The Headies 2016

Headies 2016
Official poster
Date22 December 2016 (2016-12-22)
LocationEko Convention Centre, Victoria Island, Lagos
Hosted byFalz, Adesua Etomi
Most awardsOlamide (4)
Most nominationsOlamide (8)
Websitetheheadies.com
Television/radio coverage
NetworkHipTV
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The Headies 2016 was the 11th edition of The Headies. It was held on December 22, 2016 at the Eko Convention Centre in Victoria Island, Lagos.[1] Themed "Think, Create, Recreate." The event was hosted by Adesua Etomi and Falz. The nominees were announced by the award's organizers in November 2016.[2] Tekno was nominated for the Next Rated award, but ended up being disqualified due to his refusal to honour the category and support the campaign.[3] Jazzman Olofin and Adewale Ayuba jointly performed the song "Raise the Roof". Aramide performed her song "Funmi Lowo" with assistance from Ras Kimono.[4] The ceremony also featured additional performances from Falz, 2Baba, Seyi Shay and Flavour. Olamide received eight nominations and won a total of four, including Best Rap Single for his single "Eyan Mayweather". Mr Eazi won the Next Rated category and was awarded a SUV at a later date. Mayorkun toppled Dice Ailes and Koker for the Rookie of the Year award.[5] Laolu Akins was honored with the Hall of Fame award, while Flavour received the Special Recognition award.[6]

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  2. ^ Oludolapo Adelana (November 9, 2016). "Full list of nominees for the 2016 Headies Awards". YNaija. Retrieved March 11, 2019.
  3. ^ "Singer disqualified from the Headies 'Next Rated' award category". Pulse Nigeria. December 21, 2016. Retrieved March 11, 2019.
  4. ^ "Live updates from the Nigerian music awards ceremony". Pulse Nigeria. December 22, 2016. Retrieved March 11, 2019.
  5. ^ "Terry Apala, Dremo, Mayorkun, others nominated for Rookie of the year". Pulse Nigeria. December 20, 2016. Retrieved March 11, 2019.
  6. ^ "Full list of Headies 2016 winners". Vanguard. December 23, 2016. Retrieved March 11, 2019.