Denise Chaila has won the RTÉ Choice Music Prize for Album of the Year with her debut album 'Go Bravely'.
The Zambian-Irish rapper and singer from Limerick, released her first EP in 2019 before releasing her debut album last year.
She joins former winners and fellow Limerick natives Rusangano Family who won the award back in 2016. Other previous winners include the likes of Villagers and The Gloaming.
Huge congratulations to Denise Chaila on winning #RTEChoicePrize Album of the Year for her debut 'Go Bravely'. An incredible album and a deserving winner. pic.twitter.com/QWkRoHuxtR
— RTÉ Choice Music (@choiceprize) March 4, 2021
The winner was announced by RTÉ during a special livestream, with performances from artists who were nominated for the Choice Music Prize.
It included performances from Denise Chaila herself, Ailbhe Reddy, JyellowL and Fontaines D.C. plus many more, to cap off another great year for Irish music.
The event was hosted by RTÉ 2fm DJ Tracy Clifford and was broadcast on RTÉ player as well as on RTÉ 2fm.
Niall Horan also won Song of the Year for his track 'No Judgement' which was voted for by the fans.
Denise Chaila & Niall Horan take home the #RTÉChoicePrize Album and Song of the Year!
What a year for Irish music, congratulations to everyone nominated or who contributed to the industry in any way in a really tough year. It's a real privilege to be part of this community. pic.twitter.com/3pZDX3JLdp— RTÉ Choice Music (@choiceprize) March 4, 2021
