Headies 2019 Awards Nominees, Date and Venue

The Headies is back again this year irrespective of the setback they encountered after Headies 2016. It is important to note that only music that includes audio and videos released between July 2017 till date are qualified for nomination in the 2018 edition of The Headies.

Please be aware that The Headies secretariat is open to receive entries for the 2019 edition of the Awards. For the 2020 edition of the headies, the full updates will be available shortly.

What is The Headies?

The Headies which was formerly called the Hip Hop World Awards debuted in 2006. Since then, it has become one of Nigeria’s most anticipated annual entertainment event.

How do Artists emerge as winners?

Winners are arrived at either through voting by the public for categories opened to voting. Or through critical and in-depth analysis by the members of the Headies Jury.

It may interest you to know that the current image of the Headies was conceptualized by Ayo Animashaun and drawn by Matthias Aragbada. The Headies plaque is a mixture of resin, copper, steel, marble and gold.

HEADIES 2018/2019 NEXT RATED NOMINEES

Although it is yet to be official but our radar has the following names on the spotlight for the 2018/2019 Headies Next Rated Artist of the Year Award.

1.Teniola: From becoming an Internet sensation to being recognized as the “Rookie of the year”, Teniola’s stature as an artist rose pretty quick. Her Instagram freestyle of 2017 was morphed into a single titled “Farjin”, which enjoyed enough airplay and downloads to be considered a hit song. Teni went on to write one of the continent’s chart-ranking songs for Davido. Teni has since boosted her profile with the release of another gem of a song titled “Askamaya”, which is originally the name of a hotel in the neighbourhood of her studio but has since become a term that artists like Reekado Banks have adopted. Teni repeated her 2017 attention-grabbing feat with another Instagram freestyle which she recorded in celebration of her graduation from the American Institute of Management, proving that her gift is no fluke. She’s got the gift, a “supportive” label, a mass of fans and critics rooting for her to crossover to become a superstar.




2.Peruzzi: The name “Peruzzi” is fast becoming a household music name, partly because his talent as an artist and partly because of the popularity of his label. Peruzzi is sometimes called “Peruzzi Vibes”, presumably because of his style of music that is characterized by vibes and melodies. He combines these musical elements on songs, using them consistently to shine, particularly on collaborations; both intra-label and inter-label collaborations. “Mind”, “Aje”, “Unbeliva” and the 2baba-owned “Amaka” are amongst his best displays.

3. Ceeza Milli: Ceeza Milli is said to have had an input as a songwriter on the best collaboration of 2017 – “Ma Lo” – which had Tiwa Savage and Wizkid as performers. Ceeza’s strong affiliation with Wizkid earned him a spot on the Star boy Entertainment group song, “Soco”, which many have tipped to be the collaboration of this year. Ceeza also has an impressive collaboration with Duncan Mighty titled “Sabi” – a song that is prominently mentioned among collaborations that collectively mark the resurgence of the Port-Harcourt first son. Ceeza Milli’s influence in the industry continues to grow, only a few in his class command his size of influence.




4. Victor AD: Some of the best music in Nigeria this year is coming from the South South, particularly Warri where the likes of Erriga & Victor AD have made it a habit to put out good music content. Victor AD, being a relatively new name on the mainstream, has particularly impressed with his featured input on “Motivation” and his own single titled “Wetin We Dey.” Victor has a thing for inspiring, sonorous and mild-tempo music which seems to appeal to not just people in Warri but a growing fraction of Nigerian music lovers who turn to his music for inspiration for their everyday hustle.

5. Wurld: Among the class of alternative artists who draw inspiration from western music of the ‘90s and retro fashion; Wurld is one of the names associated with a rising profile. The singer blends his music gift with a unique style of fashion, particularly his ever-changing hair color, to create a charming character with a touch of mystery. His primary audience is a community of UK-based Africans but his tentacle is spreading to the black continent, especially with his welcome works with first-rate producer, Sarz. Wurld is building an audience in two ends of the pole, connecting them through their shared music interests. He is showing the kind of promise that Mr. Eazi and Maleek Berry showed during their earliest period of their penetration into the Nigerian music market.

