The 17th Headies Awards, held on Sunday in Lagos, Nigeria, celebrated the vibrant and diverse talents shaping the African music industry.
With standout moments across multiple categories, the night saw Zerry DL take home the coveted Rookie of the Year award, while global sensation Davido secured Digital Artist of the Year.
Rema’s groundbreaking album HEIS was crowned Afrobeats Album of the Year, and Tems triumphed with Best Recording of the Year for her hit “Burning.”
These honours, among others, reflect the incredible growth and innovation in Africa’s music scene.
See below for winners;
Rookie of the Year: Zerry DL
Soundtrack of the Year: “Tribe Called Judah Soundtrack” – TCJ & Abbey Wonder (A Tribe Called Judah Soundtrack)
Best Recording of the Year: “Burning” – Tems
Best Vocal Performance (Male): “Billions” – Lojay
Best Vocal Performance (Female): “I’m Done” – Liya
Special Recognition Award Recipients: Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu; Alex Okosi; Amaju Pinnick
Songwriter of the Year: “Vision” – Chimamanda Pearl Chukwuma (Qing Madi)
Producer of the Year: “OZEBA” – London
Afrobeats Album of the Year: HEIS – Rema
Music Video of the Year: “EGWU” – Director Pink
Afrobeats Single of the Year: “Big Baller” – Flavour
Headies’ Viewers’ Choice: “Egwu” – Chike & Mohbad
Headies Next Rated: Odumodublvck
Digital Artiste of the Year: Davido
Best Rap Single: “Cast” – Shallipopi & Odumodublvck
Best East African Artiste of the Year: Juma Jux (Tanzania)
Best Street-hop Artiste: Mohbad – Ask About Me
Song of the Year: “Lonely at the Top” – Asake
Best Central African Artiste of the Year: Innoss’B (DRC)
