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  • OdumoduBlvck wins big at 17th Headies Awards

    OdumoduBlvck wins big at 17th Headies Awards

    Rapper OdumoduBlvck has emerged as the big winner of the ‘Next Rated’ category at the 17th edition of the prestigious Headies Award.

    The 17th Headies Award ceremony, with the theme “Back to Base”, took place on Sunday at the Landmark Event Centre, Lagos.

    The Next Rated category is arguably the most coveted award at the Headies, recognising the most promising and talented emerging artistes in the industry.

    OdumoduBlvck’s win in the Next Rated category was a highlight of the evening.

    In an emotional moment, he brought his mother and entire crew on stage to celebrate with him.

    He shared a heartfelt story about his mother’s journey, revealing that she gave birth to him in her late thirties and how she always knew he was destined for greatness.

    He expressed his deep gratitude to his mother, dedicating the award to her, and acknowledging the special bond they share as mother and son.

    The crowd erupted in applause as Odumudu Blvck’s mother beamed with pride, surrounded by her son’s crew members, friends, and well-wishers.

    NAN reports that this year’s event marked a significant return to Nigeria after a two-year of hosting in the United States.

    The “Back to Base” theme of the ceremony highlighted the importance of staying true to one’s cultural identity while pushing the boundaries of creativity and innovation.

    The event drew an array of star-studded attendees, showcasing the richness and diversity of African music.

    Notable attendees included Governor of Lagos State, Babajide Sanwo-Olu, who graced the occasion with his presence.

    Celebrities, top industry stakeholders, and dignitaries walked the red carpet, adding to the glamour of the evening.

    One of the most talked-about moments of the night was the attendance of Tanzanian singer Juma Jux and his wife, Priscilla Ojo.

    The newlywed couple marked their first appearance together at the Headies award, making it a memorable night for fans and admirers.

    This year’s edition of Headies featured 31 categories, including Artiste of the Year, Song of the Year, and Recording of the Year.

    Other notable winners of the night included Liya, who won Best Vocal Performance (Female).

    Lojay, who won Best Vocal Performance (Male), and Rema, who won Afrobeats Album of the Year for his album “HEIS”.

    Davido was crowned Artiste of the Year, while Zerry DL took home the Rookie of the Year award.

    Late rapper Mohbad was also honoured with a posthumous award, which was received by his family.

    KCEE was recognised with a Special Recognition Award for years of excellence in the industry.

    Other notable winners include:- Tribe Called Judah,(Soundtrack of the Year); Tems, who won Best Recording of the Year for her song “Burning”; Qing Madi, who won Songwriter of the Year for “Vision” by Chimamanda Pearl Chukwuma.

    Others are OZEBA, who won Producer of the Year; Director Pink, Music Video of the Year for “EGWU”; Flavour, Afrobeats Single of the Year for “Big Baller”.

    Also, Temitola Adekunle Johnson and Michelle Mukoro (King Mitchy), who were recipients of the Humanitarian Award.

  • Portable drags Headies Awards in new single

    Portable drags Headies Awards in new single

    Controversial Nigerian singer, Habeeb Okikiola, popularly known as Portable, has boasted that he’s bigger than the Headies Awards after the Organizers snubbed him for the 16th edition of the award.

    Recall that Portable, whose two nominations for the 15th Headies-Rookie of the Year and Best Street-hop Artiste were revoked last year over his unguarded remarks of being associated with criminals and terrorists, did not get any nomination this year.

    The artiste recently released a song dissing the Awards organizers following his snub at the just concluded 16th Headies Awards ceremony which was held in Atlanta, USA, on Sunday.

    Following the conclusion of the 16th Headies Awards ceremony which was held in Atlanta, USA, on Sunday, Portable  shared a snippet of an unreleased song, dissing the award organisers.

    According to him, he is bigger than the Headies, stressing that even the late American hip-hop legend, Tupac Shakur didn’t win a Grammy.

    “I’m bigger than The Headies, even 2pac no collect Grammys,” he said in the video.

