16th Headies Awards

16th Headies Awards
Date3 September 2023
LocationCobb Energy Performing Arts Centre, Atlanta, Georgia
Hosted byOsas Ighodaro and Terrence J
Most awardsRema (3), Burna Boy (3)
Most nominationsBurna Boy (10)
Websitetheheadies.com
Television/radio coverage
NetworkHipTV

The 16th Headies Awards (also known as the 2023 Headies Awards) were held on 3 September 2023, at the Cobb Energy Performing Arts Centre in Atlanta, Georgia. The event was hosted by Osas Ighodaro and Terrence J, and aired live on HipTV.[1] Burna Boy led nominations with ten, followed by Asake with eight.[2] Rema, Omah Lay, Victony, Simi, Kizz Daniel, and Pheelz all received five nominations.[2] Oxlade was nominated four times and Ruger three times.[2] Rema, and Burna Boy won three awards each.[3]

Background

On 1 June 2023, the executive held a stakeholder brunch in Nigeria.[4] On 11 July 2023, the organizers announced the Rookie category of the year, being the first batch of nominees unveiled.[5] On 12 July 2023, the remain categories was released to the public on its website.[2] On 28 July 2023, the United States Consulate Lagos, hosted a reception in honour of the award.[6][7]

Performers

Winners and nominees

Below list are nominees and winners.[2] winners are listed first in bold.[8]

Album of the Year Song of the Year
Best Recording of the Year Best Male Artist
Best Female Artist Best Vocal Performance (Male)
Best Vocal Performance (Female) Afrobeats Single of the Year
  • Blue ribbon "In Between" - Waje
    • "Loyal" - Simi
    • "Memories" - Niniola
    • "Adua (remix)" - Liya
    • "Red Wine" - Preye Itams
    • "Just 4 U" - Dami Oniru
Best R&B Single Best Rap Single
Best Alternative Song Best Inspirational Single
Best Street-Hop Artiste Best Collaboration
Producer of the Year Songwriter of the Year
Best Music Video [note 1] Lyricist on the Roll
  • Blue ribbon Payper Corleone - "Fly Talk Only"
Best R&B Album Best Alternative Album
Best Rap Album Next Rated
Rookie of the Year Headies' Viewer's Choice
Digital Artist of the Year African Artist of the Year
Best West African Artist of the Year Best East African Artist of the Year
Best North African Artist of the Year Best Southern African Artist of the Year
Best Central African Artist of the Year International Artist of the Year
International Artist Recognition Hall of Fame
Special Recognition

References

  1. ↑ Headies, The (30 August 2023). "Meet The 16th Headies Host". The Headies. Retrieved 7 September 2023.
  2. 1 2 3 4 5 Grein, Paul (28 August 2023). "Burna Boy Leads in 2023 Headies Awards Nominations: Full List (Exclusive)". Billboard. Retrieved 5 September 2023.
  3. ↑ Grein, Paul (4 September 2023). "Rema, Burna Boy Top 2023 Headies Awards: Full Winners List". Billboard. Retrieved 5 September 2023.
  4. ↑ Headies, The (1 June 2023). "HIGHLIGHT OF THE 16TH HEADIES STAKE HOLDERS BRUNCH - The Headies". Retrieved 7 September 2023.
  5. ↑ Ogunbodede, Ewaoluwa. "16th Headies: OdumoduBlvck, Bayanni, Eltee Skhillz, Others Nominated For Rookie Of The Year". Channels TV. Retrieved 7 September 2023.
  6. ↑ Headies, The (31 July 2023). "United States Consul General Host Reception In Honor Of The Headies". The Headies. Retrieved 7 September 2023.
  7. ↑ "Consul General lauds growing US-Nigeria pact in creative industry". BusinessDay. Lagos, Nigeria. 4 August 2023. Retrieved 7 September 2023.
  8. ↑ Olabode, Taiwo. "2023 Headies Awards: Complete List of Winners". TurnTable. Retrieved 7 September 2023.
  1. ↑ This particular accolade is awarded to the video director.
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