Burna Boy, Rema and Asake win big at the 16th Headies Awards

Over the weekend, the 16th edition of the Headies Awards, was held in Atlanta, Georgia, marking yet another grand celebration of the Nigerian music industry’s finest talents. 

Since its inception in 2006, the Headies has played an integral role in capturing and honoring the remarkable progress achieved within the Nigerian music scene, solidifying its reputation as the most prestigious award in Nigerian music.

This year’s award ceremony experienced phenomenal success with Rema from Mavins Record highlighted as one of the night’s brightest stars. The teenage musician’s stunning win of three Headies trophies including: “African Artiste of the Year,” “Digital Artiste of the Year,” and “Best Male Artiste of the Year,” cemented his position as a rising star in Nigerian music. 

Another standout at the 16th Headies Awards was Asake, who clinched two awards; “Album of the Year” and “Next Rated Act Award.” Asake’s talent and promise have not gone unnoticed, and his victories at the Headies highlight his potential to become a significant force in the Nigerian music landscape and worldwide in the years to come.

Burna Boy, a global music icon, added to his impressive collection of accolades at this year’s award. He walked away with the “Afrobeat Single of the Year” and the “Best R&B Song Award,” solidifying his status as a true musical heavyweight in the industry.

The 16th Headies Awards showcased the vibrancy and diversity of Nigerian music, with artists from various genres and backgrounds coming together to celebrate their achievements. The event’s second consecutive year in Atlanta, Georgia, was a testament to its global appeal and influence.

Here is the full winners list:

• Best Rap Singer 

Odumodublvck – “Declan Rice”

• Best Vocal Performance

Wande Coal – “Kpe Paso”

• Best Music Video

Director K – “Calm Down” (Remix)

• Best Rap Album

Blaqbonez – “Young Preacher”

• Lyricist on the Roll

Payper Corleone – “Fly Talk Alone”

• Producer of the Year

Rexxie – “Abracadaba Remix”

• Best Male Artiste of the Year 

Rema

• Rookie of the Year

Odumodublvk

• Best Inspirational Single

Neon Adejo – “Eze Ebube”

• Special Recognition

Sound Sultan

• Afrobeats Single of the Year

Burna Boy – “Last Last”

• Digital Artiste of the Year

Rema

• Best Street Hop Artiste

Seyi Vibez

• Next Rated

Asake 

• Album of the Year

Asake – “Mr Money with the vibe” 

• Song of the Year

Burna Boy – “Last Last”  

• Best Collaboration

Spyro ft Tiwa Savage – “Who Is Your Guy Remix”

• African Artiste of the Year

Rema (Nigeria)

• Best West African Artiste of the Year

Black Sherif (Ghana)

• Best R&B Album

Chike – “The Brother’s Keeper”

• Headies Viewers choice

Victony- “Soweto”  

• International Artiste of the Year

Selena Gomez

• Best Recording of the Year

Victony & Tempoe – “Soweto”  

• Best Vocal Performance (Female)

Waje – “In Between”

• Best North African Artiste of the Year

El Grande Toto – “Morocco”

• Best East African Artiste of the Year

Diamond Platnumz

• Best Central African Artiste of the Year

Libianca – “Cameroon”

• Best Female Artiste

Ayra Starr  

• Hall of Fame

Youssou N’Dour

• Songwriter of the Year

Simi Kosoko, Godsfavour Chidozie, Kosoko Adekunle, Marcel Akunwata – “Loyal” (Simi)

• Best Alternate Album

BOJ – “Gbagada Express”

• Best Southern African Artiste of the Year

Focalistic – “South Africa”

• Best R&B Single

Burna Boy – “For My Hand”

• Best Alternative Song

Wizard Chan – “Earth Song”