The 14th edition of the Headies awards organized by HipTv was held yesterday, February 21, 2021, with a virtual show due to the COVID-19 restrictions, Njenje Media News reports.
The live event, with a huge part of it pre-recorded, took place at the Eko Hotels and Suites, Victoria Island, Lagos with performances from Chike, Fireboy, Joeboy and Laycon. Red carpet began at 5pm while the main event commenced at about 9:00pm.
Nigerian musician, Fireboy led the pack of winners with five awards including Album of The Year, while Wizkid won two awards including Artist of The Year.
Celebrities in attendance include Wizkid, 2Baba, Sound Sultan, Fireboy, Laycon, Idia Aisien, AY, iLLBliss, Bad Boy Timz, Omah Lay, Mayorkun among others.
The show which celebrates outstanding achievements in the Nigerian music industry was hosted by comedian, Bovi and media personality, Nancy Isime and saw winners in new categories; Songwriter of The Year and Best Alternative Album.
See list of winners below;
Best Recording of the year: Brymo- Ozymandias
Pop Single of the year: DJ Neptune x Joeboy x Mr Eazi- Nobody
Producer of the year: PHEELZ ‘BILLIONAIRE’ BY TENI
Rap Album of the year: AQ- GOD’S ENGINEERING
R&B Album of the year: Fireboy- Laughter, Tears & Goosebumps
Alternative Album: Roots- The Cavemen
Pop Album: Fireboy- Apollo
Music Video of the year: Davido- 1 Milli
R&B Single: Fireboy- Tattoo girl
Best Collaboration: Ladi Poe x Simi- Know you
Rap Single of the year: Falz x Ms Banks- Bop Daddy
Male Vocal Performance: Praiz- Under the sky
Female Vocal Performance: Niniola- Addicted
Next Rated: Omah Lay
Headies Revelation: Fireboy
Lyricist on a Roll: Illbliss- Country
Best Street Hop artiste: Mayorkun- Geng
Alternative song– Moelogo- I wonder
Album of the year: Fireboy- Apollo
Artiste of the year: Wizkid
Headies Viewer’s Choice: Wizkid
Rookie of the year: Bad Boy Timz
Songwriter of the year: Simi- Duduke
SPECIAL RECOGNITION: Eedris Abdul-Kareem
Hall of Fame: King Sunny Ade