- Date and Venue: The 17th Headies Awards was held on Sunday, April 27, 2025, at the Landmark Event Centre in Lagos.
- Big Winners: Zerry DL, Tems, Flavour, Rema, and Davido were among the big winners of the night.
- Notable Categories:
- Rookie of the Year: Zerry DL
- Best Recording of the Year: Tems for “Burning”
- Afrobeats Album of the Year: Rema for “HEIS”
- Best Digital Artiste of the Year: Davido
- Special Guests: Lagos State Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu, Tanzanian singer Juma Jux, and actress Nancy Isime were among the notable attendees.
- Celebration of African Music: The event showcased and celebrated the best of African music, recognizing outstanding contributions and talent in the industry.
The 17th edition of the Headies Awards was held on Sunday, April 27, 2025, at the Landmark Event Centre in Lagos, celebrating the music industry’s brightest stars. The star-studded event attracted major names from entertainment and politics, including Lagos State Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu.
Big winners of the night included Zerry DL, who won Rookie of the Year, Tems, who won Best Recording of the Year for “Burning”, and Rema, who won Afrobeats Album of the Year for “HEIS”. Other notable winners included Flavour, Davido, and Asake.
The event also recognized outstanding contributions to the industry, with Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu, Alex Okosi, and Amaju Pinnick receiving Special Recognition Awards. The Humanitarian Award went to Temitola Adekunle Johnson and Michelle Mukoro (King Mitchy).
The Headies Awards continue to be a premier platform for celebrating and promoting African music, with this year’s edition showcasing the best of the continent’s vibrant music scene.
