The Headies (Hip Hop World Awards 2011), which was held at the Exhibition Center, Eko Hotel&Suites, Lagos on October 22, 2011 to celebrate Nigeria’s talented and promising music acts and to thrill its vast fans and entertainment enthusiasts.
The list below is the official Headies winners list for works released in the year in review – Dec. 2009 – February 2011.
ALBUM OF THE YEAR
Best album (solo or group) in year under review, that meets judges’ requirements of excellence (in realms as: songwriting, production, rendition and promotion) and acceptability (sales, popularity)
UNSTOPPABLE INT’L EDITION – 2FACE
ARTISTE OF THE YEAR
Most critically and commercially adjudged artiste in the year under review. Overall most successful artiste for the year under review
2FACE
SONG OF THE YEAR
Most popular song from a single in the year under review. Decided by voting.
OLEKU – ICE PRINCE FT. BRYMO
RECORDING OF THE YEAR
Best single recording (On-air only or released) by artiste or group in year under review. Originality and production very essential
THE WAY YOU ARE – DAREY
PRODUCER OF THE YEAR
The individual responsible for producing the most acclaimed songs/album in the year under review. His CV for the year includes top-notch tracks and production credits no one can fault.
DON JAZZY – “OVER THE MOON” BY DR SID, MR. ENDOWED, POP SOMETHING
BEST MUSIC VIDEO (AWARD GOES TO DIRECTOR)
Best conceptualized, best edited, best picture, best directed and most exciting video in year under review as voted by fans and decided by the jury.
DJ TEE – ENI DURO (OLAMIDE)
BEST R ‘N’ B SINGLE
Best R&B single in year under review (by single individual or group)
THE WAY YOU ARE – DAREY
BEST POP SINGLE
Best pop single in year under review (by single individual or group)
POP SOMETHING – DR. SID
BEST R ‘N’ B/ POP ALBUM
Best R&B or pop album in year under review (by single individual or group)
UNSTOPPABLE INT’L EDITION – 2FACE
BEST RAP SINGLE
Best single released on-air recording of a rap song
OLEKU – ICE PRINCE
LYRICIST ON THE ROLL
Rap Artiste with best lyrical depth and performance on a single song or album
MODENINE – RHYME TIGHT
BEST COLLABO
Best R&B, Pop or hip hop collaborative track (including cameos) in year under review
NUMBER ONE – M.I FT. FLAVOUR
BEST VOCAL PERFORMANCE (MALE)
Single male artiste with most outstanding vocal performance on a single song or album
FEMI – MONEY MONEY MONEY
BEST VOCAL PERFORMANCE (FEMALE)
Single female act with most outstanding vocal performance on a single song or album
WAJE – FOR A MINUTE
BEST VOCAL PERFORMANCE (FEMALE)
Single female act with most outstanding vocal performance on a single song or album
WAJE – FOR A MINUTE
AFRICAN ARTIST OF THE YEAR
None Nigerian category
CABO SNOOP (ANGOLA) – WINDECK
BEST STREET HOP
The most popular street-hop single in year under review
JOOR OH (REMIX) – JAHBLESS FT. RUGGEDMAN, ICE PRINCE, DURELLA, REMINISCE & ELDEE
NEXT RATED
Most promising upcoming officially unreleased act in the year under review
WIZKID – HOLLER AT YOUR BOY
HIPHOP WORLD REVELATION OF THE YEAR
Best New artiste in the year under review
DR. SID
BEST CONSCIOUS SONG OF THE YEAR
Best positive message oriented and social corrective songs that meet judges requirements in areas of composition, production, concept and acceptability.
ONE DAY – ELDEE THA DON
In addition, the Awards for Special Recognition was given to Sir Shina Peters.