The next edition of the Headies Award aimed at
honouring musicians, performers, producers ,
writers , and other professionals for their
exploits in the year 2017 will be held on March
24 , 2018 , the organisers have announced .
Organisers of awards made the announcement
on Wednesday on their official website .
According to The Executive Producer of the
event , Ayo Animashaun, Nigeria ’ s longest -
running music honours event will return to the
first quarter of the year and new categories
would be added to the awards to reflect the
realities of today ’ s music and entertainment
industry .
The year - in - review has also been reviewed to
adequately accommodate more music materials
released between July 2016 to December 2017 .
Subsequently , the year in review will be
January to December of each year , Animashaun
said in the statement .
Past editions of the award ceremony had been
moved from March when it originally debuted
in 2006 to November / December . But in the
forthcoming edition , it has been moved back to
March .
“ Based on the studied schedule of releases, and
the availability of talents , the Committee has
decided the best period to host our Awards is
now March , ” said Animashaun, who is also the
founder of Hip TV .
“ We want our nominees, artistes ,
entertainment industry practitioners and
enthusiasts’ to have an amazing time and
music fans to have even more fun. This is why
we have taken every decision ; from the new
date , choice of venue , categories, and so on . ”
The four newly introduced award categories are
Headies Viewer ’ s Choice , Industry Brand
Supporter, Best Performer , and Best Song
Writer of the year .
“ The Viewers ’ choice prize will give full power
to fans through a voting system that lets them
decide absolutely ; the Brand Supporter Award
will recognize brands who are supporting the
industry at a time when opportunities are
scarce ; the Best Performer will reward the
Artistes whose stagecraft, showmanship and
performance routines are exceptionally
conceptualized and executed ; while the Best
Song Writer finally brings to the forefront the
talents who compose the lyrics and melodies
for the songs we celebrate , ” the organisers
explained on their website .
The Headies will now have 24 categories of
awards , with each winner receiving 21 - carat
gold - plated Plaque and the stamp of excellence
from one of Africa ’ s most respected music
awards .
The current year - in - review will accommodate
entries released between July 2016 to December
2017 . Subsequently , the year in review will be
January to December of each year .
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