High fashion and creativity during Trace Awards and Festival 2023, the biggest continental music event. It was organized by the global music powerhouse and Afro-music tastemaker Trace which was marking its 20th anniversary with the launch of the Trace Awards & Festival in Kigali City, the capital of Rwanda. 

Trace Awards and Festival 2023 was for #MadeinAfrica #MadeinRwanda in fashion styles 

 The event brought together big names in music industry on the African continent such as Davido a firm American-Nigerian singer-songwriter, Diamond PlatnumzTanzanian musician and dancer, and many more. Featuring performances from the biggest African and Afro-descent artists in the world, The Trace Awards was staged at East Africa’s biggest indoor arena, BK Arena,  in front of 7,500 music superfans, musicians, opinion formers, style-setters, and influencers from Africa and around the globe. 

Journalist Mrs. Cyuzuzo wearing a Red dress made by Odileira Designs (LEFT) and Journalist Nzeyimana Luckman  in black and white Made by  Moshions ((RIGHT)  

Rwandan artist  Alyn Sano wearing Made by  Kezem- Rwanda

 As it was set a red carpet for these superstars to pass when entering the BK Arena the venue that hosted the Trace Awards ad Festivals 2023, everyone was ready and prepared to show his or her fashion. Fashion lovers who were watching live streaming of this event, as well as those who physically attended the event, were talkative because of the unique fashion styles that were seen. 

" It was an attractive event to see our local artists showing what they can do in fashion ideas. I was surprised by the dress worn by Sandrine Mucyo. That one described the level of the creativity and different ideas of our local fashion designers" Ms Eric told the RCFS's Media 

Rwandan Professional model Sandrine Mucyo in Made by Matheo Studio

Professional model Sandrine Mucyo in Made by Matheo Studio (PHOTO IGIHE)

Most of the fashion styles worn by these firm's artists, Journalists, and Djs were made in Rwanda by local fashion designers such as Moshions, Tanga Designs, Matheo Sutio, Zöi, Kazem, Izubaa, and many more. 

Artist Badgal Bamby in made by zoi by Mackenzies

Mr. GaEi wearing Mde by Moshions (PHOTO IGIHE)

Niyitanga, the CEO and founder of Tanga Designs on the red carpet at BK Arena

Unique style Made by Kezem (PHOTO IGIHE)

Unique style Made by Kezem (PHOTO IGIHE)

Miss Rwanda 2020, Nishiwe Naomie wearing made by Zoi by Mackenzies

Made by Moshions (PHOTO IGIHE)

Mr Didi B wearing Mde by Tanga Designs 

Rwandan artist Bwiza in Made by Matheo Studio 

The Kiss FM journalist  Isheja Sandrine wearing Made by Kezem

 Mr. Goulam wearing Made by Moshions 

Some of the Kigali Boss Babes  members wearing  Made by the Odileira Designs (PHOTO IGIHE)

Focusing a global spotlight on musicians, creators, entrepreneurs, and achievers from across Africa and the African diaspora, the Trace Awards & Festival took place in Kigali, Rwanda from Friday 20 to Saturday 21 October 2023, in partnership with Visit Rwanda and QA Venue Solutions Rwanda, the venue management company of BK Arena.

RCFS'S MEDIA