2023 Headies Award: Check Out the Full List of 2023 Headies Award Winners
2023 Headies Award: Check Out the Full List of 2023 Headies Award Winners
If you’re a fan of African music, you must have heard about the 16th Headies Awards, which took place at the Cobb Energy Performing Arts Centre in Atlanta, USA.
This event, themed “Celebrating African Renaissance,” was nothing short of spectacular. So, let’s dive into the highlights of the night and discover who walked away with the coveted awards.
Rema Dominates the Night
Rema, the Nigerian sensation, was the star of the night, taking home three prestigious awards. He clinched the titles of Best Male Artiste of the Year, Digital Artiste of the Year, and African Artiste Of The Year. It was truly his night to shine.
Asake’s Next Rated Triumph
Asake, another rising star in the music industry, had a memorable night. He was named the Next Rated artist and walked home with a brand-new car. This category is always hotly contested, making his victory even more impressive.
Odumodublvck’s Rookie of the Year Win
Odumodublvck earned the title of Rookie of the Year and won a house in Lagos. This award is a testament to his talent and potential in the music scene.
Best Music Video: Director K Takes the Crown
While there was some anticipation regarding the Best Music Video of the Year, Director K emerged as the winner. Blaqbonez, who was a nominee in this category, used the opportunity to assert that he and TG Omori are still the best directors.
Rema’s Triple Triumph
Rema’s outstanding performances were not limited to his awards; he also bagged the Best Male Artiste of the Year, Digital Artiste of the Year, and African Artiste Of The Year awards. This young talent is undoubtedly making waves in the music industry.
Categories That Remained Unannounced
It’s worth noting that some categories were not presented during the awards ceremony.
These include Best Recording of The Year, Songwriter of The Year, Best RnB Single, Best Vocal Performance (Female), Headies Viewers’ Choice, Best East African artiste of the year, and Best North African Artiste of The Year, among others.
Full List of Winners
Here’s a comprehensive list of all the winners and nominees in various categories:
| Category | Winner |
|---|---|
| Best Rap Single | OdumoduBlvck – “Declan Rice” |
| Best Alternative Song | Obongjayar – “Tinko Tinko” |
| Best Vocal Performance (Male) | Wande Coal – “Kpe Paso” |
| Best Music Video | Director K – “Calm Down” |
| Best Rap Album | Blaqbonez – “Young Preacher” |
| Lyricist On The Roll | Payper Corleone – “Fly Talk Only” |
| Producer of The Year | Rexxie – “Abracadabra Remix” |
| Best Male Artiste | Rema |
| Rookie of the Year | Odumodu Blvck |
| Best Inspirational Single | Eze Ebube – Neon Adejo |
| Special Recognition Award | Sound Sultan (posthumous) |
| Afrobeats Single of the Year | Burna Boy – “Last Last” |
| Digital Artiste Of The Year | Rema |
| Best Street-Hop Artiste | Seyi Vibez – “Chance” |
| Next Rated | Asake |
| Album Of The Year | Asake – “Mr. Money With The Vibe” |
| Song of The Year | Burna Boy – “Last Last” |
| Best Collaboration | Spyro, Tiwa Savage – “Who’s Your Guy Remix” |
| African Artiste Of The Year | Rema (Nigeria) |
| Best West African Artiste of The Year | Black Sherif (Ghana) |
Best Rap Single
- Reminisce – Hustle
- Ladipoe – Big Energy
- Blaqbonez – Back in Uni
- Psycho YP – Bando Diaries
- OdumoduBlvck – Declan Rice (Winner)
- Jeriq, Phyno – My Bro
Best Alternative Song
- Wizard Chan – Earth song
- Cruel Santino – Final champion
- Basketmouth, The Cavemen – The Traveller
- Boj, Moliy, Mellissa – In a loop
- Flavour – Game Changer
- Obongjayar – Tinko Tinko (Winner)
Best Vocal Performance (Male)
- Oxlade – Ku Lo Sa
- Ric Hassani – My only baby
- Magixx – Love Don’t Cost A Dime