  • ‘Ungrateful’ Ayra Star knocks Headies over best female artiste of the year award

    ‘Ungrateful’ Ayra Star knocks Headies over best female artiste of the year award

    Famous  Nigerian singer,  Sarah Aderibigbe, popularly known as Ayra Starr, has declared that she’s not appreciative of the Best Female Artiste of the Year bestowed on her by the organisers of the Headies Awards on Sunday in America.

    Recall that the 16th Headies Awards co-host, actress Osas Ighodaro, announced midway into the show that the ceremony had come to an end, with about 13 categories, including Best Female Artiste, yet to be presented.

    The organizers later announced the winners of those categories via their social media pages.

    Reacting via her platform  X page on Monday, Ayra Starr noted that she cannot appreciate an award that wasn’t announced on stage.

    Her post reads “I will never be grateful for winning a category that wasn’t even deemed fit to be announced on stage. Best female artist na beans?

    “We work hard, every single one of us! I’ve seen Tiwa record four hit songs in the same night; Tems breaths and lives for music. We didn’t deserve such nonchalance! Nigeria, you didn’t raise me to settle for less.”

    This year’s edition of the Headies had sleazing performances from Afrobeats’ finest, and 14 awards were not announced on stage.

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  • 16th Headies Awards: Asake scoops next rated category, brand new car

    16th Headies Awards: Asake scoops next rated category, brand new car

    The 16th Headies Awards was held at the Cobb Energy Performing Arts Centre in Atlanta, USA, on Sunday amid pomp and pageantry.

    For the second time running the Headies Awards was held at the Cobb Energy Performing Arts Centre in Atlanta, USA, on Sunday amid pomp and fanfare.

    Tagged “Celebrating African Renaissance,”  the event was hosted by Nollywood actress, Osas Ighodaro and American media personality, Terrence J.

    Odumodublvck, Young Jonn, Wande Coal, Kcee, Black Sherif, Asake and others thrilled the audience with electrifying performances.

    Asake won the next rated category that comes with a brand new car, while Rema scooped the Best Male Artiste of the Year award.

    upcoming act,  Odumodublvck won a house in Lagos after he was named the Rookie of the Year.

    After all the back and forth on social media, neither Blaqbonez nor TG Omori got the award for Best Music Video of the Year; Director K won the category.

    However, while receiving his award for the Best Rap Album of the Year which he won for ‘The Young Preacher’, Blaqbonez insisted that “TG Omori and I are still the best directors.”

    Overall, Rema led with three awards, including Best Male Artiste of the Year, Digital Artiste of the Year and African Artiste Of The Year.

    Meanwhile, the organisers didn’t present some of the categories, including Best Recording of The Year, Songwriter of The Year, Best RnB Single, Best Vocal Performance (Female), Headies Viewers’ Choice, Best East African artiste of the year, and Best North African Artiste of The Year.

    Others are Best Southern African Artiste of The Year, Best Central African Artiste of The Year, International Artiste Of The Year, Best Alternative Album, and Best RnB Album.

     

  • 2023 Headies Awards: Osas Ighodaro, Terrence unveiled as host

    2023 Headies Awards: Osas Ighodaro, Terrence unveiled as host

    Smooth Promotions the Headies Awards organizers have unveiled Nollywood actress, Osas Ighodaro and American actor-cum-media personality, Terrence J, as hosts for the 16 edition of the award event.

    For the second time running, the 6th Headies Award will hold at the Cobb Energy Performing Arts Centre in Atlanta, USA, on September 3rd, 2023.

    The same venue hosted the 15th edition last year when Headies Awards held outside Nigeria for the first time.

    African giant,  Burna Boy led the nominations for this year’s event with 10 nominations, including African artiste of the year, best Afrobeats album, best male artiste and song of the year.

    Asake, Fireboy DML, Ayra Starr, Oxlade, Johnny Drille, Blaqbonez, Spyro, Seyi Vibez, KCee and Victony are set to perform at the ceremony.

