The Headies has announced its return to Nigeria for the 17th edition of the annual music awards ceremony after two consecutive years of hosting it in the United States.
In a statement posted on their Instagram page, the organizers highlighted the global success of Afrobeats and the influence of Nigerian music on the international stage. They emphasized the role of The Headies in honoring and promoting Nigerian music talents, both the established stars and the emerging artists, on a global scale.
The statement read, “Over the past few years, Afrobeats—as music and as a movement—has exploded beyond our shores and beyond our dreams. Our songs have recorded billions of streams and sat comfortably on some of the world’s biggest charts.
“Our music is the soundtrack to millions of videos online. Our stars have sold out the biggest arenas even as African collaborations do insane numbers. The Headies followed the music in honour of this explosion.
“As the event that recognised the arrival of our major music talents way before they conquered the world, we understand the importance of taking the good news of great music to new frontiers.
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“The world got a chance to see our global stars and our future stars. This year—2024— we are bringing the world back home.
“To the place that birthed the sound that has led everybody to the dancefloor, that has launched viral videos, that has put our continent right at the centre of global pop culture. Ladies and gentlemen, The Headies is coming back home. More details soon.”
The announcement comes after the 15th and 16th editions of The Headies were held in Atlanta, Georgia, at the Cobb Energy Performing Arts Center.
