The Headies

Nigerian music award

Award

The Headies

Current: The Headies 2023
Awarded for| Outstanding achievements in the Nigerian music industry
Country| Nigeria
Presented by| Hip Hop World Magazine
First awarded| 10 March 2006; 18 years ago (2006-03-10)
Website| theheadies.com
Television/radio coverage
Network| HipTV

The Headies (originally called the Hip Hop World Awards) is a music awards show established in 2006 by the Hip Hop World Magazine of Nigeria to recognize outstanding achievements in the Nigerian music industry.[1] The annual ceremony features performances by established and promising artists.[1] It is broadcast live on HipTV to viewers across Nigeria.[2] The first and second editions of The Headies were held at the Muson Center in Onikan, Lagos State. Between 2010 and 2012, the awards were held at the Eko Hotel and Suites in Victoria Island, Lagos. Several media personalities in Nigeria have hosted the annual ceremony, including Darey Art Alade, D'banj, Dakore Egbuson, Banky W., Rita Dominic, M.I, Tiwa Savage and Dr SID.

## History and plaque

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The image of The Headies was created by Ayo Animashaun, the founder of the awards, and drawn by Matthias Aragbada. The first Headie plaque was done by Jide Adewoye. It represents the "image and the shout of a young, vibrant individual whose talent can challenge that of renowned local and international artistes combined, but who has almost lost confidence in his abilities in the face of discouraging circumstances presented by the peculiar Nigerian environment." In 2008, the plaque was redone in the United Kingdom. It was plated with 21 carat gold. The new plaque is a mixture of resin, copper, steel, marble and gold.[3][1]

As of 2018, The Headies is composed of 25 categories. Open voting decides majority of the awards' categories. However, the Best Recording of the Year, Best Rap Album, Best Vocal Performance (Male), Best Vocal Performance (Female), Lyricist on the Roll, and Best Performer categories are not open to public voting.[4]

## Notable moments

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### 2000s

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2006: The 1st edition of the Hip Hop World Awards was held on 10 March 2006, at the Shell Hall of the MUSON Centre in Onikan, Lagos. It was hosted by Darey Art Alade and tagged with the caption: "The Revolution is Here".[5] DJ Jimmy Jatt, Keke Ogungbe and Dayo 'D1' Adeneye were joint winners of the Hall of Fame award.[6] P-Square and Jude Okoye eclipsed their colleagues that year, taking home five awards.[6]

2007: The 2nd edition of the Hip Hop World Awards was hosted by D'banj and Tana. It was held on 17 March 2007, at the Muson Center for the second consecutive year. Paul Play was nominated for six awards and ended up going home with four.[7]

2008: The 3rd edition of the Hip Hop World Awards was hosted by comedian Basketmouth and Nollywood actress Dakore Egbuson. It was held on 15 March 2008, at Planet One in Maryland, Lagos.[8] The founders and promoters chose the theme "Change has to Change". The nominees' party was held at Babylon, a private beach resort.[5] In 2008, the plaque of The Headies was plated with 21 carat gold.[5] Nigerian-French singer Aṣa won 3 awards, including Album of the Year for her eponymous debut studio album. 2face Idibia received the most nominations with six. Naeto C, Rooftop MCs, Cobhams Asuquo, Kween, Jo'zi, and P-Square all performed at the ceremony.[9][10]

2009: The 4th edition of the Hip Hop World Awards was hosted by Banky W. and Kemi Adetiba. It took place on 16 May 2009, at the International Conference Centre in Abuja. The awards were held outside of Lagos for the first time.[11] The nominees' party for the fourth edition was hosted at Ajibogun, a village in Ogun State.[5] 9ice won a total of three awards from six nominations. Phillip Trimnell took home the Hall of Fame award.[12][13]

2010: The 5th edition of the Hip Hop World Awards took place on 16 May 2009, at the Eko Hotel and Suites in Victoria Island, Lagos. The ceremony was conducted without a host. Wande Coal was the biggest winner of the night with five plaques, including Artiste of the Year.[14] Don Jazzy won the Producer of the Year award. Hip hop duo Skuki won the Next Rated category. Da Grin's C.E.O won for Best Rap Album in a posthumous fashion. He was also honored by General Pype during the singer's performance.[15]

