28th November, 2023
By Taiwo Okanlawon
American singer-songwriter Solána Imani Rowe, also known as SZA, was the biggest winner at the soulful house party of the year, “Soul Train Awards” 2023, with four big wins.
SZA led the night, taking home trophies for ‘Best R&B/Soul Female Artist,’ ‘Album of the Year,’ ‘Song of the Year,’ and ‘The Ashford and Simpson Songwriter’s Award.’
Usher scored three wins for ‘Best R&B/Soul Male Artist,’ ‘Certified Soul Award,’ and ‘Best Collaboration’ with Summer Walker and 21 Savage.
Emerging superstar Victoria Monét won two awards: ‘Best Dance Performance’ and ‘Video of The Year.’
The soulful house party of the year, “Soul Train Awards” 2023, was hosted by Emmy® Award-winning actor, recording artist, media producer, and entrepreneur Keke Palmer and featured an exciting lineup of unforgettable performances, including special moments and appearances by some of the brightest stars in Black culture and entertainment.
Watch the encore presentation of “Soul Train Awards” 2023 on Monday, November 27 at 07:00pm WAT on BET Africa, DStv Channel 129.
The complete list of “Soul Train Awards” 2023 winners are:
BEST NEW ARTIST
COCO JONES
CERTIFIED SOUL AWARD
USHER
BEST R&B/SOUL FEMALE ARTIST
SZA
BEST R&B/SOUL MALE ARTIST
USHER
BEST GOSPEL/INSPIRATIONAL AWARD
ALL THINGS KIRK FRANKLIN
SONG OF THE YEAR
SNOOZE SZA
ALBUM OF THE YEAR
SOS SZA
THE ASHFORD AND SIMPSON SONGWRITER’S AWARD
SNOOZE SZA
BEST DANCE PERFORMANCE
ON MY MAMA VICTORIA MONÉT
BEST COLLABORATION
GOOD GOOD USHER, SUMMER WALKER, 21 SAVAGE
BEST GROUP
MAVERICK CITY MUSIC
VIDEO OF THE YEAR
ON MY MAMA VICTORIA MONÉT