Rema, Davido, and Tems shine at the star-studded event

The 17th Headies Awards, held on Sunday in Lagos, Nigeria, celebrated the vibrant and diverse talents shaping the African music industry.

With standout moments across multiple categories, the night saw Zerry DL take home the coveted Rookie of the Year award, while global sensation Davido secured Digital Artist of the Year.

Rema’s groundbreaking album HEIS was crowned Afrobeats Album of the Year, and Tems triumphed with Best Recording of the Year for her hit “Burning.”

These honours, among others, reflect the incredible growth and innovation in Africa’s music scene.

See below for winners;

Rookie of the Year: Zerry DL

Soundtrack of the Year: “Tribe Called Judah Soundtrack” – TCJ & Abbey Wonder (A Tribe Called Judah Soundtrack)

Best Recording of the Year: “Burning” – Tems

Best Vocal Performance (Male): “Billions” – Lojay

Best Vocal Performance (Female): “I’m Done” – Liya

Special Recognition Award Recipients: Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu; Alex Okosi; Amaju Pinnick

Songwriter of the Year: “Vision” – Chimamanda Pearl Chukwuma (Qing Madi)

Producer of the Year: “OZEBA” – London

Afrobeats Album of the Year: HEIS – Rema

Music Video of the Year: “EGWU” – Director Pink

Afrobeats Single of the Year: “Big Baller” – Flavour

Headies’ Viewers’ Choice: “Egwu” – Chike & Mohbad

Headies Next Rated: Odumodublvck

Digital Artiste of the Year: Davido

Best Rap Single: “Cast” – Shallipopi & Odumodublvck

Best East African Artiste of the Year: Juma Jux (Tanzania)

Best Street-hop Artiste: Mohbad – Ask About Me

Song of the Year: “Lonely at the Top” – Asake

Best Central African Artiste of the Year: Innoss’B (DRC)