| The Headies | |
|---|---|
| Current: The Headies 2023 | |
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| Awarded for | Outstanding achievements in the Nigerian music industry |
| Country | Nigeria |
| Presented by | Hip Hop World Magazine |
| First awarded | 10 March 2006 |
| Website | theheadies |
| Television/radio coverage | |
| Network | HipTV |
The Headies (originally called the Hip Hop World Awards) is a music awards show established in 2006 by the Hip Hop World Magazine of Nigeria to recognize outstanding achievements in the Nigerian music industry.[1] The annual ceremony features performances by established and promising artists.[1] It is broadcast live on HipTV to viewers across Nigeria.[2] The first and second editions of The Headies were held at the Muson Center in Onikan, Lagos State. Between 2010 and 2012, the awards were held at the Eko Hotel and Suites in Victoria Island, Lagos. Several media personalities in Nigeria have hosted the annual ceremony, including Darey Art Alade, D'banj, Dakore Egbuson, Banky W., Rita Dominic, M.I, Tiwa Savage and Dr SID.
- ^ a b "Facts About Headie". Hip hop world magazine. Archived from the original on 12 December 2013. Retrieved 6 January 2014.
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