The nominations for the 2022 Headies Award was announced on Tuesday with songs like Wizkid’s “Essence†and Ayra Starr’s “Bloody Samaritan†bagging multiple nominations.
On its official Instagram page, the Headies announced all the nominees for the forthcoming award ceremony, set to hold in the United States.
The list also had first-timers like Portable, Magixx, and other fast-rising artistes.
See the complete list below:
Rookie Of The Year
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Best Recording Of The Year
“Celebrate Me†– Patoranking “Essence†– Wizkid Ft Tems “Joy†– Falana “Loving Is Harder†– Johnny Drille “Meji Meji†– Brymo “Somebody’s Son†– Tiwa Savage Ft Brandy
Best North African Artiste Of The Year – 1. Emel Mathlouthi (Tunisia) 2. Elgrandetoto (Morocco) 3. Latifa (Tunisia) 4. Manal (Morocco) 5. Muhamad Ramadan (Egypt) 6. Soolking (Algeria)
Best Southern African Artiste Of The Year – 1. Black Coffee (South Africa) 2. Dj Tarico (Mozambique) 3. Elaine (South Africa) 4. Focalistic (South Africa) 5. Jah Prayzah (Zimbabwe) 6. Sha Sha (Zimbabwe)
Best Afrobeats Album
“19 And Dangerous†– Ayra Starr “A Better Time†– Davido “Barnabas†– Kizz Daniel “Made In Lagos (Deluxe Edition)†– Wizkid “Kpos Lifestyle†– Ajebo Hustlers “Wondaland†– Teni
Best Reggae & Dancehall Album – 1. “Gratitude†– Timaya 2. “Love Is War†– Prettyboy D-O 3. “Rainbow Riddim†– Shank 4. “Three†– Patoranking 5. “Yaadman Kingsize†– Yung L
Best R&B Album
“Before We Fall Asleep†– Johnny Drille “If Orange Was A Place†– Tems “Love Deep High Life†– Omawumi “Rising†– Falana “The Prince I Became†– Ric Hassani “Water And Garri†– Tiwa Savage
Best Alternative Album
“9: Esan†– Brymo “Intermission†– Ibejii “Legacy +†– Femi Kuti & Made Kuti “Love And Highlife†– The Cavemen “P.S. Thank You For Waiting†– Wavy The Creator “Yabasi†– Basketmouth
Best Rap Album
“Carpe Diem†– Olamide “Clone Wars Vol. 5 – The Algorhythm†– Show Dem Camp “Golden†– A-Q “Mafia Culture, Vol. 2.0†– Idowest “Providence†– Ladipoe “Sex Over Love†– Blaqbonez