Headies Award 2023 Full Winners List

Since its inception in 2006, the Headies Awards have played a pivotal role in recognizing and commemorating the remarkable achievements within the Nigerian music industry. The Headies, now considered the most prestigious accolade in Nigerian music, continues to shine a spotlight on outstanding talents and their contributions.

This year, the 16th edition of the Headies Awards, held on September 3, 2023, in Atlanta, Georgia, witnessed an array of exceptional artists and their well-deserved accolades. Below is the full list of winners who stood out and left their mark on the vibrant Nigerian music scene.

Winners:

1. BEST RAP SINGLE

‘Declan Rice’ – ODUMODUBLVCK

2. BEST MALE VOCAL PERFORMANCE

‘Kpe Paso’ – Wande Coal

3. BEST FEMALE VOCAL PERFORMANCE

‘In Between’ – WAJE

4. BEST ALTERNATIVE SONG

‘Earth Song’ – Wizard Chan

5. BEST VIDEO DIRECTOR

‘Calm Down’ – Directed by K (Rema)

6. BEST RAP ALBUM

‘Young Preacher’ – Blaqbonez

7. LYRICIST ON THE ROLL

‘Flytalk Only’ – Payper Corleone

8. PRODUCER OF THE YEAR

‘Abracadabra’ – Rexxie

9. BEST MALE ARTIST

REMA – ‘Calm Down’

10. ROOKIE OF THE YEAR
– ODUMODUBLVCK

11. BEST INSPIRATIONAL SONG
– ‘Eze Ebube’ – Neon Adejo

12. AFROBEATS SINGLE OF THE YEAR
– ‘Last Last’ – Burna Boy

13. SPECIAL RECOGNITION
– Sound Sultan

14. DIGITAL ARTIST OF THE YEAR
– Rema – ‘Calm Down’

15. BEST STREET HOP SINGLE
– ‘Chance’ – Seyi Vibez

16. NEXT RATED ARTIST
– Asake

17. ALBUM OF THE YEAR
– ‘Mr. Money With The Vibez’ – Asake

18. SONG OF THE YEAR
– ‘Last Last’ – Burna Boy

19. BEST COLLABORATION
– ‘Who’s Your Guy’ – Spyro featuring Tiwa Savage

20. BEST AFRICAN ARTIST
– Rema

21. WEST AFRICAN ARTIST OF THE YEAR
– Black Sheriff

22. BEST NORTH AFRICAN ARTIST
– EL Grande Toto (Morocco)

23. BEST EAST AFRICAN ARTIST
– Diamond Platnumz (Tanzania)

24. BEST CENTRAL AFRICAN ARTIST
– Libianca (Cameroon)

25. BEST SOUTH AFRICAN ARTIST
– Focalistic (South Africa)

26. BEST R&B ALBUM
– ‘The Brother’s Keeper’ – Chike

27. HEADIES VIEWER’S CHOICE AWARD
– ‘Soweto’ – Victony

28. INTERNATIONAL ARTIST OF THE YEAR
– Selena Gomez

29. RECORDING OF THE YEAR
– ‘Soweto’ – Victony & Tempoe

30. BEST FEMALE ARTIST
– Ayra Star

31. HALL OF FAME
– Youssou N’Dour

32. SONGWRITER OF THE YEAR
– Simi Sokoto, Godsfavour Chidozie, Kosoko Marcel Akunwata – ‘Loyal’ (Simi)

33. BEST ALTERNATIVE ALBUM
– ‘Gbagada Express’ – BOJ

34. BEST R&B SINGLE
– ‘For My Hand’ – Burna Boy

This year’s Headies Awards celebrated the diverse talents and exceptional contributions of artists across various genres, showcasing the vibrancy and innovation that define the Nigerian music industry. Congratulations to all the winners for their outstanding achievements!