And so, the 16th Edition of the Headies Awards happened!
Through its award, which has since grown to be the highest prize in Nigerian music, the Headies has played a significant role since its founding in 2006 in the chronicling of the advancements made in the Nigerian music business.
The 16th Headies award ceremony was held in Atlanta, Georgia on Sunday, September 3rd, 2023, for the second year in a row. The complete winners list is listed below.
BEST RAP SINGLE
‘Declan Rice’ – ODUMODUBLVCK
BEST MALE VOCAL PERFORMANCE
‘Kpe Paso’ – Wande Coal
BEST ALTERNATIVE SONG
‘Tinko Tinko’ – Obong Jayar
BEST VIDEO DIRECTOR
‘Calm Down’ – Director K (Rema)
BEST RAP ALBUM
‘Young Preacher’ by Blaqbonez
LYRICIST ON THE ROLL
‘Flytalk Only’ by Payper Corleone
PRODUCER OF THE YEAR
‘Abracadabra’ by Rexxie
BEST MALE ARTIST
REMA (Calm Down)
ROOKIE OF THE YEAR
ODUMODUBLVCK
BEST INSPIRATIONAL SONG
‘Eze Ebube’ – Neon Adejo
AFROBEATS SINGLE OF THE YEAR
‘Last Last’ – Burna Boy
SPECIAL RECOGNITION’
Sound Sultan
DIGITAL ARTIST OF THE YEAR
Rema (Calm Down)
Honored to be celebrated by my people, as a soldier of the course I’m glad to serve. Now let’s get back to work 🫡🇳🇬 @The_Headies pic.twitter.com/vBjzT7XluJ
— REMA (@heisrema) September 4, 2023
BEST STREET HOP SINGLE
‘Chance’ – Seyi Vibez
it’s an honor winning the ‘best street hop’ category at the 16th Headies.
thanks to the Headies for recognizing the street and our unique voices. NSNV 🤍🫶🏽 pic.twitter.com/UbJ3Y8gtMr
— B$ Baby (@seyi_vibez) September 4, 2023
NEXT RATED ARTIST
Asake
ALBUM OF THE YEAR
‘Mr. Money With The Vibez’ – Asake
I don’t know what to say.
A BIG thank you to all my fans for your love and support and @The_Headies for having me last night. pic.twitter.com/9XqPuOO6rA
— ASAKE (@asakemusik) September 4, 2023
SONG OF THE YEAR
‘Last Last’ – Burna Boy
BEST COLLABORATION
‘Who’s Your Guy’ – Spyro featuring Tiwa Savage
BEST AFRICAN ARTIST
Rema
WEST AFRICAN ARTIST OF THE YEAR
Black Sheriff
BREAKING ; Black Sherif wins Best West African Artist of the Year at the Headies awards. A traveller 🧳 🇬🇭❤️ pic.twitter.com/ZM5MKoZt8G
— Mempeasem President (@AsieduMends) September 4, 2023
Congratulations to all the winners, from us all at AE!
