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#16thHeadies: Asake, Blaqbonez, Odumodublvck, Burna Boy win big || See List of Winners

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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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AsakeRemaBurna Boy, and Odumodublvck were among the biggest winners on a night that witnessed a lot of wonderful moments.

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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 CoalBlaqbonezSeyi 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

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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.”

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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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Odumodublvck Faces Off with Blaqbonez’s Manager as Nigerian Rap Feud Escalates

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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.

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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

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Viral clips show Rema and Ayra Starr dancing to Wizkid’s hits “Kese” and “Wiz Party” in Lagos, celebrating the release of their joint single “Who’s Dat Girl.”
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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.

Both Rema and Ayra Starr, hailing from Benin City and signed under Mavin Records, have been celebrated for their chemistry and shared artistic evolution. Fans linked their recent hit’s theme of self-discovery and youthful confidence with the carefree energy displayed during their night out.

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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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Sabinus’s ‘Spray Money’ Skit Surpasses 85,000 Engagements on X

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Nigerian comedian Emmanuel Chukwuemeka Ejekwu, known as Sabinus, released a pidgin-infused skit on October 9, 2025, satirizing the cultural practice of spraying cash at events by mocking hesitation in celebratory moments.

The video quickly garnered over 35,000 likes and 4,000 reposts, topping X trends and drawing praise for its relatable humor on stinginess and social expectations.

Sabinus, a Port Harcourt native and top comedian, continues to dominate Nigeria’s digital comedy scene with his timely social commentary.

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Big Brother Naija Winner Imisi Ayanwale Opens Up on Strategy, Friendship, and Faith in Ebuka Interview

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Imisi Ayanwale, the 23-year-old winner of Big Brother Naija Season 10, has shared new insights into her journey to victory in an exclusive 23-minute interview with show host Ebuka Obi-Uchendu, released on the official BBNaija YouTube channel on Tuesday.

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.”

She also addressed widespread speculation about a possible love triangle involving fellow housemates Faith and Kaybobo, clarifying that her relationship with Faith was purely platonic.

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“Faith and I shared mutual respect and understanding. There was never any romantic tension just friendship and support,” she explained.

Imisi further discussed her style evolution, her resilience in overcoming personal challenges, and how her background in Mass Communication from Yaba College of Technology helped her communicate confidently and stay grounded in the spotlight.

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.

Since its release, the video has garnered over 1,300 engagements on X (formerly Twitter), sparking mixed reactions. While many praised her authenticity and emotional depth, others debated her English proficiency, with fans defending her as “real, unfiltered, and relatable.”

“Imisi’s story is about courage and hope — she’s not just a winner, she’s a reflection of resilience,” one viewer commented.

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