The Headies 2016

Headies 2016
Official poster
Date	22 December 2016 (2016-12-22)
Location	Eko Convention Centre, Victoria Island, Lagos
Hosted by	Falz, Adesua Etomi
Most awards	Olamide (4)
Most nominations	Olamide (8)
Website	theheadies.com
Television/radio coverage
Network	HipTV

The Headies 2016 was the 11th edition of The Headies. It was held on 22 December 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]

• Helen Paul – presented the award for Best Street Hop Artiste
• Zaki Adzay – presented the award for Best Reggae/Dancehall Single
• Osagie Alonge and Toni Tones – presented the award for Best Alternative Song
• Uti Nwachukwu and Adunni Ade – presented the award for Best Pop Single
• Sarah Ofili and DJ Obi – presented the award for Best R&B Single
• Mai Atafo and Adedoja Allen – presented the award for Producer of the Year
• Kcee and Harrysong – presented the award for Best Recording of the Year
• Eva Alordiah and Yaw – presented the award for Lyricist on the Roll
• Ali Baba – presented the Hall of Fame award
• Toke Makinwa and Ubi Franklin – presented the award for Best Rap Single
• Sound Sultan and Ushbebe – presented the award for Best Rap Album
• Osas Ighodaro and Gbenro Ajibade – presented the award for Best Pop Album
• 2Baba – presented the award for Hip Hop World Revelation of the Year
• Funke Akindele and Lolo1 – presented the award for Best Collabo
• Darey and Lami Philips – presented the Song of the Year award
• Ayo Makun and Mr. Arogundade – presented the Next Rated award
• Bovi – presented the award for Album of the Year
• Kenny Ogungbe and AFRIMA director – presented the Special Recognition award