18th Headies Awards

Nigerian music industry awards 18th Headies Awards Official poster 10-11 April 2027 Toronto, Canada Nigeria HipTV 17th The Headies 19th Fola (10) http://theheadies.com/ The 18th Headies Awards are scheduled to be held on 10-11 April 2027.Adeyanju Adedeji The 18th Headies Expands Nigeria–Canada Programme, Moves Toronto Finale to April 2027 https://thenet.ng/the-18th-headies-expands-nigeria-canada-programme-moves-toronto-finale-to-april-2027/ The NET 10 October 2026 11 October 2026 Organized by the Headies Academy, the ceremony will honor outstanding achievements in the Nigerian and African music industries during the eligibility period.Oduah Henry 2026-10-13 18th Headies Awards postponed to April 2027 in Toronto https://www.vanguardngr.com/2026/10/18th-headies-awards-postponed-to-april-2027-in-toronto/ October 16, 2026 Vanguard News en-GB The event is themed "Africa to the World".Rubyjeana Erizia October 11, 2026 The Headies Moves 18th Awards Toronto Finale To April 2027, Expands Awards Programme https://www.arise.tv/the-headies-moves-18th-awards-toronto-finale-to-april-2027-expands-awards-programme/ October 16, 2026 Arise News en-US The ceremony will be held in Toronto, Canada.Akhimien Nosakhale June 15, 2026 Headies 18th Edition To Hold In Toronto https://www.channelstv.com/2026/06/15/headies-18th-edition-to-hold-in-toronto/ October 16, 2026 Channels Television en Nominees Below is the list of nominees for the popular music categories, which were reviewed between 1 August 2024 and 30 April 2026.Jeffrey Ini-Abasi The Headies Nominations Are Out. Here’s Everything You Need To Know https://www.zikoko.com/pop/everything-to-know-about-headies-nominations/ Zikoko 25 August 2026 28 August 2026TurnTable August 25, 2026 Full Nomination List for the 18th Headies Awards https://www.turntablecharts.com/news/2245-full-nomination-list-for-the-18th-headies-awards October 16, 2026 TurnTable en Song of the Year Afrobeats Single of the Year "Arike" – Kunmie "Hey Jago" – Poco Lee, Shoday & Rahman Jago "Hot Body" – Ayra Starr "Joy is Coming" – Fido "MMS" – Asake (featuring Wizkid) "With You" – Davido (featuring Omah Lay) "Fun" – Rema "Jogodo" – Wizkid & Asake "Laho" – Shallipopi "With You" – Davido (featuring Omah Lay) "You" – Fola "Bundle by Bundle" – Burna Boy Album of the Year Afrobeats Album of the Year Catharsis – Fola Clarity of Mind – Omah Lay G.O.A.T – Erigga Morayo – Wizkid The Machine is Coming – Odumodublvck This One is Personal – Tiwa Savage No Sign of Weakness – Burna Boy 5ive – Davido Captain – Bnxn Clarity of Mind – Omah Lay Fuji – Adekunle Gold Morayo – Wizkid No Sign of Weakness – Burna Boy Best Recording of the Year Best Collaboration "Arike" – Kunmie "How Do You?" – Amaeya "Baby (Is it a Crime)" – Rema "Coping Mechanism" – Omah Lay (featuring Elmah) "With You" – Davido (featuring Omah Lay} "You" – Fola "Body (danz)" – CKay (featuring Mavo) "Escaladizzy" – Mavo (featuring Wave$tar) "Hey Jago" – Poco Lee, Shoday & Rahman Jago "Lost" – Fola (featuring Kizz Daniel) "Pity This Boy" – Odumodublvck (featuring Victony) "With You" – Davido (featuring Omah Lay) "See What We've Done" – Mr Eazi & King Promise "Finally" – Chief Priest (featuring Spyki) "99" – Olamide (featuring Young Jonn, Asake, Seyi Vibez, and Daecolm) Best Rap Album Best Rap Single Black Sheepizen (The 13th Disciple) – Tuff King GE3 (The Beginning) – A-Q G.O.A.T – Erigga King – Jeriq No Excuses – Blaqbonez The Machine is Coming – Odumodublvck "2:02 PM in London" – Odumodublvck "ACL" – Blaqbonez "Man2Man" – Dremo "Moshood" – PDSTRN "Nkemakonam" – Tuff King "Wuse Tu" – Zaylevelten & Mavo "John Wick" – Zhus Jdo Best R&B Album Best R&B Single Before We Became Strangers – Kunmie Catharsis – Fola I Am the Blueprint – Qing Madi Love Is a Kingdom – Tems Reflection Station – Tay Iwar This One is Personal – Tiwa Savage "6:35" — Layefa "How Do You?" — Amaeya "I Love You” — Amma "What You Need" — Tems "Winter & Summer" — Magixx "You4Me" — Tiwa Savage Best Street-Hop Artiste Famous Pluto – "Na Scra" Kashcoming – "All My Money" Poco Lee – "Hey Jago" (with Shoday and Rahman Jago) Seyi Vibez – "Shaolin" Shallipopi – "Laho" Tuff