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Headies 2025 Announces Full List of Nominees for This Year’s Awards
The Headies, Nigeria’s premier music awards, has unveiled the nominees for its 17th edition, set to take place on April 5, 2025. This year’s awards spotlight music videos released between April 2023 and July 31, 2024. Here’s the complete list of nominees:
Music Video of the Year
- “Like Ice Spice” – Perlinks and Emeka Shine
- “Charm” – Rema, Perlinks, and Folarin Oludare
- “Ojapiano” – Mattmax
- “Egwu” – Director Pink
- “Showa” – TG Omori
- “Metaverse” – Jyde Ajala
- “Na Money” – Dammy Twitch
Best Vocal Performance (Female)
- Niniola – “Level”
- Ayra Starr – “Last Heartbreak Song”
- Simi – “Stranger”
- Yemi Alade – “Tomorrow”
- Liya – “I’m Done”
Best Rap Single
- “Blood on the Dance Floor” – Bloody
- “Cast” – Odumodu Blvck and Shallipopi
- “Civilian” – Wale and Odumodu Blvck
- “Canada” – Magnito
- “Ije Nwoke” – Jeriq
- “Hallelujah” – Ladipoe, Rozzz, and Morello
Rookie of the Year
- Llona
- Taves
- Zerry DL
- Kaestyles
Best R&B Single
- Johnny Drille – “For You”
- Tems – “Burning”
- Simi – “Stranger”
- Ayra Starr – “Last Heartbreak Song” ft. Giveon
- Qing Madi – “Vision”
Songwriter of the Year
- Simi – “Stranger”
- Qing Madi – “Vision”
- Llona – “Can’t Breathe”
- Bloody Civilian – “Family Meeting”
- Wizard Chan – “Stages of Life”
Producer of the Year
- Dibs – “Different Pattern”
- Sarz – “Happiness”
- Magicsticks – “Basquiat”
- London – “Ozeba”
- Rema/Producer X/Cubeats/Deatz/Klimperboy – “Hehehe”
Best Recording of the Year
- Burna Boy – “Higher”
- Tems – “Burning”
- Ayra Starr and Giveon – “Last Heartbreak Song”
- Seyi Vibez – “Different Pattern”
- Sarz and Lojay – “Billions”
Best Collaboration
- “Blood on the Dance Floor” – Odumodu Blvck, Bloody Civilian, and Wale
- “Emotions” – Tiwa Savage ft. Asa
- “Egwu” – Chike ft. Mohbad
- “Cast” – Shallipopi ft. Odumodu Blvck
- “Ole” – Qing Madi ft. Bnxn
- “IDK” – Wizkid ft. Zlatan
- “Twe Twe Remix” – Kizz Daniel ft. Davido
Best Street-Hop Artiste
- Ayo Maff – “Dealer” ft. Fireboy
- Seyi Vibez – “Different Patterns”
- Shallipopi – “Cast” ft. Odumodu Blvck
- Mohbad – “Ask About Me”
- Zhus Jdo – “Johnbull”
Afrobeats Single of the Year
- “Daniel” – Seyi Vibez
- “Big Big Things” – Young John ft. Kizz Daniel
- “Twe Twe Remix” – Kizz Daniel ft. Davido
- “Remember” – Asake
- “Egwu” – Chike ft. Mohbad
- “Ogechi Remix” – Hyce, Boypee, and Brown
- “Big Baller” – Flavour
- “Joel” ft. Davido
Lyricist on the Roll
- “Chocolate City Cypher” – MI Abaga
- “Mogadishu” – AQ
- “Chocolate City Cypher” – Blaqbonez
- “Efeleme” – Alpha Ojini
- “Hallelujah” – Lad
Rapper Erigga has sparked controversy with his bold views on Nigerian women and romance.
He recently claimed that Nigerian women prioritize financial gain over true romance in relationships. According to him, to them, romance is all about receiving monetary gifts, while love simply means having their bills paid.
On his X handle, Erigga wrote, “Nigerian women aren’t deep. They date for survival, not for love. So, when a man is intentional, it means he’s rich. Romance to them is just a monetary gesture, and love is about paying their bills. What you’re calling relationships in Nigeria isn’t it.” His remarks have ignited heated debates online.
Afrobeats star Iyanya has responded to accusations that he’s taken sides in the ongoing rivalry between Wizkid and Davido.
The long-running beef between the two artists flared up again last year with heated social media exchanges. Iyanya, who previously collaborated with Wizkid on the hit track ‘Sexy Mama,’ has recently faced criticism for showing public support for Davido’s music.
On Wednesday, an X user, @Akubasteeny, called out Iyanya in the comments, questioning why he appeared to switch sides and back Davido over Wizkid.
Iyanya was quick to set the record straight, saying he has no issues with either artist. He made it clear that his support for Wizkid is just as strong as his support for any other artist.
He went on to explain that fans are often the ones trying to create divisions between artists, writing, “I don’t have a problem with any artist. I play Wizkid’s ‘Made in Lagos’ and ‘Morayo’ just like I play songs from other artists. Most of us artists listen to each other’s work when it drops to stay updated on the sound.”
He also shared how he’s supported artists like Fola, Fireboy, and Joeboy before they hit big. “I’ve been playing their songs from the start. I tell you, I have no enemies. Fans are the ones pushing these agendas. Me and Burna had a great time together at the club just three weeks ago.”
Nigerian music star Adewale Mayowa Emmanuel, better known as Mayorkun, has sparked curiosity after hinting that he may be married.
During a recent chat on Arise TV, the singer confirmed he’s no longer available, saying there’s no space for anyone else in his life. When asked about his partner, he chose to keep things private for now.
“I’m off the market. No chance for any other girl,” he said. “I won’t mention her name or say anything about her just yet. But with time, everyone will know.”
Mayorkun’s last known relationship was with British model Cocainna. Back in October 2023, he confirmed their breakup, explaining that things simply didn’t work out between them. Despite the split, he noted that they’re still on good terms.
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