• Davido and Yemi Alade, like two old friends catching up, were positively thrilled to run into each other.
• Their heartfelt embrace at the 2023 Trace Awards event in Rwanda set the digital world abuzz, with fans pouring their admiration.
• What adds the cherry on top is that they’re both in the race for awards in completely separate categories, a twist that brings a smile to the face!!

Amidst the glitz and glamour of prestigious award gala in Rwanda, the Afrobeats dynamos, Davido and Yemi Alade, crossed paths once more, sharing a friendly exchange that was as smooth as butter and warm as a cozy hearth.

The crème de la crème of African music made a grand entrance at the 2023 Trace Awards, which is currently unfolding at the BK Arena in Kigali, Rwanda, on this 21st of October.

In the viral video clips circulating like wildfire, Davido and Yemi Alade, both carrying the torch with top award nominations at the event, crossed paths just before the event’s grand kickoff.

Yemi, upon spotting Davido, couldn’t contain her excitement and joyfully hailed him as “Big Daddy” as he approached. With pure delight in their hearts, they extended their arms for an embrace as warm as toast, and OBO whispered that it felt like ages since they’d last met. In turn, Yemi affectionately dubbed him “the Lord Chosen.”

Following this sweet embrace, The OBO crooner noticed a striking coincidence – a touch of green in their attire, which he playfully pointed out. The two ended the video with a delightful selfie.

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Fans who stumbled upon the video couldn’t resist but gush over the music stars’ heartwarming hug and delightful reunion, like bees drawn to the sweetest nectar.

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Among those vying for the awards are artistes, music producers, DJs, writers, composers, directors, and record labels.

Leading the nominees are West African artists, particularly Nigerian musicians, who dominate the Afrobeats scene with more than 40 nominations in total – including multiple nomination categories for Burna Boy, Ayra Starr, Davido, WizKid, Tiwa Savage, Yemi Alade, Fireboy DML and Rema.