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Join DJ Edu and a dazzling range of musicians and key players in the African music industry at this year鈥檚 Trace Music Awards. Yemi Alade, Rema and Dbanj from Nigeria, Fally Ipupa from DRC, Bien from Kenya, Joshua Baraka from Uganda and Philbill from Cameroon were just a few of the artists performing, alongside a strong showing from the host country Tanzania. Harmonize, Zuchu, Marioo, Alikiba and the king himself, Diamond Platnumz, were all in attendance.

The Trace Awards was launched last year with a lavish event in Kigali, Rwanda, and this time around the location is a beachfront resort in Zanzibar, Tanzania.

As you鈥檒l discover, this event is about far more than handing out prizes. It took place over three days, and it was a rare opportunity for artists from all over the continent to meet each other face to face, make music together, share experiences and collaborate with producers, sponsors, representatives of record labels, and the media to maximize the potential of their creativity.

There were panel discussions including one in which upcoming artists Chelsea Dinorath from Angola and Abigail Chams from Tanzania spoke eloquently about the challenges female musicians face and what needs to change. Both women are featured in this edition.

Photo: DJ Edu with Ghana鈥檚 Black Sherif in Zanzibar