WATCH THE VIDEO HERE Among the early winners, Zerry DL bagged the coveted Rookie of the Year award, making a notable impact on the music scene. Meanwhile, Digital Artist of the Year went to superstar Davido, further cementing his dominance in the industry. Afrobeats sensation Rema took home Afrobeats Album of the Year for his project HEIS, while critically acclaimed artist Tems claimed the Best Recording of the Year award for her song Burning. The Headies Awards ceremony also honoured distinguished figures with Special Recognition Awards. Lagos State Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu, renowned media executive, Alex Okosi, and football administrator Amaju Pinnick were recognised for their contributions to the entertainment and sports sectors. In a highly anticipated moment, Odumodublvck was crowned the Next Rated Artist, edging out fellow nominees Shallipopi, Qing Madi, and Ayo Maff. The Headies Awards remain one of the most prestigious platforms for celebrating excellence in the Nigerian music industry. This year’s event is part of a special two-edition schedule, with the 18th edition set to take place in December to compensate for the absence of the awards in 2024. Here is the full list of winners at the 17th Headies Awards: Rookie of the Year Zerry DL — Winner taves Kaestyle Llona Soundtrack of the Year “Tribe Called Judah Soundtrack” – TCJ and Abbey Wonder (A Tribe Called Judah Soundtrack) — Winner “Eledumare” – Teledalase (Anikulapo: Rise of the Spectre) “Lose to Gain” – Kaline (Breathe of Life) “Kill Boro” – Native Filmworks and Wizard Chan (Kill Boro) “Orisa” – Beriola (Orisa) “Emotions” – Tiwa Savage and Asa (Water and Garri) Best Recording of the Year “Burning” – Tems — Winner “Different Patterns” – Seyi Vibez “Higher” – Burna Boy “Last Heartbreak Song” – Ayra Starr and Giveon “Billions” – Sarz and Lojay Best Vocal Performance (Male) “Billions” – Lojay — Winner “Moving” – Omah Lay “Gratitude” – Anendlessocean “For You” – Johnny Drille “Ke Na Ke So” – Timi Dakolo Best Vocal Performance (Female) “I’m Done” – Liya — Winner “Last Song Heartbreak” – Ayra Starr “Level” – Niniola “Stranger” – Simi “Tomorrow” – Yemi Alade Special Recognition Award Recipients Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu of Lagos Alex Okosi Amaju Pinnick Songwriter of the Year “Vision” – Chimamanda Pearl Chukwuma (Qing Madi) — Winner “Stranger” – Simisola Kosoko (Simi) “Can’t Breathe” – Michael Ajuma Attah (Llona) “Family Meeting” – Emoseh Khamofu (Bloody Civilian) “Stages of Life” – Fuayefika Maxwell (Wizard Chan) Producer of the Year “OZEBA” – London — Winner “Happiness” – Sarz “Basquiat” – Magicsticks “HEHEHE” – Rema, Producer X, Cubeatz, Deatz and Klimperboy “Different Patterns” – Dibs Afrobeats Album of the Year HEIS – Rema — Winner Stubborn – Victony Work of Art – Asake The Year I turned 21 – Ayra Starr Jiggy Forever – Young Jonn Music Video of the Year “EGWU” – Director Pink — Winner “Charm” – Rema, Perliks and Folarin Oludare “Metaverse” – Jyde Ajala “Like Ice Spice” – Perliks and Emeka Shine Shine “Ojapiano” – Mattmax “Showa” – TG Omori “Na Money” – Dammy Twitch Afrobeats Single of the Year “Big Baller” – Flavour — Winner “Big Big Things” – Young Jonn (ft. Kizz Daniel and Seyi Vibez) “Twe Twe Remix” – Kizz Daniel “Egwu” – Chike (ft. Mohbad) “Remember” – Asake “Ogechi Remix” – Hyce, Boypee, and Brown Joel (ft. Davido) Headies’ Viewers’ Choice “Egwu” – Chike & Mohbad — Winner “Big Baller” – Flavour “Big Big Things” – Young Jonn (ft. Kizz Daniel and Seyi Vibez) “Ogechi Remix” – Hyce, Boypee, and Brown Joel (ft. Davido) “Showa” – Kizz Daniel “Different Pattern” – Seyi Vibez “OZEBA” – Rema “Love Me Jeje” – Tems “Cast” – Shallipopi (ft. Odumodublvck) “Dealer” – Ayo Maff (ft. Fireboy DML) Best Central African Artiste of the Year Innoss’B (DRC) – Winner Gaz Mawete (DRC) Emma’A (Gabon) Ebokolo (Gabon) Singulila (Central African Republic) Koceé (Cameroon) Next Rated Odumodublvck – Winner Qing Madi Shallipopi Ayo Maff Digital Artiste of the Year Davido- Winner Ayra Starr Rema Shallipopi Tems Kizz Daniel Asake Best Rap Single Cast – Shallipopi and Odumodublvck – Winner Blood on the dance floor – Bloody Civilian, Wale and Odumodu Blvck Hallelujah – Ladipoe, Rozzz, and Morello Canada – Magnito Ije Nwoke – Jeriq Best East African Artiste of the Year Juma Jux (Tanzania) – Winner Bien (Kenya) Diamond Platnumz (Tanzania) Bruce Melody (Rwanda) Azawi (Uganda) Best Street-hop artiste Mohbad – Ask About me – Winner Zhus Jdo – Johnbull Seyi Vibez – Different Patterns Ayo Maff – Dealer ft (Fire Boy) Shallipopi – Cast ft (Odumodu Blvck Song of the Year Lonely at the Top – Asake – Winner Egwu – Chike and Mohbad Ozeba – Rema Showa – Kizz Daniel Commas – Ayra Starr Special Recognition KCee
The 17th edition of the Headies Awards, held on Sunday in Lagos, Nigeria, illuminated the best of the Nigerian and African music industry, celebrating exceptional talent and achievements in the past year.
17th Headies Awards: Zerry DL, Davido, Rema, And Tems Shine At Star-Studded Event (Full List)
