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On Sunday, September 3, 2023, the 16th Headies Award took place in Atlanta Georgia for the second consecutive year. Since its inception in 2006, the Headies has played a prominent role in the documentation of the strides recorded in the Nigerian music industry through its award which has now become the biggest prize in Nigerian music. On the night, B. His Nigerian music renaissance speech was also the highlight of the event. Other big winners were Asake with two gongs including the coveted Next Rated Award; Burna Boy picked up the Afrobeat Single of the Year and the Best R&B Song. Here Is The Full Winners List: BEST RAP SINGLE ‘ Declan Rice’ by  ODUMODUBLVCK 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 ART

The   2023 Headies Awards   are happening this  Sunday, September 3, 2023, at  Cobb Energy Performing Arts Center in Atlanta, Georgia, USA . This is the 16th year for the award show that celebrates the artistic ingenuity of Pan-African talent. Over the years, it has rewarded, recognized, and celebrated the greatest in Afrobeats, African music, and culture, featuring sounds from South, East, Central, North, and West Africa. This year's nominees for International Artist of the Year include Drake, Future, Selena Gomez, Don Tolliver, and Ed Sheeran. Sean Love Combs will receive the International Special Recognition Award. Tems, Burna Boy, Victony & Tempoe, Omah Lay, and Atlanta's own Davido featuring the Sunday Service Choir are nominated for Best Recording of the year. The awards show will be hosted by Emmy Award-nominated actor and Host Terrence J and Nigerian-American actress and co-host Osas Ighodaro. The star-studded lineup of performers includes Ayra Starr, Rema, Asake, O

The Headies, Nigeria’s most prestigious music award show, released the much anticipated nominations list for its 16th edition. The list features an array of both local and international artists that have been recognised for their contribution to the music scene in the past year. Notably, Damini Ogulu, a Grammy award-winner popularly known as Burna Boy, received the most nods on the list with a total of 11 nominations . He also battles for the Album of the Year with Davido, Rema, Asake, Omah Lay and Victony. This year’s award will also recognise international artistes who have made their mark in the Nigerian music industry. The nominees for the 2023 International Artiste of the Year Category include Drake, Future, Selena Gomez, Don Toliver and Ed Sheeran. Below is the full nominations list of the 16th Headies awards: BEST RECORDING OF THE YEAR “Alone” – Burna Boy “Soweto” – Victony and Tempoe “I’m a Mess” – Omah Lay “Ku lo sa” –  Oxlade “Stand Strong” – Davido “No Woman, No Cry” – Tems

In the pulsating realm of Nigerian music, a rising star has emerged, known to all as Bizzywurld,  Born as Olamilekan Banji. The young talent says he possesses a profound passion for music, an unwavering commitment to making waves in the industry. Bizzywurld’s musical odyssey commenced during his secondary school years when he discovered his knack for singing and songwriting. It wasn’t until he had saved enough money to enter a recording studio that he could embark on his musical dreams. When questioned about whether music is a mere hobby or a profession for him, Bizzywurld’s response resonates with determination: “I can’t live without music; it’s in every fiber of my being. I am resolute in crafting music that transcends borders and leaves a profound mark. Music is my profession, and I am fully prepared to take the industry by storm.” Bizzywurld says he draws influence from an illustrious roster of musical icons, including Olamide, Burnaboy, Wizkid, Davido, Drake, Phyno, and others. Th