The 2025 Headies Awards returned to Lagos in grand style on April 27, 2025, celebrating the best Afrobeats and African music.
After two years in Atlanta, the Headies came back to its roots, honoring artists, producers, and creatives who have shaped the global soundscape.
Full List of Big Winners
- Next Rated Award – Odumodublvck (Winner)
- Rookie of the Year – Zerry DL (Winner)
- Recording of the Year – Tems: Burning (Winner)
- Album of the Year – Tems: Born in the Wild (Winner)
- Song of the Year – Asake: Lonely At The Top (Winner)
- Digital Artist of the Year – Davido (Winner)
- Best Vocal Performance (Female) ‐ Liya – I’m Done (Winner)
- Best Vocal Performance (Male) – Lojay – Billions (Winner)
- Songwriter of the Year – Qing Madi: Vision (Winner)
- Soundtrack of the Year – Abbey Wonder & TCJ – A Tribe Called Judah (Winner)
- Producer of the Year – London: OZEBA (Winner)
- Afrobeats Album of the Year – HEIS: Rema (Winner)
- Music Video of the Year – Director Pink: EGWU (Winner)
- Afrobeats Single of the Year- Flavour: Big Baller (Winner)
- Headies’ Viewers’ Choice – Chike & Mohbad: Egwu (Winner)
- Best Rap Single – Shallipopi feat. Odumodublvck: Cast (winner)
- Best Street-Hop Artiste – Mohbad: Ask About Me (Winner)
Special Recognitions
The Headies also honored:
Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu, for championing the creative arts
Alex Okosi – for his contributions to African entertainment
Amaju Pinnick – for bridging sports and entertainment
Emotional Moments and Tributes
The most emotional highlight of the night was when Mohbad’s wife and son accepted his posthumous award for Best Street-Hop Artist.
The hall rose to a standing ovation — a moment of pride and sorrow that captured the heart of Nigerians.
What’s Next for the Headies?
In a thrilling announcement, organizers confirmed that the 18th Headies Awards will be held in December 2025, making this a double celebration year for Nigerian music.
