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Headies Awards 2023 Winners | See Full List

Asake’s win at the Headies is a remarkable achievement for an artist who started his career just a few years ago. His rise to fame is a testament to the power of talent and hard work. Asake’s win is also a refreshing reminder that the Nigerian music industry is still capable of producing top-notch talent.
The Next Rated Award is a coveted prize in the Nigerian music industry. It is given to the artist who has shown the most potential and growth over the past year. To receive the award, Asake had to beat out some of Nigeria’s most talented artists. His victory is a sign that Nigerian music is alive and well, and that new talent is still emerging.
Asake’s win is a huge deal for him and his fans. It is a sign that he is well on his way to becoming one of Nigeria’s biggest stars. For aspiring artists, his success is a lesson that hard work and dedication can lead to great success. Asake’s win is also a reminder of the immense potential of the Nigerian music industry.
Next Rated Award:
- Young Jonn
- Seyi Vibez
- Asake (WINNER)
- Victony
- Spyro
Best Recording of The Year:
- Burna Boy – Alone Victony,
- Tempoe – Soweto (WINNER)
- Omah Lay – I’m a mess
- Oxlade – Ku Lo Sa
- Davido, SSC – Stand Strong
- Tems – No Woman, No Cry
Producer of The Year :
- Magicsticks – Sungba Remix
- Pheelz – Electricity
- Andre Vibez, London – Calm Down
- Tempoe – Soweto
- Kel P – Kpe Paso
- Rexxie – Abracadabra Remix (WINNER)
Songwriter of The Year:
- Simi – Royal
- Omah Lay – I’m a mess
- Tems – Lift me Up
- Burna Boy – Alone
- BNXN – In my mind
- Wizard Chan – Earth Song
Best RnB Single:
- Burna Boy, Ed Sheeran – For my mind
- Ckay – Mmadu
- Dami Oniru – Just 4 U
- Preye – Red Wine Chike,
- Flavour – Hard to find
- Simi, Fave – Loyal
Best Rap Single:
- Reminisce – Hustle
- Ladipoe – Big Energy
- Blaqbonez – Back in Uni
- Psycho YP – Bando Diaries
- OdumoduBlvck – Declan Rice
- Jeriq, Phyno – My Bro
Best Alternative Song:
- Wizard Chan – Earth song
- Cruel Santino – Final champion
- Basketmouth, The Cavemen – The Traveller
- Boj, Moliy, Mellissa – In a loop
- Flavour – Game Changer (Dike)
- Obongjayar – Tinko Tinko (WINNER)
Best Vocal Performance (Female):
- Niniola – Memories Simi – Loyal
- Liya – Adua Remix
- Waje – In Between (WINNER)
- Preye – Red wine
- Dami Oniru – Just 4 U
Best Vocal Performance (Male):
- Oxlade – Ku Lo Sa
- Ric Hassani – My only baby
- Magixx – Love Don’t Cost A Dime
- Chike – Spell Remix
- Praiz – Reckless
- Wande Coal – Kpe Paso
Best Music Video:
- Blaqbonez, Perliks – Back in Uni
- TG Omori – PBUY
- Director Pink – Spell Remix
- Director K – Common Person
- TG Omori – Bandana
- Director K – Calm Down (WINNER)
Best Collaboration :
- Asake, Burna Boy – Sungba Remix
- BNXN, Kizz Daniel, Seyi Vibez – Gwagwalada
- Pheelz, BNXN – Finesse
- Spyro, Tiwa Savage – Who’s Your Guy Remix (WINNER)
- Pheelz, Davido – Electricity
- Wande Coal, Olamide – Kpe Paso
Best Street-Hop Artiste:
- Rexxie, Naira Marley, Skiibii – Abracadabra
- Seyi Vibez – Chance (Na Ham) (WINNER)
- Asake – Joha
- Poco Lee, HotKid – Otilo Zlatan,
- Young Jonn – Astalavista
