Check Out the Complete Nominations for the 17th Headies Awards!

The 17th Headies Awards is just around the corner, and the excitement is building up! The nominations list has been released, and it’s packed with some of the hottest names in music right now. 

The award ceremony is returning to Nigeria after being held in the U.S. for the past two years, and the competition is going to be fierce.

This year’s list includes artists who have made huge waves in the music scene from April 1, 2023, to July 30, 2024. Some of the biggest hits and albums during this period are nominated in various categories, so you can expect an unforgettable night full of star-studded performances and surprises.

For the Rookie of the Year category, some rising stars like Taves, Zerrydl, Kaestyle, and Llona are all hoping to take home the trophy. They’ll be following in the footsteps of OdumoduBlvck, who won the award last year.

Here are some of the exciting nominations:

Best Recording of the Year:

• Tems – “Burning”
• Seyi Vibez – “Different Pattern”
• Burna Boy – “Higher”
• Ayra Starr & Giveon – “Last Heartbreak Song”
• Sarz feat. Lojay – “Billions”

Producer of the Year:

• Sarz – “Happiness”
• London – “Ozeba”
• Magicsticks – “Basquiat”
• Rema/Producer X/Cubeatz/Deatz/Klimperboy – “Hehehe”
• Dibs – “Different Pattern”

Songwriter of the Year:

• Simisola Kosoko – “Stranger” (Simi)
• Chimamanda Pearl Chukwuma – “Vision” (Qing Madi)
• Michael Ajuma Attah – “Can’t Breathe” (Llona)
• Emoseh Khamofu – “Family Meeting” (Bloody Civilian)
• Fuayefika Maxwell – “Stages of Life” (Wizard Chan)

Best R&B Single:

• Qing Madi – “Vision”
• Johnny Drille – “For You”
• Simi – “Stranger”
• Tems – “Burning”
• Ayra Starr – “Last Heartbreak Song ft. Giveon”

Rookie of the Year:

• Llona
• Kaestyle
• Taves
• Zerrydl

Best Rap Single:

• “Cast” – Odumodublvck feat. Shallipop
• “Blood on the Dance Floor” – Odumodublvck feat. Bloody Civilian & Wale
• “Hallelujah” – Ladipoe, Rozzz & Morrelo
• “Canada” – Magnito
• “Ije Nwoke” – Jeriq

Best Vocal Performance (Female):

• Ayra Starr – “Last Heartbreak Song”
• Niniola – “Level”
• Simi – “Stranger”
• Liya – “I’m Done”
• Yemi Alade – “Tomorrow”

Music Video of the Year:

• “Charm” – Rema, Perlix, Folarin Oludare
• “Metaverse” – Jyde Ajala
• “Like Ice Spice” – Perlix & Emeka Shine Shine
• “Ojapiano” – Mattmax
• “Egwu” – Director Pink
• “Showa” – TG Omori
• “Na Money” – Dammy Twitch

Best Collaboration:

• “Emotions” – Tiwa Savage feat. Asa
• “Blood on the Dance Floor” – Odumodublvck, Bloody Civilian, Wale
• “Cast” – Shallipop feat. Odumodublvck
• “Egwu” – Chike & Mohbad
• “Ole” – Qing Madi & BNXN
• “Twe Twe Remix” – Kizz Daniel & Davido
• “IDK” – Wizkid feat. Zlatan