Tems, Burna Boy, Ayra Starr: FULL LIST of nominees for 2025 Headies Awards
Leading the nominations are Tems, Burna Boy, Ayra Starr, and Seyi Vibez, each vying for multiple awards. Rising stars Shallipopi, Odumodublvck, and Ayo Maff are also making waves with their first-time nominations.
By Ahmed Salahudeen
The nominees for the highly anticipated Headies Awards 2025 have been announced, featuring a star-studded lineup of top talents.
This year’s edition will honor excellence across various categories, including Rookie of the Year, Best Recording of the Year, and Producer of the Year.
Leading the nominations are Tems, Burna Boy, Ayra Starr, and Seyi Vibez, each vying for multiple awards. Rising stars Shallipopi, Odumodublvck, and Ayo Maff are also making waves with their first-time nominations.
Set to take place on April 5, the Headies will once again celebrate the best of African music.
Here’s the full list of nominees
Categories and Nominees
Rookie of the Year: Zerry DL, Taves, Kaestyle, Llona
Next Rated: Qing Madi, Shallipopi, OdumoduBlvck, Ayo Maff, Nasboi
Best Recording of the Year: Tems – “Burning”, Seyi Vibez – “Different Pattern”, Burna Boy – “Higher”, Ayra Starr & Giveon – “Last Heartbreak Song”, Sarz & Lojay – “Billions”
Producer of the Year: Sarz – “Happiness”, London – “OZEBA”, Rema/Producer X/Cubeatz/Deatz/Klimperboy – “HEHEHE”, Magicsticks – “Basquiat”, Dibs – “Different Pattern”
-Best R&B Single: Qing Madi – “Vision”, Johnny Drille – “For You”, Ayra Starr & Giveon – “Last Heartbreak Song”, Tems – “Burning”, Simi – “Stranger”
