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Headies Awards 2025: Full List of Nominations Unveiled
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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