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Eleventh edition of The Headies From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
The Headies 2016 was the 11th edition of The Headies. It was held on December 22, 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]
Headies 2016 | |
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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 |
Artist(s) | Song(s) |
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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 |
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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