Wizkid, Olamide, Praiz, others nominated for #TheHeadies2015!

 With 2015 edition of Nigeria’s biggest and most prestigious annual music awards, The Headies, fast approaching, nominees for the annual awards have been revealed. Some of the biggest nominees for the year include Wizkid, Olamide and Praiz who have received six nominations while Yemi Alade, Cobhams have been nominated in five categories.

Other nominees include PSquare, Korede Bello, Bez, Timi Dakolo, Asa, Reminisce, Mr 2Kay, Seyi Shay, Cynthia Morgan among many others  This year’s nomination is based on the period in review, July 2014 and June 2015.

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BEST RECORDING OF THE YEAR

A non-voting category for the best single recording by an artiste or group in the year under review.

Ojuelegba – WizkidEyo – AsaWish Me Well – Timi DakoloBez – There’s A FireCobhams – Do the right ThingPRODUCER OF THE YEAR

An individual responsible for producing the most acclaimed song or album in the year under review.

Don Jazzy – Godwin (Korede Bello)Mastakraft – Wiser (Flavour)Young John – Bobo (Olamide)Shizzi – Fans Mi (DavidO)Legendury Beatz – OjuelegbaCobhams – There’s A Fire (Bez)BEST MUSIC VIDEO

A voting category for the best conceptualist, best directed and most exciting video in the year under review.

This award goes to the video director.

Jamb Question (Simi) – MexCrazy (Seyi Shay feat. Wizkid) – Meji AlabiThe Sound (DavidO Feat. Uhuru & Dj Buckz) – SesanKatapot (Reekado Banks) – UnLimited LABaby Jollof (Solid Star Feat. Tiwa Savage) – Clarence PetersBEST R&B/POP ALBUM

A category for the best R&B/Pop Album in the year under review (by single individual or group).

Bed of Stone – AsaA.Y.O. – WizkidKing of Queens – Yemi AladeRich & Famous – PraizDouble Trouble – PsquareBEST R&B SINGLE

A category for the best R&B single in the year under review (by a single individual or group).

Heartbeat – PraizMr. Oreo – IyanyaSay You Love Me – Leriq ft. WizkidDo the Right Thing – Cobhams Ft. BezWish Me Well – Timi DakoloBEST POP SINGLE

A category for the best pop single in year under review (by single individual or group)

Ojuelegba – WizkidCollabo – P-Square Feat. Don JazzyMy Woman, My Everything – Patoranking Feat. Wande CoalWoju – Kiss DanielGodwin – Korede BelloBobo – OlamideBEST REGGAE/DANCEHALL SINGLE

A category for the best Reggae/Dancehall single in the year under review (by single individual or group).

German Juice – Cynthia MorganSanko – TimayaMy Body – Solid Star Feat. TimayaDaniella Whyne – PatorankingCheques and Balance – Burna BoyBad Girl Special (Remix) – Mr. 2Kay feat. Cynthia Morgan & Seyi ShayBEST RAP ALBUM

A Non-Voting Category for the Best Album By A Rap Artiste Or Group In Year Under Review.

Baba Hafusa – ReminisceStreet OT – OlamideChairman – M.I.Above Ground Level – ModenineBEST COLLABO

A voting category for the best R&B, Pop or Hip-hop collaborative track (including cameos).

Local Rapper – Reminisce Feat. Olamide & PhynoHold on – Joe El Feat. 2Face IdibiaBad Girl Special (Remix) – Mr. 2Kay Feat. Cynthia Morgan & Seyi ShayShoki (Remix) – Lil’Kesh Feat. Olamide & David ODo The right Thing – Cobhams ft. BezSisi – Praiz ft. WizkidBEST RAP SINGLE

A voting category for a single (released on-air) recording of a rap.

King Kong – VectorBad Belle – M.IBank Alert – Ill BlissLocal Rapper – Reminisce Feat. Olamide, Phyno & StomrexG.O.D – T.RBEST VOCAL PERFORMANCE (MALE)

A non-voting category for the single male artiste with the most outstanding vocal performance on a single song

or album.

Praiz – If I fallShaydee – HighTimi Dakolo – Wish Me WellCobhams – Do The Right ThingBez – There’s A FireBEST VOCAL PERFORMANCE (FEMALE)

A non-voting category for the single female artiste with most outstanding vocal performances on a single song

or album.

Waje – Coco BabyAramide – Iwo NikanAsa – Bed of StoneSimi – TiffYemi Alade – Duro TimiNEXT RATED

This category is a voting category for the most promising upcoming act in the year under review.

Reekado BankzKiss DanielCynthia MorganKorede BelloLil’ KeshHIP HOP WORLD REVELATION

A voting category for the best new artiste in the year under review.

Praiz – Rich n FamousYemi Alade – King of QueensSkales – Man of the YearLYRICIST ON THE ROLL

A non-voting category for the Rap Artiste with the best lyrical depth and performance on a single song or

album.

Ill Bliss – Bank Alert (remix) Feat. Ice Prince, Eva Alordiah & PhynoVector – King KongReminisce – Baba HafusaG.O.D – T.RBEST STREET-HOP ARTISTE

A voting category for the artiste whose songs are inspired by the streets. Such song should captain lingua,

which may also be originated by the artiste and popular on the street.

Reminisce – SkillashiOlamide – BoboSmall Doctor – Mosquito KillerMastakraft feat. Olamide, CDQ and David O – IndomieFalz The Bad Guy – Hello BaeBEST ‘ALTERNATIVE’ SONG

A voting category for the artiste whose songs reflect any form or style of music which falls outside the

mainstream of recent or past popular musical trends.

Di’Ja – AwwwBez – There’s A FireAsa – Satan Be GoneAdekunle Gold – SadeUgovinna – Rain On MeSimi – TiffALBUM OF THE YEAR

A voting category for the best album (solo or group) in year under review, that meets judges requirements of

excellence (Songwriting, production, rendition and promotion) and acceptability (Sales and popularity).

Rich n Famous – PraizKing of Queens – Yemi AladeStreet OT – OlamideChairman – M.I.A.Y.O. – WizkidDouble Trouble – P SquareARTISTE OF THE YEAR

Most critically and commercially adjudged artiste in the year under review. Overall most successful artiste for

the year under review.

OlamideDavid OWizkidYemi AladeP-SquareSONG OF THE YEAR

A voting category for the most popular song in the year under review.

Ojuelegba – WizkidGodwin – Korede BelloKiss Daniel – WojuOlamide – BoboAFRICAN ARTISTE

A non-Nigerian award category for an individual African artiste or group with the most outstanding achievement,

impact and infiltration into the Nigerian music scene in the year under review.

Diamond PlatnumzCassper NyovestSarkodieUhuruAKA

Voting to commence in a few days time.