2011: The 6th edition of the Hip Hop World Awards was held on 22 October 2011, at the Eko Hotel and Suites in Victoria Island, Lagos.[16] Hosted by Rita Dominic and eLDee, the award's name was officially changed to "The Headies".[17] 2face Idibia won three awards, including Artiste of the Year.[18] Darey's "The Way You Are" won for Best R&B Single and Recording of the Year. M.I and Ice Prince won two awards apiece.[19] Don Jazzy and Dr SID both took home an award. Capital Femi walked away with the Best Vocal Performance (Male) award. Wizkid won the Next Rated plaque and received a Hyundai Sonata at a later date. Waje was the only female awardee. The Hall of Fame award went to Jùjú musician Shina Peters. A total of twenty-one cart gold plaques were handed out.[20][21]

2012: The 7th edition of The Headies was hosted by M.I and Omawumi. The ceremony took place on 20 October 2012, at the Eko Hotel and Suites in Victoria Island, Lagos.[22][23] The aforementioned hosts thrilled fans with their song titled "The Headies". Chidinma opened the show by performing her song "Kedike".[24] The Okoye brothers (Peter, Paul, and Jude) won a total of three awards. The Artiste of the Year award went to Wizkid. Tiwa Savage and Wande Coal won the Best Male and Female Vocal Performance categories, respectively. Vector won the Best Rap Single and Lyricist on the Roll plaques for "Angeli". Davido won the Next Rated category and was later awarded a Hyundai Sonata. The Headies celebrated the reunion of prominent Nigerian musicians from the 80s and 90s, including Onyeka Onwenu, Oris Wiliki, Mike Okori, Baba Fryo, Shina Peters, Fatai Rolling Dollar and Daddy Showkey. Femi Kuti was honored with the Hall of Fame award.[25]

2013: The 8th edition of The Headies was held on 26 December 2013, at the Oriental Hotel in Lagos.[26] The show was hosted by Tiwa Savage and Dr SID. Olamide was the biggest awardee of the night, winning three awards from seven nominations. Phyno won the Best Rap Single category for his song "Man of the Year". D'Tunes, Praiz, and Blackmagic all won for the first time. Sean Tizzle won the Next Rated category and was later awarded a Hyundai Tucson.[27] Davido took home two awards, including Best R&B/Pop Album for Omo Baba Olowo. Iyanya only received one award from five nominations. Veteran Fuji artist Wasiu Ayinde Marshall was inducted into the Headies Hall of Fame.[28] 2 Face Idibia, Banky W., Waje, Nikki Laoye, Mode 9, Dr SID and Kcee all went home with a plaque. Harrysong's tribute song to Nelson Mandela, titled "Mandela", won the Most Downloaded Callertune award.[29]

2014: The 9th edition of The Headies took place on 14 December 2014, at the Eko Hotel and Suites in Victoria Island, Lagos. Themed "Feel the Passion", the show was hosted by Toke Makinwa and Basketmouth.[30] It was initially scheduled to hold on 25 October 2014.[31] Bovi was initially announced as one of the hosts, but ended up not hosting due to him being booked for another show.[32] On 30 September 2014, nominations were announced during a press briefing at the HipTV office in Allen, Lagos. Kcee, Olamide and Phyno led the nominations with five each.[33] Tiwa Savage, Oritse Femi and The Mavins followed closely with four apiece.[34] Yemi Alade was nominated for Song of the Year, Best Pop Single and Next Rated.[35] Olamide, Patoranking and Davido each took home two awards apiece. Don Jazzy won the Producer of the Year plaque, while Sir Victor Uwaifo got the Hall of Fame recognition.[36]

2015: The 10th edition of The Headies was held on 1 January 2016, at the Landmark Events Centre in Victoria Island, Lagos.[37] Themed "Flip the Script", the event was hosted by Bovi and Kaffy. It was previously scheduled to hold on 30 December 2015 but the organizers of the event postponed it to 1 January 2016 without citing any reason.[38] Olamide won a total of four awards, while Timi Dakolo won three. Wizkid was nominated seven times across the twenty-one award categories.[39] 2face Idibia was honored with the Hall of Fame award, while Don Jazzy received the Special Recognition award. Reekado Banks won the Next Rated award.[40] His win was criticized by music critics, who challenged the "fairness of the award process".[41][42]

2016: The 11th edition of The Headies was held on 22 December 2016, at the Eko Convention Centre in Victoria Island, Lagos.[43] Themed "Think, Create, Recreate", the event was hosted by Adesua Etomi and Falz. The nominees were announced by the award's organizers in November 2016.[44] Tekno was nominated for the Next Rated award, but ended up being disqualified due to his refusal to honour the category and support the campaign.[45] Jazzman Olofin and Adewale Ayuba jointly performed the song "Raise the Roof". Aramide performed her song "Funmi Lowo" with assistance from Ras Kimono.[46] The ceremony also featured additional performances from Falz, 2Baba, Seyi Shay and Flavour. Olamide received eight nominations and won a total of four, including Best Rap Single for his single "Eyan Mayweather". Mr Eazi won the Next Rated category and was awarded a SUV at a later date. Mayorkun toppled Dice Ailes and Koker for the Rookie of the Year award.[47] Laolu Akins was honored with the Hall of Fame award, while Flavour received the Special Recognition award.[48]

