Singer, Kiss Daniel has stressed that he has no grudge whatsoever with Reekado Banks who beat him to the controversial Next Rated award that caused a storm at the Headies. Despite the fact that his fans felt he deserved the award a lot more than the Mavin starlet, Kiss Daniel however, says getting nominated was... Read More

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February 20, 2016

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I wish The Headies awards controversy would ‘come up very often’ – Reekado Banks

Mavin starlet, Reekado Banks, says he wishes the infamous Headies Awards controversy over the ‘Next Rated’ category- happens on a regular basis. Rapper, Olamide and producer, Don Jazzy got involved in a war of words after the latter’s artiste- Reekado won the ‘Next Rated’ category ahead of the former’s artiste- Lil Kesh. The subsequent social... Read More

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January 14, 2016

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Y! Scoop: What you probably didn’t know about the Olamide/Don Jazzy Headies fight

The Olamide and Don Jazzy Headies fiasco will forever go down as one of the most unforgettable and controversial moments in Nigeria’s award ceremony history. Between the stage dramas and the Twitter banters- it was a very interesting one to witness while it lasted. Although the two parties are back on good terms, one can hardly... Read More

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January 3, 2016

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‘We are very sorry’ | Olamide and Don Jazzy bury the hatchet

After the fiasco of the Headies awards and the subsequent Twitter rant, Mavin boss Don Jazzy and YBNL General, Olamide have called off all manner of beef. The pair, who exchanged words at the Headies over their artistes- Lil Kesh and Reekado Banks- posted on Instagram their apologies to fans and the organisers of the awards... Read More

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September 30, 2015

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Wizkid, Olamide lead the pack as The Headies release nominations list

What many artistes have been waiting for, to further add an accomplishment to their resume, is finally out. The long awaited nominees list for The Headies 2015 has surfaced. Here they are; BEST RECORDING OF THE YEAR A NON-VOTING CATEGORY FOR THE BEST SINGLE RECORDING BY AN ARTISTE OR GROUP IN THE YEAR UNDER REVIEW. OJUELEGBA... Read More

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February 23, 2015

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Why Skales’ career may not survive today’s spat with Wizkid

by Chinwe Okafor Skales back in 2009 was a charismatic young man. Very shy but still persistent to get his music out there and make it heard. His song ‘Heading for the Grammys’ was supposed to be his pathway to…you know… [READ: “You’re a fake a__ ni___ & a liar,” Skales blasts Wizkid || “You’re a... Read More

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December 20, 2014

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.@Catchoris: Is the Headies really Africa’s Grammy Awards?

by Oris Aigbokhaevbolo The real story of the 2014 Headies, Nigeria’s most visible music award ceremony, came at the end, strutting onstage in the toned shape of the strapping Okoye twins. Peter and Paul Okoye of P-Square performed and then received the Special Recognition Award. Artists collecting awards are normal. Except for this detail: the award... Read More

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December 15, 2014

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#TheHeadies2014: 10 things you definitely missed at the star-studded event

by Isi Esene The Headies 2014 measured up to all expectations with the glitz and glamour the foremost entertainment awards is known to throw up. The awards which dragged on till the wee hours of Monday morning had the usual suspects, Davido, Olamide, Patoranking, Sean Tizzle, Don Jazzy, Timi Dakolo, Oritsefemi and more, having a... Read More

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December 15, 2014

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We bring you the full list of winners at #TheHeadies2014

by Kolapo Olapoju The Headies 2014 measured up to all expectations with the glitz and glamour the foremost entertainment awards is known to throw up. The awards which dragged on till the wee hours of Monday morning had the usual suspects, Davido, Olamide, Patoranking, Sean Tizzle, Don Jazzy, Timi Dakolo, Oritsefemi and more, having a... Read More

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November 17, 2014

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Fresh out: Niyola features Phyno, Lynxxx, Sarkodie & Poe in ‘Love to Love You’ (WATCH)

by Akan Ido EME First Lady, Niyola continues her streak with the eagerly-anticipated remix to her Headies award-nominated single, “Love To Love You.” The remix, produced by New York based producer IExist, sees the singer/songwriter paired with rap heavyweights Phyno, Lynxxx, Sarkodie, and Poe. Eschewing a traditional online single release, Niyola teamed with a revamped... Read More

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January 3, 2014

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Next Rated! Sean Tizzle shows off his ‘half a millionaire naira’ sneakers (LOOK)

by Tutu Akinlabi Sean Tizzle is obviously joining the big leagues. The ‘Mama eh’ singer, who recently won in the ‘Next Rated’ category at this year’s ‘Headies’ shared this photo of his designer sneakers via Instagram. He said: “Half a millionaire Naira Guiseppe Zanotti Sneakers #Limited Edition (Only 500 Pieces Made) #Enu kpo #Lol” Giuseppe... Read More

