| The Headies Award for Song of the Year | |
|---|---|
| Awarded for | Most popular song in the year under review |
| Country | Nigeria |
| Presented by | Hip Hop World Magazine |
| First awarded | 2006 |
| Last awarded | 2019 |
| Website |
theheadies |
The Headies Award for Song of the Year is an award presented at The Headies, a ceremony that was established in 2006 and originally called the Hip Hop World Awards. [note 1] [1] It was first awarded to "Busy Body" in 2006. [2]
Recipients
| Song of the Year | ||
|---|---|---|
| Year | Nominees | Result |
| 2020 [3] [4] | " Nobody" – DJ Neptune(featuring Joeboy, Mr Eazi) | Won |
| "FEM" – Davido | Nominated | |
| "Joro" – Wizkid | Nominated | |
| "Mafo" – Naira Marley | Nominated | |
| " Duduke" – Simi | Nominated | |
| 2019 [5] | " Ye" by Burna Boy | Won |
| "Dumebi" by Rema | Nominated | |
| " Wetin We Gain" by Victor AD | Nominated | |
| "Fake Love" by Starboy (featuring Duncan Mighty and Wizkid) | Nominated | |
| " Case" by Teni | Nominated | |
| "Legwork" by Zlatan | Nominated | |
| "Baby" by Joeboy | Nominated | |
| "Jealous" by Fireboy DML | Nominated | |
| 2018 [6] | "If" by Davido | Won |
| "Penalty" by Small Doctor | Nominated | |
| "Wo" by Olamide | Nominated | |
| "Yeba" by Kiss Daniel | Nominated | |
| " Mad Over You" by Runtown | Nominated | |
| "FIA" by Davido | Nominated | |
| 2016 [7] [8] | "Fada Fada" by Phyno (featuring Olamide) | Won |
| " Osinachi" by Humblesmith (featuring Davido) | Nominated | |
| " Pick Up" by Adekunle Gold | Nominated | |
| "Reggae Blue" by Harrysong | Nominated | |
| "Final (Baba Nla)" by Wizkid | Nominated | |
| 2015 [9] | " Ojuelegba" by Wizkid | Won |
| " Godwin" by Korede Bello | Nominated | |
| "Bobo" by Olamide | Nominated | |
| " Woju" by Kiss Daniel | Nominated | |
| 2014 [10] | " Aye" by Davido | Won |
| "Double Wahala" by Oritse Femi | Nominated | |
| " Surulere" by Dr SID (featuring Don Jazzy) | Nominated | |
| " Dorobucci" by The Mavins | Nominated | |
| " Johnny" by Yemi Alade | Nominated | |
| 2013 [11] [12] | "Limpopo" by Kcee | Won |
| " Durosoke" by Olamide | Nominated | |
| " Ur Waist" by Iyanya | Nominated | |
| " Alingo" by P-Square | Nominated | |
| " Sho Lee" by Sean Tizzle | Nominated | |
| 2012 [13] [14] | " Oliver Twist" by D'banj | Won |
| " Chop My Money" by P-Square (featuring Akon and May D) | Nominated | |
| " Dami Duro" by Davido | Nominated | |
| "Gaga Crazy" by Chuddy K | Nominated | |
| " Kukere" by Iyanya | Nominated | |
| 2011 [15] [16] | " Oleku" by Ice Prince (featuring Brymo) | Won |
| "Only Me" by 2 Face Idibia | Nominated | |
| "Give It To Me" by D'Prince (featuring D'banj) | Nominated | |
| "Pop Something" by Dr SID (featuring D'banj) | Nominated | |
| "Fimile" by Kas | Nominated | |
| 2010 | "Yori Yori" by Bracket | Won |
| "Kokoroko" by Kefee (featuring Timaya) | Nominated | |
| "You Bad" by Wande Coal (featuring D'banj) | Nominated | |
| "Free Madness Pt.2" by Terry G | Nominated | |
| "Alanta" by Art Quake | Nominated | |
| 2009 [17] [18] | "Gongo Aso" by 9ice | Won |
| " Fall in Love" by D'banj | Nominated | |
| "Incase U Never Know" by 2Shot (featuring Timaya) | Nominated | |
| "Good or Bad" by J Martins (featuring Timaya and P-Square) | Nominated | |
