Aya Nakamura, great queen of the evening. The interpreter of Pookie picked up, Thursday April 25, three prizes at the Flames musical ceremony, trophies of rap and its trends. The 28-year-old singer, much criticized by the far right, lit up the show, organized at the Théâtre du Châtelet in Paris.
Aya Nakamura, already awarded last year during the first edition of this ceremony, opened the evening with a medley of his biggest hits. The most listened to French-speaking singer in the world won the title offemale artist of the year. She also won the new pop album award and another for his international influence.
In February, during the last edition of the Victoires de la Musique, Aya Nakamura had already won the title of female artist of the year. The artist is expected on stage at the opening ceremony of the Paris Olympics next July. But his participation in the event has not been confirmed. Emmanuel Macron supported the singer, believing that it would be “a good thing” to see her present at the ceremony.
Gazo and SCH also rewarded
Already a winner last year in the category male artist of the yearthe rapper Gazo also won this award this Thursday. A trophy that he also lifted at the Victoires de la Musique in February.
In this 2nd edition of Les Flammes, the prize for best concert was awarded to SCH for his visit to the Vélodrome in Marseille, his city, last year. Hamza won the Spotify Flame for Album of the Year while Werenoi was crowned in the Rap Album of the Year category. The singer Merveille and the rapper Favé each won a Flame in the revelation categories.
The winners of the evening
Spotify Flame : Sincerely by Hamza
Male artist : Gazo
Female artist : Aya Nakamura
Rap album : Square by Werenoi
New pop album : DNK by Aya Nakamura
International influence : Aya Nakamura
Female revelation : Wonder
Male revelation : Favé
Clip : Commando by Shay
Concert :SCH
Rap performance : Freestyle LVL Up Vol. 1 by Ninho
Featuring : Meridian by Dave & Tiakola
Social engagement : Zamdane
Piece of African or African-inspired music : Little genius from Jungeli, Imen Es, Alonzo, Abou Debeing and Lossa
Caribbean or Caribbean-inspired piece : Doliprane of Kalash
Eternal flame : DJ Kore
R’n’B track : Last I love you by Josman & Monsieur NovComposer : Boumidjal
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