The Headies 2011

The Headies 2011
DateOctober 22, 2011 (2011-10-22)
LocationEko Hotel and Suites
Victoria Island, Lagos
CountryNigeria
Hosted byRita Dominic and eLDee
Most awards2Baba (3)
Most nominationsIce Prince (6)
Websitetheheadies.com
Television/radio coverage
NetworkHipTV
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The Headies 2011 was the 6th edition of the Hip Hop World Awards. The award's name was officially changed to "The Headies".[1] The ceremony was hosted by Rita Dominic and eLDee. It was held on October 22, 2011, at the Eko Hotel and Suites in Victoria Island, Lagos.[2] 2face Idibia won three awards, including Artiste of the Year.[3] Darey's "The Way You Are" won for Best R&B Single and Recording of the Year. M.I and Ice Prince won two awards apiece.[4] Don Jazzy and Dr SID both took home an award. Capital Femi walked away with the Best Vocal Performance (Male) award. Wizkid won the Next Rated category and received a Hyundai Sonata at a later date. Waje was the only female awardee. The Hall of Fame award went to Jùjú musician Shina Peters. A total of twenty-one cart gold plaques were handed out.[5][6]

  1. ^ Arogundade, Funsho (22 June 2011). "Rita Dominic, elDee Host The Headies". P.M. News. Retrieved 28 February 2014.
  2. ^ Bilen-Onabanjo, Sinem (2 August 2011). "The Headies 2011 Nominees Announced". Fab Magazine. Retrieved 28 February 2014.
  3. ^ "24 Hours To 'The Headies': D'banj, 2Face, Whizkid, Others Battle For Honours". P.M. News. 21 October 2011. Retrieved 28 February 2014.
  4. ^ Arogundade, Funsho (26 October 2011). "2011 The Headies: 2Face, Darey, MI, Others Win Multiple Awards". P.M. News. Retrieved 28 February 2014.
  5. ^ "Who rules @ The Headies?". Vanguard. 22 October 2011. Retrieved 28 February 2014.
  6. ^ "The 2011 edition of the Hip-Hop World Awards – "The Headies" took place at the…". Golden Icons. Retrieved 28 February 2014.