Who Was Left Out of the 17th Headies Awards Nominations?

The Headies has finally revealed the nominees for its 17th edition, and as always, the list has sparked conversations. Some artists and songs that many expected to see were missing, and fans have not stopped talking about these snubs.

While every award show comes with its share of surprises, some omissions stand out more than others. Let’s take a look at the artists and songs that were surprisingly left out of the 17th Headies nominations.

Best Recording of the Year – What Happened to Asake and OdumoduBlvck?Nominated:

Tems – Burning

Seyi Vibez – Different Pattern

Burna Boy – Higher

Ayra Starr & Giveon – Last Heartbreak Song

Sarz feat. Lojay – BillionsSnubbed: Lonely At The Top – Asake, Blood On The Dance Floor – OdumoduBlvck

Many expected Asake’s Lonely At The Top to make this list. The song dominated charts and became an anthem. Similarly, OdumoduBlvck’s Blood On The Dance Floor was a fan favorite, yet it was left out.

Producer of the Year – P.Priime Deserved a SpotNominated:

Sarz – Happiness

London – Ozeba

Magicsticks – Basquiat

Rema/Producer X/Cubeatz/Deatz/Klimperboy – Hehehe

Dibs – Different PatternSnubbed: P.Priime, Jay Synths, Blaise Beatz, Kzito

P.Priime played a huge role in Rema’s HEIS album, yet he didn’t get a nomination. Jay Synths, who produced Big Baller and Ojapiano, was also left out despite those songs making waves.

Best Collaboration – BNXN & Ruger Missing?Nominated:

Emotions – Tiwa Savage feat. Asa

Blood On The Dance Floor – OdumoduBlvck, Bloody Civilian & Wale

Cast – Shallipopi feat. OdumoduBlvck

Egwu – Chike & Mohbad

Ole – Qing Madi & BNXN

Twe Twe Remix – Kizz Daniel & Davido

IDK – Wizkid feat. ZlatanSnubbed: BNXN & Ruger – Poe

BNXN and Ruger put aside their differences and dropped Poe, a song that became an instant hit. Yet, it didn’t make the list.

Afrobeats Single of the Year – Why Was Kcee’s Ojapiano Ignored?Nominated:

Big Big Things – Young Jonn feat. Kizz Daniel & Seyi Vibez

Twe Twe Remix – Kizz Daniel

Egwu – Chike feat. Mohbad

Remember – Asake

Ogechi Remix – Hyce, Boypee & Brown Joel feat. Davido

Big Baller – FlavourSnubbed: Kcee – Ojapiano

Kcee’s Ojapiano introduced a fresh sound, blending Amapiano and the traditional Igbo flute. It was one of the biggest songs of the year, yet it didn’t get a nomination.

Lyricist on the Roll – No OdumoduBlvck?Nominated:

Mogadishu – A-Q

Chocolate City Cypher – M.I Abaga

Chocolate City Cypher – Blaqbonez

Hallelujah – Ladipoe

Efeleme – Alpha OjiniSnubbed: OdumoduBlvck – MC Oluomo, Saint Obi

OdumoduBlvck has been one of the most talked-about rappers in Nigeria. His lyricism stands out, so his absence from this category is hard to understand.

Rookie of the Year – Where Are TML Vibez and Muyeez?Nominated:

Llona

Kaestyle

Taves

ZerrydlSnubbed: TML Vibez, Muyeez

Both artists made a huge impact with their debut projects. Many fans expected them to be recognized, but they were left out.

Best Street-Hop Artiste – Kashcoming Deserved a NodNominated:

Seyi Vibez – Different Patterns

Ayo Maff – Dealer feat. Fireboy DML

Shallipopi – Cast feat. OdumoduBlvck

Zhus Jdo – Johnbull

Mohbad – Ask About MeSnubbed: Kashcoming – How Low