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Rema, Asake, Burna Boy shine at 16th Headies Awards in Atlanta (Full Winners List)

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Oghenekevwe Uchechukwu
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The 16th edition of the prestigious Headies Award, which honors outstanding achievements in the Nigerian music industry, took place on Sunday, September 3, 2023, in Atlanta, Georgia.

This marked the second consecutive year the event was held in the United States. Established in 2006 by the Hip Hop World Magazine of Nigeria, the Headies Award has become the foremost recognition platform for the Nigerian music scene.

Since its inception, the Headies has played a pivotal role in documenting the Nigerian music industry’s remarkable progress, making its awards the most coveted prizes in Nigerian music.

From the emergence of new stars to the recognition of seasoned veterans, the annual ceremony encapsulates the industry’s dynamism and ability to evolve with the times.

The Awards also reflect the diversity and genre evolution within Nigerian music, as the winners’ list encompasses a wide array of genres, from Afrobeats and rap to alternative and R&B.

In addition to celebrating talents, the Headies Awards also honour music icons, and this year, the late Sound Sultan received a Special Recognition award, paying tribute to his enduring influence and contributions to the Nigerian music industry.

The night of glitz and glamour which was broadcast live on HipTV to audiences across Nigeria, saw several artists and industry professionals honoured for their exceptional contributions to the music scene.

Here’s the full list of winners:

Best Rap Single:

‘Declan Rice’ by ODUMODUBLVCK

Best Male Vocal Performance:

‘Kpe Paso’ by Wande Coal

Best Alternative Song:

‘Tinko Tinko’ by Obong Jayar

Best Video Director:

‘Calm Down’ by 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

Rookie of the Year:

ODUMODUBLVCK

Best Inspirational Song:

‘Eze Ebube’ by Neon Adejo

Afrobeats Single of the Year:

‘Last Last’ by Burna Boy

Special Recognition:

Sound Sultan

Digital Artist of the Year:

‘Calm Down’ by Rema

Best Street Hip-Hop Artiste:

‘Chance (Na Ham)’ by Seyi Vibez

Next-Rated:

Asake

Album of the Year:

‘Mr. Money With The Vibe’ by Asake

Best Collaboration:

‘Who’s Your Guy Remix’ by Spyro, Tiwa Savage

African Artiste of the Year:

Rema (Nigeria)

Best West African Artiste of the Year:

Black Sherif (Ghana)

Best R&B Album:

‘The Brother’s Keeper’ by Chike

International Artiste of the Year:

Selena Gomez

Best Recording of the Year:

‘Soweto’ by Victony, Tempoe

Best Vocal Performance (Female):

In Between by Waje

Best Central African Artiste of the Year:

Libianca (Cameroon)

Headies Viewers’ Choice:

‘Soweto’ by Victony

Best East African Artiste of the Year:

Diamond Platinumz (Tanzania)

Best North African Artiste of the Year:

El Grande Toto (Morocco)

Songwriter of the Year:

‘Loyal’ by Simi Kosoko, Goodsfavour Chidozie, Kosoko Adekunle, Marcel Akunwata

Best R&B Single:

“For my hand’ by Burna Boy

Best Female Artiste:

Ayra Starr

Best Southern African Artiste of the Year:

Focalistic (South Africa)

Best Alternative Album:

‘Gbagada Express’ by BOJ

Hall of Fame:

Youssou N’dour