The Headies (originally called the Hip Hop World Awards) is a music awards show established in 2006 by the Hip Hop World Magazine of Nigeria to recognize outstanding achievements in the Nigerian music industry.
The annual ceremony features performances by established and promising artists. It is broadcast live on HipTV to viewers across Nigeria. The 1st and 2nd editions of The Headies were held at theMuson Center in Onikan, Lagos State. Between 2010 and 2012, the awards were held at the Eko Hotel and Suites in Victoria Island, Lagos. Several media personalities in Nigeria have hosted the annual ceremony, including Darey Art Alade, D’banj, Dakore Egbuson, Banky W., Rita Dominic, M.I, Tiwa Savage and Dr SID.
Top 10 Highest Headies Award Winners
| 15 | Olamide | Artiste of the Year, Best Street Hop Artiste (2), Best Rap Album (2), Album of the Year (2) |
| 15 | Wizkid | Artiste of the Year(3), Next Rated, Hip Hop World Revelation of the Year, Best R&B/Pop Album(2), Best Collabo, Song of the Year, Viewer’s Choice(2) |
| 9 | Mode 9 | Lyricist on the Roll (7), Best Rap Album, Best Rap Single |
| 8 | Davido | Next Rated, Best R&B/Pop Album, Hip Hop World Revelation of the Year, Song of the Year (2), Artiste of the Year (2) Best Pop single |
| 8 | 2 Face Idibia | Best R&B/Pop Album (2), Album of the Year, Artiste of the Year, Best Pop Single, Best R&B Single, Hall of Fame, Special Recognition |
| 7 | Wande Coal | Next Rated, Album of the Year, Artiste of the Year, Best R&B/Pop Album, Hip Hop World Revelation of the Year, Best Vocal Performance (Male), Best Pop Single |
| 6 | P-Square | Best R&B/Pop Album (2), Album of the Year (2), Song of the Year, Artiste of the Year |
| 6 | M.I | Best Rap Album (3), Best Rap Single, Hip Hop World Revelation of the Year, Best Collaboration |
| 5 | Timi Dakolo | Best Vocal Performance (Male) (2), Best Recording of the Year (2), Best R&B Single |
| 5 | 9ice | Best Vocal Performance (Male), Artiste of the Year, Album of the Year, Song of the Year, Best R&B/Pop Album |
The fifth edition of the Hip Hop World Awards took place on May 16, 2009, at the Eko Hotel and Suites in Victoria Island, Lagos. The ceremony was conducted without a host. Wande Coal was the biggest winner of the night with five plaques, including Artiste of the Year. Don Jazzy won the Producer of the Year award. Hip hop duo Skuki won the Next Rated category.
Da Grin’s C.E.O won for Best Rap Album in a posthumous fashion. He was also honored by General Pype during the singer’s performance.
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