Most people have been searching for the list of The Headies 2018 Nominees. Search no more, below is a list of the 2018/2019 Headies Nominees and their various categories. Please be aware that the awards are categorized according to voting and non-voting sections.

1. Butterflies – Omawumi
2. Halleluyah – Funbi
3. Ponmile – Reminisce
4. Heaven – Banky W
5. Joromi – Simi

BEST POP SINGLE – A category for the best pop single in year under review (by single individual or group).

1. Mad Over You – Runtown
2. All Over – Tiwa Savage
3. Yeba – Kiss Daniel
4. Iskaba – Wande Coal And Dj Tunez
5. If– Davido
6. Fia – Davido

PRODUCER OF THE YEAR – An individual responsible for producing the most acclaimed song or album in the year under review.

1. (Fall, Mama) Kiddominant
2. (Iskaba, Malo) Spellz
3. (If, Rara) Tekno
4. (Maradona, Come Closer) Sarz
5. Yawa, Virtuous Woman – Masterkraft

BEST REGGAE/DANCEHALL SINGLE – A category for the best reggae/dancehall single in the year under review (by single individual or group).

1. Love You Die – Patoranking Ft. Diamond Platnumz
2. Dance – Timaya Ft. Rudeboy
3. Holy Holy – 2baba
4. Rock Your Body – Burna Boy
5. Come Closer – Wizkid
6. Sofa – Kiss Daniel

BEST RAP ALBUM – A non-voting category for the best album by a rap artiste or group in year under review.

1. 27 – Falz
2. Trip To The South – Erigga
3. El Hadj – Reminisce
4. The Playmaker – Phyno
5. The Glory – Olamide
6. Rose – Aq

BEST R&B/POP ALBUM – A Category For The Best R&B/Pop Album In The Year Under Review (By Single Individual Or Group).

1. Sounds From The Other Side – Wizkid
2. Timeless – Omawumi
3. Simisola – Simi
4. Gold – Adekunle Gold
5. Ijele The Traveller – Flavor
6. This Is Me – Niniola

BEST MUSIC VIDEO – A voting category for the best conceptualist, best directed and most exciting video in the year under review. This award goes to the video director.

1. Ma lo – tiwa savage ft wizkid (meji alabi)
2. Focus – humble smith (clarence peters)
3. Come closer – wizkid (daps)
4. Been calling – maleek berry (meji alabi)
5. Yolo – seyi shay (meji alabi)
6. Like dat – davido (daps)

BEST R&B SINGLE – A category for the best r&b single in the year under review (by a single individual or group).

1. Tonight – Nonso Amadi
2. Folashade – Praiz
3. Let Me Know – Maleek Berry
4. Romeo & Juliet – Johhny Drille
5. Love You Baby – Banky W
6. Smile For Me – Simi

BEST COLLABO – A voting category for the best r&b, pop or hip-hop collaborative track (including cameos).

1. Ma Lo – Tiwa Savage Ft Wizkid
2. Temper Remix – Skales Ft Burna Boy
3. Juice – Ycee Ft Maleekberry
4. No Forget – Adekunle Gold Ft. Simi
5. Come Closer – Wizkid Ft. Drake

BEST RAP SINGLE – A voting category for a single (released on-air) recording of a rap song.

1. You Rappers Should Fix Up Your Lives – Mi
2. Something Lite – Falz Ft Ycee
3. Link Up – Phyno Ft. Burna Boy, M.I.
4. Up To You – Show Dem Camp Ft Funbi
5. Me Versus Me – Ice Prince

BEST VOCAL PERFORMANCE (MALE) – A non-voting category for the single male artiste with the most outstanding vocal performance on a single song or album.

1. Perfect Woman – Faze
2. Folashade – Praiz
3. Romeo & Juliet – Johnny Drille
4. Tonight – Nonso Amadi
5. Love You Baby – Banky W

BEST VOCAL PERFORMANCE (FEMALE) – A non-voting category for the single female artiste with most outstanding vocal performances on a single song or album.