    Hit makers, Asake, Seyi Vibez, Young John, Victony, and Spyro have been nominated for the much coveted Next rated category of the 2023 Headies Award.

    The award is given to the most promising upcoming act in the year under review.

    Rave of the moment Asake has been tipped to scoop the award owing to his heroics in the music industry in the last one year.

  • ICYM: Burna, Asake, Rema headline 2023 Headies Awards (Full List)

    ICYM: Burna, Asake, Rema headline 2023 Headies Awards (Full List)

    The Headies is a music awards show established in 2006 by the Hip Hop World Magazine of Nigeria to recognize outstanding achievements in the Nigerian music industry. The annual ceremony features performances by established and promising artists.

    The nomination process for this year’s (the 16th) edition, started on May 22 and ended on June 16.

    Nominees for the awards are selected based on songs released between January 2022 and March 2023.

    Below is a list of the nominees for the 16th Headies Award:

    Rookie Of The Year

    Odumodu Blvck
    Bayyani
    Guchi
    Eltee
    Khaid

    Best Recording Of The Year

    “Alone” – Burna Boy
    “Soweto” – Victony & Tempoe
    “I’m A Mess” – Omah Lay
    “Ku Lo Sa” – Oxlade
    “Stand Strong” – Davido Ft. Sunday Service Choir
    “No Woman, No Cry” – Tems

    Producer Of The Year

    Magicsticks – “Sungba Remix” (Asake)
    Pheelz – “Electricty” (Pheelz Ft Davido)
    Andre Vibez & London – “Calm Down” (Rema)
    Tempoe – “Soweto” (Victony & Tempoe)
    Kel-P – “Kpe Paso” (Wande Coal & Olamide)
    Rexxie – “Abracadabra” (Rexxie, Naira Marley, Skiibii & Wizkid)

    Songwriter Of The Year

    Simi Kosoko, Godsfavour Chidozie, Kosoko Adekunle, Marcel Akunwata – “Loyal” (Simi)
    Stanley Didia, Adebajo Adebanjo – “I’m A Mess” (Omah Lay)
    Tems, Ludwig Goransson, Robyn Rihanna Fenty, Ryan Coogler – “Lift Me Up” (Rihanna)
    Damini Ebunoluwa Ogulu, Austin Jnr Iornongu Iwar, Peace Oredope, Ludwig Goransson – “Alone” (Burna Boy)
    Daniel Benson – “In My Mind” (Bnxn)
    Fuayefika Maxwell – “Earth Song” (Wizard Chan)

    Best R&B Single

    “For My Hand” – Burna Boy Ft. Ed Sheeran
    “Mmadu” – Ckay
    “Just 4 U” – Dami Oniru
    “Red Wine” – Preye
    “Hard To Find” – Chike – Ft. Flavour
    “Loyal” – Simi Ft. Fave

    Best Rap Single

    “Hustle” – Reminisce
    “Big Energy” – Ladipoe
    “Back In Uni” – Blaqbonez
    “Bando Diaries” – Psychoyp
    “Declan Rice” – Odumodublvck
    “My Bro” – Jeriq Ft. Phyno

    Best ‘Alternative’ Song

    “Earth Song” – Wizard Chan
    “Final Champion” – Cruel Santino
    “The Traveller” – Basketmouth Ft The Cavemen
    “In A Loop” – Boj Ft Moliy & Mellissa
    “Game Changer” (Dike) – Flavour
    “Tinko Tinko” – Obongjayar

    Best R&B Album

    Home – Johnny Drille
    The Brother’s Keeper – Chike
    Reckless – Praiz
    Waje 2.0 – Waje
    Matter Of Time – Dami Oniru
    To Be Honest (Tbh) – Simi

    Best Alternative Album

    Horoscopes – Basketmouth
    Gbagada Express – Boj
    Some Nights I Dream Of Doors – Obongjayar
    Subaru Boys: Final Heaven – Cruel Santino
    Heart Of The Heavenly Undeniable – Somadina
    Native World – Native Sound System

