🏆 Headies 2023: Unannounced Winners Officially Confirmed
After the dazzling event on September 3, 2023, the Headies Awards left fans buzzing — but some award categories were never announced on stage. Now, the organizers (Hip TV) have finally confirmed the winners online!
These newly revealed winners celebrate African excellence in music across different regions and genres.
📸 Confirmed Category Winners (with Artist Images):
🟣 Best Female Artiste
Winner: Ayra Starr
A stellar year for Ayra, solidifying her place as one of Nigeria’s most powerful voices in music.
🔥 Best Central African Artiste of the Year
Winner: Libianca
Known for her soulful hit “People,” Libianca represents Central Africa with pride.
🌍 Best East African Artiste of the Year
Winner: Diamond Platnumz
Tanzania’s superstar continues to lead the East African sound globally.
🧿 Best North African Artiste of the Year
Winner: El GRANDE TOTO
The Moroccan rapper continues to shake up the scene with his boundary-pushing sound.
🎧 Best Southern African Artiste of the Year
Winner: Focalistic (South Africa)
A pioneer of the Amapiano movement and a true Southern African icon.
🎼 Best R&B Single
Winner: Burna Boy – “For My Hand”
An emotional duet featuring Ed Sheeran that touched hearts worldwide.
🌱 Best Alternative Song
Winner: Wizard Chan – “Earth Song”
A spiritually rich anthem that stood out in 2023.
🎛️ Best Alternate Album
Winner: BOJ – Gbagada Express
An innovative body of work blending alté and Afrobeats perfectly.
💿 Best R&B Album
Winner: Chike – The Brother’s Keeper
Chike once again proves his strength in storytelling and melody.
👑 Headies Viewers’ Choice
Winner: Victony – “Soweto”
A fan favorite and viral sensation that owned the charts.
🏆 Best Recording of the Year
Winner: Victony & Tempoe – “Soweto”
A richly layered production with global appeal.
🌐 International Artiste of the Year
Winner: Selena Gomez
Recognized for her global influence and contributions to cross-cultural collaborations.
🎊 What This Means
These winners highlight just how diverse and powerful African music has become, reaching from Lagos to Morocco, Tanzania to South Africa, and far beyond.
Stay tuned for more updates, full performances, and exclusive photos from Headies 2023.