The Ghanaian sensation, Queen Drie, captivated attention during the weekend at Chicago’s 312 Music Awards. She clinched the coveted “Afro Artist of the Year” award and made history as the inaugural recipient of this distinguished honor.
Queen Drie’s triumph signifies a notable achievement for African artists in the city, as her innovative Afrobeats sound earns the recognition it richly deserves.
During her acceptance speech, Queen Drie expressed her gratitude towards the organizers for introducing the ‘Afro Artist of the Year’ category. She acknowledged the significance of representing African music in the vibrant Chicago music scene.
Her victory not only honors her accomplishments but also represents the increasing impact of Afrobeats worldwide.
“I want to say thank you to the 312 Music Awards for recognizing Africans in the city with the introduction of this category… the city is so much bigger than what we think it is. And also for recognizing us and afrobeats and for afrobeats as a genre to make it up here
means a lot. We’re grateful and shoutouts to everyone who got nominated in the category… we’re all winners,” she remarked.
Queen Drie delivered a captivating performance, showcasing the power of her music by treating the audience to her newly released single “Woman,” available exclusively on EVEN. She also performed an electrifying collaboration with Jessenation titled “See You Later,” and her infectious track “Ferrari.”
Her electrifying stage presence and dynamic performance made an unforgettable impact, cementing her reputation as a pioneering force in the music industry.
See Queen Drie performing at the 312 Music Awards
Queen Drie on Instagram
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