The Headies 2018

Twelfth edition of The Headies

Award
Headies 2018
Date5 May 2018 (2018-05-05)
LocationEko Convention Centre, Victoria Island, Lagos
Hosted byBovi, Seyi Shay
Most awardsSimi, Davido, Wizkid (3 each)
Most nominationsSimi (7) [note 1]
Websitetheheadies.com
Television/radio coverage
NetworkHipTV
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The Headies 2018 was the 12th edition of The Headies. It was held on May 5, 2018, at the Eko Convention Centre in Victoria Island, Lagos.[1] Nigerian comedian Bovi and singer Seyi Shay hosted the ceremony.[2] After shortlisting thousands of entries submitted during the eligibility period, the organizers of the ceremony announced the nominees in April 2018. They also announced the addition of three categories: Viewer's Choice, Best Performer, and Industry Brand Supporter.[3] Simi led the nominations with 7, followed by Wizkid and Davido with 6 each. The ceremony featured performances from a number of artists, including Falz, Mr Real, Simi, and the Danfo Drivers. Pulse Nigeria praised the award's sound production and stage design.[4] Davido, Wizkid and Simi won the most awards with 3 each. Mayorkun won the Next Rated award, beating Dice Ailes, Maleek Berry and Johnny Drille.[5]

Performances

Winners and nominees

Best R&B/Pop Album Best Rap Album
Best R&B Single Best Pop Single
Best Vocal Performance (Male) Best Vocal Performance (Female)
  • Blue ribbon Praiz – "Folashade"
    • Faze – "Perfect Woman"
    • Johnny Drille – "Romeo & Juliet"
    • Nonso Amadi – "Tonight"
    • Banky W. – "Love You Baby"
Best Rap Single Best Street-Hop Artiste
  • Blue ribbon Small Doctor – "Penalty"
    • Olamide – "Wo"
    • CDQ – "Sai Baba"
    • Idowest – "Shepeteri" (featuring Dammy Krane and Slim Case)
    • Skuki – "Pass the Agbara"
    • Mr Real – "Legbegbe" (featuring Idowest, Kelvin Chuks and Obadice)
Best Collabo Lyricist on the Roll
  • Blue ribbon M.I Abaga – "You Rappers Should Fix Up Your Lives"
    • A-Q – "Political Science"
    • Boogey – "Liquor Night"
    • Erigga – "Industry Nite"
Song of the Year Best Recording of the Year
  • Blue ribbon "Joromi" – Simi
    • "Butterflies" – Omawumi
    • "Halleluyah" – Funbi
    • "Ponmile" – Reminisce
    • "Heaven" – Banky W.
Album of the Year Artiste of the Year
Producer of the Year Best Music Video
  • Blue ribbon Kiddominant – "Fall", "Mama"
    • Spellz – "Iskaba", "Ma Lo"
    • Tekno – "If", "Rara"
    • Sarz – "Maradona", "Come Closer"
    • Masterkraft – "Yawa", "Virtuous Woman"
Next Rated African Artiste of the Year
Viewer's Choice Best Performer
Rookie of The Year Best Reggae/Dancehall Single
Best Alternative Song Hip Hop World Revelation of the Year
  • Blue ribbon "FunMi Lowo" (Remix) – Aramide (featuring Sound Sultan and Koker)
    • "Money" – Adekunle Gold
    • "Radio" – Nonso Amadi
    • "Romeo & Juliet" – Johnny Drille
    • "Ponmile" – Reminisce
    • "Lagos Barbie" – Bantu
Special Recognition Award Hall of Fame
  • Blue ribbon Chris Ubosi

Notes

  1. ^ This count includes songs she was featured on.

References

  1. ^ Billy Praise (May 5, 2018). "The HEADIES 2018: Full List Of Winners". Guardian Life. Retrieved March 16, 2019.
  2. ^ Murtala Abubakar (April 18, 2018). "Bovi and Seyi Shay unveiled as hosts of Headies 2018". The Cable Lifestyle. Retrieved March 16, 2019.
  3. ^ Ben Bassey (April 13, 2019). "Davido, Wizkid, Simi lead nominees list". Pulse Nigeria. Retrieved March 16, 2019.
  4. ^ Ayomide Tayo (May 6, 2018). "Nigeria's most prestigious music award ceremony bounces back with a strong showing". Pulse Nigeria. Retrieved March 16, 2019.
  5. ^ "REVIEW: #Headies2018 Was A Glorious Comeback That Wasn't Without Blemish". TNS. Retrieved March 16, 2019.
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