The Headies 2011
DateOctober 22, 2011 (2011-10-22)
LocationEko Hotel and Suites
Victoria Island, Lagos
CountryNigeria
Hosted byRita Dominic and eLDee
Most awards2Baba (3)
Most nominationsIce Prince (6)
Websitetheheadies.com
Television/radio coverage
NetworkHipTV

The Headies 2011 was the 6th edition of the Hip Hop World Awards. The award's name was officially changed to "The Headies".[1] The ceremony was hosted by Rita Dominic and eLDee. It was held on October 22, 2011, at the Eko Hotel and Suites in Victoria Island, Lagos.[2] 2face Idibia won three awards, including Artiste of the Year.[3] Darey's "The Way You Are" won for Best R&B Single and Recording of the Year. M.I and Ice Prince won two awards apiece.[4] Don Jazzy and Dr SID both took home an award. Capital Femi walked away with the Best Vocal Performance (Male) award. Wizkid won the Next Rated category and received a Hyundai Sonata at a later date. Waje was the only female awardee. The Hall of Fame award went to Jùjú musician Shina Peters. A total of twenty-one cart gold plaques were handed out.[5][6]

Performers

Winners and nominees

Best R&B/Pop Album Best Rap Album
  • Untouchable – Ruggedman
  • MI2 – M.I (Winner)
  • I Am William – 2Shotz
  • African American – Sauce Kid
  • Boys Are Not Smiling – Terry Tha Rapman
Best R&B Single Best Pop Single
Best Vocal Performance (Male) Best Vocal Performance (Female)
  • Darey – "The Way You Are"
  • Bez – "More You"
  • Capital Femi – "Money Money Money" (Winner)
  • Timi Dakolo – "There Is A Cry"
Best Rap Single Best Street-Hop Artiste
  • Samklef – "Noni"
  • Jahbless (featuring Ice Prince, Durella, Reminisce, and eLDee) – "Joor Oh (Remix)" (Winner)
  • Olamide – "Eni Duro"
  • Konga – "Kabakaba"
  • Wizboyy – "Owusagi"
Best Collabo Lyricist on the Roll
Song of the Year Best Recording of the Year
Album of the Year Artiste of the Year
Producer of the Year Best Music Video Director
  • Patrick Elis – "Holla at Your Boy"
  • Clarence Peters – "You Know It"
  • Gini – "Ko Ma Roll"
  • Mex – "Pop Off Selecta"
  • DJ Tee – "Eni Duro" (Winner)
Next Rated African Artiste of the Year
Hip Hop World Revelation of the Year Hall of Fame

References

  1. ↑ Arogundade, Funsho (22 June 2011). "Rita Dominic, elDee Host The Headies". P.M. News. Retrieved 28 February 2014.
  2. ↑ Bilen-Onabanjo, Sinem (2 August 2011). "The Headies 2011 Nominees Announced". Fab Magazine. Retrieved 28 February 2014.
  3. ↑ "24 Hours To 'The Headies': D'banj, 2Face, Whizkid, Others Battle For Honours". P.M. News. 21 October 2011. Retrieved 28 February 2014.
  4. ↑ Arogundade, Funsho (26 October 2011). "2011 The Headies: 2Face, Darey, MI, Others Win Multiple Awards". P.M. News. Retrieved 28 February 2014.
  5. ↑ "Who rules @ The Headies?". Vanguard. 22 October 2011. Retrieved 28 February 2014.
  6. ↑ "The 2011 edition of the Hip-Hop World Awards – "The Headies" took place at the…". Golden Icons. Retrieved 28 February 2014.
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