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!