Exciting votes for 2023
The Headies, formerly known as the Hip Hop World Awards, is a prestigious music awards ceremony founded in 2006 by Nigeria’s “Hip Hop World” magazine. Its main purpose is to recognize and celebrate outstanding achievements in the Nigerian music industry. The event is held annually and showcases performances by established and emerging artists. The ceremony was broadcast live on HipTV, reaching viewers across Nigeria.
The 1st and 2nd Headies were held at the Muson Center in Onikan, Lagos State. From 2010 to 2012, the awards were held at the Eko Hotel and Suites, Victoria Island, Lagos. Over the years, many prominent Nigerian media personalities have served as hosts for this prestigious event including Darey Art Alade, D’banj, Dakore Egbuson, Banky W., Rita Dominic, MI, Tiwa Savage and Dr SID.
How to vote for the 2023 Headies Awards?
Here is the process for the 16th Headies voting, presented in point-by-point format:
- Visit the 16th Headies Voting Portal.
- Fill in the required information, starting with your email address.
- Enter your full name.
- Provide your phone number.
- Enter your email address again to verify.
- Specify your location, including the country and city where you live.
- Go ahead and choose your favorite artist across all categories.
- Please be sure to review your selections carefully before submitting.
- Once you’re satisfied with your selection, submit your vote.
- Thank you for participating in the 16th Headies Voting!
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Who are the 2023 Headies Award nominees?
Rookie of the Year
- Bayani
- Cade
- Gucci
- bloody civilians
- odumodubuke
- Eddie Skirtz
producer of the year
- MAGICSTICKS – “SUNGBA REMIX” (ASAKE)
- PHEELZ – “ELECTRICITY” (PHEELZ FT DAVIDO)
- ANDRE VIBEZ & LONDON – “Chill Out” (REMA)
- TEMPOE – “Soweto” (VICTONY & TEMPOE)
- KEL-P – “KPE PASO” (WANDE COAL AND OLAMIDE)
- REXXIE – “ABRACADABRA” (REXXIE, NAIRA MARLEY, SKIIBII and WIZKID)
Best R&B Single
- “Business” – Memories
- “Big Energy” – Ladipo
- “Back to College”-BLAQBONEZ
- “Bando Diary”——PSYCHOYP
- “Delan Rice”——ODUMODUBLVCK
- “My Brother” – Jerrick Ft.Fino
Best “Alternative” Song
- “Song of the Earth” – Wizard Chen
- “Ultimate Champion” – Cruel Santino
- “Traveler” – caveman’s basket mouth
- “Circulation” – Bank of England FT MOLIY and MELLISSA
- “Game Changer” (DIKE) – Flavor
- “TINKO TINKO”——OBONGJAYAR
best music video
- BLAQBONEZ – “Back to College” (BLAQBONEZ & PERLIKS)
- TG OMORI – “PBUY” (Qingqing)
- DIRECTOR PINK – “SPELL REMIX” (CHIKE & OXLADE)
- TG OMORI – “BANDANA” (FIREBOY & ASAKE)
- Director K – “Ordinary People” (Burna Boys)
- Director K – “Calm Down” (REMA)
best cooperation
- Assaq Financial Times. BURNA BOY – “SUNGBA REMIX”
- BNXN FT KIZZ DANIEL AND SEYI VIBEZ – “GWAGWALADA”
- PHEELZ FT BNXN – “Tricks”
- Sparrow Financial Times. TIWA SAVAGE – “Who’s Your Guy Remix”
- PHEELZ FT DAVIDO – “Electricity”
- Wonder Coal FT. Olamide – “KPE PASO”
Best hip-hop artist
- Rexy Ft. NAIRA MARLEY & SKIIBII – “ABRACADABRA”
- SEYI VIBEZ – “Chance (NA HAM)”
- ASAKE – “JOHA”
- Zlatan Financial Times. YOUNG JON – “ASTALAVISTA”
- POCO LEE & HOTKID – “OTILO”
- Mohabad – “Peace”
next rating
- young jon
- Seyvebez
- Asai
- victory
- Xiaolong
African Music Single of the Year
- “Last Last” – Burna Boy
- “RUSH” – Ella Starr
- “BUGA” – KIZZ DANIEL & TEKNO
- “FINESSE” – PHEELZ FT BNXN
- “Who are your people?” – Spyro the Dragon
- “ASIWAJU”——Ruger
HEADIES Audience Choice
- Ruger – “ASIWAJU”
- VICTONY & TEMPOE – “Soweto”
- FIREBOY DML & ASAKE – “Turban”
- Ella Star – “RUSH”
- ASAKE – “Terminator”
- MAVINS – “Overload”
- Crayons – “IJO (LABA LABA)”
- OXLADE – “KU LO SA”
- KIZZ DANIEL & TEKNO – “BUGA”
- PHEELZ AND DAVIDO – “ELECTRICITY”
Best West African Artist of the Year
- Giaki (Ghana)
- Black Sheriff (Ghana)
- Therapist (Liberia)
- Camido (Ghana)
Best East African Artist of the Year
- ancestral chef
