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2023 Headies Award Winners [FULL LIST]

On Sunday, September 3, 2023, the 16th Headies Award occurred in Atlanta, Georgia, for the second consecutive year.
Since its inception in 2006, the Headies has been instrumental in recognizing achievements in the Nigerian music industry through its prestigious awards, which have now become the most coveted accolades in Nigerian music.
Here is the complete list of winners:
BEST RAP SINGLE
“Declan Rice” by ODUMODUBLVCK
BEST MALE VOCAL PERFORMANCE
“Kpe Paso” by Wande Coal
BEST ALTERNATIVE SONG
“Tinko Tinko” by Obong Jayar
BEST VIDEO DIRECTOR
“Calm Down” by Director K (Rema)
BEST RAP ALBUM
“Young Preacher” by Blaqbonez
LYRICIST ON THE ROLL
“Flytalk Only” by Payper Corleone
PRODUCER OF THE YEAR
“Abracadabra” by Rexxie
BEST MALE ARTIST
Rema
ROOKIE OF THE YEAR
ODUMODUBLVCK
BEST INSPIRATIONAL SONG
“Eze Ebube” by Neon Adejo
AFROBEATS SINGLE OF THE YEAR
“Last Last” by Burna Boy
SPECIAL RECOGNITION
Sound Sultan
DIGITAL ARTIST OF THE YEAR
“Calm Down” by Rema
BEST STREET HIP-HOP ARTISTE
“Chance (Na Ham)” by Seyi Vibez
NEXT-RATED
Asake
ALBUM OF THE YEAR
“Mr. Money With The Vibe” by Asake
“Who’s Your Guy Remix” by Spyro, Tiwa Savage
AFRICAN ARTISTE OF THE YEAR
Rema (Nigeria)
BEST WEST AFRICAN ARTISTE OF THE YEAR
Black Sherif (Ghana)
BEST R&B Album
“The Brother’s Keeper” by Chike
INTERNATIONAL ARTISTE OF THE YEAR
Selena Gomez
BEST RECORDING OF THE YEAR
“Soweto” by Victony, Tempoe
BEST VOCAL PERFORMANCE (FEMALE)
“In Between” by Waje
BEST CENTRAL AFRICAN ARTISTE OF THE YEAR
Libianca (Cameroon)
HEADIES VIEWERS’ CHOICE
“Soweto” by Victony
BEST EAST AFRICAN ARTISTE OF THE YEAR
Diamond Platinumz (Tanzania)
BEST NORTH AFRICAN ARTISTE OF THE YEAR
El Grande Toto (Morocco)
SONGWRITER OF THE YEAR
“Loyal” by Simi Kosoko, Goodsfavour Chidozie, Kosoko Adekunle, Marcel Akunwata
BEST R&B SINGLE
“For my hand” by Burna Boy
BEST FEMALE ARTISTE
Ayra Starr
BEST SOUTHERN AFRICAN ARTISTE OF THE YEAR
Focalistic (South Africa)
BEST ALTERNATIVE ALBUM
“Gbagada Express” by BOJ
HALL OF FAME
Youssou N’dour
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‘A Woman Once Gifted Me ₦30m Because She Liked Me’ – Orezi

Nigerian singer Orezi has sparked discussions on relationship dynamics after revealing that he once received ₦30 million from a woman who simply admired him.
Speaking in an interview on The Echoroom, the Rihanna crooner recounted the unexpected experience, explaining that the generous woman, whom he met in Abuja, sent him the money the day after they had fun at a club.
“The highest amount of money I’ve received from a woman? I don’t want to mention the amount I received, but okay. It was 30 million Naira, back in Abuja. I wasn’t married to her or anything, she just liked me.”
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Orezi emphasized that the money was given freely, without him asking or being in a committed relationship with the woman.
“It’s not like I needed money, I have money, but she just gave me. We weren’t dating, but we had something going on. I was shocked, I can’t lie.”
The singer also pointed out that men, especially celebrities, sometimes receive financial gifts from admirers, just as attractive women often benefit from admiration.
“A lot of artistes enjoy things like that, it’s a normal thing. The same way pretty women enjoy pretty privileges; men enjoy it too. In fact, there was a friend I had in university whose school fees and provisions were handled by a woman. It’s a topic swept under the carpet a lot; women do things for men a lot.”
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‘Love The Energy’ – Wizkid Reacts To Super Eagles’ Training

Nigerian Afrobeats sensation Wizkid has expressed his delight with the Super Eagles’ preparation ahead of their 2026 FIFA World Cup qualifier against Rwanda in Kigali.
The team, now under the leadership of newly appointed head coach Eric Chelle, held its first training session on Tuesday afternoon as they gear up for the crucial encounter.
Reacting to the squad’s intensity in training, Wizkid took to his X handle on Wednesday to praise the new-look Super Eagles.
READ ALSO: WCQ: Osimhen, Others Arrive Super Eagles Camp Ahead Of Rwanda Clash
“New Super Eagles team! Love the energy,” he tweeted.
The Super Eagles will take on Rwanda at the Amahoro Stadium on Friday, March 21, with kickoff scheduled for 5 PM Nigerian time.
The team will then return to Nigeria to face Zimbabwe in Uyo on Tuesday.
With their World Cup hopes on the line, the Eagles will be aiming to secure maximum points from both fixtures to strengthen their chances of qualifying for the 2026 tournament.
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‘You Stole My Asake Post’ – Media Strategist Calls Out Nollywood Actress Dayo Amusa

A social media controversy has erupted after media strategist Esther Ijewere accused Nollywood actress Dayo Amusa of plagiarism.
Ijewere alleged that Amusa lifted her Facebook post about singer Asake and shared it on her own platforms without giving credit.
The original post, which Ijewere published on March 15 at 1:15 a.m., reflected on Asake’s childhood struggles, family issues, and the emotional impact of fame.
READ ALSO: Actress Dayo Amusa Drops New Music Video
Later that same day, Amusa reportedly posted the exact same words on her Facebook and Instagram pages, with no acknowledgment of the original author.
Seeing her words being circulated under Amusa’s name, Ijewere publicly called out the actress, demanding proper credit.
She wrote:”Dear Dayo Amusa, You took my post from my Facebook page and shared it as your own on Facebook and Instagram without giving me proper credit. Please, do the right thing and acknowledge my work. It’s important to respect and credit the original creator.”
Following the backlash, Amusa deleted the post from Facebook but left it up on Instagram, where it continued to generate reactions. By that time, several blogs had already attributed the words to Amusa, further frustrating Ijewere.
In response, Amusa dismissed the allegations, claiming she found the post on a friend’s WhatsApp status and did not know who originally wrote it.
She insisted that her #copied hashtag at the end of her post indicated she was not taking credit for the words.
Replying to Ijewere’s call-out, Amusa wrote: “E dey pain you say I no tag your name abi. Pele baby!!! Like I told you in your DM earlier, I don’t know you, let alone knowing you were the original writer. It was copied from a friend’s WhatsApp, and I even screenshot am for you to see.”
She also mocked the situation, adding: “How market? Enjoying the gbasgbos? Have fun and enjoy it while it lasts.”
The controversy has sparked mixed reactions online. Some social media users believe Amusa should have given proper credit to Ijewere, while others argue that using #copied was enough to indicate that she wasn’t claiming ownership of the words.