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….Asake takes home next rated, Album of the year awards, Burna, Tiwa, Ayra Starr win
The 16th edition of the Headies award held at the Cobb Energy Performing Arts Center, Atlanta, United States of America on Sunday saw music star, Rema, emerge Artiste of the Year.
Rema defeated ‘African Giant,’ Burna Boy, Ghana’s Black Sherif, Morocco’s Marwa Loud, and Tanzania’s Diamond Platnumz.
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In a night filled with celebration, music sensation Rema emerged victorious as the recipient of the prestigious Best Male Artiste award at the 16th editTimelesthe award.
His words resonated with the audience, highlighting the importance of nurturing and sustaining the growth of the music industry in Nigeria.
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Rema’s triumph came after facing stiff competition from notable artists such as Asake, Kizz Daniel, Ruger, Omah Lay, and Burna Boy, marking a significant milestone in his burgeoning career.
Singer Asake’s ‘Mr Money With The Vibe’ album emerged winner of the Album of the Year category at the same awards.
Asake’s project beat Burna Boy’s ‘Love, Damini, Rema’s ‘Rave & Roses,’ Omah Lay’s ‘Boy Alone,’ Victony’s ‘Outlaw,’ and Davido’s ‘Timeless,’ albums.
The singer joins three other acts who have won this category with their debut projects. They include Simi ‘Simisola,’ Asa ‘Asha,’ and Kizz Daniel ‘New Era.’
Asake was the night’s big winner at the 2023 Headies, winning Next Rated Artiste and Album of the Year for his 2022 record, ‘Mr Money with the Vibe’ — the first to clinch both prizes in the same year.
For his part, Burna Boy took home the Afrobeats Single of the Year and Song of the Year Headies both for his hit breakup anthem, ‘Last Last’, and Best R&B Single for his Ed Sheeran-featured ballad, ‘For My Hand’.
The Female Artiste of the Year went to Ayra Starr, while Odumodublvk was crowned the Rookie of the Year.
In the Best Collaboration category, Spyro and Tiwa Savage won for the year’s summer hit, ‘Who Is Your Guy? Remix’.
Meanwhile, the Special Recognition award went to the late Sound Sultan with Selena Gomez earning the International Artiste of the Year award, after her beloved appearance on the Calm Down remix.
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