The 14th edition of the Headies award took place on February 21 which saw several guests who were in attendance, observing social distance with many showing up in masks.
A lot of the show had been pre-recorded and the live event, featuring nominees held at Eko Hotels and Suites, Victoria Island, Lagos. The red carpet began at 5pm while the main event commenced at 8 pm.
The show was hosted by comedian Bovi and actress and TV host, Nancy Isime and witnessed brilliant performances from the likes of Chike, Fireboy, Joeboy and Laycon.
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 Tims – MJ
Best Pop Single: Nobody – DJ Neptune feat Joe Boy and Mr Eazi
Best Collabo: 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
Next Rated: Omah Lay
Viewer’s Choice Award: Wizkid
Songwriter of the Year: ‘Simi’ by Duduke
Best Pop Award: ‘Fireboy’ by 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’ by DJ Neptune feat. Joeboy and Mr Eazi
Artiste of the Year: Wizkid
Headies Hall of Fame:King Sunny Ade