We present our picks for the top categories at the Headies. Who deserves to win and who will be robbed? Let us guide you
YEAR IN REVIEW: JULY 2014 – JUNE 2015)
BEST RECORDING OF THE YEAR
A non-voting category for the best single recording by an artiste or group in the year under review.
- Ojuelegba – Wizkid
- Eyo – Asa
- Wish Me Well – Timi Dakolo
- Bez – There’s A Fire
- Cobhams – Do the right Thing
Who will win: The Headies loves to reward superstars, especially entitled ones who see their winning as the only reason to show up. Wizkid may win but he’d only be robbing Bez.
- PRODUCER OF THE YEAR
- Don Jazzy – Godwin (Korede Bello)
- Mastakraft – Wiser (Flavour)
- Young John – Bobo (Olamide)
- Shizzi – Fans Mi (DavidO)
- Legendury Beatz – Ojuelegba
- Cobhams – There’s A Fire (Bez)
Who will win: It has been a wonderful year for Olamide’s YBNL and Young John’s name on a track has brought the most joy to partygoers this year. He may just win this based on those sentiments.
- BEST MUSIC VIDEO
This award goes to the video director.
- Jamb Question (Simi) – Mex
- Crazy (Seyi Shay) – Meji Alabi
- The Sound (DavidO Feat. Uhuru & Dj Buckz) – Sesan
- Katapot (Reekado Banks) – UnLimited LA
- Baby Jollof (Solid Star Feat. Tiwa Savage) – Clarence Peters
NEXT RATED
This category is a voting category for the most promising upcoming act in the year under review.
- Reekado Banks
- Kiss Daniel
- Cynthia Morgan
- Korede Bello
- Lil’ Kesh
Who will win: if anyone can steal Daniel’s thunder, it will be Lil Kesh the YBNL filthy motor mouth who melts heart with his flow. Still this is Daniel’s prize to lose.
ALBUM OF THE YEAR
A voting category for the best album (solo or group) in year under review, that meets judges requirements of excellence (Song writing, production, rendition and promotion) and acceptability (Sales and popularity).
- Rich n Famous – Praiz
- King of Queens – Yemi Alade
- Street OT – Olamide
- Chairman – M.I.
- A.Y.O. – Wizkid
- Double Trouble – P Square
Who will win: MI’s Chairman. Based on impact and general acceptability.
ARTISTE OF THE YEAR
Most critically and commercially adjudged artiste in the year under review. Overall most successful artiste for the year under review.
- Olamide
- Davido
- Wizkid
- Yemi Alade
- P-Square
SONG OF THE YEAR
A voting category for the most popular song in the year under review.
- Ojuelegba – Wizkid
- Godwin – Korede Bello
- Kiss Daniel – Woju
- Olamide – Bobo
Who will win: Wizkid’s Ojuelegba was remixed by Skepta and Drake and made Alicia Keys happy. Safe to say this one is already decided.