The 17th edition of the Headies Awards is here, and the nominees have been revealed! It’s time to celebrate the best in Afrobeats and African music. With an incredible lineup of talent, fans are eagerly anticipating who will take home the awards this year. Who are you rooting for?
What Are the Headies Awards?
The Headies is one of the most prestigious music awards in Africa, recognizing excellence in the Nigerian and African music industries. The awards celebrate outstanding achievements in various genres, including Afrobeats, R&B, Hip-Hop, and more.
For this year’s nominations, only music materials—including singles, videos, live recordings, EPs, and albums—released and distributed on digital platforms and physical media (cassettes, CDs, and vinyl) between April 1, 2023, and July 31, 2024, were considered.
When and Where Will the Headies Take Place?
The 17th Headies Awards are set to take place on April 27, 2025, in Lagos, Nigeria. This marks a grand return to Nigeria after two consecutive editions were held abroad, making this year’s ceremony even more special.
Key Categories and Nominees
Rookie of the Year
A voting category for emerging artistes who have had a successful year without an album release.
- Zerry DL
- Taves
- Kaestyles
- Llona
Best Recording of the Year
A non-voting category recognizing the best recording with excellence in songwriting, production, and performance.
- Tems – Burning
- Seyi Vibez – Different Pattern
- Burna Boy – Higher
- Ayra Starr & Giveon – Last Heartbreak Song
- Sarz ft. Lojay – Billions
Songwriter of the Year
Celebrating the most exceptional songwriters of the year.
- Simisola Kosoko – Stranger (Simi)
- Chimamanda Pearl Chukwuma – Vision (Qing Madi)
- Michael Ajuma Attah – Can’t Breathe (Llona)
- Emoseh Khamofu – Family Meeting (Bloody Civilian)
- Fuayefika Maxwell – Stages of Life (Wizard Chan)
Best R&B Single
Honoring the best R&B track of the year.
- Qing Madi – Vision
- Johnny Drille – For You
- Simi – Stranger
- Tems – Burning
- Ayra Starr ft. Giveon – Last Heartbreak Song
Producer of the Year
Recognizing producers behind the most acclaimed songs or albums.
- Sarz – Happiness
- London – Ozeba
- Magicstick – Basquiat
- Rema/Producer X/Cubeatz/Deatz/Kilmberboy – Hehehe
- Dibs – Different Pattern
Best Collaboration
Highlighting the most exciting musical collaborations.
- Emotions – Tiwa Savage ft. Asa
- Blood on the Dance Floor – Odumodublvck, Bloody Civilian & Wale
- Cast – Shallipopi ft. Odumodublvck
- Egwu – Chike & Mohbad
- Ole – Qing Madi & BNXN
- Twe Twe Remix – Kizz Daniel & Davido
- IDK – Wizkid ft. Zlatan
Artiste of the Year
Who was the most impactful artiste this year?
- Davido
- Ayra Starr
- Asake
- Rema
- Tems
- Burna Boy
Album of the Year
Recognizing the best albums of the year.
- Born in the Wild – Tems
- Heis – Rema
- The Year I Turned 21 – Ayra Starr
- Stubborn – Victony
- Work of Art – Asake
Song of the Year
Which song ruled the charts?
- Showa – Kizz Daniel
- Commas – Ayra Starr
- Egwu – Chike & Mohbad
- Lonely at the Top – Asake
- Ozeba – Rema
- Big Baller – Flavour
Digital Artiste of the Year
Who had the biggest digital presence?
- Ayra Starr
- Rema
- Shallipopi
- Tems
- Davido
- Kizz Daniel
- Asake
Who Are You Rooting For?
The nominees have been announced, and the competition is fierce. From hit singles to outstanding albums and unforgettable performances, the Headies continue to recognize the best in the industry.
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