    Best Rap Album

    Fly Talk Only – Payper Corleone
    Palmwine Music Vol 3 – Show Dem Camp
    Young Preacher – Blaqbonez
    Ypszn3 – Psychoyp
    Teslim: The Energy Still Lives In Me – Vector
    Billion Dollar Dream – Jeriq

    Album Of The Year

    Love, Damini – Burna Boy
    Mr Money With The Vibe – Asake
    Rave And Roses – Rema
    Boy Alone – Omah Lay
    Outlaw – Victony
    Timeless – Davido

    Song Of The Year

    “Calm Down” – Rema
    “Last Last” – Burna Boy
    “Ku Lo Sa” – Oxlade
    “Buga” – Kizz Daniel & Tekno
    “Finesse” – Pheelz Ft. Bnxn
    “Sungba Remix” – Asake Ft. Burna Boy

    Best Female Artiste

    Tems
    Simi
    Ayra Starr
    Tiwa Savage

    Best Male Artiste

    Asake
    Rema
    Kizz Daniel
    Ruger
    Omah Lay
    Burna Boy

    Next Rated

    Young Jonn
    Seyi Vibez
    Asake
    Victony
    Spyro

    African Artiste Of The Year

    Rema (Nigeria)
    Burna Boy (Nigeria)
    Marwa Loud (Morocco)
    Black Sherif (Ghana)
    Diamond Platnumz (Tanzania)

    Best Vocal Performance (Female)

    Niniola – “Memories”
    Simi – “Loyal”
    Waje – “In Between“
    Liya – “Adua Remix”
    Preye – “Red Wine”
    Dami Oniru – “Just 4 U”

    Best Vocal Performance(Male)

    Oxlade – “Ku Lo Sa”
    Ric Hassani – “My Only Baby”
    Magixx – “Love Don’t Cost A Dime”
    Chike – “Spell Remix”
    Praiz – “Reckless”
    Wande Coal – “Kpe Paso”

    Best Music Video

    Blaqbonez & Perliks – “Back In Uni”
    Tg Omori – “Pbuy” (Asake)
    Director Pink – “Spell Remix” (Chike & Oxlade)
    Tg Omori – “Bandana” (Fireboy & Asake)
    Director K – “Common Person” (Burna Boy)
    Director K – “Calm Down” (Rema

    Best Collaboration

    Asake Ft. Burna Boy – “Sungba Remix”
    Bnxn Ft Kizz Daniel & Seyi Vibez – “Gwagwalada”
    Pheelz Ft Bnxn – “Finesse”
    Spyro Ft. Tiwa Savage – “Who’s Your Guy Remix”
    Pheelz Ft Davido – “Electricity”
    Wande Coal Ft. Olamide – “Kpe Paso”

    Best Street-Hop Artiste

    Rexxie Ft. Naira Marley & Skiibii – “Abracadabra”
    Seyi Vibez – “Chance (Na Ham)”
    Asake – “Joha”
    Zlatan Ft. Young Jonn – “Astalavista”
    Poco Lee & Hotkid – “Otilo”
    Mohbad – “Peace”

    Afrobeats Single Of The Year

    “Last Last” – Burna Boy
    “Rush” – Ayra Starr
    “Buga” – Kizz Daniel & Tekno
    “Finesse” – Pheelz Ft Bnxn
    “Who’s Your Guy?” – Spyro
    “Asiwaju” – Ruger

    Headies’ Viewers’ Choice

    Ruger – “Asiwaju”
    Victony & Tempoe – “Soweto”
    Fireboy Dml & Asake – “Bandana”
    Ayra Star – “Rush”
    Asake – “Terminator”
    Mavins – “Overloading (Overdose)”
    Crayon – “Ijo (Laba Laba)”
    Oxlade – “Ku Lo Sa”
    Kizz Daniel & Tekno – “Buga”
    Pheelz & Davido – “Electricity”

