The annual HEADIES Award show took place on February 21, 2021, the music award show held via virtual and live media due to the COVID-19 guidelines & restrictions.
Part of the performances had been pre-recorded and the live event, featured some of the nominees which held at Eko Hotels and Suites, Victoria Island, Lagos. The red carpet began at 5pm while the main event belatedly commenced around 9:50 pm.
The year-in-review is between July 2019 and September 2020. It will be the 14th edition of an award heralded by Ayo Animashaun and his company, HipHop World.
The Award show was hosted by Comedian Bovi and Media Personality, Nancy Isime.
Some of the celebrities present were; Erica Nlewedim, Omah Lay, Fireboy, Iyabo Ojo, Chike, Lilian Afegbai, Tobi Bakre, Ayo Makun, Joeboy, Bella Shmurda, Badboytimz, Oxlade, The Cavemen, Mayorkun, Falz to mention a few.
An award for best dressed and most beautiful hairdo was given to Iyabo Ojo.
Fireboy DML led with highest number of winnings, walking away with Five Awards, which includes Album of The Year for his sophomore album, Apollo. Revelation of the year award, Best Pop Album, Best R&B album.
Here is the FULL LIST of winners for the award show;
Best R&B Single
Fireboy DML
Best Recording of The Year
Brymo
Best Music video of The Year
1 Milli – Davido By Director K
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 Timz – MJ
Best Pop Single
Nobody – DJ Neptune feat Joe Boy and Mr Eazi
Best Collaboration
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
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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 Revelation
Fireboy DML
Best Rap Album
God’s Engineering – AQ
Song Of The Year
Nobody- DJ Neptune feat. Joeboy and Mr Eazi
Artiste of The Year
Wizkid
Hall Of Fame
King Sunny Ade
Special Recognition Award
Eedris Abdulkareem