2018: The 12th edition of The Headies was held on 5 May 2018, at the Eko Convention Centre in Victoria Island, Lagos.[49] Nigerian comedian Bovi and singer Seyi Shay hosted the ceremony.[50] After shortlisting thousands of entries submitted during the eligibility period, the organizers of the ceremony announced the nominees in April 2018. They also announced the addition of three categories: Viewer's Choice, Best Performer, and Industry Brand Supporter.[4] Simi led the nominations with 7, followed by Wizkid and Davido with 6 each. The ceremony featured performances from a number of artists, including Falz, Mr Real, Simi, and the Danfo Drivers. Pulse Nigeria praised the award's sound production and stage design.[51] Davido, Wizkid and Simi won the most awards with 3 each. Mayorkun won the Next Rated award, beating Dice Ailes, Maleek Berry and Johnny Drille.[52]

2019: The 13th edition of The Headies was held on 19 October 2019, at the Eko Convention Centre in Victoria Island, Lagos. Themed "Power of a Dream", the ceremony was hosted by Nigerian rapper Reminisce and actress/media personality Nancy Isime.[53][54] After shortlisting thousands of entries submitted between January 2018 and June 2019, the organizers of the ceremony announced the nominees on 1 October 2019.[55] Burna Boy set a record for the most nominations in one night with 10 nominations.[56] Teni followed with 6 and Wizkid with 5. The ceremony featured performances from a number of artists, including Styl-Plus, Sunny Neji, Duncan Mighty, Teni and Victor AD.[57] Teni won the most awards with 4. Rema won the Next Rated award, beating Fireboy DML, Joeboy, Lyta, Victor AD and Zlatan Ibile.[58]

2020: The 14th edition of The Headies[59] was held on 21 February 2021, at the La Campagne Tropicana Beach Resort in Ibeju-Lekki. Event organizers announced that TV personality and actress Nancy Isime and comedian Bovi were the hosts.[60] This is the fourth time Bovi has hosted the event, while Nancy has become the first female to host the event for the second time.

2023: The 16th Headies Awards took place on Sunday, September 3, 2023, at the Cobb Energy Performing Arts Center in Atlanta, Georgia. The awards ceremony was hosted by Osas Ighodaro and Terrence J. Burna Boy led the nominations with 11 nominations, followed by Rema with 9 nominations. The biggest winners of the night were Rema and Burna Boy, who each took home 3 awards. Other notable winners included Wizkid, Davido, Ayra Starr, Asake and Omah Lay. The event was also marked by the induction of Angelique Kidjo into the Headies Hall of Fame.[61]

## Locations

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The Headies Dates and Locations

#  | Year  | Date  | City  | Venue  | Host(s)  | Ref
1  | 2006  | 10 March  | Onikan, Lagos | MUSON Centre  | Dare Art Alade | [62]
2  | 2007 | 17 March  | Tana Adelana and D'banj | [63]
3  | 2008 | 15 March  | Maryland, Lagos  | Planet One  | Basketmouth and Dakore Egbuson | [64]
4  | 2009 | 16 May  | Abuja, Nigeria  | Abuja International Conference Centre  | Banky W. and Kemi Adetiba | [65]
5  | 2010 | 29 May  | Victoria Island, Lagos  | Eko Hotel and Suites | —  | [66]
6  | 2011 | 22 October  | Rita Dominic and eLDee | [67]
7  | 2012 | 20 October  | M.I and Omawumi | [68]
8  | 2013 | 26 December  | Oriental Hotel  | Tiwa Savage and Dr SID | [69]
9  | 2014 | 14 December  | Eko Hotel and Suites | Toke Makinwa and Basketmouth | [70]
10  | 2015 | 1 January 2016  | Landmark Events Centre  | Bovi and Kaffy | [71]
11  | 2016 | 22 December  | Eko Convention Center  | Falz and Adesua Etomi | [72]
| 2017  | No ceremony held
12  | 2018 | 6 May  | Victoria Island, Lagos  | Eko Convention Center  | Bovi and Seyi Shay | [73]
13  | 2019 | 19 October  | Nancy Isime and Reminisce | [60]
14  | 2020 | 21 February 2021  | Ibeju Lekki, Lagos  | La Campagne Tropicana Beach Resort | Bovi and Nancy Isime | [74][75]
| 2021  | No ceremony held
15  | 2022 | 4 September 2022  | Atlanta, United States  | Cobb Energy Performing Arts Centre | Anthony Anderson and Osas ighodaro | [76]

