WIZKID, 2FACE, DAREY, MI OTHERS FOR HEADIES PRIZE GIVING EVENT

Nigeria’s biggest and most respected music awards, The Headies is back for the seventh year! 

Organizers of Hip Hop World Awards which debuted in 2006 this week announced “A countdown to the big day”- which officially kicks off THE HEADIES.

“On July 23, we will have a mini event to give out the car and plaques to last year’s winners, and then the following day, we will officially launch the countdown to the big day by announcing nominees, hosts, sponsors and other plans” Ayo Animashaun says.

A total of 23 Plaques will be given to last year’s winners- 2face, Don Jazzy, Darey,  Ice Prince, MI, Waje, DJ Tee, Modenine, Cabo Snoop, eLDee, Femi, Dr. Sid, Jah Bless and WizKid with Wizkid leaving with the biggest prize- a brand new Hyundai Sonata 2011.

Though yet to make the date of The Headies public, Hip Hop World Awards is already dangling a new theme “step into the spotlight” before rising and established Nigerian acts whose materials – released between March 2011 and February 2012 – pass the test.

HEADIES 2011 WINNERS

ALBUM OF THE YEAR

Best album (solo or group) in year under review, that meets judges’ requirements of excellence (in realms as: songwriting, production, rendition and promotion) and acceptability (sales, popularity)

UNSTOPPABLE INT’L EDITION – 2FACE

ARTISTE OF THE YEAR

Most critically and commercially adjudged artiste in the year under review. Overall most

successful artiste for the year under review
TUFACE
SONG OF THE YEAR
Most popular song from a single in the  year under review. Decided by voting.

OLEKU – ICE PRINCE FT. BRYMO

RECORDING OF THE YEAR
Best single recording (On-air only or released) by artiste or group in year under review. Originality and production very essential
THE WAY YOU ARE - DAREY
PRODUCER OF THE YEAR
The individual responsible for producing the most acclaimed songs/album in the year under review. His CV for the year includes top-notch tracks and production credits no one can fault.
DON JAZZY – “OVER THE MOON” BY DR SID, MR. ENDOWED, POP SOMETHING
RECORDING OF THE YEAR
Best single recording (On-air only or released) by artiste or group in year under review. Originality and production very essential
THE WAY YOU ARE – DAREY
BEST MUSIC VIDEO (AWARD GOES TO DIRECTOR)
Best conceptualized, best edited, best picture, best directed and most exciting video in year under review as voted by fans and decided by the jury.

DJ TEE – ENI DURO (OLAMIDE)

BEST R ‘N’ B SINGLE
Best R&B single in year under review (by single individual or group)
THE WAY YOU ARE – DAREY
BEST POP SINGLE
Best pop single in year under review (by single individual or group)
POP SOMETHING – DR. SID
BEST R ‘N’ B/ POP ALBUM
Best R&B or pop album in year under review (by single individual or group)
UNSTOPPABLE INT’L EDITION – 2FACE
BEST RAP SINGLE
Best single released on-air recording of a rap song
OLEKU – ICE PRINCE
LYRICIST ON THE ROLL  
Rap Artiste with best lyrical depth and performance on a single song or album
MODENINE – RHYME TIGHT
BEST COLLABO        
Best R&B, Pop or hip hop collaborative track (including cameos) in year under review
NUMBER ONE – M.I FT. FLAVOUR
BEST VOCAL PERFORMANCE (MALE)
Single male artiste with most outstanding vocal performance on a single song or album
FEMI – MONEY MONEY MONEY
BEST VOCAL PERFORMANCE (FEMALE)       
Single female act with most outstanding vocal performance on a single song or album
WAJE – FOR A MINUTE
BEST VOCAL PERFORMANCE (FEMALE)       
Single female act with most outstanding vocal performance on a single song or album
WAJE – FOR A MINUTE
AFRICAN ARTIST OF THE YEAR
None Nigerian category
CABO SNOOP (ANGOLA) – WINDECK