It is officially awards season in Nigeria as the organizers of the Headies Awards have confirmed the full list of nominees for the awards slated for 2023.
Although the official date for the awards ceremony itself has not been confirmed, the organizers of one of the most prestigious music awards in Nigeria, The Headies Award, have been confirmed for the early hours of today, Wednesday 12th July 2023.
Below is the full list of nominees:
Best recording of the year
“Alone” by Burna Boy
“Soweto” was composed by Victoni and Tempo
“I’m a mess” by Lay Nation
“Ku lo sa” by Oxlade
“Stand Up Strong” by Davido
“No Woman, No Cry” by Thames
producer of the year
Magicstickz (Sungba Remix)
Philz (electricity)
Andrivibeez and London (Quiet)
Tempo (Soweto)
Kel-P (Kpe Paso)
rexy (abracadabra)
Songwriter of the Year
Symi “pro”
“I’m a mess” Omah Lay
“Lift me up” Tims
“Alone” Burna Boy
On My Mind BNXN fka Buju
Magician “Earth Song”-chan
Best R&B Single
“For My Hands” by Bruna Boy ft ED Sheeran
“Mmadu” by CKay
“Just 4 u” by Dame Oniro
“Red Wine” by Preye
“Hard to Find” by Chice ft Flavor
“Loyalty” by Simi ft Fave
Best rap song
The song “Hustle” by Reminisce ft BNXN
“Big Energy” by Eddie Poe
“Back in Uni” by Blaq Bonez
“Bando Diaries” By Psycho YP with Odumodublvck
Declan Rice from Odumodublvck
“Oh Brother” by Jerik Hasla with Phyno
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