The biggest night in Nigerian music, the Headies Awards, lit up the scene again on Sunday, April 27, 2025, and trust Nigerians, the energy was pure fire. From heartfelt wins to unexpected moments, this year’s edition truly celebrated the depth and talent of our ever-evolving music industry.
Held amidst glitz and glamour, the 17th Headies brought out the best in the business, fresh talents, seasoned hitmakers, and even legends who have kept the culture alive.
In case you missed it or just want to keep tabs, we have got you covered with the full list of winners and highlights from the night.
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- Qing Madi
- Shallipopi
- Odumodublvck – Winner
- Ayo Maff
- Nasboi
Rookie of the Year
- Zerrydl – Winner
- Taves
- Kaestyle
- Llona
Soundtrack of the Year
- Eledumare
- Lose to Gain
- Kill Boro
- Orissa
- Emotions
- Tribe Called Judah Soundtrack – Winner
Best Recording of the Year
- Tems – Burning – Winner
- Seyi Vibez – Different Pattern
- Burna Boy – Higher
- Ayra Starr and Giveon – Last Heartbreak Song
- Sarz and Lojay – Billions
Best Vocal Performance (Male)
- Lojay – Billions – Winner
- Omah Lay – Moving
- Anendlessocean – Gratitude
- Johnny Drille – For You
- Timi Dakolo – Ke Na Ke So
Best Rap Single
- Shallipopi and Odumodublvck – Cast – Winner
- Odumodublvck, Bloody Civilian and Wale – Blood on the Dance Floor
- Ladipoe featuring Rozzz and Morrell – Hallelujah
- Magnito – Canada
- Jeriq – Ije Nwoke
Viewers’ Choice
- Young Jonn, Kizz Daniel and Seyi Vibez – Big Big Things
- Hyce, Boypee, Brown Joel and Davido – Ogechi Remix
- Chike and Mohbad – Egwu – Winner
- Kizz Daniel – Showa
- Seyi Vibez – Different Pattern
- Rema – Ozeba
- Tems – Love Me Jeje
- Shallipopi and Odumodublvck – Cast
- Ayo Maff and Fireboy DML – Dealer
- Flavour – Big Baller
Producer of the Year
- Sarz – Happiness
- London – Ozeba – Winner
- Rema, Producer X, Cubeatz, Deatz and Klimperboy – Hehehe
- Magicsticks – Basquiat
- Dibs – Different Pattern
Digital Artiste of the Year
- Ayra Starr
- Rema
- Shallipopi
- Tems
- Davido – Winner
- Kizz Daniel
- Asake
Song of the Year
- Showa – Kizz Daniel
- Commas – Ayra Starr
- Egwu – Chike and Mohbad
- Lonely at the Top – Asake – Winner
- Ozeba – Rema
- Big Baller – Flavour
Songwriter of the Year
- Simi – Stranger
- Qing Madi – Vision – Winner
- Llona – Can’t Breathe
- Bloody Civilian – Family Meeting
- Wizard Chan – Stages of Life
Music Video of the Year
- Rema – Charm
- Olamide – Metaverse
- Blaqbonez – Like Ice Spice
- Kcee – Ojapiano
- Chike and Mohbad – Egwu – Winner
- Kizz Daniel – Showa
- Davido, The Cavemen and Angelique Kidjo – Na Money
Best Street-Hop Artiste
- Seyi Vibez – Different Patterns
- Ayo Maff and Fireboy DML – Dealer
- Shallipopi and Odumodublvck – Cast
- Zhus JDO – Johnbull
- Mohbad – Ask About Me – Winner
Afrobeats Single of the Year
- Young Jonn, Kizz Daniel and Seyi Vibez – Big Big Things
- Kizz Daniel and Davido – Twe Twe Remix
- Chike and Mohbad – Egwu
- Asake – Remember
- Hyce, Boypee and Brown Joel featuring Davido – Ogechi Remix
- Flavour – Big Baller – Winner
Afrobeats Album of the Year
- Stubborn – Victony
- Work of Art – Asake
- The Year I Turned 21 – Ayra Starr
- Heis – Rema – Winner
- Jiggy Forever – Young Jonn
Best East African Artiste of the Year
- Bien
- Diamond Platnumz
- Juma Jux – Winner
- Bruce Melodie
- Azawi
This year’s Headies Awards proved once again that Nigerian music is unstoppable. Every nominee and winner has contributed to the growth of the industry, and it is clear that the future is even brighter.