Last night at the Convention Center of Eko Hotel & Suites in Lagos, Nigerian music royalty and the next generation of stars rocked the 2011 edition of the Hip-Hop World Awards – “The Headies“.
There were lots of hot performances including a nostalgic stage set by 2011 Headies Hall of Fame inductee Sir Shina Peters, Omawunmi, Ice Prince and Brymo, M.I, Sound Sultan and songstress of the moment – Tiwa Savage.
2Face Idibia ruled the winners list with 3 awards, M.I, Ice Prince (His labelmate Brymo featured on “Oleku”, the track which won the awards while Ice Prince also featured on another award winning track, JahBless‘ “Joor Oh” remix which won the Best Street Hop award), Darey and Dr SID won 2 awards respectively while Wizkid won one of the most coveted awards – The 2011 Headies Next Rated Award! In addition to his gong, he receives a brand new Hyundai Sonata as part of the award package.
Modenine maintained his unprecedented winning streak by winning the Lyricist on the Roll award for the sixth time.
The event was hosted by Nollywood star Rita Dominic and Hip-Hop Star eLDee who won the Best Conscious Song of the Year award and featured on the Best Street Hop award winning “Joor Oh” remix by JahBless.
Also always BN will bring you all the scoop and red carpet action soon.
Scroll down to view the list of winners.
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 (International Edition) – 2Face Idibia
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 (International Edition) – 2Face Idibia
ARTISTE OF THE YEAR
Most critically and commercially adjudged artiste in the year under review. Overall most successful artiste for the year under review.
2Face Idibia
Most critically and commercially adjudged artiste in the year under review. Overall most successful artiste for the year under review.
2Face Idibia
SONG OF THE YEAR
Most popular song released as a single or from an album in the year under review. Decided by voting
Oleku – Ice Prince featuring BrymO
Most popular song released as a single or from an album in the year under review. Decided by voting
Oleku – Ice Prince featuring 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
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 – 2011 Credits include Over the Moon/Mr Endowed/Pop Something
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 – 2011 Credits include Over the Moon/Mr Endowed/Pop Something
BEST MUSIC VIDEO (AWARD GOES TO DIRECTOR)
Best conceptualised, 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 conceptualised, 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 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 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 (International Edition) – 2Face Idibia
Best R&B or pop album in year under review (by single individual or group)
Unstoppable (International Edition) – 2Face Idibia
BEST RAP SINGLE
Best single released on-air recording of a rap song
Oleku – Ice Prince featuring BrymO
Best single released on-air recording of a rap song
Oleku – Ice Prince featuring BrymO
BEST RAP ALBUM
Best album by a rap artiste or group in year under review
MI2 – M.I
Best album by a rap artiste or group in year under review
MI2 – M.I
LYRICIST ON THE ROLL
Rap Artiste with best lyrical depth and performance on a single song or album
Modenine – Rhyme Tight
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 featuring Flavour N’Abania
Best R&B, Pop or hip hop collaborative track (including cameos) in year under review
Number One – M.I featuring Flavour N’Abania
BEST VOCAL PERFORMANCE (MALE)
Single male artiste with most outstanding vocal performance on a single song or album
Capital F.E.M.I – Money Money Money
Single male artiste with most outstanding vocal performance on a single song or album
Capital F.E.M.I – 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
Single female act with most outstanding vocal performance on a single song or album
Waje – For A Minute
AFRICAN ARTIST OF THE YEAR
Non-Nigerian Pan-African category
Cabo Snoop (Angola) – Windeck
Non-Nigerian Pan-African category
Cabo Snoop (Angola) – Windeck
BEST STREET HOP
The most popular street-hop single in year under review
Joor Oh (Remix) – Jahbless featuring Ruggedman, Ice Prince, Durella, Reminisce & eLDee
The most popular street-hop single in year under review
Joor Oh (Remix) – Jahbless featuring Ruggedman, Ice Prince, Durella, Reminisce & eLDee
NEXT RATED
Most promising upcoming officially unreleased act in the year under review
Wizkid – Holla At Your Boy
Most promising upcoming officially unreleased act in the year under review
Wizkid – Holla At Your Boy
HIPHOP WORLD REVELATION OF THE YEAR
Best New artiste in the year under review
Dr. SID
Best New artiste in the year under review
Dr. SID
BEST CONSCIOUS SONG OF THE YEAR
Best positive message oriented and social corrective songs that meet judges requirements in areas of composition, production, concept and acceptability.
One Day – eLDee
Best positive message oriented and social corrective songs that meet judges requirements in areas of composition, production, concept and acceptability.
One Day – eLDee
HEADIES HALL OF FAME
Special recognition for excellence and outstanding impact to the entertainment industry
Sir Shina Peters
Special recognition for excellence and outstanding impact to the entertainment industry
Sir Shina Peters
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