On Sunday the 27th of April, the 17th edition of The Headies Awards lit up the Landmark Events Centre in Lagos, celebrating talent, creativity, and the diversity of Nigeria’s ever-evolving music scene.
The star-studded event was hosted by Nollywood actress and media personality, Nancy Isime, and featured unforgettable performances, emotional award presentations, and special recognitions that honored both fast-rising and established acts in the industry.
Here’s a full list of this year’s winners:
Viewers’ Choice Award
Best Music Video
Best Collaboration: Chike & Mohbad – “Egwu” — WINNER
Best Street-Hop Artiste: Mohbad – “Ask About Me” — WINNER
Album of the Year: Rema – “Heis” — WINNER
Next Rated: Odumodublvck — WINNER
Best Recording of the Year: Tems – “Burning” — WINNER
Afrobeats Single of the Year: Flavour – “Big Baller” — WINNER
Producer of the Year: London – “Ozeba” — WINNER
Best Vocal Performance (Female): Liya – “I’m Done” — WINNER
Best Vocal Performance (Male): Lojay – “Billions” — WINNER
Best Rap Collaboration: Odumodublvck & Shallipopi – “Cast” — WINNER
Rookie of the Year: Zerry DL — WINNER
Songwriter of the Year: Qing Madi – “Vision” — WINNER
Best East African Artiste of the Year: Juma Jux (Tanzania) — WINNER
Song of the Year: Asake – “Lonely At The Top” — WINNER
Digital Artiste of the Year: Davido — WINNER
Soundtrack of the Year: A Tribe Called Judah – “Tribe Called Judah Soundtrack” by TCJ & Abbey Wonder — WINNER
The night was a reflection of the richness of Nigerian music and its growing influence across the continent and beyond. Congratulations to all the winners!
