FULL LIST: 16th Headies Award Winners Announced, Rema Shines Bright

In an exciting night of music and celebration, the 16th Headies Awards unfolded on Sunday, September 3, 2023, in Atlanta, Georgia, marking the second consecutive year of the prestigious event being held abroad.

Since its inception in 2006, the Headies has been a beacon of recognition and achievement in the Nigerian music industry. This year’s edition reaffirmed its status as the biggest accolade in Nigerian music, honoring the most outstanding talents in the industry.

Mavin sensation Rema emerged as the night’s big winner, clinching three prestigious awards. However, it wasn’t just his victories that had everyone talking; it was his impassioned speech about the resurgence of Nigerian music that truly stole the show.

Another standout winner was Asake, who took home two accolades, including the highly coveted Next Rated Award. Meanwhile, Burna Boy added to his impressive list of achievements with awards for Afrobeat Single of the Year and Best R&B Song.

Here is the complete list of the 2023 Headies Award winners:

Best Rap Single: ‘Declan Rice’ by ODUMODUBLVCK

Best Male Vocal Performance: ‘Kpe Paso’ by Wande Coal

Best Alternative Song: ‘Tinko Tinko’ by Obong Jayar

Best Video Director: ‘Calm Down’ by Director K (Rema)

Best Rap Album: ‘Young Preacher’ by Blaqbonez

Lyricist on the Roll: ‘Flytalk Only’ by Payper Corleone

Producer of the Year: ‘Abracadabra’ by Rexxie

Best Male Artist: Rema

Rookie of the Year: ODUMODUBLVCK

Best Inspirational Song: ‘Eze Ebube’ by Neon Adejo

Afrobeat Single of the Year: ‘Last Last’ by Burna Boy

Digital Artist of the Year: ‘Calm Down’ by Rema

Best Street Hip-Hop Artiste: ‘Chance (Na Ham)’ by Seyi Vibez

Next Rated: Asake

Album of the Year: ‘Mr. Money With The Vibe’ by Asake

Best Collaboration: ‘Who’s Your Guy Remix’ by Spyro, Tiwa Savage

African Artiste of the Year: Rema (Nigeria)

Best West African Artiste of the Year: Black Sherif (Ghana)

Best R&B Album: ‘The Brother’s Keeper’ by Chike

International Artiste of the Year: Selena Gomez

Best Recording of the Year: ‘Soweto’ by Victony, Tempoe

Best Vocal Performance (Female): ‘In Between’ by Waje

Best Central African Artiste of the Year: Libianca (Cameroon)

Headies Viewers’ Choice: ‘Soweto’ by Victony

Best East African Artiste of the Year: Diamond Platinumz (Tanzania)

Best North African Artiste of the Year: El Grande Toto (Morocco)

Songwriter of the Year: ‘Loyal’ by Simi Kosoko, Goodsfavour Chidozie, Kosoko Adekunle, Marcel Akunwata

Best R&B Single: ‘For My Hand’ by Burna Boy

Best Female Artiste: Ayra Starr

Best Southern African Artiste of the Year: Focalistic (South Africa)

Best Alternative Album: ‘Gbagada Express’ by BOJ

Hall of Fame: Youssou N’dour

The 16th Headies Awards showcased the immense talent and creativity that continue to drive the Nigerian music industry forward, while also recognizing the contributions of international artists and those from neighboring African nations. It was a night to remember, celebrating the very best in African music.