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Full list of 2023 Headies Award Winners
The 16th edition of the prestigious Headies Awards, held on Sunday, September 3, 2023, in Atlanta, Georgia, marked another milestone in the celebration of Nigerian music excellence. For the second consecutive year, the event was held in the United States and showcased the incredible talent that continues to elevate the Nigerian music industry.
Since its inception in 2006, the Headies Awards has played a pivotal role in recognizing and honoring the remarkable achievements of artists in the Nigerian music scene. The awards have now become the most coveted prize in the Nigerian music landscape.
Here is the full list of winners from the 16th Headies Awards:
BEST RAP SINGLE
- ‘Declan Rice’ by ODUMODUBLVCK
BEST MALE VOCAL PERFORMANCE
- ‘Kpe Paso’ by Wande Coal
BEST ALTERNATIVE SONG
- ‘Tinko Tinko’ by Obong Jayar
BEST VIDEO DIRECTOR
- ‘Calm Down’ by Director K (Rema)
BEST RAP ALBUM
- ‘Young Preacher’ by Blaqbonez
LYRICIST ON THE ROLL
- ‘Flytalk Only’ by Payper Corleone
PRODUCER OF THE YEAR
- ‘Abracadabra’ by Rexxie
BEST MALE ARTIST
- Rema
ROOKIE OF THE YEAR
- ODUMODUBLVCK
BEST INSPIRATIONAL SONG
- ‘Eze Ebube’ by Neon Adejo
AFROBEATS SINGLE OF THE YEAR
- ‘Last Last’ by Burna Boy
SPECIAL RECOGNITION
- Sound Sultan
DIGITAL ARTIST OF THE YEAR
- ‘Calm Down’ by Rema
BEST STREET HIP-HOP ARTISTE
- ‘Chance (Na Ham)’ by Seyi Vibez
NEXT-RATED
- Asake
ALBUM OF THE YEAR
- ‘Mr. Money With The Vibe’ by Asake
BEST COLLABORATION
- ‘Who’s Your Guy Remix’ by Spyro, Tiwa Savage
AFRICAN ARTISTE OF THE YEAR
- Rema (Nigeria)
BEST WEST AFRICAN ARTISTE OF THE YEAR
- Black Sherif (Ghana)
BEST R&B Album
- ‘The Brother’s Keeper’ by Chike
INTERNATIONAL ARTISTE OF THE YEAR
- Selena Gomez
BEST RECORDING OF THE YEAR
- ‘Soweto’ by Victony, Tempoe
BEST VOCAL PERFORMANCE (FEMALE)
- ‘In Between’ by Waje
BEST CENTRAL AFRICAN ARTISTE OF THE YEAR
- Libianca (Cameroon)
HEADIES VIEWERS’ CHOICE
- ‘Soweto’ by Victony
BEST EAST AFRICAN ARTISTE OF THE YEAR
- Diamond Platinumz (Tanzania)
BEST NORTH AFRICAN ARTISTE OF THE YEAR
- El Grande Toto (Morocco)
SONGWRITER OF THE YEAR
- ‘Loyal’ by Simi Kosoko, Goodsfavour Chidozie, Kosoko Adekunle, Marcel Akunwata
BEST R&B SINGLE
- ‘For My Hand’ by Burna Boy
BEST FEMALE ARTISTE
- Ayra Starr
BEST SOUTHERN AFRICAN ARTISTE OF THE YEAR
- Focalistic (South Africa)
BEST ALTERNATIVE ALBUM
- ‘Gbagada Express’ by BOJ
HALL OF FAME
- Youssou N’dour
The 16th Headies Awards once again celebrated the outstanding contributions of artists and industry professionals to the Nigerian music landscape, solidifying its place as one of the most anticipated events in the African music calendar. Congratulations to all the winners!