The Headies 2023 was the 16th edition of Nigerian music awards The Headies. It was held at Cobb Energy Performing Arts Centre in Atlanta, Georgia, United States on 3 September 2023. Hosted by Osas Ighodaro & Terrence J. The ceremony was to be aired live on HipTV. Burna Boy lead nominations with ten, Asake with eight, Rema, Omah Lay, Victony, Simi, Kizz Daniel, and Pheelz received five each. While Oxlade received four, and Ruger with three. Rema, and Burna Boy received three awards each.
Background
On 1 June 2023, the executive held a stakeholder brunch in Nigeria. On 11 July 2023, the organizers announced the Rookie category of the year, being the first batch of nominees unveiled. On 12 July 2023, the remain categories was released to the public on its website. On 28 July 2023, the United States Consulate Lagos, hosted a reception in honour of the award.
Performers
On 16 August 2023, the organizers confirmed the following acts to perform at the event.
Rema
Asake
Ayra Starr
Johnny Drille
Fireboy DML
Seyi Vibez
Wande Coal
Kcee
Oxlade
Victony
Spyro
Blaqbonez
Winners and nominees
Below list are nominees and winners. winners are listed first in bold.
