The nomination list for the 16th edition of The Headies rolled out with the list for the 2023 Rookie of the Year.
Last year saw female vocalists, Fave defeat Av, Magixx, Portable, and Ugoccie for the prestigious prize in the ceremony held at the Cobb Energy Performing Arts Centre in Atlanta, Georgia.
The voting category of Rookie of the Year is based on artistes who had a successful year musically, with the absence of an album in the year under review (January 2022 – March 2023).
This year sees the Ebele stunner and “Declan Rice crooner” Odumodublvck, singer, songwriter, and record producer signed to Def Jam Recordings, Bloody Civilian, Mavin Records’ Bayaani, Tik Tok sensation Guchi, “ODG” crooner Eltee Skillz and “Jolie” crooner Khaid, all battle for the top prize.