The Headies known as one of the most recognized awards in the Nigerian music industry held it’s 12th edition over the weekend and as unusual Nightlife.ng got your back.
The award which debuted 12 years ago has not only been supporting, recognizing and celebrating outstanding musical talents in the industry but also through it’s platform has aided the rise of hidden talents.
The event which came to an end in high spirits saw Wizkid, Davido and surprisingly Simi ended up as the biggest winners this year.
See full list of winners below:
Rookie of the Year : TENI
Best Rap Single: You Rappers Should Fix up your Life – M.I
Best Street Hop : Penalty – Small Doctor
Best Pop Single : IF – Davido
Best RnB Single: Smile for Me – Simi
Lyricist on the Roll : You Rappers Should Fix up your Lives – M.I
Best Performer :Yemi Alade
Producer of the Year : Kiddominant
Best Collabo: Ma Lo – Tiwa Savage feat. Wizkid
Best Reggae/Dancehall Single: Holy Holy – 2Baba
Best Recording of the Year: Joromi – Simi
Hip Hop World Revelation: Reekado Banks
Next Rated: Mayorkun
Best Alternative Song: Fun mi lo wo mi – Aramide feat. Sound Sultan & Koker
African Artiste of the Year: Nasty C
Headies Viewers’ Choice: Come Closer – Wizkid
Best Music Video: Come Closer – Wizkid. Directed by Daps
Best Vocal Performance (Female) : Butterflies – Omawumi
Best Vocal Performance (Male): Folashade – Praiz
Best RnB/Pop Album: Sounds from the Other Side – Wizkid
Best Rap Album: El Hadj – Reminisce
Song of the Year: IF – Davido
Special Recognition Award
Album of the Year: Simisola – Simi
Artiste of the Year: Davido
Special: Recognition Award: Kaffy
Headies Hall of Fame: Chris Ubosi
Was there any artist you expected to win or voted for but didn’t see? For us, Olamide not making the list did come as a disappointment.
