FULL LIST OF HEADIES AWARD WINNERS 2023

The Headies is one of Nigeria’s most prestigious Awards ceremonies. Established to recognize and celebrate outstanding achievements in the Nigerian Music Industry. The event has gained recognition both nationally and internationally, making it a significant platform for Nigerian and other African musicians to showcase their talent and receive recognition for their work.

The 16^th Headies was held in Atlanta, USA to accomplish the purpose of the scheme. The event was packed with some much fun and entertainment. Nigerian and other African artiste delivered epic performances to the wow of patrons. back-to-back electrifying performance.

Mavin star, Rema emerged the big winner, going home with three awards.

Here is the full list of winners.

BEST RAP SINGLE    

 ‘Declan Rice’ by

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

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 &Tempoe     

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

SPECIAL RECOGNITION’    

Sound Sultan

HALL OF FAME  

Youssou N’dour

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