#Headies2018 : Simi, Davido win big at 12th edition of music awards
The Headies
2018 was held on Saturday night, 5th May 2018 and hours after the awards have
been concluded, the dust from the performances and announcement of winners is
yet unsettled.
Despite the
heavy downpour earlier in the day, the awards which is largely regarded as
Nigeria's most prestigious music event witnessed a large turnout and
constellation of stars.
The event
which was held at the Convention centre, Eko Hotels and Suites, began with a
red carpet which preceded the main awards.
Coming off
the back of a period in review where Nigerian music broke the boundaries with
artists like Wizkid and Davido, and the emergence of new sounds from the Pon
Pon to the trending Shaku Shaku vibe. The task before the organizers of the
awards was quite huge and they had to deliver.
For yet
another year running, the organisers ran a live feed via its cable and online
channels for viewers from home to be a part of the event.
After some
delays, the award finally commenced with an opening performance from a dance
troupe.
Cometh the
hour, cometh the hosts, with comedian Bovi walked on stage in company of
co-host Seyi Shay who was stunning in her gown, as they officially welcomed the
guests and opened proceedings on the night.
Falz kicked
off performances at the 12th edition of the Headies Music awards, coming on
stage on a power bike and delivering an exhilarating act that got everyone in
the audience cheering and anticipating an electric sequence of events.
Other
performances on the night include Simi, Mr Real, who got everyone doing the
Legbegbe, Niniola, Danfo Drivers and Zulezoo brought nostalgic memories to the
crowd, Mayorkun, Maleek Berry, Johnny Drille, Tiwa Savage and Davido giving
this year's event the much needed thrilling jolts and compelling renditions at
intervals that kept the over three-and-a-half-hour show from devolving into a
slog.
Going into
the night, much was anticipated with the major categories and it didn't
disappoint.
DMW boss,
Davido swept the night's biggest categories for Song of the year, Artist of the
year and Best Pop Single.
Simi won
Best Album, Best Recording and Best RnB Single, while Wizkid was crowned with
Best RnB/Pop album and Viewers' choice.
Other
winners on the night were Mayorkun winning the Next Rated category and going
home with a car, M.I Abaga for Lyricist on the roll and Best rap song, Yemi
Alade for Best Performer, Tiwa Savage for Best Collabo, Kiddominant for Best
Producer, Daps won Best Video for Come Closer, Teni for Rookie of the year and
many others.
The night
belonged to Davido who closed the show, as he was easily the apolitical choice,
singles like 'If', 'Fall' and 'Fia' had sealed his legacy in 2017 and the
plaques were the hypothetical reward of his efforts.
The Headies
had its compelling moments, the production was top notch but it was not without
it usual hiccups as most artists who won awards on the night were not on stage
to receive their plaques.
At the end
of the 12th edition, The Headies have done enough to justify its place as
Nigeria's most prestigious awards yet again, everyone was heartily entertained,
winners were largely deserving and it was another night of triumph for Nigerian
music.
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