The Headies Award for Song of the Year | |
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Awarded for | Most popular song in the year under review |
Country | Nigeria |
Presented by | Hip Hop World Magazine |
First awarded | 2006 |
Last awarded | 2019 |
Website | theheadies |
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. [note 1] [1] It was first awarded to "Busy Body" in 2006. [2]
Song of the Year | ||
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Year | Nominees | Result |
2020 [3] [4] | "Nobody" – DJ Neptune (featuring Joeboy, Mr Eazi) | Won |
"FEM" – Davido | Nominated | |
"Joro" – Wizkid | Nominated | |
"Mafo" – Naira Marley | Nominated | |
"Duduke" – Simi | Nominated | |
2019 [5] | "Ye" by Burna Boy | Won |
"Dumebi" by Rema | Nominated | |
"Wetin We Gain" by Victor AD | Nominated | |
"Fake Love" by Starboy (featuring Duncan Mighty and Wizkid) | Nominated | |
"Case" by Teni | Nominated | |
"Legwork" by Zlatan | Nominated | |
"Baby" by Joeboy | Nominated | |
"Jealous" by Fireboy DML | Nominated | |
2018 [6] | "If" by Davido | Won |
"Penalty" by Small Doctor | Nominated | |
"Wo" by Olamide | Nominated | |
"Yeba" by Kiss Daniel | Nominated | |
"Mad Over You" by Runtown | Nominated | |
"FIA" by Davido | Nominated | |
2016 [7] [8] | "Fada Fada" by Phyno (featuring Olamide) | Won |
"Osinachi" by Humblesmith (featuring Davido) | Nominated | |
"Pick Up" by Adekunle Gold | Nominated | |
"Reggae Blue" by Harrysong | Nominated | |
"Final (Baba Nla)" by Wizkid | Nominated | |
2015 [9] | "Ojuelegba" by Wizkid | Won |
"Godwin" by Korede Bello | Nominated | |
"Bobo" by Olamide | Nominated | |
"Woju" by Kiss Daniel | Nominated | |
2014 [10] | "Aye" by Davido | Won |
"Double Wahala" by Oritse Femi | Nominated | |
"Surulere" by Dr SID (featuring Don Jazzy) | Nominated | |
"Dorobucci" by The Mavins | Nominated | |
"Johnny" by Yemi Alade | Nominated | |
2013 [11] [12] | "Limpopo" by Kcee | Won |
"Durosoke" by Olamide | Nominated | |
"Ur Waist" by Iyanya | Nominated | |
"Alingo" by P-Square | Nominated | |
"Sho Lee" by Sean Tizzle | Nominated | |
2012 [13] [14] | "Oliver Twist" by D'banj | Won |
"Chop My Money" by P-Square (featuring Akon and May D) | Nominated | |
"Dami Duro" by Davido | Nominated | |
"Gaga Crazy" by Chuddy K | Nominated | |
"Kukere" by Iyanya | Nominated | |
2011 [15] [16] | "Oleku" by Ice Prince (featuring Brymo) | Won |
"Only Me" by 2 Face Idibia | Nominated | |
"Give It To Me" by D'Prince (featuring D'banj) | Nominated | |
"Pop Something" by Dr SID (featuring D'banj) | Nominated | |
"Fimile" by Kas | Nominated | |
2010 | "Yori Yori" by Bracket | Won |
"Kokoroko" by Kefee (featuring Timaya) | Nominated | |
"You Bad" by Wande Coal (featuring D'banj) | Nominated | |
"Free Madness Pt.2" by Terry G | Nominated | |
"Alanta" by Art Quake | Nominated | |
2009 [17] [18] | "Gongo Aso" by 9ice | Won |
"Fall in Love" by D'banj | Nominated | |
"Incase U Never Know" by 2Shot (featuring Timaya) | Nominated | |
"Good or Bad" by J Martins (featuring Timaya and P-Square) | Nominated | |
2008 [19] | "Yahooze" by Olu Maintain | Won |
"Do Me" by P-Square | Nominated | |
"See Me So" by 2face Idibia | Nominated | |
"Kolomental" by Faze | Nominated | |
"Styllee" by DJ Jimmy Jatt (featuring 2face Idibia, Elajoe & Mode 9) | Nominated | |
2007 | "Why Me" by D'banj | Won |
"Angel of My Life" by Paul Play | Nominated | |
"Obodo" - Mr Raw (feat Klint da Drunk) | Nominated | |
"Imagine That" by Styl Plus | Nominated | |
"Baby Konga" by Lawal Olumo | Nominated | |
"For Instance" by 2face Idibia | Nominated | |
"Olori Oko" by Infinity | Nominated | |
"Shake Something" by Jazzman Olofin | Nominated | |
2006 | "Busy Body" by P-Square | Won |
Most wins
Rank | 1st | 2nd |
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Artist | D'banj Davido | P-Square Olu Maintain 9ice Bracket Ice Prince Wizkid Kcee Phyno Burna Boy |
Total wins | 2 Wins | 1 win |
Most nominations
Rank | 1st | 2nd | 3rd |
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Artist | P-Square Davido | 2face Idibia D'banj Olamide | Wizkid Kiss Daniel Dr SID |
Total noms | 4 nominations | 3 nominations | 2 nominations |
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