- diamond white gold
- Revani
- Eddie Kenzo
- River Bend Beer World
North African Artist of the Year
- MARWA LOUD – Morocco
- WEGZ-Egypt
- El Grande Toto – Morocco
- Sorkin – Algeria
Best Southern African Artist of the Year
- Also known as (South Africa)
- Nasty C – South Africa
- COSTA TITCH – South Africa
- Uncle Waffles – South Africa
- Focalistic – South Africa
- DJ TARICO – Mozambique
Best Central African Artist of the Year
- FALLY IPUPA – Democratic Republic of the Congo
- Gas Mawet – Democratic Republic of the Congo
- Matias Damasio – Angola
- EMMA’A – Gabon
- Libyanca – Cameroon
- DJ TARICO – Mozambique
Best Central African Artist of the Year
- FALLY IPUPA – Democratic Republic of the Congo
- Gas Mawet – Democratic Republic of the Congo
- Matias Damasio – Angola
- EMMA’A – Gabon
- Libyanca – Cameroon
- DJ TARICO – Mozambique
Best R&B Album
- Home – Johnny Derill
- Brother’s Keeper – CHIKE
- Reckless – Praise
- WAJE 2.0 – WAJE
- A matter of time – DAMI ONIRU
- Tell the truth (TBH) – SIMI
Best Alternative Album
- Horoscope – Basket Mouth
- GBAGADA Express – Bank of Japan
- Some nights I dream about doors – OBONGJAYAR
- Subaru Boys: Final Paradise – Cruel Santino
- Undeniable Heart of Heaven – Somadina
- Native World – Native Sound System
album of the year
- Love, Damini – Burna Boys
- Mr. Qian and the atmosphere – ASAKE
- Carnival and Roses – Rema
- Lonely Boy – Omar Rai
- Desperado – Victory
- Eternity – Davido
song of the year
- “Calm down” – Rema
- “Last Last” – Burna Boy
- “KU LO SA”——OXLADE
- “BUGA” – KIZZ DANIEL & TEKNO
- “Tricks” – PHEELZ FT.barnnix
- “SUNGBA REMIX” – ASAKE FT. Burna Boy
Best Female Artist
- Transmission electron microscope
- sago
- Ella Starr
- Tiwa Savage
Best Male Artist
- Asai
- Rema
- Kizz Daniel
- Ruger
- Omalai
- burna boy
Best Male Artist
-
young jon
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Seyvebez
-
Asai
-
victory
-
Xiaolong
African Artist of the Year
- Rema (Nigeria)
- Burna Boys (Nigeria)
- MARWA LOUD (Morocco)
- Black Sheriff (Ghana)
- Diamond Platinum (Tanzania)
Best Motivational Single
- “Be Strong” – DAVIDO FT Sunday Service Choir
- “JIREH (MY PROVIDER)” – LIMOBLAZE, LECRAE and HAPPI MUSIC
- “This Year” – VICTOR THOMPSON AND EHIS ‘D’ GREATEST
- “EZE EBUBE” – Neon Adjo
- “TOBECHUKWU” – Nathaniel Bassey and Messi Chinwo
- “I support” – Victoria Orenze
Digital Artist of the Year
- burna boy
- Ella Starr
- Rema
- Omalai
- Kizz Daniel
- Asai
international artist of the year
- Drake
- future
- selena gomez
- don tolliver
- Ed Sheeran
Headies Award Voting Site
Winners of the awards are determined in two ways: public voting in categories open to the public, and rigorous evaluation by members of the Headies jury, which can also be found on the official website at theheadies.com
Public Vote:
For some categories, the public has the opportunity to participate in the voting process. This means fans and lovers of Nigerian music can vote for their favorite nominees in these specific categories. The public’s vote plays an important role in determining the winner.
Headies Jury Says:
In addition to public voting, Headies employs a distinguished panel of experts called the Headies Jury. The panel is comprised of experienced individuals with in-depth knowledge and understanding of the Nigerian music industry. Jury members carefully analyze and evaluate nominees based on a variety of criteria including artistic talent, impact, creativity and overall excellence. Their critical evaluation plays a vital role in determining winners in closed voting categories.
Winners in each category are selected through a combination of public voting input and critical analysis by the Headies judging panel. This dual approach ensures a fair and balanced decision-making process that incorporates the preferences of the public and the expertise of industry professionals.
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