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 |
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Best Rap Single |
Odumodublvck – “Declan Rice” |
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Best Vocal Performance |
Wonder Coal – “Kpe Paso” |
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best music video |
Director K – “Calm Down” (Remix) |
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best rap album |
Blaqbonez – Young Missionary |
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Listed Lyricist |
Pepper Corleone – “Flying Alone” |
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Best Producer of the Year |
Rexxie – Abra Kadaba Remix |
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Best Male Artist |
thunder horse |
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Rookie of the Year |
odumodubuke |
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Best Motivational Single |
Neon Adejo – “Eze Ebube” |
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special commendation |
sound sultan |
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African Music Single of the Year |
Burna Boy – “Last Last” |
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Digital Artist of the Year |
thunder horse |
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Best hip-hop artist |
Sey Vibetz |
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next rating |
shallow clear |
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album of the year |
Asake – “Mr. Money with Atmosphere” |
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song of the year |
Burna Boy – “Last Last” |
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best cooperation |
Spyro ft Tiwa Savage – “Who’s Your Guy Remix” |
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African Artist of the Year |
Rema (Nigeria) |
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West African Artist of the Year |
Black Sharif (Ghana) |
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Best R&B Album |
Chike – Brother’s Keeper |
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Exciting audience options |
Victory – “Soweto” |
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International Artist of the Year |
selena gomez |
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best recording of the year |
Victory & Tempoe – “Soweto” |
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Best Vocal Performance (Female) |
Waje – “Between” |
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North African Artist of the Year |
El Grande Toto – Morocco |
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Best East African Artist of the Year |
diamond platinum |
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Best Chinese-African Artist of the Year |
Libianca – Cameroon |
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Best Female Artist |
Ella Starr |
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Hall of Fame |
Yusu N’Dour |
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songwriter of the year |
Simi Kosoko, Godsfavour Chidozie, Kosoko Adekunle, Marcel Akunwata – “Loyal” (Simi) |
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Best Alternative Album |
Bank of Japan – Gbagada Express |
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Southern African Artiste of the Year |
Focalistic – South Africa |
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Best R&B Single |
Burna Boy – “For My Hands” |
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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
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Award name |
The Headies (formerly Hip Hop World Awards) |
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won |
Outstanding achievements in the Nigerian music industry |
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nation |
Nigeria |
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Proposed by: |
hip hop world magazine |
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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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