| 2008 [19] | " Yahooze" by Olu Maintain | Won |
| "Do Me" by P-Square | Nominated | |
| "See Me So" by 2face Idibia | Nominated | |
| "Kolomental" by Faze | Nominated | |
| "Styllee" by DJ Jimmy Jatt (featuring 2face Idibia, Elajoe & Mode 9) | Nominated | |
| 2007 | "Why Me" by D'banj | Won |
| "Angel of My Life" by Paul Play | Nominated | |
| "Obodo" - Mr Raw (feat Klint da Drunk) | Nominated | |
| "Imagine That" by Styl Plus | Nominated | |
| "Baby Konga" by Lawal Olumo | Nominated | |
| "For Instance" by 2face Idibia | Nominated | |
| "Olori Oko" by Infinity | Nominated | |
| "Shake Something" by Jazzman Olofin | Nominated | |
| 2006 | "Busy Body" by P-Square | Won |
Category records
Most wins
| Rank | 1st | 2nd |
|---|---|---|
| Artist |
D'banj Davido |
P-Square Olu Maintain 9ice Bracket Ice Prince Wizkid Kcee Phyno Burna Boy |
| Total wins | 2 Wins | 1 win |
Most nominations
| Rank | 1st | 2nd | 3rd |
|---|---|---|---|
| Artist |
P-Square Davido |
2face Idibia D'banj Olamide |
Wizkid Kiss Daniel Dr SID |
| Total noms | 4 nominations | 3 nominations | 2 nominations |
Notes
- ^ The nominees for the 2006 edition are not included in the Recipients table because they are not available.
References
- ^ "The Headies Awards releases Nominees List for 12th Edition". BellaNaija. 13 April 2018. Retrieved 24 March 2019.
- ^ "Winners - The Headies 2006". Hip Hop World Magazine. Retrieved 24 March 2019.
- ^ "Headies 2020: All the nominees". Music In Africa. 2020-12-07. Retrieved 2021-02-21.
- ^ "Here is the complete list of winners at the 14th Headies". Pulse Nigeria. 2021-02-21. Retrieved 2021-02-22.
- ^ Gbenga Bada (October 20, 2019). "Headies 2019: Here are all the winners at the 13th edition of music award". Pulse Nigeria. Retrieved 20 October 2019.
- ^ Billy Praise (5 May 2018). "The HEADIES 2018: Full List Of Winners". Guardian Life. Retrieved 16 March 2019.
- ^ Akan, Joey. "Headies 2016, Full Winners List". Retrieved 15 May 2018.
- ^ "The Headies Awards 2016: Complete list of Nominees - INFORMATION NIGERIA". INFORMATION NIGERIA. 9 November 2016. Retrieved 15 May 2018.
- ^ Abulude, Samuel (6 January 2016). "Olamide, Timi Dakolo, YCee Win Big At HEADIES 2015". Leadership Newspaper. Retrieved 23 January 2016.
- ^ "Nigeria: Headies 2014 - Davido, Olamide, Patoranking, Mavins Win Big, Wizkid Missing". allAfrica. 15 December 2014. Retrieved 16 December 2014.
- ^ "Olamide Heads The Headies, Articles". Thisday Live. 2013-12-29. Retrieved 2014-05-17.
- ^ "Olamide wins big @ Headies 2013 + full list of winners". Vanguardngr.com. 2013-12-27. Retrieved 2014-05-17.
- ^ "Vector, DavidO, Psquare clear Headies awards". Channelstv.com. Retrieved 2014-05-17.
- ^ "Psquare, Bez lead Headies 2012 nominees list". Vanguardngr.com. 2012-08-28. Retrieved 2014-05-17.
- ^ Alhaji Sorie Kamara Says. "Hip-Hop World Awards". Golden Icons. Retrieved 2014-05-17.
- ^ "The Headies 2011 Nominees Announced". Fabmagazineonline.com. 2011-08-02. Retrieved 2014-05-17.
- ^ Source: http://.nigeriafilms.com (2009-05-17). "Hip Hop World Awards 2009 winners". Modernghana.com. Retrieved 2014-05-17.
- ^ "HipHop World Awards 2009 Nominees Announced". Bella Naija. 2009-03-12. Retrieved 2014-05-17.
