| Headies 2016 | |
|---|---|
 Official poster | |
| Date | 22 December 2016 |
| Location | Eko Convention Centre, Victoria Island, Lagos |
| Hosted by | Falz, Adesua Etomi |
| Most awards | Olamide (4) |
| Most nominations | Olamide (8) |
| Website | theheadies |
| Television/radio coverage | |
| Network | HipTV |
The Headies 2016 was the 11th edition of The Headies. It was held on December 22, 2016, at the Eko Convention Centre in Victoria Island, Lagos.[1] Themed "Think, Create, Recreate", the event was hosted by Adesua Etomi and Falz. The nominees were announced by the award's organizers in November 2016.[2] Tekno was nominated for the Next Rated award, but ended up being disqualified due to his refusal to honour the category and support the campaign.[3] Jazzman Olofin and Adewale Ayuba jointly performed the song "Raise the Roof". Aramide performed her song "Funmi Lowo" with assistance from Ras Kimono.[4] The ceremony also featured additional performances from Falz, 2Baba, Seyi Shay and Flavour. Olamide received eight nominations and won a total of four, including Best Rap Single for his single "Eyan Mayweather". Mr Eazi won the Next Rated category and was awarded a SUV at a later date. Mayorkun toppled Dice Ailes and Koker for the Rookie of the Year award.[5] Laolu Akins was honored with the Hall of Fame award, while Flavour received the Special Recognition award.[6]
- ^ "Headies 2016 Awards : The winners are…". Punch. December 23, 2016. Retrieved March 11, 2019.
- ^ Oludolapo Adelana (November 9, 2016). "Full list of nominees for the 2016 Headies Awards". YNaija. Retrieved March 11, 2019.
- ^ "Singer disqualified from the Headies 'Next Rated' award category". Pulse Nigeria. December 21, 2016. Retrieved March 11, 2019.
- ^ "Live updates from the Nigerian music awards ceremony". Pulse Nigeria. December 22, 2016. Retrieved March 11, 2019.
- ^ "Terry Apala, Dremo, Mayorkun, others nominated for Rookie of the year". Pulse Nigeria. December 20, 2016. Retrieved March 11, 2019.
- ^ "Full list of Headies 2016 winners". Vanguard. December 23, 2016. Retrieved March 11, 2019.