The 2025 Headies Awards nominees have been announced, featuring top Nigerian artists like Tems, Burna Boy, and Ayra Starr. Categories include Rookie of the Year, Best Recording, and Best Rap Single. With excitement building, fans eagerly await the winners of Nigeria’s biggest music awards.
The anticipation for the 2025 Headies Awards is at an all-time high as organizers have officially released the full list of nominees. Recognized as one of Nigeria’s most prestigious music awards, the Headies continues to celebrate outstanding achievements in Afrobeats and other genres, spotlighting both established and emerging talents.
This year’s Rookie of the Year category features a lineup of promising new acts, including Zerrydl, Taves, Kaestyle, and Llona, signaling the next wave of Afrobeats superstars. Meanwhile, Best Recording of the Year boasts a competitive list with Tems’ Burning, Burna Boy’s Higher, and Ayra Starr & Giveon’s Last Heartbreak Song among the standout nominations.
Producer of the Year recognizes the industry’s top beatmakers, with Sarz (Happiness), London (OZEBA), and Magicsticks (Basquiat) competing for the coveted prize. In the Best R&B Single category, Simi’s Stranger, Tems’ Burning, and Johnny Drille’s For You are among the leading nominations, showcasing Nigeria’s rich R&B scene.
Hip-hop fans will be watching closely as Best Rap Single sees heavyweights like Shallipopi & Odumodublvck (Cast), Odumodublvck & Wale (Blood on the Dance Floor), and JERIQ (Ije Nwoke) vying for the award. The Best Vocal Performance (Female) category also features strong contenders, including Ayra Starr, Niniola, and Yemi Alade.
With the official list now out, fans have begun speculating on potential winners, while industry insiders praise the diversity of the selections. As the awards draw closer, social media debates are heating up, and all eyes are on who will take home the biggest honors at the 2025 Headies.