- Mohbad – Peace
Afrobeats Single of The Year The nominees are:
- Burna Boy – Last Last (WINNER)
- Ayra Starr – Rush
- Kizz Daniel, Tekno – Buga
- Pheelz, BNXN – Finesse
- Spyro – Who’s Your Guy
- Ruger – Asiwaju
Headies Viewers’ Choice:
- Ruger – Asiwaju
- Victony, Tempoe – Soweto (WINNER)
- Fireboy DML, Asake – Bandana
- Ayra Starr – Rush
- Asake – Terminator
- Mavins – Overloading (Overdose)
- Crayon – Ijo (Laba Laba)
- Oxlade – Ku Lo Sa
- Kizz Daniel, Tekno – Buga
- Pheelz, Davido – Electricity
Best West African Artiste of The Year :
- Gyakie (Ghana)
- Black Sherif (Ghana) (WINNER)
- The Therapist (Liberia)
- Camidoh (Ghana)
Best East African artiste of the year:
- Zuchu
- Diamond Platnumz (WINNER)
- Rayvanny
- Eddy Kenzo
- Hewan
- Gebreworld
Best North African Artiste of The Year:
- Marwa Loud (Morocco)
- Wegz (Egypt)
- El Grande Toto (Morocco) (WINNER)
- Soolking (Algeria)
Best Southern African Artiste of The Year:
- AKA (South Africa)
- Nasty C (South Africa)
- Costa Titch (South Africa)
- Uncle Waffles (South Africa)
- Focalistic (South Africa)
- DJ Tarico (Mozambique)
Best Central African Artiste of The Year:
- Fally Ipupa (DR Congo)
- Gaz Mawete (DR Congo)
- Matias Damiaso (Angola)
- Emma’A (Gabon)
- Libianca (Cameroon) (WINNER)
Best RnB Album:
- Johnny Drille – Home
- Chike – The Brother’s Keeper (WINNER)
- Praiz – Reckless
- Waje – Waje 2.0
- Dami Oniru – Matter of Time
- Simi – To Be Honest
Best Alternative Album:
- Basketmouth – Horoscopes
- BOJ – Gbagada Express
- Obongjayar – Some Nights I Dream of Doors
- Cruel Santino – Subaru Boys: Final Heaven
- Somadina – Heart of The Heavenly Undeniable
- Native Sound System – Native World
Best Rap Album:
- Payper Corleone – Fly Talk Only (WINNER)
- Show Dem Camp – Palmwine Music Vol. 3
- Blaqbonez – Young Preacher
- Psycho YP – YPSZN3
- Vector – TESLIM
- Jeriq – Billion Dollar Dream
Album of The Year:
- Burna Boy – Love, Damini
- Asake – Mr. Money With The Vibe (WINNER)
- Rema – Rave & Roses
- Omah Lay – Boy Alone
- Victony – Outlaw
- Davido – Timeless
Song of The Year:
- Rema – Calm Down
- Burna Boy – Last Last (WINNER)
- Oxlade – Ku Lo Sa
- Kizz Daniel, Tekno – Buga
- Pheelz, BNXN – Finesse
- Asake, Burna Boy – Sungba Remix
Best Female Artiste:
- Tems
- Simi
- Tiwa Savage
- Ayra Starr (WINNER)
Best Male Artiste:
- Asake
- Rema
- Kizz Daniel
- Ruger
- Omah Lay
- Burna Boy
African Artiste of The Year:
- Rema (Nigeria) (WINNER)
- Burna Boy (Nigeria)
- Marwa Loud (Morocco)
- Black Sherif (Ghana)
- Diamond Platnumz (Tanzania)
Lyricist on The Roll:
- Ladipoe – Clowns
- Vector – Clowns
- Payper Corleone – Fly Talk Only (WINNER)
- Alpha Ojini – Vigilante Bop
- A-Q – Family First
- Tec (Show Dem Camp) – Live Life
Best Inspirational Single:
- Davido, SSC – Stand Strong
- Limoblaze, Lecrae, Happi Music – Jireh (My Provider)
- Victor Thompson, Ehiz D Greatest – This Year
- Neon Adejo – Eze Ebube (WINNER)
- Nathaniel Bassey, Mercy Chinwo – Tobechukwu
- Victoria Orenze – I Get Backing
Digital Artiste of The Year:
- Burna Boy
- Ayra Starr
- Rema (WINNER)
- Omah Lay
- Kizz Daniel
- Asake
International Artiste of the Year:
- Drake
- Future
- Selena Gomez (WINNER)
- Don Toliver
- Ed Sheeran

