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#16thHeadies: Asake, Blaqbonez, Odumodublvck, Burna Boy win big || See List of Winners
The 16th edition of Nigerian music’s most popular music show, “The Headies,” was held at the Cobb Energy Performing Arts Centre in Atlanta, United States, on Sunday, September 3, 2023.
The show, billed as a celebration of the African Renaissance, was hosted by award-winning actress and producer Osas Ighodaro and American actor, TV presenter, and model Terrence J.
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Asake, Rema, Burna Boy, and Odumodublvck were among the biggest winners on a night that witnessed a lot of wonderful moments.
One of the pivotal moments of the evening was when Rema gave a stirring speech on the importance of honouring and holding up our music institutions. The singer went home with two awards.
Wande Coal, Blaqbonez, Seyi Vibez, and Odumodublvck, four artists with unique styles of music, delivered amazing performances in the show, a testament to the multifaceted nature of the ever-evolving nature of the Nigerian music scene.
Music producer turned singer Young Jonn also thrilled the audience with his hit songs.
See list of winners below:
ROOKIE OF THE YEAR
Odumodublvck
Guchi
Bayanni
Khaid
Bloody Civilian
Eltee Skillz
PRODUCER OF THE YEAR
Magicstickz (Sungba Remix)
Pheelz (Electricity)
Andrevibez & London (Calm Down)
Tempoe (Soweto)
Kel-P (Kpe Paso)
Rexxie (Abracadabra)
SONGWRITER OF THE YEAR
“Loyal” Simi
“I’m a Mess” Omah Lay
“Lift Me Up” Tems
“Alone” Burna Boy
“In My Mind” BNXN fka Buju
“Earth Song” Wizard Chan
BEST R&B SINGLE
“For My Hand” by Bruna Boy ft ED Sheeran
“Mmadu” by CKay
“Just 4 u” by Dami Oniru
“Red Wine” By Preye
“Hard to Find” by Chike ft Flavour
“Loyal” by Simi ft Fave
BEST RAP SINGLE
“Hustle” by Reminisce ft BNXN
“Big Energy” by Ladi Poe
“Back in Uni” by Blaq Bonez
“Bando Diaries” by Psycho YP ft Odumodublvck
“Declan Rice” by Odumodublvck
“My Bro” by Jeriq the Hussla ft Phyno
BEST VOCAL PERFORMANCE (FEMALE)
“Loyal” Simi
“In Between” Waje
“Memories” Niniola
“Adua Remix” Liya
“Red Wine” Preye Itams
“Just 4 U” Dami Oniru
BEST VOCAL PERFORMANCE (MALE)
“KU LO SA” Oxlade
“My Only Baby” Ric Hassani
“Love Don’t Cost a Dime” Magixx
“Spell Remix” Chike
“Reckless” Praiz
“Kpe Paso” Wande Coal
BEST ALTERNATIVE SONG
“Earth Song” by Wizard Chan
“Final Champion” by Cruel Santino
“The Traveller” by Basket Mouth and The Cavemen
“In a Loop” By BOJ ft Mellissa
“Game Changer” by Flavour
“Tinko Tinko” by Obongjayar
BEST MUSIC VIDEO
“Back in Uni” by Blaq Bonez Perliks
“PBUY” By TG Omori
“Spell (Remix)” by Director Pink
“Common Person” By Director K
“Bandana” by TG Omori
“Calm Down (Remix)” by Director K
BEST RECORDING OF THE YEAR
“Alone” by Burna Boy
“Soweto” by Victony and Tempoe
“I’m a Mess” by Omah Lay
“Ku lo sa” By Oxlade
“Stand Strong” by Davido
“No Woman, No Cry” by Tems
BEST COLLABORATION
Asake Ft. Burna Boy – “Sungba Remix”
Bnxn Ft. Kizz Daniel & Seyi Vibez – “Gwagwalada”
Pheelz ft. BNXN – “FINESSE”
Spyro ft. Tiwa Savage– “Who’s Your Guy Remix”
Pheelz ft. Davido – “Electricity”
Wande Coal Ft. Olamide – “Kpe Paso”
BEST STREET-HOP ARTISTE
Rexxie Ft. Naira Marley & Skiibii – “Abracadabra”
Seyi Vibez – “Chance (Na Ham)”
Asake – “Joha”
Zlatan Ft. Young Jonn – “Astalavista”
Poco Lee & Hotkid– “Otilo”
Mohbad– “Peace”
AFROBEATS SINGLE OF THE YEAR
