| Headies 2018 | ||||
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| Date | 5 May 2018 (2018-05-05) | |||
| Location | Eko Convention Centre, Victoria Island, Lagos | |||
| Hosted by | Bovi, Seyi Shay | |||
| Most awards | Simi, Davido, Wizkid (3 each) | |||
| Most nominations | Simi (7) [note 1] | |||
| Website | theheadies | |||
| Television/radio coverage | ||||
| Network | HipTV | |||
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The Headies 2018 was the 12th edition of The Headies. It was held on May 5, 2018, at the Eko Convention Centre in Victoria Island, Lagos.[1] Nigerian comedian Bovi and singer Seyi Shay hosted the ceremony.[2] After shortlisting thousands of entries submitted during the eligibility period, the organizers of the ceremony announced the nominees in April 2018. They also announced the addition of three categories: Viewer's Choice, Best Performer, and Industry Brand Supporter.[3] Simi led the nominations with 7, followed by Wizkid and Davido with 6 each. The ceremony featured performances from a number of artists, including Falz, Mr Real, Simi, and the Danfo Drivers. Pulse Nigeria praised the award's sound production and stage design.[4] Davido, Wizkid and Simi won the most awards with 3 each. Mayorkun won the Next Rated award, beating Dice Ailes, Maleek Berry and Johnny Drille.[5]
| 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 |
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| Next Rated | African Artiste of the Year |
| Viewer's Choice | Best Performer |
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| Rookie of The Year | Best Reggae/Dancehall Single |
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| Best Alternative Song | Hip Hop World Revelation of the Year |
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| Special Recognition Award | Hall of Fame |
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