The 15th edition of the Nigerian music awards, The Headies is slated for September 4 2022 at Cobb Energy Performing Arts Centre in Atlanta, Georgia, United States. This is the first time the award will be held outside of Nigeria.
Ayo Animashaun, the show’s creator revealed this during The Headies Big Announcement event, which aired via HipTV on Tuesday. The Headies was established in 2006 to celebrate artists’ outstanding achievements in the Nigerian music industry. It will be televised on notable television stations and major streaming platforms including CNN and BBC1.
The award show, which used to be held in Lagos, will for the first time take place outside Nigeria, at COBB Energy Performing Arts Centre in Atlanta, USA.
Mr Steve from the United States Consulate while speaking on their partnership with Headies said that it is the embassy’s pleasure to support the initiative as Nigeria is evidently the entertainment hub in Africa. He also noted that the award ceremony will create job opportunities for Americans.
“We are very proud to see Nigeria and its relationship with the United States. This is the year for Nigeria with arts and cultures, music, film and even sports. Three Grammy winners in Nigeria. I’m sure it’s going to attract American talents as well. All these collaborations are happening. Netflix is here, Amazon is here, the NBA is in Nigeria so we are very proud to see all of these. Our deputy assistant Secretary who just visited Nigeria said this industry is going to create job end she referred to it as the new oil for Nigeria because all of you in this room knows there is no shortage of creativity in Nigeria.”
The organiser of the award further revealed that the winner of the next rated award category will go home with a brand new 2022 Bentley.