“Last Last” – Burna Boy
“Rush”– Ayra Starr
“Buga” – Kizz Daniel & Tekno
“Finesse” – Pheelz Ft. Bnxn
“Who’s Your Guy?” – Spyro
“Asiwaju” – Ruger
HEADIES’ VIEWERS’ CHOICE
Ruger – “Asiwaju”
Victony & Tempoe – “Soweto”
Fireboy DML & Asake – “Bandana”
Ayra Starr– “Rush”
Asake – “Terminator”
Mavins – “Overloading (Overdose)”
Crayon – “Ijo (Laba Laba)”
Oxlade – “Ku Lo Sa”
Kizz Daniel & Tekno – “Buga”
Pheelz & Davido – “Electricity”
BEST R&B ALBUM
Home – Johnny Drille
The Brother’s Keeper – Chike
Reckless – Praiz
Waje 2.0 – Waje
Matter Of Time – Dami Oniru
To Be Honest (TBH) – Simi
BEST ALTERNATIVE ALBUM
Horoscopes – Basketmouth
Gbagada Express – Boj
Some Nights I Dream Of Doors – Obongjayar
Subaru Boys: Final Heaven – Cruel Santino
Heart Of The Heavenly Undeniable – Somadina
Native World – Native Sound System
BEST RAP ALBUM
Fly Talk Only – Payper Corleone
Palmwine Music Vol 3 – Show Dem Camp
Young Preacher – Blaqbonez
YPSZN3 – PsychoYP
Teslim: The Energy Still Lives In Me – Vector
Billion Dollar Dream – Jeriq
ALBUM OF THE YEAR
Love, Damini – Burna Boy
Mr Money With The Vibe – Asake
Rave And Roses – Rema
Boy Alone – Omah Lay
Outlaw – Victony
Timeless – Davido
SONG OF THE YEAR
“Calm Down” – Rema
“Last Last” – Burna Boy
“KU LO SA” – Oxlade
“Buga” – Kizz Daniel & Tekno
“Finesse” – Pheelz Ft. Bnxn
“Sungba Remix” – Asake Ft. Burna Boy
BEST FEMALE ARTISTE
Tems
Simi
Ayra Starr
Tiwa Savage
BEST MALE ARTISTE
Asake
Rema
Kizz Daniel
Ruger
Omah Lay
Burna Boy
NEXT RATED
Young Jonn
Seyi Vibez
Asake
Victony
Spyro
AFRICAN ARTISTE OF THE YEAR
Rema (Nigeria)
Burna Boy (Nigeria)
Marwa Loud (Morocco)
Black Sherif (GHANA)
Diamond Platnumz (Tanzania)
LYRICIST ON THE ROLL
Ladipoe – “Clowns”
Vector – “Clowns”
Payper Corleone – “Fly Talk Only”
Alpha Ojini – “Vigilante Bop”
A-Q – “Family First”
TEC (SDC) – “Live Life”
BEST INSPIRATIONAL SINGLE
“STAND STRONG” – Davido Ft. Sunday Service Choir
“Jireh (My Provider)” – Limoblaze, Lecrae & Happi Music
“This Year” – Victor Thompson & Ehis ‘D’ Greatest
“Eze Ebube” – Neon Adejo
“Tobechukwu” – Nathaniel Bassey And Mercy Chinwo
“I Get Backing” – Victoria Orenze
DIGITAL ARTISTE OF THE YEAR
Burna Boy
Ayra Starr
Rema
Omah Lay
Kizz Daniel
Asake
BEST WEST AFRICAN ARTISTE OF THE YEAR
Gyakie (Ghana)
Black Sherif (Ghana)
The Therapist (Liberia)
Camidoh (Ghana)
BEST EAST AFRICAN ARTISTE OF THE YEAR
Zuchu
Diamond Platnumz
Rayvanny
Eddy Kenzo
Hewan Gebreworld
BEST NORTH AFRICAN ARTISTE OF THE YEAR
Marwa Loud – Morocco
Wegz – Egypt
El Grande Toto – Morocco
Soolking – Algeria
BEST SOUTHERN AFRICAN ARTISTE OF THE YEAR
AKA (South Africa)
Nasty C – South Africa
Costa Titch – South Africa
Uncle Waffles – South Africa
Focalistic – South Africa
DJ Tarico – Mozambique
BEST CENTRAL AFRICAN ARTISTE OF THE YEAR
Fally Ipupa – Democratic Republic Of Congo
Gaz Mawete – Democratic Republic Of Congo
Matias Damasio – Angola
Emma’a – Gabon
Libianca – Cameroon
INTERNATIONAL ARTISTE RECOGNITION
Sean ‘Love’ Combs
HALL OF FAME
Youssou N’dour
SPECIAL RECOGNITION
SOUND SULTAN
INTERNATIONAL ARTIST OF THE YEAR
Drake
Future
Selena Gomez
Don Toliver
Ed Sheeran
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Ryan Taylor Opens Up on Relationship with DJ Cuppy

British boxer and YouTuber Ryan Taylor, the ex-fiancé of Nigerian DJ and billionaire heiress Florence Otedola, popularly known as DJ Cuppy, has made new revelations about their time together.
