The 14th edition of the highly-anticipated Headies Awards (formerly Hip Hop Word Awards) held on Sunday night as a hybrid event (virtual and physical) for the first time due to the COVID-19 pandemic.
The chief organiser of the award ceremony, Ayo Animasaun, said it was difficult yet interesting producing the show for virtual audiences.
The nominees for the awards were announced in December 2020, with Fireboy DML leading with nine nominations, while Burnaboy, Davido, Wizkid and Wurld followed with six nominations each.
This year’s edition however witnessed fast-rising singers like Fireboy DML, Bad Boy Timz and Omah Lay receive their first plaque at the event that was beamed live in part on Hiptv.
The ceremony was hosted by comedian Bovi and Nancy Isime.
See list of winners below:
Producer of The Year:
Pheelz – Billionaire by Teni
Best Vocal Performance (Female):
Niniola – Addicted
Best Vocal Performance (Male):
Praiz – Under The Sky
Best Street Hop Artiste:
Mayorkun – Geng
Rookie of The Year:
Bad Boy Tims – MJ
Best Pop Single:
Nobody – DJ Neptune feat Joe Boy and Mr Eazi
Best Collabo:
Ladipoe and Simi – Know you
Best Alternative song:
Moelogo – I wonder
Best Rap Single:
Falz – Bop Daddy feat. MS Banks
Best R&B Album:
Fireboy DML – Tears, laughter and goosebumps
Best Alternative Album:
Roots – The Cavemen
Next Rated:
Omah -Lay
Viewers Choice Award:
Wizkid
Songwriter of the Year:
Simi – Duduke
Best Pop Award:
Fireboy – Apollo
Lyricist on The Roll:
Ilbliss Goretti – Country
African Artiste Recognition Award:
Master KG
Headies Hall of Fame:
King Sunny Ade
