Lagos buzzed with excitement on Sunday, April 27, 2025, as the 17th edition of the prestigious Headies Awards took center stage at the Landmark Event Centre. The ceremony, known for honoring the biggest names in Nigerian and African music, brought together a dazzling mix of celebrities, politicians, and entertainment heavyweights.
Among the night’s biggest winners were Zerry DL, Tems, Flavour, Rema, and Davido, who each walked away with major accolades. Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu of Lagos State was spotted mingling among the stars, while other notable guests lighting up the red carpet included Tanzanian singer Juma Jux alongside his wife Priscilla, actress Nancy Isime, socialite Cubana Chief Priest, reality TV star White Money, and BamBam of Big Brother Naija fame.
Industry veteran Collins Enebeli Ajereh, father of Don Jazzy, and Lagos State’s Commissioner for Information, Gbenga Omotoso, were also present, adding a touch of prestige to the glamorous evening.
Despite a few categories being skipped this year — such as Best Collaboration, Lyricist on the Roll, and Best R&B Single — the event celebrated musical excellence across the board.
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Here’s the complete list of winners from the Headies 2025:
Best Recording of the Year
• Tems – Burning — Winner
• Burna Boy – Higher
• Ayra Starr & Giveon – Last Heartbreak Song
• Sarz feat. Lojay – Billions
Producer of the Year
• London – Ozeba — Winner
• Sarz – Happiness
• Magicsticks – Basquiat
• Rema/Producer X/Cubeatz/Deatz/Klimperboy – Hehehe
• Dibs – Different Pattern
Headies Next Rated
• Odumodublvck — Winner
• Qing Madi
• Shallipopi
• Ayo Maff
• Nasboi
Afrobeats Album of the Year
• Rema – Heis — Winner
• Victony – Stubborn
• Asake – Work of Art
• Ayra Starr – The Year I Turned 21
• Young Jonn – Jiggy Forever
Songwriter of the Year
• Qing Madi – Vision — Winner
• Simi – Stranger
• Llona – Can’t Breathe
• Bloody Civilian – Family Meeting
• Wizard Chan – Stages of Life
Rookie of the Year
• Zerry DL — Winner
• Llona
• Kaestyle
• Taves
Best Rap Single
• Shallipopi feat. Odumodublvck – Cast — Winner
• Odumodublvck feat. Bloody Civilian & Wale – Blood on the Dance Floor
• Ladipoe, Rozzz & Morrelo – Hallelujah
• Magnito – Canada
• Jeriq – Ije Nwoke
Best Vocal Performance (Female)
• Liya – I’m Done — Winner
• Ayra Starr – Last Heartbreak Song
• Niniola – Level
• Simi – Stranger
• Yemi Alade – Tomorrow
Music Video of the Year
• Director Pink – Egwu — Winner
• Rema – Charm (Directed by Perliks & Folarin Oludare)
• Jyde Ajala – Metaverse
• Perliks & Emeka Shine Shine – Like Ice Spice
• Mattmax – Ojapiano
• TG Omori – Showa
• Dammy Twitch – Na Money
Best Street-Hop Artiste
• Mohbad – Ask About Me — Winner
• Seyi Vibez – Different Pattern
• Ayo Maff feat. Fireboy DML – Dealer
• Shallipopi feat. Odumodublvck – Cast
• Zhus Jdo – Johnbull
Afrobeats Single of the Year
• Flavour – Big Baller — Winner
• Young Jonn feat. Kizz Daniel & Seyi Vibez – Big Big Things
• Kizz Daniel – Twe Twe Remix
• Chike feat. Mohbad – Egwu
• Asake – Remember
• Hyce, Boypee & Brown Joel feat. Davido – Ogechi Remix
Viewers’ Choice Award
• Chike & Mohbad – Egwu — Winner
• Young Jonn feat. Kizz Daniel & Seyi Vibez – Big Big Things
• Hyce, Boypee & Brown Joel feat. Davido – Ogechi Remix
• Rema – Ozeba
• Seyi Vibez – Different Pattern
• Kizz Daniel – Showa
• Tems – Love Me Jeje
• Shallipopi feat. Odumodublvck – Cast
• Flavour feat. Fireboy – Dealer
• Flavour – Big Baller
Digital Artiste of the Year
• Davido — Winner
• Ayra Starr
• Rema
• Shallipopi
• Tems
• Kizz Daniel
• Asake
Song of the Year
• Asake – Lonely at the Top — Winner
• Kizz Daniel – Showa
• Ayra Starr – Commas
• Chike and Mohbad – Egwu
• Rema – Ozeba
• Flavour – Big Baller
Best Vocal Performance (Male)
• Lojay – Billions — Winner
Best Movie Soundtrack
• A Tribe Called Judah — Winner
Special Recognition Awards
Best East African Artiste
• Juma Jux (Tanzania) — Winner
• Bien (Kenya)
• Diamond Platnumz (Tanzania)
• Bruce Melodie (Rwanda)
• Azawi (Uganda)
Best Central African Artiste
• Innoss’B (DR Congo) — Winner
• Gaz Mawete (DR Congo)
• Emma’A (Gabon)
• Eboloko (Gabon)
• Singuila (Central African Republic)
• Kocee (Cameroon)
The 2025 edition of the Headies once again proved why it’s regarded as the gold standard of award ceremonies in Nigeria and Africa at large. Even though some expected categories were skipped, the event succeeded in capturing the spirit of an industry that continues to thrive on creativity, resilience, and global influence.
