The Headies 2016
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| Headies 2016 | |
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| File:The Headies 2016.jpg Official poster | |
| Date | 22 December 2016 |
| Location | Eko Convention Centre, Victoria Island, Lagos |
| Hosted by | Falz, Adesua Etomi |
| Most awards | Olamide (4) |
| Most nominations | Olamide (8) |
| Website | theheadies |
| Television/radio coverage | |
| Network | HipTV |
The Headies 2016 was the 11th edition of The Headies. It was held on 22 December 2016 at the Eko Convention Centre in Victoria Island, Lagos.[1] Themed "Think, Create, Recreate." The event was hosted by Adesua Etomi and Falz. The nominees were announced by the award's organizers in November 2016.[2] Tekno was nominated for the Next Rated award, but ended up being disqualified due to his refusal to honour the category and support the campaign.[3] Jazzman Olofin and Adewale Ayuba jointly performed the song "Raise the Roof". Aramide performed her song "Funmi Lowo" with assistance from Ras Kimono.[4] The ceremony also featured additional performances from Falz, 2Baba, Seyi Shay and Flavour. Olamide received eight nominations and won a total of four, including Best Rap Single for his single "Eyan Mayweather". Mr Eazi won the Next Rated category and was awarded a SUV at a later date. Mayorkun toppled Dice Ailes and Koker for the Rookie of the Year award.[5] Laolu Akins was honored with the Hall of Fame award, while Flavour received the Special Recognition award.[6]
Performances
[edit | edit source]| Artist | Song |
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| Falz | "Soft Work" |
| The Remedies | "Sade" |
| Jazzman Olofin Adewale Ayuba |
"Raise the Roof" |
| Daddy Showkey | "Diana" |
| Aramide Ras Kimono |
"Funmi Lowo" |
| Humblesmith | "Osinachi" |
| 2Baba | "Searching" |
| Seyi Shay | |
| Flavour |
Presenters
[edit | edit source]- Helen Paul – presented the award for Best Street Hop Artiste
- Zaki Adzay – presented the award for Best Reggae/Dancehall Single
- Osagie Alonge and Toni Tones – presented the award for Best Alternative Song
- Uti Nwachukwu and Adunni Ade – presented the award for Best Pop Single
- Sarah Ofili and DJ Obi – presented the award for Best R&B Single
- Mai Atafo and Adedoja Allen – presented the award for Producer of the Year
- Kcee and Harrysong – presented the award for Best Recording of the Year
- Eva Alordiah and Yaw – presented the award for Lyricist on the Roll
- Ali Baba – presented the Hall of Fame award
- Toke Makinwa and Ubi Franklin – presented the award for Best Rap Single
- Sound Sultan and Ushbebe – presented the award for Best Rap Album
- Osas Ighodaro and Gbenro Ajibade – presented the award for Best Pop Album
- 2Baba – presented the award for Hip Hop World Revelation of the Year
- Funke Akindele and Lolo1 – presented the award for Best Collabo
- Darey and Lami Philips – presented the Song of the Year award
- Ayo Makun and Mr. Arogundade – presented the Next Rated award
- Bovi – presented the award for Album of the Year
- Kenny Ogungbe and AFRIMA director – presented the Special Recognition award
Winners and nominees
[edit | edit source]| Best R&B/Pop Album | Best Rap Album |
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| Best R&B Single | Best Pop Single |
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| Best Vocal Performance (Male) | Best Vocal Performance (Female) |
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| Best Rap Single | Best Street-Hop Artiste |
| Best Collabo | Lyricist on the Roll |
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| Song of the Year | Best Recording of the Year |
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| Album of the Year | Artiste of the Year |
| Producer of the Year | Best Music Video |
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| Next Rated | African Artiste of the Year |
| Rookie of the Year | Best Reggae/Dancehall Single |
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| Best Alternative Song | Special Recognition Award |
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| Hip Hop World Revelation of the Year | Hall of Fame |
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