By Aderinola Abimbola
The 17th edition of the Headies Awards took place on Sunday, April 27, celebrating outstanding talents in the African music industry.
The event, hosted by popular Nigerian actress Nancy Isime, honoured both established and emerging artistes across various categories.
Several artistes took home awards, with some receiving their first-ever Headies recognition.
Categories and winners included:
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Rookie of the Year – Zerry DL
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Soundtrack of the Year – Tribe Called Judah Soundtrack – TCJ and Abbey Wonder
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Best Recording of the Year – Burning – Tems
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Best Vocal Performance (Male) – Billions – Lojay
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Best Vocal Performance (Female) – I’m Done – Liya
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Songwriter of the Year – Vision – Chimamanda Pearl Chukwuma (Qing Madi)
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Producer of the Year – OZEBA – London
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Afrobeats Album of the Year – HEIS – Rema
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Music Video of the Year – EGWU – Director Pink
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Afrobeats Single of the Year – Big Baller – Flavour
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Headies’ Viewers’ Choice – Egwu – Chike & Mohbad
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Best Central African Artiste of the Year – Innoss’B (DRC)
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Next Rated – Odumodublvck
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Digital Artiste of the Year – Davido
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Best Rap Single – Cast – Shallipopi and Odumodublvck
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Best East African Artiste of the Year – Juma Jux (Tanzania)
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Best Street-Hop Artiste – Mohbad – Ask About Me
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Song of the Year – Lonely at the Top – Asake
The ceremony also recognised notable guests, including the Governor of Lagos State, Babajide Sanwo-Olu, who graced the event with his presence.
Meanwhile, organisers announced that another edition of the Headies will be held in December to make up for the year previously missed.
