Have you heard the news? The Headies Awards 2023 nominees have been announced, and the list is absolutely incredible! I mean, we’re talking about some of the most talented artists in the music industry here in Nigeria and beyond. It’s no secret that the Headies Awards is one of the biggest and most prestigious music awards in the country, and this year’s edition promises to be nothing short of amazing.
From Best Recording of the Year to Best Female Artiste, the nominees cover a wide range of categories, and there’s something for everyone to enjoy. So get ready to mark your calendar and clear your schedule because the Headies Awards 2023 is going to be a night to remember!
Headies Nomination List 2023
Here’s the list of nominees for the Headies Awards 2023.
| Category | Nominees |
|---|---|
| Best Recording of the Year | – “Alone” by Burna Boy – “Soweto” by Victony and Tempoe – “I’m a Mess” by Omah Lay – “Ku lo sa” by Oxlade – “Stand Strong” by Davido – “No Woman, No Cry” by Tems |
| Producer of the Year | – Magicstickz (Sungba Remix) – Pheelz (Electricity) – Andrevibez & London (Calm Down) – Tempoe (Soweto) – Kel-P (Kpe Paso) – Rexxie (Abracadabra) |
| Songwriter of the Year | – “Loyal” by Simi – “I’m a Mess” by Omah Lay – “Lift Me Up” by Tems – “Alone” by Burna Boy – “In My Mind” by BNXN fka Buju – “Earth Song” by Wizard Chan |
| Best R&B Single | – “For My Hand” by Burna Boy ft ED Sheeran – “Mmadu” by CKay – “Just 4 u” by Dami Oniru – “Red Wine” by Preye – “Hard to Find” by Chike ft Flavour – “Loyal” by Simi ft Fave |
| Best Rap Single | – “Hustle” by Reminisce ft BNXN – “Big Energy” by Ladi Poe – “Back in Uni” by Blaq Bonez – “Bando Diaries” by Psycho YP ft Odumodublvck – “Declan Rice” by Odumodublvck – “My Bro” by Jeriq the Hussla ft Phyno |
| Best Vocal Performance (Female) | – “Loyal” Simi – “In Between” Waje – “Memories” Niniola – “Adua Remix” Liya – “Red Wine” Preye Itams – “Just 4 U” Dami Oniru |
| Best Vocal Performance (Male) | – “KU LO SA” Oxlade – “My Only Baby” Ric Hassani – “Love Don’t Cost a Dime” Magixx – “Spell Remix” Chike – “Reckless” Praiz – “Kpe Paso” Wande Coal |
| Best Alternative Song | – “Earth Song” by Wizard Chan – “Final Champion” by Cruel Santino – “The Traveller” by Basket Mouth and The Cavemen – “In a Loop” By BOJ ft Mellissa – “Game Changer” by Flavour – “Tinko Tinko” by Obongjayar |
| Best Music Video | – “Back in Uni” by Blaq Bonez Perliks – “PBUY” By TG Omori – “Spell (Remix)” by Director Pink – “Common Person” By Director K – “Bandana” by TG Omori – “Calm Down (Remix)” by Director K |
| Best Collaboration | – ASAKE FT. BURNA BOY – “SUNGBA REMIX” – BNXN FT KIZZ DANIEL & SEYI VIBEZ – “GWAGWALADA” – PHEELZ FT BNXN – “FINESSE” – SPYRO FT. TIWA SAVAGE – “WHO’S YOUR GUY REMIX” – PHEELZ FT DAVIDO – “ELECTRICITY” – WANDE COAL FT. OLAMIDE – “KPE PASO” |
| Best Street-Hop Artiste | – REXXIE FT. NAIRA MARLEY & SKIIBII – “ABRACADABRA” – SEYI VIBEZ – “CHANCE (NA HAM)” – ASAKE – “JOHA” – ZLATAN FT. YOUNG JONN – “ASTALAVISTA” – POCO LEE & HOTKID – “OTILO” – MOHBAD – “PEACE” |
| Afrobeat Single of the Year | – “LAST LAST” – BURNA BOY – “RUSH” – AYRA STARR – “BUGA” – KIZZ DANIEL & TEKNO – “FINESSE” – PHEELZ FT BNX |
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| N Best West African Artiste of the Year | – Alpha P (Nigeria) – Laycon (Nigeria) – Masterkraft (Nigeria) – Blanche Bailly (Cameroon) – Sidiki Diabaté (Mali) – Aya Nakamura (Mali) |
| Best East African Artiste of the Year | – Diamond Platnumz (Tanzania) – Bahati (Kenya) – Harmonize (Tanzania) – Jose Chameleone (Uganda) – Vanessa Mdee (Tanzania) – Fik Fameica (Uganda) |
| Best North African Artiste of the Year | – Saad Lamjarred (Morocco) – Amr Diab (Egypt) – TiiwTiiw (Algeria) – Mohamed Ramadan (Egypt) – Hamza Namira (Egypt) – Hatim Ammor (Morocco) |
| Best Southern African Artiste of the Year | – Cassper Nyovest (South Africa) – Elaine (South Africa) – Sho Madjozi (South Africa) – Master KG (South Africa) – Jah Prayzah (Zimbabwe) – Sha Sha (Zimbabwe) |
| Best Central African Artiste of the Year | – Innoss’B (DR Congo) – Blanche Bailly (Cameroon) – Gaz Mawete (DR Congo) – Shan’l (Gabon) – Singuila (Central African Republic) – C4 Pedro (Angola) |
| Headies’ Viewers’ Choice | – “Alone” – Burna Boy – “Soweto” – Victony and Tempoe – “I’m a Mess” – Omah Lay – “Ku lo sa” – Oxlade – “Stand Strong” – Davido – “No Woman, No Cry” – Tems |
| Best R&B Album | – “Before We Fall Asleep” – Johnny Drille – “The Prodigal II” – Brymo – “The Love Language” – Adekunle Gold – “In Her Feelings” – Lady Donli – “Gold Plated” – Tay Iwar – “The African Gentleman” – Ric Hassani |
| Best Alternative Album | – “Bitter Pill” – Tems – “Wondaland” – Teni – “Naked” – Lady Donli – “Jungle Fever” – Bantu – “13th Symphony” – A-Q & M.I Abaga – “The Love Train” – Johnny Drille |
| Best Rap Album | – “A Good Time To Be A Hoodlum” – Blaqbonez – “Carpe Diem II” – Olamide – “The Crown” – AQ – “The Prodigal II” – MI Abaga – “The Bigger Picture 2” – LadiPoe – “The Goat” – CDQ |
| Album of the Year | – “Before We Fall Asleep” – Johnny Drille – “The Prodigal II” – Brymo – “The Love Language” – Adekunle Gold – “In Her Feelings” – Lady Donli – “Gold Plated” – Tay Iwar – “The African Gentleman” – Ric Hassani |
| Song of the Year | – “Alone” – Burna Boy – “Soweto” – Victony and Tempoe – “I’m a Mess” – Omah Lay – “Ku lo sa” – Oxlade – “Stand Strong” – Davido – “No Woman, No Cry” – Tems |
| Best Female Artiste | – Lady Donli – Tems – Teni – Simi – Niniola – Waje |
Conclusion
The Headies Awards 2023 promises to be a remarkable event that celebrates the best of the best in the music industry. The nominees in each category are all incredibly talented, and it’s going to be tough to choose the winners because they’re all worthy of recognition.
Whether you’re a fan of R&B, rap, alternative, or Afrobeat, there’s something for everyone in this year’s list of nominees. We can’t wait to see who comes out on top and takes home the coveted Headies Awards.
