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

1. Reminisce – Hustle
2. Ladipoe – Big Energy
3. Blaqbonez – Back in Uni
4. Psycho YP – Bando Diaries
5. OdumoduBlvck – Declan Rice (Winner)
6. Jeriq, Phyno – My Bro

Best Alternative Song

1. Wizard Chan – Earth song
2. Cruel Santino – Final champion
3. Basketmouth, The Cavemen – The Traveller
4. Boj, Moliy, Mellissa – In a loop
5. Flavour – Game Changer
6. Obongjayar – Tinko Tinko (Winner)

Best Vocal Performance (Male)

1. Oxlade – Ku Lo Sa
2. Ric Hassani – My only baby
3. Magixx – Love Don’t Cost A Dime
4. Chike – Spell Remix
5. Praiz – Reckless
6. Wande Coal – Kpe Paso (Winner)

Best Music Video

1. Blaqbonez, Perliks – Back in Uni
2. TG Omori – PBUY
3. Director Pink – Spell Remix
4. Director K – Common Person
5. TG Omori – Bandana
6. Director K – Calm Down (Winner)

Best Rap Album

1. Payper Corleone – Fly Talk Only
2. Show Dem Camp – Palmwine Music Vol. 3
3. Blaqbonez – Young Preacher (Winner)
4. Psycho YP – YPSZN3
5. Vector – TESLIM
6. Jeriq – Billion Dollar Dream

Lyricist On The Roll

1. Ladipoe – Clowns
2. Vector – Clowns
3. Payper Corleone – Fly Talk Only (Winner)
4. Alpha Ojini – Vigilante Bop
5. A-Q – Family First
6. Tec (SDC) – Live Life

Producer of The Year

1. Magicsticks – Sungba Remix
2. Pheelz – Electricity
3. Andre Vibez, London – Calm Down
4. Tempoe – Soweto
5. Kel P – Kpe Paso
6. Rexxie – Abracadabra Remix (Winner)

Best Male Artiste

1. Asake
2. Rema (Winner)
3. Burna Boy
4. Ruger
5. Kizz Daniel
6. Omah Lay

Rookie of the Year

1. Odumodu Blvck (Winner)
2. Bloody Civilian
3. Bayyani
4. Guchi
5. Eltee Skillz
6. Khaid

Best Inspirational Single

1. Stand Strong – Davido Ft Sunday Service Choir
2. Jireh (My Provider) – Limoblaze, Lecrae & Happi Music
3. This Year – Victor Thompson & Ehis ‘d’ Greatest
4. Eze Ebube – Neon Adejo (Winner)
5. Tobechukwu – Nathaniel Bassey And Mercy Chinwo
6. I Get Backing – Victoria Orenze

Special Recognition Award

1. Sound Sultan (posthumous)

Afrobeats Single of the Year

1. Burna Boy – Last Last (Winner)
2. Ayra Starr – Rush
3. Kizz Daniel, Tekno – Buga
4. Pheelz, BNXN – Finesse
5. Spyro – Who’s Your Guy
6. Ruger – Asiwaju

Digital Artiste Of The Year

1. Burna Boy
2. Ayra Starr
3. Rema (Winner)
4. Omah Lay
5. Kizz Daniel
6. Asake

Best Street-Hop Artiste

1. Rexxie, Naira Marley, Skiibii – Abracadabra
2. Seyi Vibez – Chance (Winner)
3. Asake – Joha
4. Poco Lee, HotKid – Otilo
5. Zlatan, Young Jonn – Astalavista
6. Mohbad – Peace

Next Rated

1. Spyro
2. Seyi Vibez
3. Young Jonn
4. Asake (Winner)
5. Victony

Album Of The Year

1. Burna Boy – Love, Damini
2. Asake – Mr. Money With The Vibe (Winner)
3. Rema – Rave & Roses
4. Omah Lay – Boy Alone
5. Victony – Outlaw
6. Davido – Timeless

Song of The Year

1. Rema – Calm Down
2. Burna Boy – Last Last (Winner)
3. Oxlade – Ku Lo Sa
4. Kizz Daniel, Tekno – Buga
5. Pheelz, BNXN – Finesse
6. Asake, Burna Boy – Sungba Remix

Best Collaboration

1. Asake, Burna Boy – Sungba Remix
2. BNXN, Kizz Daniel, Seyi Vibez – Gwagwalada
3. Pheelz, BNXN – Finesse
4. Spyro, Tiwa Savage – Who’s Your Guy Remix (Winner)
5. Pheelz, Davido – Electricity
6. Wande Coal, Olamide – Kpe Paso

African Artiste Of The Year

1. Burna Boy (Nigeria)
2. Marwa Loud (Morocco)
3. Black Sherif (Ghana)
4. Diamond Platnumz (Tanzania)
5. Rema (Nigeria) – Winner

Best West African Artiste of The Year

1. Gyakie (Ghana)
2. Black Sherif (Ghana) – Winner
3. The Therapist (Liberia)
4. 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.