The 2019 edition of The Headies Award was as expected, a night of glamour, speeches, loses, winnings and a friendly atmosphere of camaraderie. The eve
The 2019 edition of The Headies Award was as expected, a night of glamour, speeches, loses, winnings and a friendly atmosphere of camaraderie. The event which took place at the Eko Hotel and Suites in Lagos, saw a few music favourites such as Teni, Rema, Burna Boy, Yemi Alade, Falz, etc taking home a plaque.
Here below is a full list of the nominees and the winners of the night which was hosted by indigenous rap artist, Reminisce and television presenter and actress, Nancy Isime.
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.
- Crayon
- Buju
- Barry Jhay (WINNER)
- Oxlade
BEST VOCAL PERFORMANCE (MALE)
- Tay Iwar – ‘Utero’
- Johnny Drille – ‘Finding Efe’
- Nonso Bassey – ‘411’
- Funbi – ‘Serenade’
- Wurld – ‘Wishes & Butterfly’ (WINNER)
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.
- Erigga – ‘Motivation’
- Chinko Ekun – ‘Able God’ (WINNER)
- Zlatan – ‘Leg Work’
- Barry Jhay – ‘Aiye’
- Lyta – ‘Time’
BEST RECORDING OF THE YEAR
A non-voting category for the best recording (that meets the judges’ requirements of excellence; songwriting, production, rendition) by an artiste or group in the year under review.
- Adekunle Gold – Ire
- Patoranking – Heal D World
- Brymo – Olanrewaju
- Teni – Uyo Meyo (WINNER)
- Burna Boy – Ye
BEST RAP SINGLE
A voting category for a single (released on-air) recording of a rap song.
- ‘Talk’ – Falz (WINNER)
- ‘We Don’t Do That Over Here’ – Hotyce
- ‘40ft Container’ – Illbliss featuring Olamide
- ‘Sacrifice’– Payper Corleone featuring Alpha Ojini
- ‘Gang Gang’ – AQ and Loose Kaynon
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.
- ‘Cash’– Lady Donli
- ‘Mr Rebel’– Tems
- ‘Finding Efe’– Johnny Drille (WINNER)
- ‘Heya’– Brymo
- ‘Ire’ – Adekunle Gold
BEST RAP ALBUM
A non-voting category for the best album by a rap artiste or group in year under review.
- ‘Moral Instruction’ – Falz (WINNER)
- ‘Crown’– AQ and Loose Kaynon
- ‘A Study On Self Worth: Yxng Dxnzl’ – M.I Abaga
- ‘Clone Wars, Vol. IV (These Buhari Times)’– Show Dem Camp
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.
- YCEE – ‘Balance’
- Boogey – ‘Implode’
- Paybac – ‘Implode’
- Ghost – ‘Crown’
- Tec –‘Crown’
- AQ – ‘Crown’ (WINNER)
BEST COLLABO
A voting category for the best r&b, pop or hip-hop collaborative track (including cameos).
- ‘Like’ – Reekado Banks featuring Tiwa Savage, Fiokee
- ‘One Ticket’ – Kiss Daniel featuring Davido
- ‘Fake Love’ – Starboy featuring Duncan Mighty, Wizkid
- ‘Killin’ Dem’– Burna Boy featuring Zlatan (WINNER)
- ‘Amaka’– 2baba featuring Peruzzi
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.
- Falz
- Tiwa Savage
- Brymo
- Yemi Alade (WINNER)
- Adekunle Gold
BEST R&B SINGLE
A category for the best r&b single in the year under review (by a single individual or group).
- ‘Tipsy’ – Odunsi ft. RAYE
- ‘Serenade’ – Funbi
- ‘Uyo Meyo’ – Teni
- ‘Wishes and Butterflies’ – Wurld
- ‘Gimme Love’ – Seyi Shay featuring Runtown (WINNER)
BEST POP SINGLE
A category for the best pop single in year under review (by single individual or group).
- ‘Ye’– Burna Boy
- ‘We Gain’– Victor AD
- ‘Fake Love’– Starboy ft Duncan Mighty, Wizkid
- ‘Case’ – Teni (WINNER)
- ‘Jealous’ – Fireboy DML
- ‘Baby’ – Joeboy
BEST R&B / POP ALBUM
A category for the best r&b/pop album in the year under review (by single individual or group).
- rare. – Odunsi (The Engine)
- Outside – Burna Boy
- No Bad Songz – Kizz Daniel
- Mayor of Lagos – Mayorkun (WINNER)
- About 30 – Adekunle Gold
HEADIES’ VIEWER’S CHOICE
A voting category to award the fan’s favorite artiste with the most digital tractions (downloads, views, streams) in the year under review.
- Mr Eazi
- Burna Boy
- Teni (WINNER)
- Fireboy DML
- Rema
- Joe Boy
- Wizkid
- Davido
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.
- ‘Dangote’(Burna Boy) – Clarence Peters (WINNER)
- ‘Available’(Patoranking) – Clarence Peters
- ‘Ire’ (Adekunle Gold) – Aje Films
- ‘Talk’ (Falz) – Prodigeezy
- ‘Jaiye’ (Ladipoe) – 88 Factor
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.
- Odunsi
- Mayorkun (WINNER)
- Wurld
- Humblesmith
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).
- About 30 – Adekunle Gold
- Outside – Burna Boy
- Moral Instruction – Falz (WINNER)
- No Bad Songz – Kizz Daniel
PRODUCER OF THE YEAR
An individual responsible for producing the most acclaimed song or album in the year under review.
- Phantom – ‘Ye’b Burna Boy
- Ozedikus – ‘Dumebi’ by Rema
- Spellz – ‘Askamaya’by Teni
- Killertunes – ‘Fake Love’ by Starboy featuring Duncan Mighty and Wizkid (WINNER)
- Kel-P Vibes – ‘Killing Dem’by Burna Boy featuring Zlatan
NEXT RATED
This category is a voting category for the most promising act in the year under review.
- Rema (WINNER)
- Joeboy
- Fireboy DML
- Victor AD
- Lyta
- Zlatan
SONG OF THE YEAR
A voting category for the most popular song in the year under review.
- ‘Ye’ – Burna Boy (WINNER)
- ‘Dumebi’ – Rema
- ‘Wetin We Gain’ – Victor AD
- ‘Fake Love’– Starboy ft Duncan Mighty, Wizkid
- ‘Case’– Teni
- ‘Leg work’ – Zlatan
- ‘Baby’– Joeboy
- ‘Jealous’ – Fireboy DML
ARTISTE OF THE YEAR
Most critically and commercially adjudged artiste in the year under review. Overall most successful artiste in the year under review.
- Burna Boy (WINNER)
- Wizkid
- Davido
- Tiwa Savage
- Falz
BEST VOCAL PERFORMANCE (FEMALE)
A non-voting category for the single female artiste with most outstanding vocal performances on a single song or album.
- GoodGirl LA – ‘Bless me’
- Waje – ‘Udue’
- Teni – ‘Uyo Meyo’ (WINNER)
- Tems – ‘Mr Rebel’
- Falana – ‘Repeat’
AFRICAN ARTISTE RECOGNITION
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.
- Master KG – Skeleton Moves (SOUTH AFRICA)
- Afro B – Drogba (Joanna) (IVORY COAST)
- Sauti Sol – Melanin (KENYA)
- King Promise – CCTV (GHANA) (WINNER)
- DJ Maphoriza – iWalk Ye Phara (SOUTH AFRICA)