The Headies 2020 was the 14th edition of

The Headies The Headies (originally called the Hip Hop World Awards) is a music awards show established in 2006 by the ''Hip Hop World Magazine'' of Nigeria to recognize outstanding achievements in the Nigerian music industry. The annual ceremony features pe ...

, a Nigerian music awards show held to recognize outstanding achievements in the Nigerian music industry. The ceremony took place on February 21, 2021 due to the effects of the

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instead of December 2020, the usual month for the awards. It was held at the La Campagne Tropicana Beach Resort in

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The organizers of the event announced TV personality and actress

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and comedian Bovi as hosts, this made it the fourth time Bovi will host the event, while Nancy became the first female to host the event for the second time. The nominees were announced on 4 December 2020 with Fireboy DML leading with nine nominations.

Davido David Adedeji Adeleke (born November 21, 1992), popularly known by his stage name Davido, is an American-Nigerian singer, songwriter and record producer. His music blends traditional African elements with global mainstream pop. Davido is widel ...

and Wurld followed with seven nominations each, while

Burna boy Damini Ebunoluwa Ogulu (born 2 July 1991), known professionally as Burna Boy, is a Nigerian singer, songwriter and record producer. He rose to stardom in 2012 after releasing "Like to Party", the lead single from his debut studio album, '' L.I ...

the reigning Artiste of the Year secured six nominations. This year's award rewarded works released between July 2019 and September 2020, this year's award and saw the inclusion of a new category named the Songwriter of the Year to bring to the limelight hardworking individuals who have all significantly supported the creation of quality music.

Timaya Inetimi Timaya Odon (born 15 August 1980), better known by his stage name Timaya, is a multiple award-winning Nigerian singer and songwriter. He hails from Odi, Bayelsa state, South-South Nigeria. He is fondly called the Egberi Papa 1 of Bayels ...

, alongside rapper and activist

Eedris Abdulkareem Eedris Turayo Abdulkareem Ajenifuja (born December 24, 1974), popularly known as Eedris Abdulkareem, is a Nigerian hip hop, R n B and Afrobeat artist, songwriter and singer. He was the lead rapper of the defunct Nigerian hip hop boy band The R ...

received special recognition awards for their impact on the music industry. The main event also saw Jùjú legend

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inducted into the Headies Hall of Fame. Fireboy DML had the highest award winnings for Headies awards 2020 by securing 4 awards.

Performances

Presenters

Iyabo Ojo Alice Iyabo Ojo (born 21 December 1977) is a Nigerian film actress,director, and producer.

and Mai Atafo - Best R&B Single *Oye Akindeinde - Best recording of the year *

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- Best Music Video * Trevor Henry - Producer of the year *Opeyemi Awojobi - Best vocal performance (female) * Simi Drey and Osi Suave - Best vocal performance (male) * Omotunde Bamigbade - Best street hop artiste *

Eniola Badmus Eniola Badmus (born 7 September 1982) is a Nigerian professional film actress, script writer, entertainer and a social media influencer. She came into the limelight in 2008 after she was featured in the movie '' Jenifa''. Early life and educa ...

and Masterkraft - Rookie of the year *Kim Oprah and

Broda Shaggi Samuel Animashaun Perry, known professionally as Broda Shaggi , is a Nigerian comedian, actor, Songwriter and musician. He is a native of Ishagamu in Ogun State but born in Ikene in Ogun state. At a young age, he took an interest in acting drama a ...

- Best pop single *

Laycon Olamilekan Massoud Al-Khalifah Agbeleshebioba (born 8 November 1993), known professionally as Laycon, is a Nigerian media personality, rapper, singer and songwriter. He is the winner of Big Brother Naija season 5 and currently the youth ambassad ...

and Vee - Best alternative song *Lilian Afegbai - Best rap single *Yinka Adebayo - Best R&B album *

Idia Aisien Idia Aisien is a Nigerian-American model, TV presenter, and actress. Early life Aisien is of Nigerian and Cameroonian descent. She was born on 4 July 1991, in Lagos to champagne magnate Joe Aisien, and jeweler Emmanuella Aisien. As a teenager, ...

and

Ayo Makun Ayodeji Richard Makun, also known by his stage name A.Y, is a Nigerian actor, comedian, radio and TV presenter, writer, producer and film director. Born on 19 August 1971, he hails from Ifon, Ose local government in Ondo State. He is the host ...

- Best alternative album *Ayo Makun and Erica Nlewedim - Revelation of the year

Winners and nominees

Below list are nominees. Winners are listed first in bold font face with .

References

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