    Best West African Artiste Of The Year

    Gyakie (Ghana)
    Black Sherif (Ghana)
    The Therapist (Liberia)
    Camidoh (Ghana)

    Best East African Artiste Of The Year

    Zuchu
    Diamond Platinumz
    Rayvanny
    Eddy Kenzo
    Hewan Gebreworld

    Best North African Artiste Of The Year

    Marwa Loud – Morocco
    Wegz – Egypt
    El Grande Toto – Morocco
    Soolking – Algeria

    Best Southern African Artiste Of The Year

    Aka (South Africa)
    Nasty C – South Africa
    Costa Titch – South Africa
    Uncle Waffles – South Africa
    Focalistic – South Africa
    Dj Tarico – Mozambique

    Best Central African Artiste Of The Year

    Fally Ipupa – Democratic Republic Of Congo
    Gaz Mawete – Democratic Republic Of Congo
    Matias Damasio – Angola
    Emma’a – Gabon
    Libianca – Cameroon

    International Artist Of The Year

    Drake
    Future
    Selena Gomez
    Don Toliver
    Ed Sheeran

     

    Lyricist On The Roll

    Ladipoe – “Clowns”
    Vector – “Clowns”
    Payper Corleone – “Fly Talk Only”
    Alpha Ojini – “Vigilante Bop”
    A-Q – “Family First”
    Tec (Sdc) – “Live Life”

    Best Inspirational Single

    “Stand Strong” – Davido Ft Sunday Service Choir
    “Jireh (My Provider)” – Limoblaze, Lecrae & Happi Music
    “This Year” – Victor Thompson & Ehis ‘d’ Greatest
    “Eze Ebube” – Neon Adejo
    “Tobechukwu” – Nathaniel Bassey And Mercy Chinwo
    “I Get Backing” – Victoria Orenze

    Digital Artiste Of The Year

    Burna Boy
    Ayra Starr
    Rema
    Omah Lay
    Kizz Daniel
    Asake

     

    International Artiste Recognition

    Sean ‘Love’ Combs

     

    Hall Of Fame

    Youssou N’dour
    Special Recognition

  • Erigga knocks Headies for undermining South-South region

    Erigga knocks Headies for undermining South-South region

    Nigerian hip-hop artist Erhiga Agarivbie, popularly  known as Erigga, has disclosed that he started boycotting the Headies Award after his 2020 album The Erigma II’ lost out in the Best Rap Album category at the 14th edition of the award show.

    The Delta state born rapper accused the Headies organisers of disrespecting artists from the South-South region.

    Erigga made the allegations via his Twitter handle on Wednesday, hours after the nominees for the 16th Headies were announced.

    Despite releasing an album, ‘The Lost Boy,’ in the year under review, the Warri-born rapper did not secure any nominations.

    Venting his anger on Twitter, Erigga shared the art cover of his 2020 album ‘The Erigma II’, with the caption: “Na from here I don take boycott all these f*ckers (Headies) the disrespect was too much for the south south to take… If you don’t like us and not going to respect our craft then it’s f*ck you and everything you represent; that’s it.”
  • 15th Headies Awards will hold in U.S.

    15th Headies Awards will hold in U.S.

    Organisers of the Headies Award on Tuesday said that the 15th edition of the awards would hold on July 2 in Atlanta, U.S.A.

    A statement issued by the organisers said that the award, with theme, “Join the Movement”, would hold at the Cobbs Energy Performing Arts Centre in Atlanta.

    The statement said that in addition to the 2022’s edition of the Awards, there would be introduction of new categories including talent managers and Africa Award, grand showcase of African fashion and the Headies conference and music festival.

    “The 15th Headies will be held at the prestigious Cobbs Energy Performing Arts Centre in Atlanta, U.S.A. The official theme of the 15th Headies is ‘Join the Movement’. Are you ready to Join us on this movement,” the statement read.

    According to the statement, a new category celebrating music executives will also be included in this year’s edition of the Headies.

