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 |
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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 |