Check out the electrifying highlights from the 2023 Headies Awards, where Atlanta's Cobb Energy Performing Arts Center transformed into an Afrobeats extravaganza! Hosted by the dynamic duo of Terrence Jenkins and Osas Ighodoro, it was a night to remember.
Rema, our shining star, illuminated the stage with a spectacular hat-trick of wins: Best Male Artiste, African Artiste Of The Year, and Digital Artiste Of The Year. Asake cruised away with not just one, but two prestigious awards, including the Next Rated Award, along with a stunning 2022 Bentley Bentayga SUV.
Burna Boy set the vibes on fire by snagging the Afrobeat Single of the Year and Best R&B Song titles. But the magic didn't stop there. Here's a sneak peek at some of the other winners who left us spellbound:
- 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
- Rookie Of The Year: ODUMODUBLVCK
- Best Inspirational Song: 'Eze Ebube' by Neon Adejo
- Afrobeats Single Of The Year: 'Last Last' by Burna Boy
- Special Recognition: Sound Sultan
- 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
It was a night of stellar performances, incredible talents, and well-deserved accolades that will be etched in the annals of Afrobeats history. 🌟🎶🏆 #Headies2023 #AfrobeatsExtravaganza