Explore articles, news reports, and stories tagged with #The Headies on Sentinel Digest.
Nigerian media personality Adedotun Kayode (Do2dtun) and The Headies founder Ayo Animashaun have sparred on social media about the decision to stage the 18th Headies ceremony in Toronto, with accusations of hypocrisy and personal motives surfacing.
Ayo Animashaun, the creator of The Headies, has publicly rebuked Nigerian artists who chase overseas accolades but neglect to submit entries for The Headies, warning that such behaviour fuels negativity toward home‑grown institutions.
Nigeria's flagship music awards, The Headies, have shifted the 18th edition from October 2026 to 10‑11 April 2027. The event will now be staged in Toronto, Canada, with organisers citing broader industry engagement as the reason.