The 16th edition of the Headies Awards, which recently took place in Atlanta, Georgia, saw several top musicians like Asake, Odumodublvck, Rema, and more emerge as winners. This prestigious award ceremony has been instrumental in recognizing outstanding African artists in the music industry since its inception in 2006.
Under the theme 'Celebrating African Renaissance,' this year's event brought together heavyweight artists from across the continent to celebrate their musical talents. Here's a list of nominees and the artists who clinched the awards in various categories:
- Best Recording of The Year: Victony and Tempoe won for "Soweto."
- Album Of The Year: Asake secured the award for "Mr. Money With The Vibe."
- Song of The Year: Burna Boy's "Last Last" took the crown.
- Best Male Artiste: Rema emerged as the winner in this category.
- Best Female Artiste: Ayra Starr claimed the title.
- Next Rated: Asake was the winner.
- Songwriter of The Year: Simi's "Loyal" was recognized.
- Producer of The Year: Rexxie won for "Abracadabra Remix."
- Afrobeats Single of The Year: Ayra Starr's "Rush" won the award.
- Best RnB Single: Burna Boy and Ed Sheeran's "For my mind" took the honor.
- Best Rap Single: OdumoduBlvck won with "Declan Rice."
- Best Alternative Song: "Earth Song" by Wizard Chan won.
- Best Vocal Performance (Male): Wande Coal secured the award for "Kpe Paso."
- Best Vocal Performance (Female): Waje won for "In Between."
- Best Music Video: Director K's "Calm Down" was recognized.
- Best Collaboration: "Who’s Your Guy Remix" by Spyro and Tiwa Savage won.
- Best Street-Hop Artiste: Seyi Vibez won for "Chance (Na Ham)."
- Headies Viewers’ Choice: Victony and Tempoe won for "Soweto."
- Best West African Artiste of The Year: Black Sherif from Ghana was the winner.
- Best East African Artiste of the Year: Diamond Platnumz from Tanzania secured the award.
- Best North African Artiste of The Year: El Grande Toto from Morocco won.
- Best Southern African Artiste of The Year: Focalistic from South Africa was recognized.
- Best Central African Artiste of The Year: Libianca from Cameroon claimed the title.
- African Artiste Of The Year: Burna Boy took home the award.
- Digital Artiste Of The Year: Rema emerged as the winner.
- International Artiste Of The Year: Selena Gomez clinched the title.
- Lyricist On The Roll: Payper Corleone was recognized.
- Best Rap Album: Blaqbonez won for "Young Preacher."
- Best Alternative Album: BOJ secured the award for "Gbagada Express."
- Best RnB Album: Chike's "The Brother’s Keeper" won.
- Special Recognition Award: Sound Sultan was honored.
These awards highlight the incredible talent and contributions of African musicians to the global music scene.
Congratulations to all the winners!