- Chike – Spell Remix
- Praiz – Reckless
- Wande Coal – Kpe Paso (Winner)
Best Music Video
- Blaqbonez, Perliks – Back in Uni
- TG Omori – PBUY
- Director Pink – Spell Remix
- Director K – Common Person
- TG Omori – Bandana
- Director K – Calm Down (Winner)
Best Rap Album
- Payper Corleone – Fly Talk Only
- Show Dem Camp – Palmwine Music Vol. 3
- Blaqbonez – Young Preacher (Winner)
- Psycho YP – YPSZN3
- Vector – TESLIM
- Jeriq – Billion Dollar Dream
Lyricist On The Roll
- Ladipoe – Clowns
- Vector – Clowns
- Payper Corleone – Fly Talk Only (Winner)
- Alpha Ojini – Vigilante Bop
- A-Q – Family First
- Tec (SDC) – Live Life
Producer of The Year
- Magicsticks – Sungba Remix
- Pheelz – Electricity
- Andre Vibez, London – Calm Down
- Tempoe – Soweto
- Kel P – Kpe Paso
- Rexxie – Abracadabra Remix (Winner)
Best Male Artiste
- Asake
- Rema (Winner)
- Burna Boy
- Ruger
- Kizz Daniel
- Omah Lay
Rookie of the Year
- Odumodu Blvck (Winner)
- Bloody Civilian
- Bayyani
- Guchi
- Eltee Skillz
- Khaid
Best Inspirational Single
- Stand Strong – Davido Ft Sunday Service Choir
- Jireh (My Provider) – Limoblaze, Lecrae & Happi Music
- This Year – Victor Thompson & Ehis ‘d’ Greatest
- Eze Ebube – Neon Adejo (Winner)
- Tobechukwu – Nathaniel Bassey And Mercy Chinwo
- I Get Backing – Victoria Orenze
Special Recognition Award
- Sound Sultan (posthumous)
Afrobeats Single of the Year
- Burna Boy – Last Last (Winner)
- Ayra Starr – Rush
- Kizz Daniel, Tekno – Buga
- Pheelz, BNXN – Finesse
- Spyro – Who’s Your Guy
- Ruger – Asiwaju
Digital Artiste Of The Year
- Burna Boy
- Ayra Starr
- Rema (Winner)
- Omah Lay
- Kizz Daniel
- Asake
Best Street-Hop Artiste
- Rexxie, Naira Marley, Skiibii – Abracadabra
- Seyi Vibez – Chance (Winner)
- Asake – Joha
- Poco Lee, HotKid – Otilo
- Zlatan, Young Jonn – Astalavista
- Mohbad – Peace
Next Rated
- Spyro
- Seyi Vibez
- Young Jonn
- Asake (Winner)
- Victony
Album Of The Year
- Burna Boy – Love, Damini
- Asake – Mr. Money With The Vibe (Winner)
- Rema – Rave & Roses
- Omah Lay – Boy Alone
- Victony – Outlaw
- Davido – Timeless
Song of The Year
- Rema – Calm Down
- Burna Boy – Last Last (Winner)
- Oxlade – Ku Lo Sa
- Kizz Daniel, Tekno – Buga
- Pheelz, BNXN – Finesse
- Asake, Burna Boy – Sungba Remix
Best Collaboration
- Asake, Burna Boy – Sungba Remix
- BNXN, Kizz Daniel, Seyi Vibez – Gwagwalada
- Pheelz, BNXN – Finesse
- Spyro, Tiwa Savage – Who’s Your Guy Remix (Winner)
- Pheelz, Davido – Electricity
- Wande Coal, Olamide – Kpe Paso
African Artiste Of The Year
- Burna Boy (Nigeria)
- Marwa Loud (Morocco)
- Black Sherif (Ghana)
- Diamond Platnumz (Tanzania)
- Rema (Nigeria) – Winner
Best West African Artiste of The Year
- Gyakie (Ghana)
- Black Sherif (Ghana) – Winner
- The Therapist (Liberia)
- Camidoh (Ghana)
In Conclusion
The 16th Headies Awards was a night of celebration and recognition for outstanding African talent in the music industry. From Rema’s triple triumph to Asake’s Next Rated win, it was a night to remember. Congratulations to all the winners and nominees for making African music proud!
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Frequently Asked Questions
Who Hosted the 16th Headies Awards?
The event was hosted by Nollywood actress, Osas Ighodaro, and American media personality, Terrence J.
Which Artist Won the Best Male Artiste of The Year Award?
Rema was awarded the Best Male Artiste of the Year.
Who Won the Next Rated Category and What Did They Receive?
Asake won the Next Rated category and received a brand-new car.
Who Won the Award for Best Music Video of The Year?
Director K won the award for Best Music Video of the Year.
How Many Awards Did Rema Win at The 16th Headies Awards?
Rema won three awards in total, including Best Male Artiste of the Year, Digital Artiste of the Year, and African Artiste Of The Year.