- ^ Greg (2008-03-31). "The Hip Hop World Awards". World Hip Hop Market. Retrieved 2014-05-17.
| The Headies Award for Song of the Year | |
|---|---|
| Awarded for | Most popular song in the year under review |
| Country | Nigeria |
| Presented by | Hip Hop World Magazine |
| First awarded | 2006 |
| Last awarded | 2019 |
| Website |
theheadies |
The Headies Award for Song of the Year is an award presented at The Headies, a ceremony that was established in 2006 and originally called the Hip Hop World Awards. [note 1] [1] It was first awarded to "Busy Body" in 2006. [2]
Recipients
| Song of the Year | ||
|---|---|---|
| Year | Nominees | Result |
| 2020 [3] [4] | " Nobody" – DJ Neptune(featuring Joeboy, Mr Eazi) | Won |
| "FEM" – Davido | Nominated | |
| "Joro" – Wizkid | Nominated | |
| "Mafo" – Naira Marley | Nominated | |
| " Duduke" – Simi | Nominated | |
| 2019 [5] | " Ye" by Burna Boy | Won |
| "Dumebi" by Rema | Nominated | |
| " Wetin We Gain" by Victor AD | Nominated | |
| "Fake Love" by Starboy (featuring Duncan Mighty and Wizkid) | Nominated | |
| " Case" by Teni | Nominated | |
| "Legwork" by Zlatan | Nominated | |
| "Baby" by Joeboy | Nominated | |
| "Jealous" by Fireboy DML | Nominated | |
| 2018 [6] | "If" by Davido | Won |
| "Penalty" by Small Doctor | Nominated | |
| "Wo" by Olamide | Nominated | |
| "Yeba" by Kiss Daniel | Nominated | |
| " Mad Over You" by Runtown | Nominated | |
| "FIA" by Davido | Nominated | |
| 2016 [7] [8] | "Fada Fada" by Phyno (featuring Olamide) | Won |
| " Osinachi" by Humblesmith (featuring Davido) | Nominated | |
| " Pick Up" by Adekunle Gold | Nominated | |
| "Reggae Blue" by Harrysong | Nominated | |
| "Final (Baba Nla)" by Wizkid | Nominated | |
| 2015 [9] | " Ojuelegba" by Wizkid | Won |
| " Godwin" by Korede Bello | Nominated | |
| "Bobo" by Olamide | Nominated | |
| " Woju" by Kiss Daniel | Nominated | |
| 2014 [10] | " Aye" by Davido | Won |
| "Double Wahala" by Oritse Femi | Nominated | |
| " Surulere" by Dr SID (featuring Don Jazzy) | Nominated | |
| " Dorobucci" by The Mavins | Nominated | |
| " Johnny" by Yemi Alade | Nominated | |
| 2013 [11] [12] | "Limpopo" by Kcee | Won |
| " Durosoke" by Olamide | Nominated | |
| " Ur Waist" by Iyanya | Nominated | |
| " Alingo" by P-Square | Nominated | |
| " Sho Lee" by Sean Tizzle | Nominated | |
| 2012 [13] [14] | " Oliver Twist" by D'banj | Won |
| " Chop My Money" by P-Square (featuring Akon and May D) | Nominated | |
| " Dami Duro" by Davido | Nominated | |
| "Gaga Crazy" by Chuddy K | Nominated | |
| " Kukere" by Iyanya | Nominated | |
| 2011 [15] [16] | " Oleku" by Ice Prince (featuring Brymo) | Won |
| "Only Me" by 2 Face Idibia | Nominated | |
| "Give It To Me" by D'Prince (featuring D'banj) | Nominated | |
| "Pop Something" by Dr SID (featuring D'banj) | Nominated | |
| "Fimile" by Kas | Nominated | |
| 2010 | "Yori Yori" by Bracket | Won |
| "Kokoroko" by Kefee (featuring Timaya) | Nominated | |
| "You Bad" by Wande Coal (featuring D'banj) | Nominated | |
| "Free Madness Pt.2" by Terry G | Nominated | |
| "Alanta" by Art Quake | Nominated | |
| 2009 [17] [18] | "Gongo Aso" by 9ice | Won |
| " Fall in Love" by D'banj | Nominated | |
| "Incase U Never Know" by 2Shot (featuring Timaya) | Nominated | |
| "Good or Bad" by J Martins (featuring Timaya and P-Square) | Nominated | |