Speaking during a recent episode of the Ladders Podcast, Taylor alleged that Cuppy “didn’t like people from her country” and even advised him against employing Nigerians in his business.
“Is it mad if I told you that she didn’t like people from her country?” Taylor said. “She’d come into my business and didn’t want me to have her fellow country people as staff. We used to walk in the mall and people would run from their counters and ask for money.”
Cuppy and Ryan Taylor’s Engagement and Split
The couple got engaged in November 2022 after a whirlwind romance that caught public attention. They were often seen sharing affectionate moments online and attending events together, showcasing a luxurious lifestyle.
However, by mid-2023, reports surfaced that their relationship had ended. The speculation grew after both unfollowed each other on social media and deleted their joint photos and videos.
Ryan Reflects on Their Breakup
Despite his remarks, Taylor concluded his interview on a positive note, emphasizing that he had no regrets about the relationship.
“Everything happens for a reason. The time that I met her, where we both were at the time, it had to happen. No regrets, lesson learnt.”
About DJ Cuppy
DJ Cuppy, daughter of Nigerian billionaire Femi Otedola, is one of Africa’s most prominent female DJs and philanthropists. Over the years, she has built a strong personal brand in music, fashion, and business, with several global endorsements and charity projects under the Cuppy Foundation.
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The ongoing feud between Nigerian rappers Odumodublvck and Blaqbonez intensified on Saturday, October 18, 2025, after a viral video showed Odumodublvck confronting Blaqbonez’s female manager at an event in Uyo, sparking widespread reactions across the music industry.
The confrontation reportedly followed the release of Blaqbonez’s diss track “ACL”, featured on his newly released album No Excuses, in which he accused Odumodublvck of stream farming and chasing clout.
Shortly after the song’s release, leaked direct messages allegedly sent by Odumodublvck surfaced online, containing threats of physical harm toward Blaqbonez. The situation escalated further when sources close to Blaqbonez’s camp alleged that Odumodublvck had previously spat on the manager during a prior altercation.
The viral Uyo video shows Odumodublvck engaging in a heated exchange with Blaqbonez’s manager before being restrained by security personnel and event organizers.
As of the time of filing this report, neither Odumodublvck nor Blaqbonez has issued an official statement addressing the incident, though both artists’ fanbases have taken to social media to debate the conflict and call for restraint.
The altercation adds a new layer of tension to what has been one of Nigerian hip-hop’s most publicized rivalries in recent years, pitting two of the genre’s biggest voices against each other in a clash blending music, ego, and controversy.
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Rema and Ayra Starr Dance to Wizkid Tracks at Lagos Club After ‘Who’s Dat Girl’ Release

Lagos, Nigeria – Nigerian Afrobeats stars Rema and Ayra Starr set social media abuzz on Friday night after being spotted dancing together to Wizkid’s classics “Kese” and “Wiz Party” at a Lagos nightclub.
The duo, who recently dropped their much-anticipated collaboration “Who’s Dat Girl” on October 17, were seen in viral clips moving energetically and sharing smiles as Wizkid’s tracks filled the club. The videos quickly spread across X (formerly Twitter), drawing tens of thousands of views and sparking lively reactions from fans.
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Meanwhile, Wizkid’s timeless tracks once again proved their staying power, dominating the night’s playlist and uniting fans of all three artists under one groove.
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The conversation offered fans a closer look at Imisi’s strategic gameplay, emotional growth, and the personal meaning behind her name — “Imisi,” which translates to “hope” in Yoruba.
Speaking on her approach to the game, Imisi revealed that her strategy was built around authenticity, observation, and emotional intelligence, noting that she chose to “connect with people’s hearts rather than their egos.”
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The interview coincided with the presentation of her ₦150 million grand prize, which includes ₦80 million in cash, an Innoson SUV, and other sponsored rewards at a ceremony in Lagos.
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