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2023 Headies Award Winners [FULL LIST]

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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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Olajumoke Onibread Accuses Ex-Husband Of Assault, Career Sabotage

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Model Olajumoke Orisaguna, popularly known as Olajumoke Onibread, has opened up about her traumatic experiences in her marriage, accusing her ex-husband, Sunday Orisaguna, of domestic violence and ruining her career.

In an interview with City FM, Olajumoke shared harrowing details of her past, highlighting the abuse she endured during her time in her ex-husband’s family home in Ire, Osun State.

“We stayed in my husband’s family house at Ire in Osun State, and there is no way you stay in such a place that you would not encounter problems,” she recounted.

Olajumoke revealed that her mother-in-law’s hostility exacerbated the situation, as her ex-husband often sided with his mother without hearing her perspective.

“He would not hear my own side of the story before beating me. Whenever I had a misunderstanding with his mother, he would beat me to the extent that my face and body would be swollen. Sometimes he would even use a belt,” she said.

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She further explained how she kept the abuse hidden to avoid upsetting her mother, who also lived nearby. Despite the hardships, Olajumoke continued to support the family financially, as her husband was unemployed.

Reflecting on a pivotal moment in January 2016, Olajumoke described the day she decided to leave:
“We were frying akara for his dad’s remembrance when I had an issue with his elder sister. As usual, he beat me up, and I decided that I was going to leave, move to Lagos, and start working at the bakery because I had been there before.”

Three days later, she relocated to Lagos with her two children. According to Olajumoke, the separation led to further challenges as her ex-husband began tarnishing her reputation, contributing to her career’s decline.

“Everything started going down the drain after separation because he started spoiling my name. Since then, things started going down,” she lamented.

Olajumoke, who rose to fame in 2016 after a chance encounter during a photoshoot with British rapper Tinie Tempah and photographer TY Bello, is now using her platform to shed light on the struggles she endured.

The model’s story has reignited conversations about domestic abuse and the societal pressures faced by women in similar situations.

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Fans Celebrate Davido As Nigerian Superstar Turns 32

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Nigerian music icon Davido, popularly known as ‘OBO,’ is being celebrated across the globe as he marks his 32nd birthday today, November 21.

Fans, supporters, and friends have flooded social media with goodwill messages, prayers, and tributes to honour the Unavailable crooner.

In a heartfelt post on his X (formerly Twitter) account, Davido expressed gratitude for reaching this milestone. “Big 32 soon! Omo, God is good. Happy to be alive! My eyes don see shege! But steady my fans dey shout shekpe!” he wrote, reflecting on his journey and the unwavering support of his fan base, the ‘30BG.’

Fans were quick to shower the superstar with love and admiration:

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@prettymfon wrote: “OBO baddest!!! 30BG everywhere you go!!! Happy birthday to the real GOAT, 001. God bless you more and more. May you live long to reap the fruits of your labour. Enjoy!!!”

@AbiolaBlackdiva added: “Happy birthday baba ibeji.”

@Big_Rosie_ celebrated with: “We mount and still shouting Shekpe 001 happy big 32.”

In a generous act of celebration, Davido’s wife, Chioma Adeleke, announced a giveaway of ₦40 million to 200 people, encouraging participants to subscribe to a YouTube channel as part of the entry process. She posted on X: “To celebrate Davido’s birthday today, I’ll be sharing ₦40million to 200 people. All you have to do is subscribe to the YouTube channel below and drop a screenshot as proof! Good-luck!!!”

Adding to the festivities, Mr Jay Autos LLC, an auto dealership, gifted Davido a brand-new Escalade 600 Premium Luxury. In an announcement, the company stated: “On your birthday our brand Mr Jay Autos LLC has decided to gift you this new Escalade 600 Premium Luxury. We appreciate your patronage and love for the brand. Happy birthday oriade @davido cheers to many more years.”

Davido, who has consistently dominated the Nigerian and global music scene, continues to inspire millions with his talent, resilience, and generosity. As the celebrations unfold, fans worldwide remain united in wishing the 30BG leader more success and happiness in the years to come.

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JUST IN: Nigerian Beauty Queen, Chidimma Adetshina Quits Peageantry

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Nigerian beauty queen and Miss Universe runner-up, Chidimma Adetshina has revealed her decision to step away from beauty pageants.

Speaking candidly about her future plans, she shared, “I am putting pageant to bed. I’m going to focus more on my education and establishing who Chidimma is. More into runways. So many things I would like to touch on and see where my potential can go to.”

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Adetshina’s decision comes after a challenging experience during her participation in the Miss Universe competition.

Following this chapter of her life, she has chosen to shift her priorities toward her education, acting aspirations, and exploring her potential in other fields.

Having recently returned to Nigeria from South Africa, where she encountered personal hurdles, Adetshina expressed resilience and a positive outlook. “I hold no grudges,” she noted, emphasizing her focus on growth and new opportunities.

Her announcement has sparked widespread conversations, with many admirers and industry stakeholders praising her courage to redefine her journey.

As she steps into this new phase, Adetshina is determined to embrace fresh challenges and make her mark in diverse areas of interest.

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