The Headies 2019
The Headies 2019 was the thirteenth edition of The Headies. It was held on October 19, 2019, at the Eko Convention Centre in Victoria Island, Lagos. Themed "Power of a Dream", the ceremony was hosted by rapper Reminisce and actress Nancy Isime. After shortlisting thousands of entries submitted between January 2018 and June 2019, the organizers of the ceremony announced the nominees on 1 October 2019. Burna Boy set a record for the most nominations in one night with 10 nominations. Teni followed with 6 and Wizkid with 5. The ceremony featured performances from a number of artists, including Styl-Plus, Sunny Neji, Duncan Mighty, Teni and Victor AD. Teni won the most awards with 4. Rema won the Next Rated award, beating Fireboy DML, Joeboy, Lyta, Victor AD and Zlatan.
Performances
Presenters
- Tobi Bakre – presented the award for Rookie of the Year
- Wale Animashaun and Vivian – presented the award for Best Vocal Performance
- Nancy Isime – presented the award for Best Vocal Performance (Male)
- Nancy Isime – presented the award for Best Street Hop Artiste
- The Organizers – presented the award for Best Recording of the Year
- IK Ogbonna – presented the award for Best Rap Single
- Osi Suave – presented the award for Best Alternative Song
- Tony Tetuila – presented the award for Best Rap Album
- Ruggedman – presented the award for Lyricist On The Roll
- Bam Bam and Teddy A – presented the award for Best Collabo
- Gbemi Olateru Olagbegi – presented the award for Best Performer
- Kemi Smallz and DJ Sose – presented the award for Best R&B Single
- Toke Makinwa and Ebuka Obi-Uchendu – presented the award for Best Pop Single
- Dr SID and Ubi Franklin – presented the award for Best R&B/Pop Album
- Mercy and Mike – presented the award for Viewer's Choice
- Tacha, Tee-Y Mix and Venita – presented the award for Best Music Video
- Bovi and DJ Cuppy – presented the award for Hip Hop World Revelation of the Year
- The Organizers – presented the award for Album of the Year
- Dénola Grey – presented the award for Producer of the Year
- Martin Gaone Mabutho – presented the Special Recognition Award
- GAC Motor representatives – presented the Next Rated award
- STAR Lager representative – presented the award for Song of the Year
- Rita Daniels – presented the award for Artiste of the Year