The Headies 2019 was the thirteenth edition of The Headies. It was held on October 19, 2019, at the Eko Convention Centre in Victoria Island, Lagos. Themed "Power of a Dream", the ceremony was hosted by rapper Reminisce and actress Nancy Isime.[1][2] After shortlisting thousands of entries submitted between January 2018 and June 2019, the organizers of the ceremony announced the nominees on 1 October 2019.[3] Burna Boy set a record for the most nominations in one night with 10 nominations.[4] Teni followed with 6 and Wizkid with 5. The ceremony featured performances from a number of artists, including Styl-Plus, Sunny Neji, Duncan Mighty, Teni and Victor AD.[5] Teni won the most awards with 4. Rema won the Next Rated award, beating Fireboy DML, Joeboy, Lyta, Victor AD and Zlatan.[6]
| Headies 2019 | |
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| Date | 19 October 2019 |
| Location | Eko Convention Centre, Victoria Island, Lagos |
| Hosted by | Reminisce, Nancy Isime |
| Most awards | Teni (4) |
| Most nominations | Burna Boy (10) |
| Website | theheadies |
| Television/radio coverage | |
| Network | HipTV |
Performances edit
Presenters edit
- Tobi Bakre – presented the award for Rookie of the Year
- Wale Animashaun and Vivian – presented the award for Best Vocal Performance (Female)
- Nancy Isime – presented the award for Best Vocal Performance (Male)
- Nancy Isime – presented the award for Best Street Hop Artiste
- The Organizers – presented the award for Best Recording of the Year
- IK Ogbonna – presented the award for Best Rap Single
- Osi Suave – presented the award for Best Alternative Song
- Tony Tetuila – presented the award for Best Rap Album
- Ruggedman – presented the award for Lyricist On The Roll
- Bam Bam and Teddy A – presented the award for Best Collabo
- Gbemi Olateru Olagbegi – presented the award for Best Performer
- Kemi Smallz and DJ Sose – presented the award for Best R&B Single
- Toke Makinwa and Ebuka Obi-Uchendu – presented the award for Best Pop Single
- Dr SID and Ubi Franklin – presented the award for Best R&B/Pop Album
- Mercy and Mike – presented the award for Viewer's Choice
- Tacha, Tee-Y Mix and Venita – presented the award for Best Music Video
- Bovi and DJ Cuppy – presented the award for Hip Hop World Revelation of the Year
- The Organizers – presented the award for Album of the Year
- Dénola Grey – presented the award for Producer of the Year
- Martin Gaone Mabutho – presented the Special Recognition Award
- GAC Motor representatives – presented the Next Rated award
- STAR Lager representative – presented the award for Song of the Year
- Rita Daniels – presented the award for Artiste of the Year
Winners and nominees edit
| Best R&B/Pop Album | Best Rap Album |
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| Best R&B Single | Best Pop Single |
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| Best Vocal Performance (Male) | Best Vocal Performance (Female) |
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| Best Rap Single | Best Street Hop Artiste |
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| Best Collabo | Lyricist on the Roll |
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| Song of the Year | Best Recording of the Year |
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| Album of the Year | Artiste of the Year |
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| Producer of the Year | Best Music Video |
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| Next Rated | African Artiste Recognition |
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| Viewer's Choice | Best Performer |
| Rookie of the Year | Best Alternative Song |
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| Hip Hop World Revelation of the Year | Special Recognition Award |
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References edit
- ^ "Full list of winners at Headies 2019". The Nation Newspapers. 21 October 2019. Retrieved 23 October 2019.
- ^ Motolani Alake (15 October 2019). "Reminisce and Nancy Isime to host 2019 Headies". Pulse NG. Retrieved 23 October 2019.
- ^ Fikayo Olowolagba (1 October 2019). "Burna Boy, Teni lead as Headies releases 2019 nominee list". Dailypost NG. Retrieved 23 October 2019.
- ^ "2019 Headies Awards: Burna Boy Makes History With 10 Nominations". Channels Television. 2 October 2019. Retrieved 23 October 2019.
- ^ Motolani Alake (21 October 2019). "Falz, Burna Boy, Teni, Rema and other talking points from Headies 2019". Pulse NG. Retrieved 23 October 2019.
- ^ "BREAKING: Headies 2019: Rema emerges the next-rated artist of the year". The Nation Newspapers. 20 October 2019. Retrieved 23 October 2019.