The Headies 2009

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The Headies 2009
DateMay 16, 2009 (2009-05-16)
LocationInternational Conference Centre, Abuja
CountryNigeria
Hosted by Banky W. and Kemi Adetiba
Most awards 9ice (3)
Most nominations 9ice (6)
Website theheadies.com
Television/radio coverage
Network HipTV
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The fourth edition of the Hip Hop World Awards was hosted by Banky W. and Kemi Adetiba. [1] It took place on May 16, 2009, at the International Conference Centre in Abuja, Nigeria. The awards were held outside of Lagos for the first time. [2] 9ice won a total of three awards from six nominations. [3] [4]

Winners and nominees

Best R&B/Pop Album Best Rap Album
Song of the YearBest Rap Single
  • "Safe" – M.I (featuring Djinee)
  • "Talking to You" – Mode 9 (featuring Banky W.)
  • "Wa Wa Alright" – Kel
  • "Kini Big Deal" – Naeto C (Winner)
Album of the Year Best Reggae and Dancehall Album
  • The EntertainerD'banj
  • Street Credibility – 9ice (Winner)
  • Paradigm ShiftMode 9
  • Talk About ItM.I
  • The Unstoppable2 Face Idibia
  • Gift and GraceTimaya (Winner)
  • Me Musiq and IBlackface
  • Ichiban – Chakka Da' Souljah
  • My Shine – Black Solo
Best Vocal Performance (Male) Best Vocal Performance (Female)
  • Darey – "Not the Girl"
  • Banky W. – "Don't Break My Heart" (Winner)
  • Etcetera – "Michelle"
  • Wande Coal – "Taboo"
Best Street-Hop Artiste Lyricist on the Roll
  • Lord of Ajasa – "Esa Lo Ba De"
  • Da Grin – "Pon Pon Pon"
  • Dj Zeez – "4 Ka Si Se" (Winner)
  • YQ – "E Fi Mi Le"
  • Mode 9 – "Nine" (Winner)
  • M.I – "Talk About It"
  • Lord of Ajasa – "Esa Lo Ba De"
  • Da Grin – "Pon Pon Pon"
Hip Hop World Revelation of the Year Next Rated
  • YQ – "E Fi Mi Sile"
  • MP – "Pasa Pasa"
  • Kel – "Wa Wa Alright"
  • Djinee – "Lade"
  • Omawumi – "In the Music" (Winner)
Best CollaborationBest Music Video
  • "Bo Si Gban Gba" – Alfonso Dormun
  • "Roll It" – Jude Okoye (Winner)
  • "Pere" – DJ Tee
  • "Naija Boy" – Igho
Best Recording of the YearProducer of the Year
  • "Street Credibility" – 9ice (featuring 2 Face Idibia)
  • "Not the Girl" – Darey
  • "For Mitchell" – Etecetra (Winner)
  • "Can't Do Without You" – 2 Face Idibia (featuring Melissa Briggs)
African Artiste of the YearHall of Fame
  • Buffalo – "Bubble You Bumz"
  • Tinny – "I Dey Kolo"
  • Flag of Namibia.svg The Dogg – "Can You Feel It"
  • Witness – "Zero"
  • Phillip Trimnell
Artiste of the Year
9ice (Winner)

References

  1. "HipHop World Awards 2009 Nominees Announced". Bellanaija. 10 March 2009. Retrieved 10 March 2014.
  2. "Hip Hop World Awards Moves Out Of Lagos". P.M. News. 29 April 2011. Retrieved 10 March 2014.
  3. "Hip Hop World Awards 2009 winners". Modern Ghana. 17 May 2009. Retrieved 10 March 2014.
  4. "Hip Hop World Awards Winners – Naija". Jaguda. 17 May 2009. Retrieved 10 March 2014.