The 17th edition of The Headies Awards, held on April 27, 2025, at the Landmark Event Centre in Lagos, Nigeria, celebrated the outstanding achievements in the Nigerian music industry.
After two years abroad, the awards returned to Nigeria, honoring both established and emerging artists across various categories.
Major Award Categories and Winners
Album of the Year
For the best album released in the year under review.
- Winner: Rema – HEIS
- Nominees:
- Davido – Timeless
- Omah Lay – Boy Alone
- Asake – Work of Art
- Burna Boy – I Told Them
Song of the Year
Most popular and impactful song released in the year under review.
- Winner: Asake – Lonely at the Top
- Nominees:
- Rema – Charm
- Davido – Feel
- Burna Boy – City Boys
- Omah Lay – Soso
Rookie of the Year
Recognizing the most promising new artist in the year under review.
- Winner: Zerry DL
- Nominees:
- Taves
- Kaestyle
- Llona
Next Rated
Awarded to the most promising upcoming act.
- Winner: Odumodublvck
- Nominees:
- Bayanni
- Seyi Vibez
- Bloody Civilian
- Victony
Best Recording of the Year
For the best vocal and production quality.
- Winner: Tems – Burning
- Nominees:
- Chike – Ego Oyibo
- Lojay – Arizona
- Waje – Heaven
- Tay Iwar – Underwater
Producer of the Year
For the music producer with the most impactful hits.
- Winner: London – Ozeba
- Nominees:
- Magicsticks
- P.Priime
- Blaise Beatz
- Andre Vibes
Best Rap Single
For the best rap song released in the year under review.
- Winner: Shallipopi ft. Odumodublvck – Cast
- Nominees:
- Blaqbonez – Like Ice Spice
- A-Q – Mogadishu
- PsychoYP – IC3
- Falz – Ndi Ike
Best Street-Hop Artiste
For artists excelling in street-hop music.
- Winner: Mohbad – Ask About Me
- Nominees:
- Seyi Vibez
- Portable
- Bella Shmurda
- Zinoleesky
Best R&B Single
For the best R&B song released during the year.
- Winner: Qing Madi – Vision
- Nominees:
- Waje – All Day
- Ayra Starr – Rhythm & Blues
- Chike – Egwu
- Johnny Drille – Believe Me
Best Inspirational Single
For gospel or inspirational songs.
- Winner: Anendlessocean – Gratitude
- Nominees:
- Moses Bliss – Too Faithful
- Nathaniel Bassey – Jesus Iye
- Mercy Chinwo – Confidence
- Dunsin Oyekan – Kaabo
Music Video of the Year
For the best-directed and shot video.
- Winner: Director Pink – Egwu (Chike & Mohbad)
- Nominees:
- TG Omori – Lonely at the Top
- Meji Alabi – Charm
- Clarence Peters – Feel
- Perliks – City Boys
Best Collaboration
Recognizing the best collaborative track.
- Winner: Tiwa Savage ft. Asa – Emotions
- Nominees:
- Rema ft. Selena Gomez – Calm Down (Remix)
- Davido ft. Musa Keys – Unavailable
- Burna Boy ft. 21 Savage – Sittin’ on Top of the World
- Omah Lay ft. Ozuna – Soso (Remix)
Viewers’ Choice Award
Chosen by fans through voting.
- Winner: Chike & Mohbad – Egwu
- Nominees:
- Asake – Lonely at the Top
- Davido – Feel
- Rema – Charm
- Burna Boy – City Boys
Lyricist on the Roll
Honoring lyrical excellence.
- Winner: A-Q – Mogadishu
- Nominees:
- Vector
- Ladipoe
- Blaqbonez
- M.I Abaga
Digital Artiste of the Year
For digital chart-topping and streaming dominance.
- Winner: Davido
