting the incredible talents emerging from the continent’s rich and diverse music landscape. These artists are not only crafting incredible music but also pushing the boundaries of creativity. Through Africa’s thriving music scene, we highlight the artists who are redefining genres and making waves not only in the continent but across the globe. In this article, we highlight 5 artists who have caught our attention and slowly captivating audiences along the way.

3. Five Things We Loved About Spotify’s Afrobeats Celebration

In a star-studded two-day affair on October 12th and 13th, Spotify orchestrated an unforgettable gathering in Lagos that brought together a fusion of celebrities, podcasters, influencers, music moguls, media luminaries, and music aficionados. The carefully curated event was in celebration of the Afrobeats genre ,its significant achievements genre ,its significant achievements , and the remarkable milestone of surpassing remarkable milestone of surpassing over 15.3 billion streams on Spotify.

This two-day celebration of Afrobeats is a clear testament to Spotify’s commitment to the Afrobeats culture and the broader landscape of African creativity. In this article, we highlight 5 things that stood out for us at the Spotify Afrobeats Celebration.

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• Berserk

• Demon Slayer

• Sisu

• Reptile (Netflix)

• Demon Slayer

• The Officer

And That’s all for now. See you next week.