Check Out Osas Ighodaro’s Looks At The 16th Annual Headies Awards As Well As Full List Of Winners

The 2023 Headies Awards took place on Sunday, September 3, at the Cobb Energy Performing Arts Centre in Atlanta. The event was hosted by Emmy-nominated actor Terrence J and Nigerian-American actress Osas Ighodaro. The Nollywood star actress delivered remarkable looks from Nigerian couture brand Matopeda. The event was a blend of glitz, glamour.

The show, tagged ‘Celebrating African Renaissance,’ saw A-list artistes from the continent of Africa converge to celebrate the creativity of Pan-African talent and the event honours the best in Afrobeats.. Notable artists like Young Jonn, Wande Coal, Kcee, Black Sherif, and Asake set the stage on fire with their electrifying acts.

Nigerian artiste Rema, bagged three significant awards, including “Best Male Artiste of the Year,” “Digital Artiste of the Year,” and “African Artiste of the Year.” Another highlight of the evening was Asake’s win in the “Next Rated” category, which came with the prize of a brand-new car. Odumodublvck, on the other hand, was named the “Rookie of the Year” and was awarded a house in Lagos, a testament to his rising star in the industry.

The event also recognized international talents, with Selena Gomez winning the “International Artiste of the Year” award. Furthermore, Black Sherif from Ghana was honoured as the “Best West African Artiste of the Year.”

The Headies (formerly Hip Hop World Awards) debuted in 2006 and has become one of Nigeria’s most anticipated annual entertainment Award event.

Full List of Winners:

Best Rap Single

Reminisce – Hustle
Ladipoe – Big Energy
Blaqbonez – Back in Uni
Psycho YP – Bando Diaries
OdumoduBlvck – Declan Rice (Winner)
Jeriq, Phyno – My Bro