The 17th edition of the annual urban and hip-hop culture awards “The Headies” has been scheduled to hold on April 5, 2025.
This is according to a statement released Monday by The Headies executive producer, Ayo Animashaun.
He revealed that “This year’s edition is packed with an extraordinary lineup of events, culminating in a week-long celebration of the industry’s growth and artistic ingenuity.”
The 17th Headies event schedule will commence on 29th of March 2025 with The Headies Stakeholders brunch and the nominees parties and climax with the awards ceremony of 5th of April, 2025.
The organisers added a twist to this years awards by introducing The Headies Festival with series of activities showcasing the best of music, entertainment and culture.
The organisers are yet to reveal the noteworthy hosts, nominees and special artiste performances for 17th edition.
It’s also unclear whether the Headies Academy will be sticking to the initial nomination window of April 1, 2023, to July 31, 2024.
The announcement of The Headies’ return will come as positive news for the Nigerian music industry where the award has become one of the most prestigious prices since its first edition in 2006.
The 16th edition took place in Atlanta USA which was the second year the award ceremony left the country.
The Executive Producer Ayo Animashahun cited planning costs as the reason the award had to temporarily leave Nigeria.
The Headies, since its inception in 2006, has recognised the distinguished achievements of artists and entertainers in the Nigerian music industry.
