The Headies has lastly revealed the nominees for its seventeenth version, and as all the time, the listing has sparked conversations. Some artists and songs that many anticipated to see had been lacking, and followers haven’t stopped speaking about these snubs.
Whereas each award present comes with its share of surprises, some omissions stand out greater than others. Let’s check out the artists and songs that had been surprisingly neglected of the seventeenth Headies nominations.
Greatest Recording of the 12 months – What Occurred to Asake and OdumoduBlvck?
Nominated:
- Tems – Burning
- Seyi Vibez – Totally different Sample
- Burna Boy – Larger
- Ayra Starr & Giveon – Final Heartbreak Music
- Sarz feat. Lojay – Billions
Snubbed: Lonely At The Prime – Asake, Blood On The Dance Ground – OdumoduBlvck
Many anticipated Asake’s Lonely At The Prime to make this listing. The tune dominated charts and have become an anthem. Equally, OdumoduBlvck’s Blood On The Dance Ground was a fan favourite, but it was neglected.
Producer of the 12 months – P.Priime Deserved a Spot
Nominated:
- Sarz – Happiness
- London – Ozeba
- Magicsticks – Basquiat
- Rema/Producer X/Cubeatz/Deatz/Klimperboy – Hehehe
- Dibs – Totally different Sample
Snubbed: P.Priime, Jay Synths, Blaise Beatz, Kzito
P.Priime performed an enormous function in Rema’s HEIS album, but he didn’t get a nomination. Jay Synths, who produced Huge Baller and Ojapiano, was additionally neglected regardless of these songs making waves.
Greatest Collaboration – BNXN & Ruger Lacking?
Nominated:
- Feelings – Tiwa Savage feat. Asa
- Blood On The Dance Ground – OdumoduBlvck, Bloody Civilian & Wale
- Solid – Shallipopi feat. OdumoduBlvck
- Egwu – Chike & Mohbad
- Ole – Qing Madi & BNXN
- Twe Twe Remix – Kizz Daniel & Davido
- IDK – Wizkid feat. Zlatan
Snubbed: BNXN & Ruger – Poe
BNXN and Ruger put apart their variations and dropped Poe, a tune that grew to become an on the spot hit. But, it didn’t make the listing.
Afrobeats Single of the 12 months – Why Was Kcee’s Ojapiano Ignored?
Nominated:
- Huge Huge Issues – Younger Jonn feat. Kizz Daniel & Seyi Vibez
- Twe Twe Remix – Kizz Daniel
- Egwu – Chike feat. Mohbad
- Bear in mind – Asake
- Ogechi Remix – Hyce, Boypee & Brown Joel feat. Davido
- Huge Baller – Flavour
Snubbed: Kcee – Ojapiano
Kcee’s Ojapiano launched a recent sound, mixing Amapiano and the normal Igbo flute. It was one of many greatest songs of the 12 months, but it didn’t get a nomination.
Lyricist on the Roll – No OdumoduBlvck?
Nominated:
- Mogadishu – A-Q
- Chocolate Metropolis Cypher – M.I Abaga
- Chocolate Metropolis Cypher – Blaqbonez
- Hallelujah – Ladipoe
- Efeleme – Alpha Ojini
Snubbed: OdumoduBlvck – MC Oluomo, Saint Obi
OdumoduBlvck has been some of the talked-about rappers in Nigeria. His lyricism stands out, so his absence from this class is tough to grasp.
Rookie of the 12 months – The place Are TML Vibez and Muyeez?
Nominated:
- Llona
- Kaestyle
- Taves
- Zerrydl
Snubbed: TML Vibez, Muyeez
Each artists made a huge effect with their debut tasks. Many followers anticipated them to be acknowledged, however they had been neglected.
Greatest Road-Hop Artiste – Kashcoming Deserved a Nod
Nominated:
- Seyi Vibez – Totally different Patterns
- Ayo Maff – Supplier feat. Fireboy DML
- Shallipopi – Solid feat. OdumoduBlvck
- Zhus Jdo – Johnbull
- Mohbad – Ask About Me
Snubbed: Kashcoming – How Low
Kashcoming’s How Low was a significant avenue anthem, but he didn’t get a nomination.
Music of the 12 months – No Ojapiano Once more?
Nominated:
- Showa – Kizz Daniel
- Commas – Ayra Starr
- Egwu – Chike & Mohbad
- Lonely At The Prime – Asake
- Ozeba – Rema
- Huge Baller – Flavour
Snubbed: Kcee – Ojapiano
As soon as once more, Ojapiano was ignored, regardless that it was one of many greatest songs of the 12 months.
Artiste of the 12 months – Seyi Vibez and Kizz Daniel Deserved Recognition
Nominated:
- Davido
- Ayra Starr
- Asake
- Rema
- Tems
- Burna Boy
Snubbed: Seyi Vibez, Kizz Daniel
Seyi Vibez and Kizz Daniel had unbelievable runs, dominating the charts. Leaving them out of this class feels unfair.