## Award categories

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### Current categories

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Voting

* Best Rap Single (2006–present)
* Song of the Year (2006–present)
* Best Collaboration (2006–present)
* Album of the Year (2006–present)
* Next Rated (2006–present)
* Hip Hop World Revelation of the Year (2006–present)
* Producer of the Year (2006–present)
* African Artiste of the Year (2006–present)
* Best Music Video Director (2006–present)
* Artiste of the Year (2006–present)
* Best R&B/Pop Album (2006; 2008–present)
* Best Street Hop Artiste (2009–present)
* Best R&B Single (2010–present)
* Best Pop Single (2010–present)
* Rookie of the Year (2012–present)
* Viewer's Choice (2018–present)
* Best Afrobeat Pop Single (2022–present)
* Best Afrobeat Pop Album (2022–present)
* Best African Collaboration (2022–present)
* Best International Collaboration (2022–present)
* African Artist of the Year (2022–present)
* Music Executive of the Year (2022–present)
* International Artist of the Year (2022–present)
* Music Executive of the Year (2022–present)

Non-voting

* Best Recording of the Year (2006–present)
* Best Rap Album (2006–present)
* Best Vocal Performance (Female) (2006–present)
* Best Vocal Performance (Male) (2006–present)
* Lyricist on the Roll (2006–present)
* Best Performer (2018–present)

Miscellaneous

* Hall of Fame (2006–present)
* Special Recognition Award (2015–present)

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### Past award categories

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Best Reggae/Dancehall Album (2006–2009)

Year  | Recipient  | Result  | Ref
2006  | Take Control by Marvellous Benji  | Won  | [77]
2007 | Versatile by Baba Dee | Won  |
Little Patience by Majek Fashek | Nominated
Let It Go by Spy Da Man  | Nominated
Conscious News by Righteousman  | Nominated
Reflex by Azadus  | Nominated
Ghetto Philosophy by Streetmonks  | Nominated
2008 | True Story by Timaya | Won  | [78]
Uchie by African Rockstar  | Nominated
Fever by African China  | Nominated
2009 | Gift and Grace by Timaya | Won  | [79]
Me Musiq and I by Blackface | Nominated
Ichiban by Chakka Da' Souljah  | Nominated
My Shine by Black Solo  | Nominated

Best Rap by a Duo or Group (2006)

2006  | "Street Hop" by Thoroughbreds  | Won  |

Best Pop Album (2007)

2007 | After the Storm by Weird MC | Won  |
Run Down by D'banj | Nominated
Naija is Blessed by Soul E  | Nominated
Free Soldierby Tony Tetuila | Nominated
Mr Funky by Jazzman Olofin  | Nominated
Right and Wrong by Mr Raw | Nominated

Best R&B Album (2007)

2007 | Hitsville by Paul Play  | Won  |
From Me to You by Darey | Nominated
No Drama by OJB Jezreel | Nominated
Overture by Obiwon | Nominated
Expressions by Styl Plus | Nominated

Best Conscious Song of the Year (2011)

2011 | "One Day" – eLDee | Won  | [80]
"If You Ask Me" by Omawumi | Nominated
"Wild Wild West" by M.I | Nominated
"Only Me" by 2Face Idibia | Nominated
"There is a Cry" by Timi Dakolo | Nominated

Best Label Head (2012)

2012 | Banky W. | Won  | [81]

Most Downloaded Callertune Single (2013)

2013 | "Mandela" by Harrysong | Won  | [82]

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Music awards

Worldwide|

* International Dance Music Awards
* International Rock Awards
* World Music Awards

Africa|

* 3Music Awards (GH)
* All Africa Music Awards
* Channel O Music Video Awards (RSA)
* Ghana Music Awards (GH)
* The Headies (NGR)
* MTV Africa Music Awards
* Namibian Annual Music Awards (NA)
* Nigeria Entertainment Awards (NGR)
* South African Music Awards (RSA)
* South African Hip Hop Awards (RSA)
* Tanzania Music Awards (TZ)
* Zim Hip Hop Awards (ZW)
* Zim Music Awards (ZW)

