| The Headies 2009 | |
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| Date | May 16, 2009 |
| Location | International Conference Centre, Abuja |
| Country | Nigeria |
| Hosted by | Banky W. and Kemi Adetiba |
| Most awards | 9ice (3) |
| Most nominations | 9ice (6) |
| Website | theheadies |
| Television/radio coverage | |
| Network | HipTV |
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]
| Best R&B/Pop Album | Best Rap Album |
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| Song of the Year | Best Rap Single |
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| Album of the Year | Best Reggae and Dancehall Album |
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| Best Vocal Performance (Male) | Best Vocal Performance (Female) |
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| Best Street-Hop Artiste | Lyricist on the Roll |
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| Hip Hop World Revelation of the Year | Next Rated |
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| Best Collaboration | Best Music Video |
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| Best Recording of the Year | Producer of the Year |
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| African Artiste of the Year | Hall of Fame |
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| Artiste of the Year | |
9ice (Winner) | |
Akande Abolore Adegbola Alexander Ajifolajifaola, better known as 9ice, is a Nigerian singer, songwriter and dancer. He is known for his powerful use of the Yoruba language in his music and his proverbial lyrics and unique style of delivery.
Naetochukwu Chikwe, stage name Naeto C, is a Nigerian rapper, Afrobeat artist and record producer.
Oluwadamilare Art Alade, known professionally as Darey, formerly Dare Art Alade, is a Nigerian multi-platinum Afro R&B singer, songwriter, record producer, philanthropist, humanitarian and entrepreneur. He is also the son of the African jazz musician and entertainer Art Alade and the creative director of Livespot360.
Obiora Nwokolobia-Agu, better known by his artistic name Obiora Obiwon, is a Nigerian singer, musician, songwriter, recording artist, music minister and evangelist.
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Soundcity TV is a 24-hour Nigerian lifestyle and music channel based in Lagos from Consolidated Media Associates Limited. Soundcity TV describes itself as a "pan-African urban music TV channel."
Oyenike Laoye, known professionally as Nikki Laoye, is a Nigerian recording artist, singer, humanitarian, songwriter, dancer and occasional actress, renowned for her musical expressions and stage performances. As a recording artist, Laoye's music has earned her several awards including The Headies Award in 2013 for Best Female Vocal Performance and the All African Music Awards (AFRIMA) in 2014 for Best Female Artiste in African Inspirational Music. She is also well known for the 2006 hit song Never felt this Way before, the 2013 dance single "1-2-3", the soulful ballad "Only You", which she remixed in 2016 featuring Seyi Shay and the love song Onyeuwaoma featuring Banky W.
The Headies is a music awards show established in 2006 by Hip Hop World Magazine of Nigeria to recognize outstanding achievements in the Nigerian music industry. The annual ceremony features performances by established and promising artists. It is broadcast live on HipTV to viewers across Nigeria. The first and second editions of The Headies were held at the Muson Center in Onikan, Lagos State. Between 2010 and 2012, the awards were held at the Eko Hotel and Suites in Victoria Island, Lagos. Various media personalities in Nigeria have hosted the annual ceremony, including Darey Art Alade, D'banj, Dakore Egbuson, Banky W., Rita Dominic, M.I, Tiwa Savage and Dr SID.
The third edition of the Hip Hop World Awards was hosted by comedian Basketmouth and Nollywood actress Dakore Egbuson. It was held on 15 March 2008 at Planet One in Maryland, Lagos, Nigeria. Nigerian-French singer Aṣa won 3 awards, including Album of the Year for her eponymous debut studio album. 2face Idibia received the most nominations with six.
The Headies Award for Artiste of the Year is an award presented at The Headies, a ceremony that was established in 2006 and originally called the Hip Hop World Awards. It was first presented to P-Square in 2006.
The Headies Award for Album of the Year is an award presented at The Headies, a ceremony that was established in 2006 and originally called the Hip Hop World Awards. It was first awarded to Get Squared in 2006.
The Headies Award for Hip Hop World Revelation of the Year is an award presented at The Headies, a ceremony that was established in 2006 and originally called the Hip Hop World Awards. It was first presented to Soul E in 2006.
The Headies Award for Best Vocal Performance (Male) is an award presented at The Headies, a ceremony that was established in 2006 and originally called the Hip Hop World Awards. First presented to Faze in 2006, the category is one of six categories not open to public voting.
The Headies Award for Song of the Year is an award presented at The Headies, a ceremony that was established in 2006 and originally called the Hip Hop World Awards. It was first awarded to "Busy Body" in 2006.
The Headies Award for Best Vocal Performance (Female) is an award presented at The Headies, a ceremony that was established in 2006 and originally called the Hip Hop World Awards. First presented to Ego in 2006, the category is one of six categories not open to public voting.
The Headies Award for Best Rap Single is an award presented at The Headies, a ceremony that was established in 2006 and originally called the Hip Hop World Awards. It was first presented to Mode 9 in 2006.
The Headies Award for Best Collaboration is an award presented at The Headies, a ceremony that was established in 2006 and originally called the Hip Hop World Awards. It was first presented to 2Shotz and Big Lo in 2006.
The Headies Award for Lyricist on the Roll is an award presented at The Headies, a ceremony that was established in 2006 and originally called the Hip Hop World Awards. It was first presented to Mode 9 in 2006, the category is one of six categories not open to public voting.
