The grand 16th edition of the Headies, the most prestigious award ceremony dedicated to honoring Afrobeats and African culture unfolded in style on Sunday at the magnificent Cobb Energy Performing Arts Center in Atlanta.

Dubbed as ‘Celebrating African Renaissance,’ the spectacular event witnessed a remarkable gathering of top-tier artists from the diverse corners of Africa. 

They came together to commemorate the boundless creativity of Pan-African talent while the evening was dedicated to recognizing excellence in the realm of Afrobeats.

Here’s the complete rundown of the winners from this glittering night of celebration:

 

BEST RAP SINGLE

‘Declan Rice’ – ODUMODUBLVCK

 

BEST MALE VOCAL PERFORMANCE

‘Kpe Paso’ – Wande Coal

 

BEST ALTERNATIVE SONG

‘Tinko Tinko’ – Obong Jayar

 

BEST VIDEO DIRECTOR

‘Calm Down’- 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

 

BEST MALE ARTIST

REMA (Calm Down)

 

ROOKIE OF THE YEAR

ODUMODUBLVCK

 

BEST INSPIRATIONAL SONG

‘Eze Ebube’ – Neon Adejo

 

AFROBEATS SINGLE OF THE YEAR

‘Last Last’ – Burna Boy

 

SPECIAL RECOGNITION’

Sound Sultan

 

DIGITAL ARTIST OF THE YEAR

Rema (Calm Down)