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Headies Awards 2023: Full List Of Winners

Burna Boy, Rema, Odumodublvck, and others lead the full list of winners at the Headies Awards 2023. Sunday, September 3, 2023, marked a remarkable night in the music industry as the highly anticipated Headies Awards 2023 unfolded. This glittering affair brought together the crème de la crème of the music world, all congregating at the prestigious Cobb Energy Performing Arts Center. Hosted by the charismatic duo of Terrence J and Osas Ighodaro, the 16th edition of the Headies Awards was an extravaganza celebrating the dedication and artistry of some of the industry’s biggest names.

Throughout the night, artists and industry professionals alike were honoured for their unwavering dedication and outstanding contributions to the world of music. The Headies Awards 2023 was a testament to the relentless hard work that goes into creating the melodies that move us all.

Odumodublvck at the 16th Headies Awards [HipTV]
Asake at the 16th Headies Awards [HipTV]
Here is the full list of winners at the Headies Awards 2023;

Best Rap Single

Odumodublvck – “Declan Rice”

Best Vocal Performance

Wande Coal – “Kpe Paso” 

Best Music Video

Director K – “Calm Down” (Remix)

Best Rap Album

Blaqbonez – Young Preacher 

Lyricist on the roll

Payper Corleone – “Fly talk alone” 

Producer of the year 

Rexxie – Abracadaba Remix 

Best Male Artiste

Rema 

Rookie of the year

Odumodublvk

Best Inspirational Single 

Neon Adejo – “Eze Ebube”

Special Recognition 

Soundsultan 

Afrobeats single of the year 

Burna Boy – “Last Last” 

Digital Artiste of the year 

Rema 

Best Street Hop Artiste 

Seyi Vibez

Next Rated 

Asake 

Album of the year 

Asake – “Mr Money with the vibe”

Song of the year 

Burna Boy – “Last Last”

Best Collaboration 

Spyro ft Tiwa Savage – “Who is your guy remix”

African Artiste of the year 

Rema (Nigeria)

Best West African Artiste of the year 

Black Sherif (Ghana)

Best R&B Album

Chike – The Brother’s Keeper

Headies Viewers choice 

Victony- “Soweto”

International Artiste of the year 

Selena Gomez

Best Recording of the year

Victony & Tempoe – “Soweto”

Best Vocal Performance (Female)

Waje – “In Between”

Best North African Artiste of the year 

El Grande Toto – Morocco

Best East African Artiste of the year 

Diamond Platnumz

Best Central African Artiste of the year 

Libianca – Cameroon 

Best Female Artiste 

Ayra Starr 

Hall of Fame 

Youssou N’Dour 

Songwriter of the year

Simi Kosoko, Godsfavour Chidozie, Kosoko Adekunle, Marcel Akunwata – “Loyal” (Simi)

Best Alternate Album

BOJ – Gbagada Express

Best Southern African Artiste of the year 

Focalistic – South Africa

Best R&B Single 

Burna Boy – “For My Hand”

Best Alternative Song 

Wizard Chan – “Earth Song” 

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