The 17th Headies Award took place on April 27, 2025, at the Landmark Event Centre in Lagos, celebrating Nigerian music excellence. Attendees included artists, executives, media figures, and celebrities from Nigeria’s entertainment industry.
Shallipopi, whose song “Cast” with OdumoduBlvck won Best Rap Song, expressed frustration with the event on X, stating he would skip future ceremonies. He said,” The next one, if una see me, make I bend”. He even dismissed the Best Rap Single award, suggesting it be given to others.
Shallipopi, also nominated for Next Rated, was a major highlight at the event, which sparked renewed criticism of the Headies’ declining prestige due to organizational issues.
The “Back to Base” themed event marked the awards’ return to Nigeria after two years in the U.S. Performers included OdumoduBlvck, KCEE, Flavour, Qing Madi, Ayo Maff, Juma Jux, and Innoss B.
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Organizational challenges, including poor time management, technical glitches, and unprofessional award presentations, overshadowed the event, drawing sharp criticism from artists like Shallipopi and fans on X.
These issues, coupled with Shallipopi’s public rejection of his Best Rap Single award, have fueled perceptions of the Headies’ declining prestige, posing challenges for its future relevance.
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