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December 28, 2013

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Move over Burna Boy: Sean Tizzle performs topless… and we’re not impressed (See Photos)

by Rachel Ogbu Rising hitmaker, Sean Tizzle was properly feeling what it’s like to reach mega stardom when he was performing on stage recently and you know what they say… if you can’t stand the heat – take your shirt off. Just earlier in the day on December 26, Sean won a N6.5million Hyundai SUV after emerging the Next... Read More

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December 27, 2013

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How Olamide, Waje, Iyanya others fared at the Headies 2013 (Full list of winners)

by Tutu Akinlabi It’s a wrap! The Headies 2013 has come and gone and left in its trail a mass of winners. The event, which reached its most competitive level this year, held yesterday, December 26, at the Oriental Hotel in Victoria Island, Lagos. The show was hosted by MAVIN’s Dr. Sid and Tiwa Savage... Read More

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December 26, 2013

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This is what Toke Makinwa is rocking to the Headies tonight (LOOK)

by Akan Ido Toke Makinwa is certainly going to be turning a lot of heads tonight at the Hip Hop World Awards, also known as the Headies. The beautiful media personality who will be hosting the Celebrity Corner at the event is rocking a dress made by talented designer, April by Kunbi and doesn’t she... Read More

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December 12, 2013

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Are you ready? MAVIN artistes, Tiwa Savage & Dr. Sid set to host the Headies (PHOTOS)

by Oke Efagene MAVIN Record artistes, Tiwa Savage and Dr. Sid have been announced as the hosts of this year’s Headies. The 8th edition of the annual awards will take place on December 26, at the Grand Ballroom in the Oriental Hotel, Lekki. The Eminado singer and her label mate, posed for some promo shots for the... Read More

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December 5, 2013

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#BaddestGuyEverLiveth: Olamide bags 8 nominations for the “Headies” – See full nomination list

by Tutu Akinlabi Rapper, Olamide really is the “baddest guy ever liveth.” The star has bagged a whopping 8 nominations for the Hip Hop World Awards aka “The Headies” The star shared the news and this photo via Instagram and captioned it : “Team YBNL tnx a lot !!! Please let’s keep it going ..... Read More

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April 19, 2013

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Davido receives 2013 Hyundai car for winning Headies Next Rated Category (PHOTOS)

by Isi Esene Davido, the Omo Baba Olowo, last week, got his prize for winning the Next Rated award category at the 2012 edition of the prestigious Headies. The artiste was awarded a red 2013 Hyndai Sonata by the CEO of Smooth Promotions, Ayo Animashaun on April 12. See photos of the presentation below: – [Photos:... Read More

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October 24, 2012

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Y! Campus Rep Reports: Scoops, snippets and some backstage gist from The Headies 2012

by Pelumi Oyetimehin (additional reports by Chi Ibe) The 2012 Headies have come and gone but the good… and not-so-good memories continue to linger. We were there to catch all the happenings inside and outside the auditorium and was it full of scoops or what? Here, our Lagos campus correspondent brings you all the remarkable... Read More

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October 23, 2012

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#InCaseYouMissedIt: For Burna-boy, pride comes before a fall – literally (WATCH)

by Isi Esene So we can all agree that if you see yourself as such a musical genius that you can cuss out “wack artistes”, then you can’t be accused of too much humility. So we say hello to new artiste Burna Boy, who did exactly that to actress and debut artiste Tonto Dikeh. Her... Read More

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October 23, 2012

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Sheer Fabulousity: Photos, Photos (& More Photos) from The Headies Yellow Carpet!

What: The Headies 2012. Where: Expo Centre, Eko Hotel and Suites, Lagos. When: October 20, 2012. Photos by Hycinth Iyereosa

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October 23, 2012

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Tonto Dikeh has an early morning prayer for you…

by Hauwa Gambo You may or may not know of a new artiste called Burna Boy who may or may not have hit singles. Last week, after actress Tonto Dikeh was widely (and might we add, wildly) panned across the globe for her severely auto-tuned album, the singer joined the race – calling for death... Read More

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October 21, 2012

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Davido, Darey, Funke Akindele & More! See First Photos from The Headies

by Isi Esene It was all glitz and glamour at the 2012 Hip Hop World Awards which took place on Saturday at the ultramodern New Expo Centre of the Eko Hotel and Suites, Victoria Island. Celebrities of all shades and accomplishments were on ground to strut their stuff on the Headies Yellow carpet. See photos... Read More

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October 21, 2012

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SPOTTED: Timi Dakolo and his beautiful wife at the Headies

by Isi Esene The ‘Headies‘ has all along being a platform to rewarding musical revelations but the 2012 edition gave a little more – it gave us an opportunity to catch a (titillating) glimpse of the woman who has Timi Dakolo’s heart for keeps. Aren’t they lovely together? Good job Timi, we likey!

