The Headies 2011
The Headies 2011 | |
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Date | October 22, 2011 |
Location | Eko Hotel and Suites Victoria Island, Lagos |
Country | Nigeria |
Hosted by | Rita Dominic and eLDee |
Most awards | 2Baba (3) |
Most nominations | Ice Prince (6) |
Website | theheadies |
Television/radio coverage | |
Network | HipTV |
The Headies 2011 was the 6th edition of the Hip Hop World Awards. The award's name was officially changed to "The Headies".[1] The ceremony was hosted by Rita Dominic and eLDee. It was held on October 22, 2011, at the Eko Hotel and Suites in Victoria Island, Lagos.[2] 2face Idibia won three awards, including Artiste of the Year.[3] Darey's "The Way You Are" won for Best R&B Single and Recording of the Year. M.I and Ice Prince won two awards apiece.[4] Don Jazzy and Dr SID both took home an award. Capital Femi walked away with the Best Vocal Performance (Male) award. Wizkid won the Next Rated category and received a Hyundai Sonata at a later date. Waje was the only female awardee. The Hall of Fame award went to Jùjú musician Shina Peters. A total of twenty-one cart gold plaques were handed out.[5][6]
Performers
[edit]Winners and nominees
[edit]Best R&B/Pop Album | Best Rap Album |
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Best R&B Single | Best Pop Single |
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Best Vocal Performance (Male) | Best Vocal Performance (Female) |
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Best Rap Single | Best Street-Hop Artiste |
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Best Collabo | Lyricist on the Roll |
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Song of the Year | Best Recording of the Year |
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Album of the Year | Artiste of the Year |
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Producer of the Year | Best Music Video Director |
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Next Rated | African Artiste of the Year |
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Hip Hop World Revelation of the Year | Hall of Fame |
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References
[edit]- ^ Arogundade, Funsho (22 June 2011). "Rita Dominic, elDee Host The Headies". P.M. News. Retrieved 28 February 2014.
- ^ Bilen-Onabanjo, Sinem (2 August 2011). "The Headies 2011 Nominees Announced". Fab Magazine. Retrieved 28 February 2014.
- ^ "24 Hours To 'The Headies': D'banj, 2Face, Whizkid, Others Battle For Honours". P.M. News. 21 October 2011. Retrieved 28 February 2014.
- ^ Arogundade, Funsho (26 October 2011). "2011 The Headies: 2Face, Darey, MI, Others Win Multiple Awards". P.M. News. Retrieved 28 February 2014.
- ^ "Who rules @ The Headies?". Vanguard. 22 October 2011. Retrieved 28 February 2014.
- ^ "The 2011 edition of the Hip-Hop World Awards – "The Headies" took place at the…". Golden Icons. Retrieved 28 February 2014.