| The Beatz Awards | |
| Awarded For: | Outstanding achievements of creatives working behind the scenes in the Nigerian Music production, distribution and Business Space. |
| Current Awards: | The Beatz Awards 2022 |
| Country: | Nigeria |
The Beatz Awards is a Nigerian awards music show first introduced on 13 November 2015, by Eliworld Int'l Limited,[1] to recognize and celebrate outstanding achievements of the creative minds behind the music production, business, and distribution.[2]
The event is composed of 31 categories and the 1st edition of The Beatz Awards was held on 17 December 2015, at Shell Hall, Muson Center, Onikan, Victoria Island, Lagos, with host Gordons, and Angel Ufuoma.[3] Winners of the ceremony include Cobhams Asuquo, Masterkraft, Legendury Beatz, Don Jazzy, DJ Jimmy Jatt, Ubi Franklin, Clarence Peters, Kaffy, among other.
On 17 November 2019, The Beatz honoured Don Jazzy, with the Lifetime Achievement Award. During the ceremony, the New Discovery Producer category was renamed to Don Jazzy New Discovery Producer.[4] On 8 December 2019, Don Jazzy promised 1 million naira prize to the winner of 6th edition of Don Jazzy New Discovery Producer.[5] On 30 December 2020, The Beatz Awards held a pre-event of the 6th edition of the ceremony titled The Beatz Awards 20 for 20, to celebrate 20 biggest records of 2020.[6]
The Beatz Awards 2023 announced the nominees for the 2023 edition. There are 25 categories this year.
| Date | Venue | Host city | Host | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st | 17 December 2015 | Shell Hall, Muson Center, Onikan, Victoria Island | Lagos | |
| 2nd | 17 December 2016 | |||
| 3rd | 16 December 2017 | |||
| 4th | 21 November 2018 | Kenny Blaq | ||
| 5th | 17 November 2019 | Dr SID | ||
| 6th | 28 November 2021 | |||
| 7th | 19 November 2022 | |||
| 8th | 18 November 2023 |