Americas|

* Academy of Country Music Awards (US)
* American Country Countdown Awards (US)
* American Music Awards (US)
* Atlantis Music Prize (CAN)
* BET Awards (US)
* Billboard Latin Music Awards (US)
* Billboard Music Awards (US)
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* Colleen Peterson Songwriting Award (CAN)
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* Félix Award (CAN)
* Dove Awards (US)
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* Great Canadian Blues Award (CAN)
* Heat Latin Music Awards (US)
* iHeartRadio Much Music Video Awards (CAN)
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* Indigenous Music Awards (CAN)
* Juno Awards (CAN)
* K-Love Fan Awards (US)
* Latin American Music Awards (US)
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* Libera Awards (US)
* Lo Nuestro Awards (US)
* Maple Blues Awards (CAN)
* Melhores do Ano (BRA)
* Meus Prêmios Nick (BRA)
* MTV MIAW Awards Brazil (BRA)
* MTV MIAW Awards (MX)
* MTV Video Music Awards (US)
* Multishow Brazilian Music Award (BRA)
* My VH1 Music Awards (US)
* Na Hoku Hanohano Awards (US)
* Nickelodeon Kids' Choice Awards (US)
* People's Choice Awards (US)
* Polaris Music Prize (CAN)
* Premios Gardel (ARG)
* Premios Juventud (US)
* Radio Disney Music Awards (US)
* Rock and Roll Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony (US)
* Rolling Stone en Español Awards (US)
* RPM Gold Leaf Awards (CAN)
* Saskatchewan Jazz Festival Special Recognition Award (CAN)
* SOCAN Songwriting Prize (CAN)
* Soul Train Music Awards (US)
* Stellar Awards (US)
* TEC Awards (US)
* Teen Choice Awards (US)
* Troféu Imprensa (BRA)
* Troféu Roquette Pinto (BRA)
* Premios Tu Mundo (US)
* Western Canadian Music Awards (CAN)

Asia and
Oceania|

* Anugerah Industri Muzik (MLY)
* Anugerah Juara Lagu (MLY)
* Anugerah Musik Indonesia (IDN)
* Anugerah Planet Muzik (SIN, MLY, BRU, IDN)
* Aotearoa Music Awards (NZ)
* ARIA Music Awards (AUS)
* Awit Awards (PHL)
* Billboard Japan Music Awards
* City FM Awards (MY)
* Dahsyatnya Awards (IDN)
* Dedication Music Award (VN)
* Golden Disc Awards (KOR)
* Golden Melody Awards (TW)
* Japan Record Awards
* Japan Gold Disc Award
* MAMA Awards (KOR)
* Melon Music Awards (KOR)
* Myx Music Award (PHL)
* Korean Music Awards
* SCTV Awards (IDN)

Europe|

* Amadeus Austrian Music Awards
* Anděl Awards (CZ)
* BBC Music Awards (UK)
* Brit Awards (UK)
* Choice Music Prize (IRL)
* Classic Brit Awards (UK)
* Diapason d'Or (FRA)
* Danish Music Awards
* Echo Awards (GER)
* Edison Awards (NLD)
* Estonian Music Awards
* Eska Music Awards (POL)
* Global Awards (UK)
* Gradam Ceoil (IRL)
* Gramophone Award (UK)
* Grammis (SWE)
* Grand Prix du Disque (FRA)
* Hungarian Music Awards
* Icelandic Music Awards
* Irish Music Television Awards
* Wind Music Awards (ITA)
* Kerrang! Awards (UK)
* Kraumur Awards (ISL)
* LOS40 Music Awards (SPA)
* Malta Music Awards (MLT)
* MAD Video Music Awards (GRE)
* M.A.M.A. Awards (LTU)
* Meteor Music Awards (IRL)
* Mercury Prize (UK)
* MOBO Awards (UK)
* MTV Europe Music Awards (EU)
* MTV Italian Music Awards
* Russian Music Awards (RUS)
* Music Industry Awards (BEL)
* MME Awards (EU)
* NRJ Music Awards (FRA)
* P3 Gull (NOR)
* PLAY - Portuguese Music Awards
* Porin Music Award (CRO)
* Premio Nacional de Música (SPA)
* Romanian Music Awards
* RTÉ Radio 1 Folk Awards (IRL)
* Sanremo Music Festival Awards (ITA)
* Scots Trad Music Awards (UK)
* Scottish Album of the Year Award (UK)
* Scottish Alternative Music Awards (UK)
* Scottish Music Awards (UK)
* Smash Hits Poll Winners Party (UK)
* Spellemannprisen (NOR)
* Swallow Music Awards (ARM)
* TMF Awards (BEL/NED)
* Victoires de la Musique (FRA)
* YUNA (UKR)
* ZAI Awards/Aurel Awards (SK)
* Zamu Music Awards (BEL)

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