King – "Nkemakonam" Rybeena – "Gaddem" (featuring Shoday) Best Vocal Performance (Female) Best Vocal Performance (Male) Layefa – "6:35" Amaeya – "How Do You?" Ṣẹwà – "Lagos Lovin'" Qing Madi – "Scumbag" Liya – "Skin to Skin" Tiwa Savage – "You4Me" Adekunle Gold – "I'm Not Done" Flavour – "Orente" Magixx – "Winter & Summer" Odeal – "Patience" Syemca – "Love Egbugomo" Tay Iwar – "Bad Belle" Best Male Artiste Best Female Ariste Adekunle Gold Asake Fola Mavo Rema Wizkid Burna Boy Ayra Starr Qing Madi Ṣẹwà Tems Teni Tiwa Savage Next Rated Best Performer (Live) Fido Fola Llona Mavo Shoday Adekunle Gold – Live at the National Theatre, Lagos Asake — Red Bull Symphonic Ayra Starr — Global Citizen Festival 2025 Johnny Drille — Johnny’s Room Live 6 Ruger — Live at Indigo at The O2, London (2025) Music Video of the YearThis particular accolade is awarded to the video director. "note" Producer of the Year Director Pink – "10 Kilo" Dammy Twitch – "With You" TG Omori – "Afroculture" Jyde Ajala – "Wizard Chan" Director K – "Bundle by Bundle" Meji Alabi – "Who's Dat Girl" Magicsticks – "Jogodo" and Real, Vol. 1 P.Priime – "MMS", "Baby (Is it a Crime)" and "Billionaires Club" Ragee – "Hot Body" and "Who's Dat Girl" Sarz – "Getting Paid", "Uhh Yeahh" and "C'mon Look!" Tempoe – "With You" and "SMH" Songwriter of the Year Lyricist on the Roll Adekunle Kosoko – "Many People" Anthony Victor – "Cough Syrup" (with Bnxn) Fuayefika Maxwell – "Time Traveler" Afolarin Odunlami – "Who Does That?" Oluwabukunmi Peter – "Arike" Peace Amaefula — "How Do You?" Blaqbonez – "ACL" Dremo – "Man2Man" Mode 9 – "If You Like Gym" (with Odumodublvck) PDSTRN – "Moshood" Ycee – "Man2Man" (Remix) (with Dremo) Headies Viewers' Choice Digital Artiste of the Year "Hot Body" – Ayra Starr "With You" – Davido (featuring Omah Lay) "Baby (Is it a Crime)" – Rema "You" – Fola "Jogodo" – Wizkid & Asake "Arike" – Kunmie "Escaladizzy" – Mavo (featuring WAVE$TAR) Asake Ayra Starr Bnxn Chella Fola Mavo Seyi Vibez Wizkid Rookie of the Year International Artiste of the Year Amma Danpapa GTA Firstklaz Kidd Carder No11 Priesst OG Abbah Ciara Dave Gunna Jazmine Sullivan Shenseea Tiakola Best West African Artiste of the Year Best East African Artiste of the Year Black Sherif Ghana Himra Ivory Coast KiDi Ghana King Promise Ghana Moliy Ghana Wally B. Seck Senegal Stonebwoy Ghana Abigail Chams Tanzania Bien Kenya Bruce Melodie Rwanda Harmonize Tanzania Joshua Baraka Uganda Best North African Artiste of the Year Best Southern African Artiste of the Year Balti Tunisia Dystinct Morocco Marwan Moussa Egypt Soolking Algeria Tul8te Egypt Ciza South Africa DJ Maphorisa South Africa Jazzwrld Lesotho Kabza de Small South Africa Tyla South Africa Uncle Waffles South Africa Best Central African Artiste of the Year Best Inspirational Single Fally Ipupa DR Congo Ferré Gola DR Congo Héritier Watanabe DR Congo Hiro DR Congo Innoss'B DR Congo Locko Cameroon "Amioluwa" – Sunmisola Agbebi (featuring Yinka Okeleye) "Favour" – Lawrence Oyor "Idinma (You Are Good)" – Sinach "Korin Iyin (I Will Praise You)" – EmmaOMG "No Turning Back 2" – Gaise Baba (featuring Lawrence Oyor) "We Move" – Mercy Chinwo Best Original Song for Visual Media African Diaspora Canadian Artiste "All My Love" – Osas Okonyon & Abbey Wonder (Evi) "Behind the Scenes" – Funke Akindele & Tolu Obanro (Behind the Scenes) "Save Me" – Oscar Heman-Ackah & 2Baba (To Kill a Monkey) "Only in Lagos" – Wurld & Liya (Christmas in Lagos) Debby Friday - "Lipsync" Tôme - "CC" (featuring Alpha P) Bolu Ajibade – "Diana" (with Friyie) Nonso Amadi – "Dive In" Rooky Kamiz – "Deeper" Tobi – "Out the Mad" Best Alternative Song Best Alternative Album "CYK Baddie" – Luwa.mp4 (featuring Jeleel) "Lagos Lovin'" – Ṣẹwà "Oliver" – Wizard Chan "Omo To Sexy" – Binde "Prada Baby" – Wave$tar "Sweet Danger" – Obongjayar "Summer Adina" – Chief Priest (featuring BoyPee and Zoro Swagbag) Afrika Magik - Show Dem Camp Detox - Ṣẹwà Duplicity – BOJ Heales Chapel – Wizard Chan Olorin Pack – Scottyolorin Then 1t Got Crazy – Zaylevelten Special Recognition Hall of FameCecil HammondAwilo Longomba Notes note References 2026 Category:2026 music awards