The Headies 2012

The Headies 2012
Date20 October 2012 (2012-10-20)
LocationEko Hotel and Suites
Victoria Island, Lagos
CountryNigeria
Hosted byM.I and Omawumi
Most awardsWizkid, Vector (2 each)
Most nominationsP-Square, Bez (6 each)
Websitetheheadies.com
Television/radio coverage
NetworkHipTV
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The Headies 2012 was the 7th edition of The Headies (known as the Hip Hop World Awards until the 6th edition). It was hosted by M.I and Omawumi. The ceremony took place on 20 October 2012, at the Eko Hotel and Suites in Victoria Island, Lagos.[1][2] The aforementioned hosts thrilled fans with their song titled "The Headies". Chidinma opened the show by performing her song "Kedike".[3] The Okoye brothers (Peter, Paul, and Jude) won a total of three awards. The Artiste of the Year award went to Wizkid. Tiwa Savage and Wande Coal won the Best Male and Female Vocal Performance categories, respectively. Vector won the Best Rap Single and Lyricist on the Roll plaques for "Angeli". Davido won the Next Rated category and was later awarded a Hyundai Sonata. The Headies celebrated the reunion of prominent Nigerian musicians from the 80s and 90s, including Onyeka Onwenu, Oris Wiliki, Mike Okori, Baba Fryo, Shina Peters, Fatai Rolling Dollar and Daddy Showkey. Femi Kuti was honored with the Hall of Fame award.[4][5][6]

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  3. ^ "Winners emerge at MTN sponsored Headies awards". The Sun. 24 October 2012. Archived from the original on 22 February 2014. Retrieved 12 February 2014.
  4. ^ "Vector, DavidO, Psquare clear Headies awards". Channels Incorporated Limited. 21 October 2012. Retrieved 10 February 2014.
  5. ^ Alonge, Osagie (21 October 2012). "Psquare, Wizkid, Vector emerge top winners at The Headies 2012". Nigerian Entertainment Today. Retrieved 10 February 2014.
  6. ^ "The 2012 Headies Awards Night is Live from Lagos this Weekend". Zen Magazine. 16 October 2012. Retrieved 10 February 2014.