On Thursday, April 23, at Seine Musicale in Paris, excitement was at its peak. The Flames, a ceremony that has become essential for celebrating rap and popular cultures, brought together a constellation of the most listened-to artists of the moment.
Theodora dominated the evening of the 2026 Flames by emerging as the big winner with five awards. At just 22 years old, the singer notably won the Spotify Flame for Album of the Year for “Mega BBL,” presented by British star Jorja Smith. She was then crowned Female Artist of the Year by Angèle, confirming her rapid rise against strong competition.
It is worth noting that several months ago at the 41st edition of the 2026 Victoires de la Musique, Theodora had already made a mark. Nominated in five categories, she won four major awards, including Best Newcomer and Best Female Revelation. She was also recognized for the best album with “Mega BBL” and the best audiovisual creation thanks to the music video “Fashion Designa.”
Gims stood out by winning the Male Artist of the Year Flame, one of the most coveted awards of the ceremony. Despite his absence, he sent a video message to thank his fans. Additionally, the public favored Hamza, whose track “Kyky2Bondy” was named the Song of the Year.
This fourth edition was also marked by the Rap Album Flame, posthumously awarded to Werenoi for his project “Diamant Noir.” The album ranked third among the best-selling albums of 2025, behind Gims and Jul. During the event, The Flames paid tribute to the 31-year-old artist who passed away on May 17, 2025, due to a heart failure, just a few days after being named Male Revelation of the Year at the 2025 Flames.
Complete Awards List: – Female Artist of the Year: Theodora – Male Artist of the Year: Gims – Spotify Album of the Year: “MEGA BBL” – Theodora – Rap Album: “Diamant Noir” – Werenoi – Song of the Year: “KYKY2BONDY” – Hamza – And more…
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