1. In The Air – Waje
2. Gone For Good – Simi
3. Jowo – Aramide
4. Saro – Niniola
5. Where’s The Love – Niyola Ft. Adekunle Gold
6. Butterflies – Omawumi

NEXT RATED – This category is a voting category for the most promising act in the year under review.

1. Maleek Berry
2. Mayorkun
3. Dice Ailes
4. Johnny Drille
5. Zoro

HIP HOP WORLD REVELATION – A voting category for the best new artiste with a debut album adjudged to be outstanding in terms of artistic quality and impact within the year under review.

1. Niniola
2. Adekunle Gold
3. Mr. Eazi
4. Reekado Banks

LYRICIST ON THE ROLL – A non-voting category for the rap artiste with the best lyrical depth and performance on a single song or album.

1. You Rappers Should Fix Up Your Lives – Mi
2. Political Science – Aq
3. Liquor Night – Boogey
4. Industry Nite – Erigga

BEST STREET-HOP ARTISTE – A voting category for the artiste whose songs are inspired by the streets. Such song should captain lingua, which may also be originated by the artiste and popular on the street.

1. Penalty – Small Doctor
2. Wo – Olamide
3. Sai Baba – Cdq
4. Shepeteri – Idowest Ft. Dammy Krane, Slim Case
5. Pass The Agbara – Skuki
6. Legbegbe – Mr Real Ft. Idowest, Kelvin Chuks, Obadice

BEST ‘ALTERNATIVE’ SONG – A voting category for the artiste whose songs reflect any form or style of music which falls outside the mainstream of recent or past popular musical trends.

1. Money – Adekunle Gold
2. Radio – Nonso Amadi
3. Romeo & Juliet – Johnny Drille
4. Ponmile – Reminisce
5. Fun Mi Lowo Mi – Aramide Ft. Sound Sultan £& Koker
6. Lagos Barbie – Bantu

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ALBUM OF THE YEAR – A voting category for the best album (solo or group) in year under review, that meets judges’ requirements of excellence (songwriting, production, rendition and impact).

1. Simisola – Simi
2. Gold – Adekunle Gold
3. Klitoris – Brymo
4. Ijele The Traveler – Flavour
5. Sounds From The Other Side – Wizkid
6. The Playmaker – Phyno

ARTISTE OF THE YEAR – Most critically and commercially adjudged artiste in the year under review. Overall most successful artiste in the year under review.

1. Davido
2. Wizkid
3. Olamide
4. Simi
5. Tiwa Savage

SONG OF THE YEAR – A voting category for the most popular song in the year under review.

1. Penalty – Small Doctor
2. Wo – Olamide
3. If- Davido
4. Yeba – Kiss Daniel
5. Mad Over You – Runtown
6. Fia – Davido

AFRICAN ARTISTE – A non-Nigerian award category for an individual African artiste or group with the most outstanding achievement, impact and infiltration into the Nigerian music scene in the year under review.

1. Sarkodie
2. Casper Nyovest
3. Nasty C
4. Sauti Sol
5. Vanessa Mdee

HEADIES’ VIEWER’S CHOICE – A voting category to award the fan’s favourite artiste with the most digital tractions (downloads, views, streams) in the year under review.

1. Come Closer- Wizkid
2. If- Davido
3. Wo -Olamide
4. Mad Over You – Runtown
5. Yeba- Kiss Daniel
6. Yawa -Tekno

INDUSTRY BRAND SUPPORTER – This is to say thank you to brands that have made the most impact in the entertainment industry in the last 3 years. An award to recognize brands who are supporting the industry at a time when opportunities are scarce

1. Mtn
2. Pepsi
3. Glo
4. Hennessy
5. Firs
6. Nigeria Breweries
7. Lagos State

BEST PERFORMER – A non-voting category for the artistes whose stagecraft, showmanship and performance routines are exceptionally conceptualized and executed in the year under review with consideration of live performances.

1. Flavour
2. Falz
3. M.I.
4. 2baba
5. Yemi Alade
6. Tiwa Savage

ROOKIE OF THE YEAR – A voting category for the rookie of the year who has had a successful year musically, with the absence of an album in the year under review.

1. Kidi
2. Air Boy
3. Teni
4. Junior Boy
5. Peruzzi

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By: Gistmate Team