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The Headies music awards set course for Toronto for 18th edition
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The Headies music awards set course for Toronto for 18th edition

From Vanguard · () English

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  • The 18th edition of The Headies music awards is set to take place in Toronto, marking its international expansion.
  • A pre-awards event, "The Headies: Road to Toronto," was held in Lagos, gathering stakeholders.
  • Nominees for this year's awards include prominent Nigerian artists such as Burna Boy, Davido, Wizkid, and Rema.

The highly anticipated 18th edition of The Headies music awards is officially charting a course for Toronto, signaling a significant international expansion for the prestigious Nigerian music awards ceremony. The journey towards this global milestone commenced with "The Headies: Road to Toronto," a special pre-awards media briefing and reception.

This inaugural event was hosted by the Deputy High Commission of Canada in Lagos, bringing together key stakeholders from the music industry. It served as a platform to officially launch the countdown and build anticipation for the awards ceremony's move to Canada.

Leading the charge for supremacy at this year's Headies are some of Africa's biggest music stars. Nominees vying for top honors include Burna Boy, Davido, Wizkid, and Rema, among others. Their nominations underscore the global reach and influence of Nigerian music.

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