**Date**: September 3, 2023
*Atlanta, Georgia, USA*:
The 16th edition of the Headies Award took place in Atlanta, Georgia, on September 3, 2023, marking the second consecutive year the prestigious Nigerian music awards ceremony was held in the United States. The Headies has been a significant platform for recognizing and celebrating achievements in the Nigerian music industry since its inception in 2006.
Rema, the Mavin Records star, emerged as the night’s biggest winner, taking home three awards. His acceptance speech on the Nigerian music renaissance was a highlight of the event. Other notable winners included Asake, who won the coveted Next Rated Award, and Burna Boy, who received awards for Afrobeat Single of the Year and Best R&B Song.
Here is the full list of winners at the 16th Headies Award:
**1. Best Rap Single**: “Declan Rice” by ODUMODUBLVCK
**2. Best Male Vocal Performance**: “Kpe Paso” by Wande Coal
**3. Best Alternative Song**: “Tinko Tinko” by Obong Jayar
**4. Best Video Director**: “Calm Down” by Director K (Rema)
**5. Best Rap Album**: “Young Preacher” by Blaqbonez
**6. Lyricist on the Roll**: “Flytalk Only” by Payper Corleone
**7. Producer of the Year**: “Abracadabra” by Rexxie
**8. Best Male Artist**: Rema
**9. Rookie of the Year**: ODUMODUBLVCK
**10. Best Inspirational Song**: “Eze Ebube” by Neon Adejo
**11. Afrobeat Single of the Year**: “Last Last” by Burna Boy
**12. Special Recognition**: Sound Sultan
**13. Digital Artist of the Year**: “Calm Down” by Rema
**14. Best Street Hip-Hop Artiste**: “Chance (Na Ham)” by Seyi Vibez
**15. Next Rated**: Asake
**16. Album of the Year**: “Mr. Money With The Vibe” by Asake
**17. Best Collaboration**: “Who’s Your Guy Remix” by Spyro, Tiwa Savage
**18. African Artiste of the Year**: Rema (Nigeria)
**19. Best West African Artiste of the Year**: Black Sherif (Ghana)
**20. Best R&B Album**: “The Brother’s Keeper” by Chike
**21. International Artiste of the Year**: Selena Gomez
**22. Best Recording of the Year**: “Soweto” by Victony, Tempoe
**23. Best Vocal Performance (Female)**: “In Between” by Waje
**24. Best Central African Artiste of the Year**: Libianca (Cameroon)
**25. Headies Viewers’ Choice**: “Soweto” by Victony
**26. Best East African Artiste of the Year**: Diamond Platinumz (Tanzania)
**27. Best North African Artiste of the Year**: El Grande Toto (Morocco)
**28. Songwriter of the Year**: “Loyal” by Simi Kosoko, Goodsfavour Chidozie, Kosoko Adekunle, Marcel Akunwata
**29. Best R&B Single**: “For My Hand” by Burna Boy
**30. Best Female Artiste**: Ayra Starr
**31. Best Southern African Artiste of the Year**: Focalistic (South Africa)
**32. Best Alternative Album**: “Gbagada Express” by BOJ
**33. Hall of Fame**: Youssou N’dour
These awards recognize the outstanding contributions of artists, producers, directors, and other professionals in the Nigerian music industry.
