Who Was Left Out of the 17th Headies Awards Nominations?

The Headies has finally revealed the nominees for its 17th edition, and as always, the list has sparked conversations. Some artists and songs that many expected to see were missing, and fans have not stopped talking about these snubs.

While every award show comes with its share of surprises, some omissions stand out more than others. Let’s take a look at the artists and songs that were surprisingly left out of the 17th Headies nominations.

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Best Recording of the Year – What Happened to Asake and OdumoduBlvck?

Nominated:

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

Snubbed: Lonely At The Top – Asake, Blood On The Dance Floor – OdumoduBlvck

Many expected Asake’s Lonely At The Top to make this list. The song dominated charts and became an anthem. Similarly, OdumoduBlvck’s Blood On The Dance Floor was a fan favorite, yet it was left out.

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Producer of the Year – P.Priime Deserved a Spot

Nominated:

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

Snubbed: P.Priime, Jay Synths, Blaise Beatz, Kzito

P.Priime played a huge role in Rema’s HEIS album, yet he didn’t get a nomination. Jay Synths, who produced Big Baller and Ojapiano, was also left out despite those songs making waves.

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Best Collaboration – BNXN & Ruger Missing?

Nominated:

• Emotions – Tiwa Savage feat. Asa
• Blood On The Dance Floor – OdumoduBlvck, Bloody Civilian & Wale
• Cast – Shallipopi feat. OdumoduBlvck
• Egwu – Chike & Mohbad
• Ole – Qing Madi & BNXN
• Twe Twe Remix – Kizz Daniel & Davido
• IDK – Wizkid feat. Zlatan

Snubbed: BNXN & Ruger – Poe

BNXN and Ruger put aside their differences and dropped Poe, a song that became an instant hit. Yet, it didn’t make the list.

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Afrobeats Single of the Year – Why Was Kcee’s Ojapiano Ignored?

Nominated:

• Big Big Things – Young Jonn feat. Kizz Daniel & Seyi Vibez
• Twe Twe Remix – Kizz Daniel
• Egwu – Chike feat. Mohbad
• Remember – Asake
• Ogechi Remix – Hyce, Boypee & Brown Joel feat. Davido
• Big Baller – Flavour

Snubbed: Kcee – Ojapiano

Kcee’s Ojapiano introduced a fresh sound, blending Amapiano and the traditional Igbo flute. It was one of the biggest songs of the year, yet it didn’t get a nomination.

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Lyricist on the Roll – No OdumoduBlvck?

Nominated:

• Mogadishu – A-Q
• Chocolate City Cypher – M.I Abaga
• Chocolate City Cypher – Blaqbonez
• Hallelujah – Ladipoe
• Efeleme – Alpha Ojini

Snubbed: OdumoduBlvck – MC Oluomo, Saint Obi

OdumoduBlvck has been one of the most talked-about rappers in Nigeria. His lyricism stands out, so his absence from this category is hard to understand.

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Rookie of the Year – Where Are TML Vibez and Muyeez?

Nominated:

• Llona
• Kaestyle
• Taves
• Zerrydl

Snubbed: TML Vibez, Muyeez

Both artists made a huge impact with their debut projects. Many fans expected them to be recognized, but they were left out.

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Best Street-Hop Artiste – Kashcoming Deserved a Nod

Nominated:

• Seyi Vibez – Different Patterns
• Ayo Maff – Dealer feat. Fireboy DML
• Shallipopi – Cast feat. OdumoduBlvck
• Zhus Jdo – Johnbull
• Mohbad – Ask About Me

Snubbed: Kashcoming – How Low

Kashcoming’s How Low was a major street anthem, yet he didn’t get a nomination.

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Song of the Year – No Ojapiano Again?

Nominated:

• Showa – Kizz Daniel
• Commas – Ayra Starr
• Egwu – Chike & Mohbad
• Lonely At The Top – Asake
• Ozeba – Rema
• Big Baller – Flavour

Snubbed: Kcee – Ojapiano

Once again, Ojapiano was ignored, even though it was one of the biggest songs of the year.

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Artiste of the Year – Seyi Vibez and Kizz Daniel Deserved Recognition

Nominated:

• Davido
• Ayra Starr
• Asake
• Rema
• Tems
• Burna Boy

Snubbed: Seyi Vibez, Kizz Daniel

Seyi Vibez and Kizz Daniel had incredible runs, dominating the charts. Leaving them out of this category feels unfair.