Entertainment
G Sound Studio Presents Lagos Next Star Music Festival & Talent Hunt 2026


The Nigerian entertainment scene is set for another exciting celebration of music and emerging talent as G Sound Studio presents the Lagos Next Star Music Festival & Talent Hunt 2026, an event designed to discover, showcase, and support the next generation of music stars.
With its focus on discovering talent and providing practical creative opportunities, the Lagos Next Star Music Festival & Talent Hunt 2026 invites aspiring musicians to step forward and showcase what they can offer.
For artists seeking a platform to perform, build connections, and pursue greater recognition, the event could be an opportunity to put their talent in the spotlight.
Interested participants and attendees should contact the organizers directly to confirm registration requirements, prize conditions, and other event details ahead of the festival.
Organized under the theme “Where Talent Meets the Spotlight,” the festival aims to provide aspiring musicians with an opportunity to showcase their abilities, connect with the entertainment community, and take a step toward greater visibility in the Nigerian music industry.

One of the major highlights of the Lagos Next Star Music Festival & Talent Hunt is its talent competition, which offers opportunities for participants to compete for first, second, and third-place prizes.
According to the event promotional materials, winners can look forward to valuable career-support opportunities, including free studio sessions, free music production, free music promotion, and a free video shoot.
These opportunities could help upcoming artists improve their sound, strengthen their musical identity, and gain exposure as they work toward building sustainable music careers.
The event also encourages aspiring performers to take advantage of the platform to demonstrate their creativity, stage presence, originality, and musical potential.
Registration Details and Participationd 👇
Interested talents are invited to register for the competition. The advertised registration fee is ₦10,000.
Prospective participants are encouraged to contact the organizers through the official social media handles or the WhatsApp contact provided on the event flyer to obtain the registration form and confirm the participation requirements.
Registration and enquiries:
- Instagram: @dmartin_opchial
- Instagram: @gsoundoftheyearstudio
- WhatsApp: +234 902 195 7914
- Email: Dmartinprobeat@gmail.com
Beyond the talent hunt, the festival is expected to bring together music lovers, performers, creatives, and entertainment enthusiasts for an evening of live performances and networking.
The event flyer lists several performing artists, including Ovuemax, Mohyen, Sanny Gee, Kushflow 15, Diago, Evron Diver, Milli Moree, Pehgy, Sherico, Egbebomo, Younglucki, and Dmartinpro.
The red carpet is scheduled to begin at 6:00 PM, while the main show is scheduled for 8:00 PM.
With a combination of emerging performers, a competitive talent showcase, and music industry opportunities, the festival is positioning itself as a platform for aspiring artists looking to take their next step.
Event Details At A Glance 👇
- Event: Lagos Next Star Music Festival & Talent Hunt 2026
- Presented by: G Sound Studio
- Date: Saturday, November 28, 2026
- Red carpet: 6:00 PM
- Main show: 8:00 PM
- Venue: De City Lounge, 108 Badore Road, opposite Regal Star School, Badore, Ajah, Lagos
- Registration fee: ₦10,000, as advertised
- Talent hunt prizes: First, second and third-place prizes, with additional creative opportunities advertised for winners
Stay connected to Blow Naija Media for more entertainment news, music updates, artist features, and events from across Nigeria.
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Emersonnoni Unveils Bold Promo Shots as He Prepares Next Musical Chapter


Rising Nigerian Afro-Pop artist Emmanuel Oghenekevwe, widely known as Emerson and now requesting to be addressed as Emersonnoni, has released a fresh set of promotional photographs ahead of his next musical project.
The visuals mark a confident step forward for the Ughelli South, Delta State native, who has been steadily building momentum since the February 2026 release of his single Ask Of Emerson (featuring Snazzygrin).


That track, produced by Gluck Beatz and written by Oghene Kevwe Emmanuel, showcased his blend of Afro-Pop energy, storytelling, and contemporary Nigerian sound.
With the new promo images, Emersonnoni appears to be setting the tone for a more defined personal brand.


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MAIDEN MOEISHA CREATIVE EXPERIENCE HOLDS THIS FRIDAY

Utibe Utuk
All is set to host a gathering of artists,innovators,creative entrepreneurs,young talents,students and industry professionals as the MOEISHA Creative Experience 2026 takes center stage.
The event, which brings together diverse voices and ideas around art,technology,culture and the future of the creative economy is scheduled for Friday,September 25th from 4pm,toprovide a platform for participants to connect,share ideas,showcase their creativity and explore emerging opportunities at the intersection of art,innovation and technology at Ibom LED Centre.
A major feature of the gathering will be the official launch of The Moeisha Foundation,an initiative focused on empowering young women and fresh school leavers with creative skills and opportunities in digital entrepreneurship.
The foundation is expected to provide opportunities for young people to develop practical skills,discover their creative potential and explore sustainable pathways within the growing digital economy.
Beyond the celebration of creative expression,the MOEISHA Creative Experience is designed to promote networking,collaboration and knowledge sharing among participants from different areas of the creative industry.
The event will take place at Ibom LED,Ibom E-Library,Ibb Way,Uyo,Akwa Ibom State,with free entry for participants. Artists,students,young entrepreneurs,industry professionals and lovers of culture are expected to attend the gathering.
Some of the speakers and panelists to grace the event are Mandu Akpekong (Public Speaker), Sukmama Akpanusong (Tech Entrepreneur),Utonne Ekefre (CEO Latonne Signature) and Emmanuel Udosen (CEO Coddatech Nigeria Ltd), with performances by Udo Mariam, Psc Ben, Ferric Wondaz, Carlos Umoh and Evelyn Praiz to spice up the evening.
The convener,Mekmfonabasi Essien,an artist,creative visionary and curator,said in a chat with this reporter penultimate week that the event was conceived as an avenue to bring people together and create opportunities for meaningful connections within the creative space.
According to her,for a creative community like Uyo,which continues to explore new ways of turning talent and ideas into opportunities,the MOEISHA Creative Experience 2026 provides an avenue for participants to connect,create and discover new possibilities.
She called on young people in Akwa Ibom and neighbouring cities to take advantage of the gathering,describing it as a networking hub capable of opening doors for greater collaboration and creative partnerships.
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