Headies Award Winners List 2023, Headies Award Info, Overview, and More

Headies Awards 2023 Locations

The 2023 Headies Awards made history by choosing the Cobb Energy Performing Arts Center in Atlanta, Georgia, USA, as the venue on September 3 at 5:30 am (IST). Under the careful guidance of hosts Osas Ighodaro and Terrence J, this edition transcends borders to bring the celebration of Nigerian musical excellence to the international stage.Held

Atlanta’s vibrant atmosphere provides the perfect backdrop for this prestigious event, highlighting the Headies Awards’ expanding reach and its growing influence on the global music industry landscape.

2023 Headies Award Winners List

category

Award winner

Best Rap Single

Odumodublvck – “Declan Rice”

Best Vocal Performance

Wonder Coal – “Kpe Paso”

best music video

Director K – “Calm Down” (Remix)

best rap album

Blaqbonez – Young Missionary

Listed Lyricist

Pepper Corleone – “Flying Alone”

Best Producer of the Year

Rexxie – Abra Kadaba Remix

Best Male Artist

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Rookie of the Year

odumodubuke

Best Motivational Single

Neon Adejo – “Eze Ebube”

special commendation

sound sultan

African Music Single of the Year

Burna Boy – “Last Last”

Digital Artist of the Year

thunder horse

Best hip-hop artist

Sey Vibetz

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shallow clear

album of the year

Asake – “Mr. Money with Atmosphere”

song of the year

Burna Boy – “Last Last”

best cooperation

Spyro ft Tiwa Savage – “Who’s Your Guy Remix”

African Artist of the Year

Rema (Nigeria)

West African Artist of the Year

Black Sharif (Ghana)

Best R&B Album

Chike – Brother’s Keeper

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Victory – “Soweto”

International Artist of the Year

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best recording of the year

Victory & Tempoe – “Soweto”

Best Vocal Performance (Female)

Waje – “Between”

North African Artist of the Year

El Grande Toto – Morocco

Best East African Artist of the Year

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Best Chinese-African Artist of the Year

Libianca – Cameroon

Best Female Artist

Ella Starr

Hall of Fame

Yusu N’Dour

songwriter of the year

Simi Kosoko, Godsfavour Chidozie, Kosoko Adekunle, Marcel Akunwata – “Loyal” (Simi)

Best Alternative Album

Bank of Japan – Gbagada Express

Southern African Artiste of the Year

Focalistic – South Africa

Best R&B Single

Burna Boy – “For My Hands”

Best Alternative Song

Wizard Chen – “Song of the Earth”

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Headies Award Information

The Headies, formerly known as the Hip Hop World Awards, is a famous Nigerian music awards ceremony founded in 2006 by Hip Hop World magazine. Its main objective is to recognize and celebrate outstanding achievements in the Nigerian music industry. This annual event provides established and emerging artists a platform to perform and gain recognition, including live performances by talented musicians.

The show is broadcast live on HipTV, reaching viewers across Nigeria, allowing music lovers to witness it in real time. Over the years, The Headies have had famous presenters including Darey Art Alade, D’banj, Dakore Egbuson, Banky W., Rita Dominic, MI, Tiwa Savage and Dr SID. It plays a key role in identifying and nurturing talent in the Nigerian music industry, making it an important annual event for the industry and Nigerian music lovers.

exciting overview

Award name

The Headies (formerly Hip Hop World Awards)

won

Outstanding achievements in the Nigerian music industry

nation

Nigeria

Proposed by:

hip hop world magazine

First place winner

March 10, 2006; 17 years ago

exciting history

Originally the Hip Hop World Awards, The Headies was founded by Ayo Animashaun and has a long history in the Nigerian music scene. Its unique plaque, designed by Matthias Aragbada and produced by Jide Adewoye, symbolizes the struggle and talent of the young artist.

In 2008, it was transformed and plated with 21-karat gold, composed of resin, copper, steel, marble and gold. As of 2018, there are 25 categories, and most winners are selected through public voting, with the exception of select categories such as Record of the Year and Best Rap Album. The Headies remains a renowned platform for celebrating excellence in Nigerian music.

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