The Headies 2012

The Headies 2012 was the 7th edition of The Headies (known as the Hip Hop World Awards until the 6th edition). It was hosted by M.I and Omawumi. The ceremony took place on 20 October 2012, at the Eko Hotel and Suites in Victoria Island, Lagos.[1][2] The aforementioned hosts thrilled fans with their song titled "The Headies". Chidinma opened the show by performing her song "Kedike".[3] The Okoye brothers (Peter, Paul, and Jude) won a total of three awards. The Artiste of the Year award went to Wizkid. Tiwa Savage and Wande Coal won the Best Male and Female Vocal Performance categories, respectively. Vector won the Best Rap Single and Lyricist on the Roll plaques for "Angeli". Davido won the Next Rated category and was later awarded a Hyundai Sonata. The Headies celebrated the reunion of prominent Nigerian musicians from the 80s and 90s, including Onyeka Onwenu, Oris Wiliki, Mike Okori, Baba Fryo, Shina Peters, Fatai Rolling Dollar and Daddy Showkey. Femi Kuti was honored with the Hall of Fame award.[4][5][6]

The Headies 2012
Date20 October 2012 (2012-10-20)
LocationEko Hotel and Suites
Victoria Island, Lagos
CountryNigeria
Hosted byM.I and Omawumi
Most awardsWizkid, Vector (2 each)
Most nominationsP-Square, Bez (6 each)
Websitetheheadies.com
Television/radio coverage
NetworkHipTV

Nomination and entries

Nigerian artists who wanted to be considered for nomination were told to submit three audio CDs, four DVDs, a mini DV tape, soft copies of their profile, and a portrait picture to the award’s secretariat. Submission of entries commenced on 4 June and ended on 30 June 2012. Music content released between March 2011 and February 2012 were eligible for entry.[7]

P-Square and Bez received the most nominations with six each. Wizkid, Davido and Ice Prince were tied for second place with four each.[8]

Activities

Every year, our target is to surpass our very best efforts. With notable artistes such as Femi Kuti and many more gracing The Headies this year, our fans should expect to watch the most exciting awards ceremony to be held in recent times.

— Ayo Animashaun[9]

Veterans Night

The 2013 edition of Veterans Night, a black tie event that honors and celebrates Nigerian musicians of the past, was held at the Grand Ballroom of the Eko Hotel and Suites on 19 October 2012. Artists and personalities recognized that night include Caleb Olumese, Tony Okoroji, Daniel Wilson, Oritz Wiliki, Chris Okotie, Daddy Fresh, Stella Monye, Baba Fryo, Edi Lawani, Easy K, Pretty, Fellyx, Alex Zitto, Edmund Spice, Ras Kimono, Majek Fashek, Mandators, Edna Ogoli, Bongos Ike, Onyeka Onwenu, K1 De Ultimate, Mike Okra and Blackky.[10]

Help the Children campaign

As part of its Corporate Social Responsibility philosophy, The Headies donated clothes and other materials to kids in need. The 2012 campaign helped children living in the Ajegunle and Makoko Riverine communities.[10]

Performers
Artist(s) Song(s)
Chidinma "Kedike"
Eva Alordiah "High"
Bez "Stupid Song" (with Praiz)
Timi Dakolo "Great Nation"
Burna Boy "Like to Party"
Dammy Krane
Davido "Dami Duro"
Chuddy K "Gaga Crazy"
Brymo "Ara"

Winners and nominees
Best R&B/Pop Album Best Rap Album
Best R&B Single Best Pop Single
Best Vocal Performance (Male) Best Vocal Performance (Female)
Best Rap Single Best Street-Hop Artiste
  • "Too Much Money" – Iceberg Slim
  • "Shutdown" – Phyno
  • "Angeli" – Vector (featuring 9ice) (Winner)
  • "Oh My Gosh" – Yung6ix
  • "Young Erikina" – Olamide
  • Reminisce – "Kako Bi Chicken"
  • Chuddy K – "Gaga Crazy" (Winner)
  • Terry G – "Akpako"
  • Rayce – "Roll"
  • Erigga – "Mo Street Gan"
Best Collabo Lyricist on the Roll
  • Vector – "Angeli" (Winner)
  • Yung6ix – "Oh My Gosh"
  • Iceberg Slim – "Too Much Money"
  • Phyno – "Shutdown"
  • Erigga – "Mo Street Gan"
Song of the Year Best Recording of the Year
Album of the Year Artiste of the Year
Producer of the Year Best Music Video
Next Rated African Artiste of the Year
Hip Hop World Revelation of the Year Hall of Fame
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References
  1. "MTN backs The Headies". The Sun. 10 October 2012. Retrieved 12 February 2014.
  2. Wisdom, Patrick. "MTN sponsors 2012 'Headies Award'". The Daily Independent. Retrieved 10 February 2014.
  3. "Winners emerge at MTN sponsored Headies awards". The Sun. 24 October 2012. Archived from the original on 22 February 2014. Retrieved 12 February 2014.
  4. "Vector, DavidO, Psquare clear Headies awards". Channels Incorporated Limited. 21 October 2012. Retrieved 10 February 2014.
  5. Alonge, Osagie (21 October 2012). "Psquare, Wizkid, Vector emerge top winners at The Headies 2012". Nigerian Entertainment Today. Retrieved 10 February 2014.
  6. "The 2012 Headies Awards Night is Live from Lagos this Weekend". Zen Magazine. 16 October 2012. Retrieved 10 February 2014.
  7. "A call to music artistes: The Headies invites entries for the 2012 awards". YNaija. 4 June 2012. Retrieved 10 February 2014.
  8. Mgbolu, Charles (28 August 2012). "Psquare, Bez lead Headies 2012 nominees list". Vanguard. Retrieved 10 February 2014.
  9. "Femi Kuti Headlines The Headies 2012". P.M. News. 27 September 2012. Retrieved 12 February 2014.
  10. "Head-to-Head with Nigerian Artistes At The Headies". Thisday. 14 October 2012. Retrieved 10 February 2014.
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