South African musician Mzwakhe Mbuli Jr., better known as Robot Boii, was among many local and international artists at this year’s Trace Awards who walked away with an accolade.
The Trace Awards – an awards ceremony hosted by the global TV and multimedia platform Trace – took place on Saturday, 21 October in Kigali, Rwanda, and recognised African and Afro-influenced musicians.
Robot Boii was recognised as the Best Dancer and shared a snap of his award on social media, simply captioning his post, “God did.”
GOD DID… https://t.co/wak8mJnsfq pic.twitter.com/VwTKI79HeN
— Roboto x3 (@Robot_Boii) October 21, 2023
“And God will exalt you in due time, if you humble yourselves under his mighty hand”
1 Peter 5:6Thank you TEAM ????
?: @FillzIAm #RobotBoii #TraceAwards2023 #AmapianoToTheWorld pic.twitter.com/NEpYqqGxPR
— Roboto x3 (@Robot_Boii) October 22, 2023
The award-winning dancer also congratulated the Springboks (who qualified for the Rugby World Cup finals the same day), while penning a note to Mzansi. He wrote, “Dear [South African flag emoji]… Amapiano to the world!”
Dear ??…Amapiano to the world!
Also well done to @Springboks ?
?: @urbankreativeSA #RobotBoii #TraceAwards2023 #Springboks pic.twitter.com/LJdPArGuOE
— Roboto x3 (@Robot_Boii) October 21, 2023
The Salary Salary hitmaker’s achievement did not go unnoticed on social media.
Users of X (former Twitter) sent their congratulatory messages to Robot Boii, acknowledging his work:
So much hard-work. So many sleepless nights. The drive and focus. Commitment and discipline. What an incredible team. What a moment for this nation.
You and the team are worth every accolade coming to you from the World!
What a Proud Moment ??????
Roboto♥️Roboto?Roboto? https://t.co/dnLxvxQAty
— L O R A T O ? (@GaMorolong) October 21, 2023
Happy for you Robot, one of the hard workers in the dance piano music
— Ibrahim is our Hero (@JanMsunu) October 22, 2023
What a time ?? it feels like paradise to be a citizen of this country ?? a big congrats to you, sir @Robot_Boii ? https://t.co/WIVwfhARC3
— Nhlanhla. (@veerus_mcusi) October 21, 2023
Also see: Robot Boii’s music video commemorates late musical giants