Headies Awards to hold in U.S.
Organisers of the Headies Award on Tuesday said the 15th edition of the awards would hold on July 2 in Atlanta, U.S..
A statement by the organisers disclosed that the award, would hold at the Cobbs Energy Performing Arts Centre in Atlanta.
The statement mentioned that in addition to this year’s edition, there would be introduction of new categories, including talent managers and Africa Award, grand showcase of African fashion and the Headies conference and music festival.
“The 15th Headies will be held at the prestigious Cobbs Energy Performing Arts Centre in Atlanta, U.S.A. The official theme of the 15th Headies is ‘Join the Movement’,” the statement said.
According to the statement, a new category celebrating music executives will also be included in this year’s edition.
The Headies Award, formerly known as the Hip Hop World Awards, is holding for the first time outside Nigeria since inception in 2006.
The Headies have been won by various music stars in the past including Davido, Wizkid and TuFace.
The awards recognises outstanding achievements in the Nigerian music industry.
(NAN)
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