The Headies 2019 Explained

Headies 2019
Location:Eko Convention Centre, Victoria Island, Lagos
Host:Reminisce, Nancy Isime
Network:HipTV
Previous:2018
Main:The Headies
Next:2020
Most Awards:Teni (4)
Most Nominations:Burna Boy (10)

The Headies 2019 was the thirteenth edition of The Headies. It was held on October 19, 2019, at the Eko Convention Centre in Victoria Island, Lagos. Themed "Power of a Dream", the ceremony was hosted by rapper Reminisce and actress Nancy Isime.[1] [2] After shortlisting thousands of entries submitted between January 2018 and June 2019, the organizers of the ceremony announced the nominees on 1 October 2019.[3] Burna Boy set a record for the most nominations in one night with 10 nominations.[4] Teni followed with 6 and Wizkid with 5. The ceremony featured performances from a number of artists, including Styl-Plus, Sunny Neji, Duncan Mighty, Teni and Victor AD.[5] Teni won the most awards with 4. Rema won the Next Rated award, beating Fireboy DML, Joeboy, Lyta, Victor AD and Zlatan.[6]

Performances

Presenters

Winners and nominees

Best R&B/Pop AlbumBest Rap Album
Best R&B SingleBest Pop Single
(featuring Runtown)
    • "Tipsy" – Odunsi (The Engine)
(featuring Raye)
(featuring Duncan Mighty, Wizkid)
Best Vocal Performance (Male)Best Vocal Performance (Female)
  • Teni – "Uyo Meyo"
    • GoodGirl LA – "Bless me"
    • Waje – "Udue"
    • Tems – "Mr Rebel"
    • Falana – "Repeat"
Best Rap SingleBest Street Hop Artiste
  • "Talk" – Falz
    • "We Don't Do That Over Here" – Hotyce
(featuring Olamide)
    • "Sacrifice" – Payper Corleone
(featuring Alpha Ojini)(featuring Loose Kaynon)
Best CollaboLyricist on the Roll
(featuring Zlatan Ibile)(featuring Tiwa Savage, Fiokee)(featuring Davido)
    • "Fake Love" – Starboy
(featuring Duncan Mighty, Wizkid)(featuring Peruzzi)
  • A-Q – "Crown"
    • Ycee – "Balance"
    • Boogey – "Implode"
    • Paybac – "Implode"
    • Ghost – "Crown"
    • Tec – "Crown"
Song of the YearBest Recording of the Year
(featuring Duncan Mighty, Wizkid)
Album of the YearArtiste of the Year
Producer of the YearBest Music Video
  • Killertunes – "Fake Love" by Starboy
(featuring Duncan Mighty, Wizkid) (featuring Zlatan Ibile)
Next RatedAfrican Artiste Recognition
Viewer's ChoiceBest Performer
Rookie of the YearBest Alternative Song
  • Barry Jhay
Hip Hop World Revelation of the YearSpecial Recognition Award
  • Paul Okoye of One Africa

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Full list of winners at Headies 2019. 21 October 2019. 23 October 2019. The Nation Newspapers.
  2. Web site: Motolani Alake. Reminisce and Nancy Isime to host 2019 Headies. Pulse NG. 23 October 2019. 15 October 2019.
  3. Web site: Fikayo Olowolagba. Burna Boy, Teni lead as Headies releases 2019 nominee list. Dailypost NG. 23 October 2019. 1 October 2019.
  4. Web site: 2019 Headies Awards: Burna Boy Makes History With 10 Nominations. 2 October 2019. 23 October 2019. Channels Television.
  5. Web site: Motolani Alake. Falz, Burna Boy, Teni, Rema and other talking points from Headies 2019. Pulse NG. 23 October 2019. 21 October 2019.
  6. Web site: BREAKING: Headies 2019: Rema emerges the next-rated artist of the year. 20 October 2019. 23 October 2019. The Nation Newspapers.