May 14, 2026

The Headies Awards Announce “Mayorkun” As 2016 “Rookie Of The Year” Winner

By Farouk Mohammed

The organisers of THE HEADIES have announced Mayorkun winner of “Rookie of the Year” 2016.

 

Mayorkun who is the artiste behind the hit song “Eleko” was declared winner after amassing the highest number of votes. Closely followed by his DMW label mate Dremo as first runner-up.

 

Here is an official release from the Headies via their Instagram page:

DMW artiste, @iammayorkunWins The Headies 2016 ‘Rookie of the Year’ –

The Headies Secretariat today announced DMW artiste, Mayorkun as Winner of the 2016 Rookie of the Year Category of the Headies 2016.

This year’s edition has @dice_ailes@dremoapg @iammayorkun @terry_apalaand @officialmzkiss as nominees.
After entries of votes from the public,@iammayorkun amassed the highest number of votes, followed by his Label mate,@dremoapg as first runner-up and Chocolate City act, @dice_ailes coming third.

Google News

Stay connected via Google.

Add Okay News as a preferred source for faster follow-through coverage.

Preferred sourceAdd on Google
Advertisement

About the author

Advertisement
Stay with Okay News

Follow the report beyond this story

Follow Okay News across the channels and tools you use most.

ChannelFollow on WhatsAppDirect story alerts, sharper updates, and easier sharing with your circle.Preferred sourceAdd on GoogleFollow Okay News updates across Google surfaces.Visual briefingsFollow on InstagramVisual updates, clips, and newsroom highlights.Reader appGet the appRead Okay News on your mobile device.