{"id":11069,"date":"2025-03-12T11:05:56","date_gmt":"2025-03-12T16:05:56","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/musicassent.com\/?p=11069"},"modified":"2025-03-12T11:06:03","modified_gmt":"2025-03-12T16:06:03","slug":"the-17th-headies-awards-have-returned-to-lagos-announcing-the-nominations","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/musicassent.com\/the-17th-headies-awards-have-returned-to-lagos-announcing-the-nominations\/","title":{"rendered":"The 17th Headies Awards have returned to Lagos, announcing the nominations"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-center\"><strong>The 17th Headies Awards<\/strong> is set to be a grand celebration of African music, returning to Lagos, Nigeria, on April 5, 2025, after two years in Atlanta. <\/h3>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image aligncenter size-large is-resized\"><img fetchpriority=\"high\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"854\" src=\"https:\/\/musicassent.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/stronger-together-format-1024x854.jpg\" alt=\"The 17th Headies Awards\" class=\"wp-image-11070\" style=\"width:554px;height:auto\" srcset=\"https:\/\/musicassent.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/stronger-together-format-1024x854.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/musicassent.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/stronger-together-format-300x250.jpg 300w, https:\/\/musicassent.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/stronger-together-format-768x640.jpg 768w, https:\/\/musicassent.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/stronger-together-format.jpg 1125w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center\"><strong>The 17th Headies Awards<\/strong>, established in 2006 by <strong>Hip Hop World Magazine<\/strong>, honors outstanding achievements in the Nigerian and African music industries, with a focus on Afrobeats, Afro-pop, and other genres across the continent.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed is-type-video is-provider-youtube wp-block-embed-youtube wp-embed-aspect-16-9 wp-has-aspect-ratio\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<iframe title=\"The 17th Headies Theme \u201cStronger Together\u201d\" width=\"640\" height=\"360\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/WyoqbSu_rL4?feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" referrerpolicy=\"strict-origin-when-cross-origin\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe>\n<\/div><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image aligncenter is-resized alignwide\"><a href=\"https:\/\/click.linksynergy.com\/fs-bin\/click?id=YshmHPVPWK4&amp;offerid=582963.63&amp;subid=0&amp;type=4\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/ad.linksynergy.com\/fs-bin\/show?id=YshmHPVPWK4&amp;bids=582963.63&amp;subid=0&amp;type=4&amp;gridnum=16\" alt=\"Splice V Collection 7 by Arturia\" style=\"width:624px;height:auto\"\/><\/a><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-center\">Nominees<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center\">This year&#8217;s nominees showcase a mix of industry heavyweights and rising stars. <strong>Odumodublvck<\/strong> leads the pack with eight nominations, followed by <strong>Rema<\/strong> and <strong>Ayra Starr<\/strong>, each with seven. <strong>Tems, Shallipopi<\/strong>, and <strong>Kizz Daniel<\/strong> also have strong showings with six nominations each. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image aligncenter size-full is-resized\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"741\" height=\"420\" src=\"https:\/\/musicassent.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/the-headies-awards-2.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-11074\" style=\"width:676px;height:auto\" srcset=\"https:\/\/musicassent.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/the-headies-awards-2.jpg 741w, https:\/\/musicassent.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/the-headies-awards-2-300x170.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 741px) 100vw, 741px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image aligncenter is-resized\"><a href=\"https:\/\/click.linksynergy.com\/fs-bin\/click?id=YshmHPVPWK4&amp;offerid=944971.787&amp;subid=0&amp;type=4\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/ad.linksynergy.com\/fs-bin\/show?id=YshmHPVPWK4&amp;bids=944971.787&amp;subid=0&amp;type=4&amp;gridnum=16\" alt=\"Gorgeous Jewelry Collection\" style=\"width:654px;height:auto\"\/><\/a><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-center\"><strong>Key categories at the 17th Headies Awards include:<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center\"><strong>Artist of the Year<\/strong>: Davido, Ayra Starr, Asake, Rema, Tems, and Burna Boy.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center\"><strong>Best Recording of the Year<\/strong>: Tems (&#8220;Burning&#8221;), Seyi Vibez (&#8220;Different Pattern&#8221;), Burna Boy (&#8220;Higher&#8221;), Ayra Starr &amp; Giveon (&#8220;Last Heartbreak Song&#8221;), and Sarz featuring Lojay (&#8220;Billions&#8221;).<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center\"><strong>Rookie of the Year<\/strong>: Zerry DL, Taves, Kaestyle, and Llona.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center\">The awards also feature international recognition, with artists like <strong>Wale, Skepta, Chris Brown, Travis Scott,<\/strong> and <strong>Chloe Bailey<\/strong> nominated for International Artist of the Year.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-center\">Performers and Hosts<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center\">The event promises electrifying performances from some of the biggest names in African music, although specific performers have yet to be officially announced. The hosting duties will likely be managed by a charismatic figure, ensuring a night of entertainment and celebration. Stay tuned to <a href=\"http:\/\/www.MusicAssent.com\" title=\"\">Music Assent<\/a> for further information. Hit Subscribe!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image aligncenter\"><a href=\"https:\/\/click.linksynergy.com\/fs-bin\/click?id=YshmHPVPWK4&amp;offerid=1187584.4&amp;subid=0&amp;type=4\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/ad.linksynergy.com\/fs-bin\/show?id=YshmHPVPWK4&amp;bids=1187584.4&amp;subid=0&amp;type=4&amp;gridnum=0\" alt=\"Buy Tickets to any Event, Show, or Game at Event Tickets Center\"\/><\/a><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-center\">Event Highlights<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center\"><strong>The 17th Headies Awards<\/strong> will be livestreamed on YouTube (U.S.) and Hip TV (Nigeria), making it accessible to a global audience. The week leading up to the event includes various activities such as the Headies Stakeholder Brunch, Official Nominees Party, U.S. Consulate Reception, and the Afrobeats Conference.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image aligncenter is-resized\"><a href=\"https:\/\/click.linksynergy.com\/fs-bin\/click?id=YshmHPVPWK4&amp;offerid=1058765.10001475&amp;bids=1058765.10001475&amp;subid=0&amp;type=4\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/c.fareportal.com\/gcms\/Portals\/2\/affiliatebanners\/CA-promo19-Banners\/468x60.gif\" alt=\"Spring is just around the corner! Enter code SPRING25 for up to $25\u25ca off our fees on flights and be ready to take off again.\" style=\"width:586px;height:auto\"\/><\/a><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center\">This year&#8217;s theme, <strong>&#8220;Stronger Together,&#8221;<\/strong> reflects the unity and growth of the African music industry. The 17th Headies Awards is not just an event but a testament to the power and influence of African music on the global stage.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center\">Learn more about the 17th Headies Awards <a href=\"https:\/\/theheadies.com\/nominees\/\" title=\"\">HERE!<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center\">Thanks for visiting Music Assent. 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