The Headies 2023 Explained

The 16th Headies
Date:3 September 2023
Location:Cobb Energy Performing Arts Centre in Atlanta, Georgia
Host:Osas Ighodaro & Terrence J
Network:HipTV
Previous:2022
Main:The Headies
Next:2024
Most Awards:Rema (3) & Burna Boy (3)
Most Nominations:Burna Boy (10)

The Headies 2023 was the 16th edition of Nigerian music awards The Headies. It was held at Cobb Energy Performing Arts Centre in Atlanta, Georgia, United States on 3 September 2023. Hosted by Osas Ighodaro & Terrence J.[1] The ceremony was to be aired live on HipTV. Burna Boy lead nominations with ten,[2] Asake with eight, Rema, Omah Lay, Victony, Simi, Kizz Daniel, and Pheelz received five each. While Oxlade received four, and Ruger with three. Rema, and Burna Boy received three awards each.[3]

Background

On 1 June 2023, the executive held a stakeholder brunch in Nigeria.[4] On 11 July 2023, the organizers announced the Rookie category of the year, being the first batch of nominees unveiled.[5] On 12 July 2023, the remain categories was released to the public on its website. On 28 July 2023, the United States Consulate Lagos, hosted a reception in honour of the award.[6] [7]

Performers

On 16 August 2023, the organizers confirmed the following acts to perform at the event.[8]

Winners and nominees

Below list are nominees and winners. winners are listed first in bold.[9]

Afrobeats Single of the YearBest Recording of the Year
Producer of the YearSongwriter of the Year
Best R&B SingleBest Rap Single
Best Alternative SongBest Street-Hop Artist
Best Vocal Performance (Male)Best Vocal Performance (Female)
  • "In Between" - Waje
    • "Loyal" - Simi
    • "Memories" - Niniola
    • "Adua (remix)" - Liya
    • "Red Wine" - Preye Itams
    • "Just 4 U" - Dami Oniru
Best Music VideoBest Collaboration
Rookie of the YearNext Rated
Digital Artist of the YearInternational Artist of the Year
Best Male ArtistBest Female Artist
Best West African Artist of the YearBest East African Artist of the Year
Best North African Artist of the YearBest Southern African Artist of the Year
Best Central African Artist of the YearAfrican Artist of the Year
Best R&B AlbumBest Alternative Album
Best Rap AlbumAlbum of the Year
Headies' Viewer's ChoiceSong of the Year
Best Inspirational SingleLyricist on the Roll
  • Payper Corleone - "Fly Talk Only"
    • Ladipoe - "Clowns"
    • Vector - "Clowns"
    • Alpha Ojini - "Vigilante Bop"
    • A-Q - "Family First"
    • Tec - "Live Life"
International Artist Recognition Hall of Fame
  • Sean Combs
Special Recognition

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Headies . The . Meet The 16th Headies Host . The Headies . 7 September 2023 . 30 August 2023.
  2. Web site: Grein . Paul . Burna Boy Leads in 2023 Headies Awards Nominations: Full List (Exclusive) . Billboard . 5 September 2023 . 28 August 2023.
  3. Web site: Grein . Paul . Rema, Burna Boy Top 2023 Headies Awards: Full Winners List . Billboard . 5 September 2023 . 4 September 2023.
  4. Web site: Headies . The . HIGHLIGHT OF THE 16TH HEADIES STAKE HOLDERS BRUNCH - The Headies . 7 September 2023 . 1 June 2023.
  5. Web site: Ogunbodede . Ewaoluwa . 16th Headies: OdumoduBlvck, Bayanni, Eltee Skhillz, Others Nominated For Rookie Of The Year . Channels TV . 7 September 2023.
  6. Web site: Headies . The . United States Consul General Host Reception In Honor Of The Headies . The Headies . 7 September 2023 . 31 July 2023.
  7. Web site: Consul General lauds growing US-Nigeria pact in creative industry . Businessday NG . 7 September 2023 . 4 August 2023.
  8. Web site: Headies confirm musical performers for 2023 edition . Music In Africa . 7 September 2023 . en . 16 August 2023.
  9. Web site: Olabode . Taiwo . 2023 Headies Awards: Complete List of Winners . TurnTable . 7 September 2023.