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Fans Disagree Over International Artist of The Year Nomination at The Headies

The 2025 Headies Awards nominations have stirred up significant debate, particularly in the International Artiste of the Year category. This award is meant to honor a non-African artist or group who has made the most substantial impact on the global Afrobeats scene. While the nominations are often a reflection of an artist’s influence on the genre, the inclusion of Chloe Bailey and Travis Scott has raised eyebrows, as their contributions […]

todayFebruary 13, 2025 10

Afrobeats

Mohbad Earns Posthumous Nominations at 2025 Headies Awards

Late Mohbad has earned three nominations at the 17th edition of the headies award. Nominated in multiple categories, including Collaboration of the Year for his track "Egwu" featuring Chike, and Best Street-Hop Artiste for "Ask About Me," Mohbad’s legacy continues to resonate with fans and industry figures alike, even after his tragic passing in 2023. Mohbad, born Ilerioluwa Oladimeji Aloba, was an integral figure in the Nigerian music industry, blending […]

todayFebruary 13, 2025 10

Afrobeats

Full Nominee List for the 2025 Headies Award

The Headies Awards, one of the most prestigious music award events in Africa, has unveiled the full list of nominees for its highly anticipated 2025 edition. The award set to hold on April 5th is returning to Nigeria after two editions were held in the United States. According to the Headies, only music materials including singles, videos, video live recordings, EPs & albums released & distributed on digital streaming platforms, […]

todayFebruary 13, 2025 15

Afrobeats

Rema Dominates 2025 Headies Nominations with 9 Nods, Leading the Race for Top Honors

The stage is set for an exciting 2025 Headies Awards as Nigerian superstar Rema leads the nominations with 9 nominatiosn. Known for his massive hits, including the record-breaking "Calm Down," Rema has earned recognition in major categories, including Album of the Year, Artist of the Year, and Best Producer for his work on "Hehehe." His music video for "Charm," which he co-directed, also earned him a nomination for Best Video […]

todayFebruary 13, 2025 5

Afrobeats

Rema, Asake, Seyi Vibez, Ayra Starr, KCee to perform at 2023 Headies Award

The Headies has revealed the performance lineup for its 2023 edition. Ahead of the 2023 Headies Award, the Academy has unveiled a long list of artists that will be entertaining guests at the event. The mouth-watering lineup includes International Afrobeats stars Rema and Asake who are among the most nominated artists for the 2023 edition. Other artists on the performance list are Mavin Record signees Ayra Starr and Johnny Drille, Street-pop hitmaker Seyi Vibez, Afrobeats legends Wande Coal and KCee, multi-Headies […]

todayAugust 16, 2023 26

Afrobeats

US Mission hosts the Headies as it returns to Atlanta for 2023 edition

The US Consular General lauds the creative partnership between Nigerian and the United States. Delivering remarks at the pre-award reception in honor of the 16th Annual Headies Music Awards, U.S. Consul General Will Stevens applauded the burgeoning ties of the two countries in the creative industry. Consul General Stevens explained that the return of the Headies award to Atlanta symbolizes the Nigerian music industry’s dynamism, creativity, and growing global reach. […]

todayAugust 8, 2023 82

Afrobeats

16th Headies Award nominations List

The Headies unveiled the nominees for the “Rookie of the Year” category on Tuesday. The organisers have gone further to release  the full list of the nominees for the rest of the categories. Burna Boy leads the nominees’ list with ten nominations. Full list: Best Recording of The Year Burna Boy – Alone Victony, Tempoe – Soweto Omah Lay – I’m a mess Oxlade – Ku Lo Sa Davido, SSC […]

todayJuly 14, 2023 14