| The 16th Headies | |
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| Date | 3 September 2023 |
| Location | Cobb Energy Performing Arts Centre in Atlanta, Georgia |
| Hosted by | Osas Ighodaro & Terrence J |
| Most awards | Rema (3) & Burna Boy (3) |
| Most nominations | Burna Boy (10) |
| Website | theheadies |
| Television/radio coverage | |
| Network | HipTV |
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.[2] While Oxlade received four,[2] and Ruger with three.[2] 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.[2] 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.[2] winners are listed first in bold.[9]
| Afrobeats Single of the Year | Best Recording of the Year |
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| Producer of the Year | Songwriter of the Year |
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| Best R&B Single | Best Rap Single |
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| Best Alternative Song | Best Street-Hop Artist |
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| Best Vocal Performance (Male) | Best Vocal Performance (Female) |
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| Best Music Video | Best Collaboration |
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| Rookie of the Year | Next Rated |
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| Digital Artist of the Year | International Artist of the Year |
| Best Male Artist | Best Female Artist |
| Best West African Artist of the Year | Best East African Artist of the Year |
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| Best North African Artist of the Year | Best Southern African Artist of the Year |
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| Best Central African Artist of the Year | African Artist of the Year |
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| Best R&B Album | Best Alternative Album |
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| Best Rap Album | Album of the Year |
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| Headies' Viewer's Choice | Song of the Year |
| Best Inspirational Single | Lyricist on the Roll |
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| International Artist Recognition | Hall of Fame |
| Special Recognition | |
References
- ↑ Headies, The (30 August 2023). "Meet The 16th Headies Host". The Headies. Retrieved 7 September 2023.
- 1 2 3 4 5 6 Grein, Paul (28 August 2023). "Burna Boy Leads in 2023 Headies Awards Nominations: Full List (Exclusive)". Billboard. Retrieved 5 September 2023.
- ↑ Grein, Paul (4 September 2023). "Rema, Burna Boy Top 2023 Headies Awards: Full Winners List". Billboard. Retrieved 5 September 2023.
- ↑ Headies, The (1 June 2023). "HIGHLIGHT OF THE 16TH HEADIES STAKE HOLDERS BRUNCH - The Headies". Retrieved 7 September 2023.
- ↑ Ogunbodede, Ewaoluwa. "16th Headies: OdumoduBlvck, Bayanni, Eltee Skhillz, Others Nominated For Rookie Of The Year". Channels TV. Retrieved 7 September 2023.
- ↑ Headies, The (31 July 2023). "United States Consul General Host Reception In Honor Of The Headies". The Headies. Retrieved 7 September 2023.
- ↑ "Consul General lauds growing US-Nigeria pact in creative industry". Businessday NG. 4 August 2023. Retrieved 7 September 2023.
- ↑ "Headies confirm musical performers for 2023 edition". Music In Africa. 16 August 2023. Retrieved 7 September 2023.
- ↑ Olabode, Taiwo. "2023 Headies Awards: Complete List of Winners". TurnTable. Retrieved 7 September 2023.
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