The Headies 2020
| Headies 2020 | |
|---|---|
| Date | 21 February 2021 |
| Location | La Campagne Tropicana Beach Resort, Ibeju-Lekki |
| Hosted by | Nancy Isime, Bovi |
| Most awards | Fireboy DML |
| Most nominations | Fireboy DML (9) |
| Website | theheadies |
| Television/radio coverage | |
| Network | HipTV |
The Headies 2020 was the 14th edition of The Headies, a Nigerian music awards show held to recognize outstanding achievements in the Nigerian music industry.[1] The ceremony took place on February 21, 2021, due to the effects of the COVID-19 pandemic instead of December 2020, the usual month for the awards.[2] It was held at the La Campagne Tropicana Beach Resort in Ibeju-Lekki
The organizers of the event announced TV personality and actress Nancy Isime and comedian Bovi as hosts, this made it the fourth time Bovi will host the event, while Nancy became the first female to host the event for the second time.[2]
The nominees were announced on 4 December 2020 with Fireboy DML leading with nine nominations. Davido and Wurld followed with seven nominations each, while Burna boy the reigning Artiste of the Year secured six nominations.[3]
This year's award rewarded works released between July 2019 and September 2020, this year's award and saw the inclusion of a new category named the Songwriter of the Year to bring to the limelight hardworking individuals who have all significantly supported the creation of quality music.[4]
Timaya, alongside rapper and activist Eedris Abdulkareem received special recognition awards for their impact on the music industry. The main event also saw Jùjú legend King Sunny Ade inducted into the Headies Hall of Fame.[5]
Fireboy DML had the highest award winnings for Headies awards 2020 by securing 4 awards.[6]
Performances
| Artiste(s) | Song(s) |
|---|---|
| J'dess | Chi Efo |
| Stonebwoy | |
| Chike | If you no love |
| Olakira | In My Maserati |
| DJ Neptune with Joeboy | Nobody |
| The Cavemen | Anita |
| Master KG | Jerusalema |
| Fireboy DML | Champion |
Presenters
- Iyabo Ojo and Mai Atafo - Best R&B Single
- Oye Akindeinde - Best recording of the year
- Nedu - Best Music Video
- Trevor Henry - Producer of the year
- Opeyemi Awojobi - Best vocal performance (female)
- Simi Drey and Osi Suave - Best vocal performance (male)
- Omotunde Bamigbade - Best street hop artiste
- Eniola Badmus and Masterkraft - Rookie of the year
- Kim Oprah and Broda Shaggi - Best pop single
- Laycon and Vee - Best alternative song
- Lilian Afegbai - Best rap single
- Yinka Adebayo - Best R&B album
- Idia Aisien and Ayo Makun - Best alternative album
- Ayo Makun and Erica Nlewedim - Revelation of the year
Winners and nominees
Below list are nominees. Winners are listed first in bold font face with 
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| Best R&B 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 |
| 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 | Songwriter of the Year |
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| Best Alternative Album | Best Alternative Song |
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| Rookie of the Year | Hip Hop World Revelation of the Year |
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| Special Recognition Award | Headies Hall of Fame |
References
- ^ "Facts About The Headies". Hip hop world magazine. Archived from the original on 12 December 2013. Retrieved 19 December 2020.
{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: unfit URL (link) - ^ a b "Meet the hosts for the 14thHeadies". bellanaija.com. 10 December 2020.
- ^ "14th Headies nominees list". TheHeadies.com. 4 December 2020. Retrieved 19 December 2020.
- ^ "Headies 2020". Music In Africa. Retrieved 19 December 2020.
- ^ "King Sunny Ade to be inducted into the Headies Hall of Fame". newswirengr.com. 4 December 2020.
- ^ Spymaster (21 February 2021). "Headies Award 2020 Full Winners List (Live Updates)". Webbspy. Retrieved 21 February 2021.