Headies Awards 2023: The Next Generation of African Music Stars Shines Bright

Asake, Rema, and others win big at the awards show, proving that the future of African music is in good hands.

Headies Awards 2023: The Next Generation of African Music Stars Shines Bright

Asake, Rema, and others win big at the awards show, proving that the future of African music is in good hands.

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September 16, 2024
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Asake, Rema, Odumodublvck, and others led the full list of winners at the Headies Awards 2023. On Sunday, September 3, 2023, a remarkable night unfolded in the music industry as the highly anticipated Headies Awards 2023 took place. This glittering affair brought together the crème de la crème of the music world 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 were honored 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.

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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