The 16th Headies Award Show (2023): See List Of Winners

The 16th Headies Award Show, held on Sunday, September 3, 2023, marked a significant moment in the Nigerian music industry as it returned to Atlanta, Georgia, for the second consecutive year.

Overtime, the Headies has played a pivotal role in documenting the remarkable achievements within the Nigerian music scene, cementing its status as the most prestigious award in Nigerian music.

The evening’s standout was undoubtedly Mavin star Rema, who walked away with three well-deserved awards. His impassioned speech on the resurgence of Nigerian music was a highlight of the event, resonating deeply with the audience.

Another notable winner was Asake, securing two awards, including the coveted Next Rated Award. The incomparable Burna Boy claimed honors for Afrobeat Single of the Year and Best R&B Song.

16th Headies Award: 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

BEST COLLABORATION

• ‘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