Headies 2017 news
The 2017 Headies Awards! Here are some news and highlights from that year's event:
Winners:
- Artist of the Year: Wizkid
- Song of the Year: "Come Closer" by Wizkid ft. Drake
- Best Male Vocal Performance: Simi - "Love Don't Care"
- Best Female Vocal Performance: Yemi Alade - "Fimisile"
- Best Rap Single: "Key to the City" by Mayorkun
- Best R&B/Pop Album: "Siddon Look" by Simi
- Best Hip-Hop Album: "Mayor of Lagos" by Mayorkun
Performances:
- Wizkid performed his hit single "Come Closer" with Drake via video link
- Tiwa Savage performed her hit single "All Over"
- Yemi Alade performed her hit single "Fimisile"
- Mayorkun performed his hit single "Sade"
- Simi performed her hit single "Love Don't Care"
Red Carpet:
- The red carpet was filled with celebrities, including Wizkid, Tiwa Savage, Yemi Alade, Mayorkun, Simi, and many more
- The event was hosted by Ebuka Obi-Uchendu and Adesua Etomi
Controversies:
- There were some controversies surrounding the nomination process, with some artists feeling that they were snubbed
- Some fans also felt that the winners were not deserving of their awards
Highlights:
- The event was held at the Eko Hotel and Suites in Lagos, Nigeria
- The ceremony was broadcast live on TV and online
- The event was attended by many celebrities and industry professionals
Overall, the 2017 Headies Awards was a night to remember, with some amazing performances, stunning red carpet looks, and some controversy surrounding the winners.