The 15th edition of the Nigerian Headies Awards show was held at the Cobb Energy Performing Arts Centre in Atlanta, Georgia, United States.
This is the first time one of the loudest and biggest award shows in Africa was hosted outside the continent.
The Headies is usually beyond just music. It is always a moment that captures Africa’s rich cultural heritage and it’s unique fashion and innovations. This year we saw a huge masquerade on stage in the United States dancing to the sound of Africa.
One of stunning performances of the night by the Bandana and Sungba singer, Asake, visually took the crowd down a memory lane as he performed his top 2022 hit songs in baggy jeans. Think of old schools and the hot hip-hop/rap days.
Will baggy denims become a thing again? Maybe Asake may be the reason why.
See the full list of Headies winners here:
Best recording of the year
“Celebrate Me” – Patoranking
Album of the year
Made In Lagos (Deluxe Edition) – Wizkid
Song of the year
“Essence” – Wizkid Feat. Tems
Best female artiste
Tems
Best male artiste
Burna Boy
Digital artiste of the year
Ayra Starr
Best streethop artiste
Goya Menor & Nektunez – “Amenor Amapiano Remix”
African Artiste of the year
Burna Boy (Nigeria)
International artiste recognition
Chris Brown
Best central African artiste of the year
Innoss’b
Best West African artiste of the year
Gyakie (Ghana)
Best North African artiste of the year
Latifa (Tunisia)
Best Southern African artiste of the year
Focalistic (South Africa)
Best East African artiste of the year
Diamond Platinumz
Best vocal performance (male)
Oxlade – Ojuju
Best vocal performance (female)
Waje – “Last Time”
Lyricist on the roll
A-Q – “The Last Cypher”
Best rap single
“Feeling” – Ladipoe feat. Bnxn
Best music video
“Champion” (Fireboy DML Feat. D Smoke) Directed by Tg Omori
Best rap album
Carpe Diem – Olamide
Best reggae & dancehall album
Three – Patoranking
Producer of the year
Sarz – “Monalisa” By Lojay & Sarz
Best inspirational single
“Cultural Praise” – Kcee & Okwesili Eze Group
Songwriter of the year
Adekunle Gold – “Sinner”
Best R&B single
“Essence” – Wizkid feat. Tems
Best Afrobeats single
“Peru” – Fireboy DML
Best alternative single
“Doings” – Flavour
Best alternative album
Intermission – Ibejii
Special recognition (outstanding impact on the entertainment industry)
Efe Omorogbe
Sunday Are
Bose Ogulu
Special recognition (talent)
D’banj
Headies’ viewer’s choice
Ayra Starr – Bloody Samaritan
Next rated
Bnxn—pronounced as Benson
Best R&B album
If Orange Was a Place – Tems
Rookie of the year
Fave
Humanitarian award of the year
Davido
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By Elijah Christopher
