The Headies Awards 2025 season has officially kicked off, with organizers revealing a star-studded list of nominees. As one of the most prestigious music awards in Africa, the Headies continues to celebrate the best talent across the continent, recognizing achievements in Afrobeats, Hip-Hop, R&B, and more.
This year’s nominations highlight some of the biggest names in the industry, with Odumodublvck, Qing Madi, Seyi Vibez, Tems, Rema, and Shallipopi dominating multiple categories. The competition is fierce, with newcomers and veterans alike vying for top honors.
Key Highlights from the 2025 Headies Nominations:
Next Rated Award (For Breakout Stars of the Year)
- Qing Madi
- Odumodublvck
- Ayo Maff
- Nasboi
Best Rap Album
- Ill Bliss – Sideh Kai
- Odumodublvck – EZIOKWU
- Reminisce – Alaye Toh Se Gogo Vol. 1
- Erigga – Family Time
- Modenine – Shiny Object Syndrome
- Phyno – Full Time Job
Best Collaboration
- Tiwa Savage & Asa – Emotions
- Odumodublvck, Bloody Civilian & Wale – Blood on the Dance Floor
- Shallipopi & Odumodublvck – Cast
- Chike & Mohbad – Egwu
- Qing Madi & Bnxn – Ole
- Kizz Daniel & Davido – Twe Twe remix
- Wizkid & Zlatan – IDK
Afrobeats Single of the Year
- Young Jonn, Kizz Daniel & Seyi Vibez – Big Big Things
- Kizz Daniel & Davido – Twe Twe Remix
- Chike & Mohbad – Egwu
- Asake – Remember
- Hyce, Boypee & Brown Joel Ft Davido – Ogechi remix
- Flavour – Big Baller
Best R&B Single
- Qing Madi – Vision
- Johnny Drille – For You
- Ayra Starr & Giveon – Last Heartbreak Song
- Tems – Burning
- Simi – Stranger
Best Rap Single
- Shallipopi & Odumodublvck – Cast
- Odumodublvck, Bloody Civilian & Wale – Blood on the Dance Floor
- Ladipoe Ft Rozzz & Morrell – Hallelujah
- Magnito – Canada
- Jeriq – Ije Nwoke
Producer of the Year
- Sarz – Happiness
- London – OZEBA
- Rema/Producer X/Cubeatz/Deatz/Klimperboy – HEHEHE
- Magicsticks – Basquiat
- Dibs – Different Pattern
Best Recording of the Year
- Tems – Burning
- Seyi Vibez – Different Pattern
- Burna Boy – Higher
- Ayra Starr & Giveon – Last Heartbreak Song
- Sarz & Lojay – Billions
Viewers’ Choice Award
- Young Jonn, Kizz Daniel & Seyi Vibez – Big Big Things
- Hyce, Boypee, Brown Joel & Davido – Ogechi remix
- Chike & Mohbad – Egwu
- Kizz Daniel – Showa
- Seyi Vibez – Different Pattern
- Rema – OZEBA
- Tems – Love Me Jeje
- Shallipopi & Odumodublvck – Cast
- Ayo Maff & Fireboy DML – Dealer
- Flavour – Big Baller
Best Southern African Artist of the Year
- Titom
- Yuppe
- Tyla
- Kelly Kay
- Plutonio
- Zee Nxumalo
Best West African Artist of the Year
- Black Sherif
- King Promise
- Himra
- Josey
- Toofan
Best East African Artist of the Year
- Bien
- Diamond Platnumz
- Juma Jux
- Bruce Melodie
- Azawi
Final Thoughts
The 2025 Headies Awards are set to be a major celebration of African music, recognizing the incredible work of both rising stars and industry veterans. With Odumodublvck, Shallipopi, Qing Madi, Tems, Rema, Ayra Starr, Seyi Vibez, and Kizz Daniel leading the charge, this year’s competition is more exciting than ever.
Who are you rooting for? Which artists do you think were snubbed? Share your thoughts below!
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