There’s nothing more exciting than getting recognition for your work, and what better recognition than one of the most prestigious awards on the continent. Although awards aren’t the full measure of worth for any craft, it is nice for credentialing, publicity, and bragging rights. That’s what the 14th Headies set out to do.
This year saw Fireboy, Omah Lay, DJ Neptune, Ladipoe and more win their first-ever Headies awards. Fireboy has consistently put out amazing music since his first hit single ‘Jealous’ in 2019. Two albums later, he has cemented himself as one of the leading young artistes in Nigeria. He went home with five wins for Best Pop Album, Album of the Year, Best R&B Single, R&B Album of the Year and Revelation of the Year – out of his impressive 8 nominations at the 14th Headies. This is his second Headies appearance and we must say he did well for himself.
Omah Lay also made an explosive entry onto the music scene in 2020 with his EP ‘Get Layd’, and his single ‘Bad Influence’ seating at the top of several charts for months. His second EP, ‘What Have We Done’ only served to drive home the point that Omah Lay is the next big thing in pop music. This is Omah Lay’s first Headies appearance and he went home with the Next Rated award.
@Omah_Lay is the Next Rated artiste at the #14thHeadies!! 🔥🔥#Netngx14thHeadies pic.twitter.com/B7tNjGszP4
— Netng (@theNETng) February 21, 2021
Niniola was not left out, receiving her debut Headies for Best Vocal Performance (Female). Though she has been nominated several times, this is the first time she will go home with an award. Another first winner was Ladipoe and he took home his first headies for the Best Collab for his song ‘Know You’ ft Simi.
The Cavemen also made an impressive debut at the 14th Headies – not only was it their first Headies appearance, they also took home the award for Best Alternative Album and delivered an amazing performance of their song ‘Anita’.
Several artistes also made impressive first wins with DJ Neptune getting two wins for his hit song ‘Nobody’ in the categories – Song of the Year and Best Pop Single; as well as Moelogo who walked home with the Best Alternative Song for ‘I Wonder’.
Click here to see the full list of winners.