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The 14th edition of one of Nigeria’s most prestigious annual music awards, “The Headies”, took place this weekend. Many Nigerian acts walked home with many awards including this years lead nominee, Fireboy DML who walked away with the most wins. with Wizkid also bagging both “Artiste of the year” award and “Headies Viewers’ Choice” Award.
Fireboy DML took home four awards, including wins for “Best Pop Album” for Apollo and “Best R&B” single for “Tattoo”.
Singer, Niniola, also got the “Best Vocal Performance” award to her credit with her hit single “Addicted”.South African DJ, Master KG, secured a notable win taking home the “African Artiste Recognition” award. Young upcoming singer and songwriter, Bad Boy Timz, received the “Rookie of the Year” award.
Check out the full list below:
Best R&B Single
Fireboy DML
Best Recording of The Year
Ozymandias- Brymo
Best Music Video of The Year
1 Milli – Davido By Director K
Producer of The Year
Pheelz – Billionaire by Teni
Best Vocal Performance (Female)
Niniola – Addicted
Best Vocal Performance (Male)
Praiz – Under The Sky
Best Street Hop Artiste
Mayorkun – Geng
Rookie of The Year
Bad Boy Tims – MJ
Best Pop Single
Nobody – DJ Neptune feat Joe Boy and Mr Eazi
Best Collabo
Ladipoe and Simi – Know you
Best Alternative song
Moelogo – I wonder
Best Rap Single
Falz – Bop Daddy feat. MS Banks
Best R&B Album
Fireboy DML – Tears, laughter and goosebumps
Best Alternative Album
Roots – The Cavemen
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Viewers Choice Award
Wizkid
Songwriter of the Year
Simi – Duduke
Best Pop Award
Fireboy – Apollo
Lyricist on The Roll
Ilbliss Goretti – Country
African Artiste Recognition Award
Master KG
Headies Revelation
Fireboy DML
Best Rap Album
God’s Engineering – AQ
Song of The Year
Nobody- DJ Neptune feat. Joeboy and Mr Eazi
Artiste of The Year
Wizkid