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October 21, 2012

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“Worst collabo goes to Tonto Dikeh ft Shina Rambo!” Top 12 tweets on the Headies 2012

by Isi Esene The Hip Hop World Awards, also known as the ‘Headies‘ have come and gone but reactions continue to stream in on the events of the awards night. From the thrills, ‘Oops’ moments, diss, fun and glamour, we present here our top 12 tweets on the Headies. Please feel free to agree or... Read More

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October 21, 2012

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The Headies: Omawumi apologises… for ‘dissing’ Tonto Dikeh?

by Hauwa Gambo Tonto Dikeh is now the easy resource for jokes. The actress’ poorly-received Álbum, rich in what some have cuttingly called ‘autotune of life’, has continued to be the butt of jokes. Yesterday’s Headies sealed its place as part of the pop culture. Stepping unto the stage as hosts of the music awards,... Read More

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October 21, 2012

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The Headies: Wizkid has questions about ‘Album of the Year’… which he lost

by Hauwa Gambo So, since Wizkid is now officially a big boy, with big cars, big awards and the ability to hire and fire managers who have been with him for years – there’s no question he can criticise The Headies, no? His tweet after last night’s awards are really interesting. First, there was this... Read More

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October 21, 2012

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Square, Mavin, EME win big: Full list of winners at The Headies 2012

by Chi Ibe It was a victory for Nigeria’s new breed of young, powerful record label owners at the Headies. Record labels Square Records, Empire Mates Entertainment (EME) and Mavin Records emerged big winners yesterday as their artistes Psquare, May D and Banky W, Wizkid and Tiwa Savage, Wande Coal swept major awards at the... Read More

June 4, 2012

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A call to music artistes: The Headies invites entries for the 2012 awards

One of Nigeria’s most recognised entertainment industry awards, The Headies (formerly known as the HipHopWorld Awards) has launched its 2012 award season as it invites nominations in various categories. According to the C.E.O of Smooth Operations, organizers of The Headies, Ayo Animashaun, artistes and labels who want to be considered for nomination must submit three audio... Read More

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October 24, 2011

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2011 Headies: The wows and the oops!

Wilfred Okiche The Headies might have come and gone, but the memories still linger. We bring you five of the very best musical perfomances ranked in ascending order. 5) Omawunmi – Her slow, jazzy composition of “If you ask me” was part ‘007’ soundtrack, part Amy Winehouse. It segued into the groovy uptempo version and... Read More

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October 24, 2011

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After the storm: Dr.SID apologises for cursing at the Headies

by Yemi Olowu Mo’Hit’s singer, Dr SID obviously had a very tough rehearsal for his performance at the Headies. He had a space suit on with a neon green reflective eye wear ready to perform his critically acclaimed hit track, ‘Over The Moon’. Even his dancers were dressed up in like manner, looking ready to... Read More

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Fresh out: Niyola features Phyno, Lynxxx, Sarkodie & Poe in ‘Love to Love You’ (WATCH)

Next Rated! Sean Tizzle shows off his ‘half a millionaire naira’ sneakers (LOOK)

Move over Burna Boy: Sean Tizzle performs topless… and we’re not impressed (See Photos)

How Olamide, Waje, Iyanya others fared at the Headies 2013 (Full list of winners)

This is what Toke Makinwa is rocking to the Headies tonight (LOOK)

Are you ready? MAVIN artistes, Tiwa Savage & Dr. Sid set to host the Headies (PHOTOS)

#BaddestGuyEverLiveth: Olamide bags 8 nominations for the “Headies” – See full nomination list

Davido receives 2013 Hyundai car for winning Headies Next Rated Category (PHOTOS)

Y! Campus Rep Reports: Scoops, snippets and some backstage gist from The Headies 2012

#InCaseYouMissedIt: For Burna-boy, pride comes before a fall – literally (WATCH)

Sheer Fabulousity: Photos, Photos (& More Photos) from The Headies Yellow Carpet!

Tonto Dikeh has an early morning prayer for you…

Davido, Darey, Funke Akindele & More! See First Photos from The Headies

SPOTTED: Timi Dakolo and his beautiful wife at the Headies

“Worst collabo goes to Tonto Dikeh ft Shina Rambo!” Top 12 tweets on the Headies 2012

The Headies: Omawumi apologises… for ‘dissing’ Tonto Dikeh?

The Headies: Wizkid has questions about ‘Album of the Year’… which he lost

Square, Mavin, EME win big: Full list of winners at The Headies 2012

A call to music artistes: The Headies invites entries for the 2012 awards

2011 Headies: The wows and the oops!

After the storm: Dr.SID apologises for cursing at the Headies

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