| 2008 [19] | " Yahooze" by Olu Maintain | Won |
| "Do Me" by P-Square | Nominated | |
| "See Me So" by 2face Idibia | Nominated | |
| "Kolomental" by Faze | Nominated | |
| "Styllee" by DJ Jimmy Jatt (featuring 2face Idibia, Elajoe & Mode 9) | Nominated | |
| 2007 | "Why Me" by D'banj | Won |
| "Angel of My Life" by Paul Play | Nominated | |
| "Obodo" - Mr Raw (feat Klint da Drunk) | Nominated | |
| "Imagine That" by Styl Plus | Nominated | |
| "Baby Konga" by Lawal Olumo | Nominated | |
| "For Instance" by 2face Idibia | Nominated | |
| "Olori Oko" by Infinity | Nominated | |
| "Shake Something" by Jazzman Olofin | Nominated | |
| 2006 | "Busy Body" by P-Square | Won |
Category records
Most wins
| Rank | 1st | 2nd |
|---|---|---|
| Artist |
D'banj Davido |
P-Square Olu Maintain 9ice Bracket Ice Prince Wizkid Kcee Phyno Burna Boy |
| Total wins | 2 Wins | 1 win |
Most nominations
| Rank | 1st | 2nd | 3rd |
|---|---|---|---|
| Artist |
P-Square Davido |
2face Idibia D'banj Olamide |
Wizkid Kiss Daniel Dr SID |
| Total noms | 4 nominations | 3 nominations | 2 nominations |
Notes
- ^ The nominees for the 2006 edition are not included in the Recipients table because they are not available.
References
- ^ "The Headies Awards releases Nominees List for 12th Edition". BellaNaija. 13 April 2018. Retrieved 24 March 2019.
- ^ "Winners - The Headies 2006". Hip Hop World Magazine. Retrieved 24 March 2019.
- ^ "Headies 2020: All the nominees". Music In Africa. 2020-12-07. Retrieved 2021-02-21.
- ^ "Here is the complete list of winners at the 14th Headies". Pulse Nigeria. 2021-02-21. Retrieved 2021-02-22.
- ^ Gbenga Bada (October 20, 2019). "Headies 2019: Here are all the winners at the 13th edition of music award". Pulse Nigeria. Retrieved 20 October 2019.
- ^ Billy Praise (5 May 2018). "The HEADIES 2018: Full List Of Winners". Guardian Life. Retrieved 16 March 2019.
- ^ Akan, Joey. "Headies 2016, Full Winners List". Retrieved 15 May 2018.
- ^ "The Headies Awards 2016: Complete list of Nominees - INFORMATION NIGERIA". INFORMATION NIGERIA. 9 November 2016. Retrieved 15 May 2018.
- ^ Abulude, Samuel (6 January 2016). "Olamide, Timi Dakolo, YCee Win Big At HEADIES 2015". Leadership Newspaper. Retrieved 23 January 2016.
- ^ "Nigeria: Headies 2014 - Davido, Olamide, Patoranking, Mavins Win Big, Wizkid Missing". allAfrica. 15 December 2014. Retrieved 16 December 2014.
- ^ "Olamide Heads The Headies, Articles". Thisday Live. 2013-12-29. Retrieved 2014-05-17.
- ^ "Olamide wins big @ Headies 2013 + full list of winners". Vanguardngr.com. 2013-12-27. Retrieved 2014-05-17.
- ^ "Vector, DavidO, Psquare clear Headies awards". Channelstv.com. Retrieved 2014-05-17.
- ^ "Psquare, Bez lead Headies 2012 nominees list". Vanguardngr.com. 2012-08-28. Retrieved 2014-05-17.
- ^ Alhaji Sorie Kamara Says. "Hip-Hop World Awards". Golden Icons. Retrieved 2014-05-17.
- ^ "The Headies 2011 Nominees Announced". Fabmagazineonline.com. 2011-08-02. Retrieved 2014-05-17.
- ^ Source: http://.nigeriafilms.com (2009-05-17). "Hip Hop World Awards 2009 winners". Modernghana.com. Retrieved 2014-05-17.
- ^ "HipHop World Awards 2009 Nominees Announced". Bella Naija. 2009-03-12. Retrieved 2014-05-17.
- ^ Greg (2008-03-31). "The Hip Hop World Awards". World Hip Hop Market. Retrieved 2014-05-17.