The much awaited foremost awards in the Nigerian music industry 'The
Headies' was held yesterday, Saturday, October 20, 2012 amidst pomp
and pageantry. The awards has gradually become revered by players in
the music scene in Nigeria.
P-Square, Iyanya, Tiwa Savage, D'Banj and others were part of those
who picked one award or the other. Ghana Sarkodie also did not fail to
pick up an award as he was named 'African Artist of the Year' with his
'Azonto' song.
The 2012 edition made it the seventh edition already held. It was
hosted by Omowumi and MI. The yellow carpet was filled with top
celebrities who added glamour to the event.
Full List of Winners at the 2012 Headies
Best RnB Singer
May D – Soundtrack
Best Pop Single
Iyanya – Kukere
Best Rap Single
Angeli -Vector ft 9ice
Best RnB/Pop Album
P Square
Best Street Hop
Chuddy K
Best Rap Album
Ice Prince – E.L.I
Best Vocal Performance (Male)
Wande Coal – Private Trips
Best Vocal Performance (Female)
Tiwa Savage – Love Me Love Me Love Me
Best Collaboration
Sound Sultan ft Excel and Flavour - Orobo
Revelation of the Year
Wizkid
Recording of the Year
Brymo – Ara
Best Label Head
Banky W
Producer of the Year
TY Mix – Super C Season (Naeto C)
Lyricist on the Roll
Vector – Angeli
Next Rated
Davido
African Artist of the Year
Sarkodie (Ghana) Azonto
Artiste of the Year
Wizkid
Album of the Year
Psquare – The Invasion
Best Music Video (Director)
Jude Okoye – Chop My Money
Song of the Year
D'banj – Oliver Twist
Headies Hall of Fame
Femi Kuti