By Fasuyi Tolulope Samuel
The anticipation for the 17th edition of the prestigious Headies Awards is at an all-time high as the full list of nominees has been unveiled.
As Nigeria’s premier music awards ceremony, the Headies continues to celebrate excellence in the African music industry, spotlighting outstanding talent across various categories.
With heavyweight contenders and rising stars vying for top honors, this year’s nominations promise an intense battle.
Here’s a full list of Nominees of the much anticipated 17th Headies award below:
Best Recording of the Year
Recognizing exceptional sound engineering and composition, this category features some of the finest records of the year:
TEMS – Burning
Seyi Vibez – Different Pattern
Burna Boy – Higher
Ayra Starr & Giveon – Last Heartbreak Song
Sarz ft. Lojay – Billions
Producer of the Year
Honoring the maestros behind the biggest hits:
Sarz – Happiness
London – Ozeba
Magicsticks – Basquiat
Rema/Producer X/Cubeatz/Deatz/Klimperboy – Hehehe
Dibs – Different Pattern
Songwriter of the Year
Highlighting the penmanship behind some of the most profound lyrics:
Simisola Kosoko – Stranger (Simi)
Chimamanda Pearl Chukwuma – Vision (Qing Madi)
Michael Ajuma Attah – Can’t Breathe (Llona)
Emoseh Khamofu – Family Meeting (Bloody Civilian)
Fuayefika Maxwell – Stages of Life (Wizard Chan)
Best R&B Single
A celebration of soulful, rhythm-driven music:
Qing Madi – Vision
Johnny Drille – For You
Simi – Stranger
Tems – Burning
Ayra Starr ft. Giveon – Last Heartbreak Song
Rookie of the Year
Spotlighting fresh talents making waves:
Zerry DL
Taves
Kaestyles
Llona
Best Rap Single
Recognizing outstanding rap performances:
Shallipopi ft. Odumodublvck – Cast
Odumodublvck ft. Bloody Civilian & Wale – Blood on the Dance Floor
Ladipoe, Rozzz & Morrelo – Hallelujah
Magnito – Canada
Jeriq – Ije Nwoke
Best Vocal Performance (Female)
Ayra Starr – Last Heartbreak Song
Niniola – Level
Simi – Stranger
Liya – I’m Done
Yemi Alade – Tomorrow
Best Music Video of the Year
Charm – Rema (Perliks & Folarin Oludare)
Metaverse – Jyde Ajala
Like Ice Spice – Perliks & Emeka Shine Shine
Ojapiano – Mattmax
Egwu – Director Pink
Showa – TG Omori
Na Money – Dammy Twitch
Best Collaboration
Emotions – Tiwa Savage ft. Asa
Blood on the Dance Floor – Odumodublvck, Bloody Civilian & Wale
Cast – Shallipopi ft. Odumodublvck
Egwu – Chike & Mohbad
Ole – Qing Madi & BNXN
Twe Twe Remix – Kizz Daniel & Davido
IDK – Wizkid ft. Zlatan
Final Thoughts
With an exciting mix of nominees, the 17th Headies Awards promises to be a night of celebration, surprises, and historic wins.
Who are your favorites?
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