The 17th edition of The Headies Awards lit up Lagos on April 27, 2025, as Nigeria’s biggest musical talents gathered at the Landmark Events Centre for a night of celebration, performances, and recognition. Hosted by Nollywood star Nancy Isime, the glamorous event honoured outstanding achievements across the African music scene over the past year.
The night belonged to Chike, whose song “Egwu” featuring the late Mohbad won two major categories—Viewers’ Choice Award and Best Music Video. Mohbad was also posthumously honoured with Best Street-Hop Artiste for his 2023 single “Ask About Me.” Meanwhile, Rema’s “Heis” clinched the prestigious Album of the Year award.
The ceremony featured electrifying performances, heartfelt tributes, and a showcase of the incredible impact African music continues to make globally.
Here is the full list of winners at the 2025 Headies Awards:
Best Recording of the Year
- Tems – Burning
Producer of the Year
- London – Ozeba
Headies Next Rated
- Odumodublvck
Afrobeats Album of the Year
- Rema – Heis
Songwriter of the Year
- Qing Madi – Vision
Rookie of the Year
- Zerrydl
Best Rap Single
- Shallipopi feat. Odumodublvck – Cast
Best Vocal Performance (Female)
- Liya – I’m Done
Music Video of the Year
- Director Pink – Egwu
Best Street-Hop Artiste
- Mohbad – Ask About Me
Afrobeats Single of the Year
- Flavour – Big Baller
Viewers’ Choice Award
- Chike & Mohbad – Egwu
Digital Artiste of the Year
- Davido
Song of the Year
- Asake – Lonely at the Top
Best Vocal Performance (Male)
- Lojay – Billions
Best Movie Soundtrack
- A Tribe Called Judah
Special Recognition Awards
- Babajide Sanwo-Olu, Lagos State Governor
- Alex Okosi
- Amaju Pinnick
- KCee
Humanitarian Awards
- Temitola Adekunle Johnson
- Mitchell Mukoro
Best East African Artiste
- Juma Jux (Tanzania)
Best Central African Artiste
- Innoss’B (DRC)
