The Headies Award will be hosting two editions instead of one in 2025. This was revealed by Smooth Promotions, the official organizers of the Headies Awards.
Speaking at a press conference on January 28, 2025, Headies Executive Producer Ayo Animashaun disclosed that the 17th and 18th editions will be held between April and December.
According to him, the 17th Headies is set to take place in Lagos on April 5, 2025, marking the award’s return to Nigeria after two years abroad. This homecoming edition was initially scheduled for 2024 but was postponed due to unforeseen circumstances.
Animashaun also disclosed that the 18th edition will follow in December 2025, maintaining the award’s annual tradition. The nomination period for the 17th Headies will cover music released from April 1, 2023, to July 31, 2024, while the 18th edition will recognize songs and projects from August 2024 through most of 2025.
He hinted that more details on the host and venue for both editions will be announced in the coming months.
The Headies Awards remain one of the most prestigious honors in the Nigerian music industry, celebrating outstanding talent and contributions to the entertainment scene.