The 17th edition of the Headies Awards took place on Sunday, April 27, 2025, at the Landmark Event Centre in Lagos, celebrating the best in Nigerian music and entertainment. Major winners of the night included Zerry DL, Tems, Flavour, Rema, and Davido.
The glamorous event saw several stars from the entertainment and political world in attendance, including Lagos State Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu. Notable figures on the red carpet included Tanzanian singer Juma Jux and his wife Priscilla, actress Nancy Isime, Bamike Olawunmi-Adenibuyan (BamBam), socialite Cubana Chief Priest, and Big Brother Naija winner White Money. Other prominent attendees were Collins Enebeli Ajereh, father of Mavin Records’ Don Jazzy, and Lagos State Commissioner for Information, Gbenga Omotoso.
Here’s the full list of winners from the night:
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Rookie of the Year: Zerry DL
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Soundtrack of the Year: “Tribe Called Judah Soundtrack” – TCJ and Abbey Wonder
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Best Recording of the Year: “Burning” – Tems
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Best Vocal Performance (Male): “Billions” – Lojay
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Best Vocal Performance (Female): “I’m Done” – Liya
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Special Recognition Award: Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu of Lagos, Alex Okosi, Amaju Pinnick
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Songwriter of the Year: “Vision” – Chimamanda Pearl Chukwuma (Qing Madi)
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Humanitarian Award: Temitola Adekunle Johnson, Michelle Mukoro (King Mitchy)
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Producer of the Year: “OZEBA” – London
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Afrobeats Album of the Year: HEIS – Rema
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Music Video of the Year: “EGWU” – Director Pink
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Afrobeats Single of the Year: “Big Baller” – Flavour
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Headies’ Viewers’ Choice: “Egwu” – Chike & Mohbad
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Headies Next Rated: Odumodublvck
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Best Digital Artiste of the Year: Davido
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Best East African Artiste of the Year: Juma Jux (Tanzania)
The event was a remarkable celebration of the music industry’s finest talents, showcasing diverse contributions to the Afrobeat genre and beyond.
