Headies 2025: Full List of Nominations Unveiled – Who’s Taking Home the Trophies?
The countdown to the 2025 Headies Awards has officially begun, and the competition is fiercer than ever! The organizers have just dropped the full list of nominees, setting the stage for one of Africa’s biggest nights in music. With categories spanning Afrobeats, Hip-Hop, R&B, and more, this year’s nominations are stacked with both rising stars and industry heavyweights.
Leading the pack are some of the hottest names in the game, including Odumodublvck, Qing Madi, Seyi Vibez, Tems, Rema, and Shallipopi, all securing multiple nominations. But with fresh talents making waves alongside seasoned veterans, who will claim the top honors?
Key Categories & Nominees
Next Rated (Best New Artist)
- Qing Madi
- Odumodublvck
- Ayo Maff
- Nasboi
Best Rap Album
- Ill Bliss – Sideh Kai
- Odumodublvck – EZIOKWU
- Reminisce – Alaye Toh Se Gogo Vol. 1
- Erigga – Family Time
- Modenine – Shiny Object Syndrome
- Phyno – Full Time Job
Best Collaboration
- Tiwa Savage & Asa – Emotions
- Odumodublvck, Bloody Civilian & Wale – Blood on the Dance Floor
- Shallipopi & Odumodublvck – Cast
- Chike & Mohbad – Egwu
- Qing Madi & Bnxn – Ole
- Kizz Daniel & Davido – Twe Twe Remix
- Wizkid & Zlatan – IDK
Afrobeats Single of the Year
- Young Jonn, Kizz Daniel & Seyi Vibez – Big Big Things
- Kizz Daniel & Davido – Twe Twe Remix
- Chike & Mohbad – Egwu
- Asake – Remember
- Hyce, Boypee & Brown Joel Ft. Davido – Ogechi Remix
- Flavour – Big Baller
Best R&B Single
- Qing Madi – Vision
- Johnny Drille – For You
- Ayra Starr & Giveon – Last Heartbreak Song
- Tems – Burning
- Simi – Stranger
Best Rap Single
- Shallipopi & Odumodublvck – Cast
- Odumodublvck, Bloody Civilian & Wale – Blood on the Dance Floor
- Ladipoe Ft. Rozzz & Morrell – Hallelujah
- Magnito – Canada
- Jeriq – Ije Nwoke
Producer of the Year
- Sarz – Happiness
- London – OZEBA
- Rema/Producer X/Cubeatz/Deatz/Klimperboy – HEHEHE
- Magicsticks – Basquiat
- Dibs – Different Pattern
Best Recording of the Year
- Tems – Burning
- Seyi Vibez – Different Pattern
- Burna Boy – Higher
- Ayra Starr & Giveon – Last Heartbreak Song
- Sarz & Lojay – Billions
International Categories
Best Southern African Artist
- Titom
- Yuppe
- Tyla
- Kelly Kay
- Plutonio
- Zee Nxumalo
Best West African Artist
- Black Sherif
- King Promise
- Himra
- Josey
- Toofan
Best East African Artist
- Bien
- Diamond Platnumz
- Juma Jux
- Bruce Melodie
- Azawi
Who’s Taking Home the Gold?
The 2025 Headies nominations have sparked conversations across the music industry. While Rema, Tems, Seyi Vibez, and Odumodublvck are expected to dominate, the competition is tight, and surprises could be on the horizon.
Which artists do you think deserve the win? Who got snubbed? Drop your predictions in the comments! 🎤🔥