    The categories of award includes; Headies Hall of Fame, Hip Hop World Revelation of the Year, Viewer’s Choice, Album of the Year, African Artiste Recognition, Special Recognition Award, Music Executive of the year, Song of the Year, Rookie of the Year and Next Rated.

    Other categories are; Artiste of the Year, Recording of the Year, Best Street Hop Artiste, Best Alternative Song, Lyricist on the Roll, Producerof theYear, Best Rap Album and Best R&B Album.

    Also included in the categories are; Best Alternate Album, Best Afrobeat/Pop Single, Best Afrobeat/Pop Album, Songwriter of the Year, Best Vocal Performance (Male), Best Vocal Performance (Female), Best Music Video and Best R&B Single

    Others are; Best Collaboration, Best Rap Single, Best African Collaboration, Best Intemational Collaboration, African Artiste of the Year and International Artiste of the year

    The Headies Award, formerly known as the Hip Hop World Awards, is holding for the first time outside Nigeria since inception in 2006.

    The Headies have been won by several music stars in the past including Davido, Wizkid and 2Baba.

    The awards recognises outstanding achievements in the Nigerian music industry.

  • Knocks as Bella Shmurda goofs at 14th Headies[VIDEO]

    Knocks as Bella Shmurda goofs at 14th Headies[VIDEO]

    Afro-pop artiste, Bella Shmurda has been slammed in some quarters after his grammatical error at the 14th edition of The Headies held on Sunday.

    The ‘Cash App’ singer was nominated for the ‘Next Rated’ category of the award alongside Tems, Oxlade and Omah Lay with the ‘Bad Influence’ singer winning in that category.

    During the red carpet segment, the presenter had asked Bella how he felt being nominated for the award and his chances of winning.

    The ’ singer, however, stunned the red carpet host with his response.

    “I came here, I came here with you, you know. I came here to do my thing. I didn’t came here for the award. I just came here to vibe,” he said.

    “It’s good to be recognised, you know but it doesn’t matter if you don’t do well. It doesn’t stops you, you know. You just have to look forward and that’s what I’m doing. I have to look forward.”

    The occurrence has since sparked reactions on social media, with many slamming the singer.

     

    Read the comments below:

    @G_Samito: Una too dey do as if English na the beginning and end of the world. This guy obviously is just a street boy trying to walk his way up. I don’t remember him ever bragging about being fluent in English.. that’s besides the fact that he passed his message. He communicated

    @Iteoluwakisi: But he supposedly went to Uni nau…sha he’s human..we make mistakes

    @Izuraking: People think they can speak good English in front of cameras

    @Wealthnation12: You are not recognized even with your good English

    @_the_immortal: Bella Shmurdaring english with so much confidence n sweg

  • Headies 2019: Falz calls for release of Sowore

    Headies 2019: Falz calls for release of Sowore

    Nigerian rapper and actor, Falz caused a stir last night at the 2019 Headies awards .The entertainer called for the release of the co-convener of the RevolutionNow Movement, Omoyele Sowore.

    Falz made this call during his speech as he accepted the award for the best rap single.

    He said: “ “Big thank you to the Headies. I do appreciate this. I’m happy that music as a weapon of rebellion, as a tool for the revolution, conscious music, is being recognized tonight. That I’m a 100 per cent happy about.

    “Ladies and gentlemen for the last year, I’ve done a lot of very very conscious music, this I would never stop doing.

    “I believe Music should be used as a tool to force the change that we are looking for.

    “Thank you very very much my name is Falz The Bhad Guy.

    “Free Sowore!”

    TheNewsGuru recalls that Falz had earlier condemned the detention of Sowore.

    “What we are facing is a build-up of the several years of neglect of the welfare of our people. Our government’s constant disregard for the loss of lives of many Nigerians .The ridiculous rate of poverty and unemployment that afflicts us. This is not a time to arrest anyone but to listen to the voices of the masses. Organizing a protest march does not in any way amount to treason. #FreeSowore Immediately!”