Notable absentees were the entire members of Mavin Records and YBNL Records, two music companies whose bosses had a bitter spat at the previous edition.
Nigerian
artistes boycotted the 2016 Headies in their numbers.
The
show which held on December 23, 2016, at the Eko Convention Centre, Eko Hotels
& Suites, had a very low turnout of celebrities. Their absence was glaring
with numerous nominees and awardees absent at the award.
The
show which was hosted by Falz and Adesua Etomi and celebrated the best of
Nigerian music had many awardees fail to turn up. Numerous awards were left
unclaimed by the winners as some presenters had to take the awards with them
backstage.
Notable
absentees were the entire members of Mavin Records and YBNL Records, two music
companies whose bosses had a bitter spat at the previous edition.
Simi
failed to claim her award for “Best Vocal Performance”, Kiss Daniel failed to
claim an award, Illblisss who was a big winner in two categories, Patoranking
who won the Best Reggae/Dancehall single was absent, and Olamide won two
awards, but was a no show.
Big
winners on the night include Darey, Illbliss, Kiss Daniel and Mr Eazi, who won
the Next Rated category.
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