Live blog of the 12th edition of the music ceremony
Follow the Live updates of the most prestigious music award ceremony in Nigeria, Headies 2018.
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It will be hosted by comedian Bovi and singer Seyi Shay, and as usual, there is going to be a lot of controversy, drama, high profile wins, lovely performances, and great entertainment tonight.
So, if you are not at the venue, you can keep up wit our live blog here. You won't miss a thing.
Headies 2018 Red Carpet
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- Legendary rapper,
- The beautiful host for the event, Seyi Shay, just arrived rocking a gorgeous black dress.
- Former reality TV star,
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- Popular OAP,
- Project fame finalist,
- Here's the beautiful dance Queen,
- In an elegant dress, here is
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- And of course,
- Former Big Brother Naija contestant,
- Here's your first look at the co-host for the event,
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- It's Nollywood actress,
- The venue is set for the 12th edition of the prestigious award ceremony.
Headies 2018
- The night kicks off with a Black Panther themed performance by an African musical troupe.
- 10:006 - The hosts, Bovi and Seyi Shay, are introduced. They give shoutouts to celebrities in the house, including Wizkid, Tiwa Savage and Davido.
- 10:08 - The hosts take us down memory lane with a look at some of the controversial and good moments in the music industry this past year, including the
- 10:15 -
- 10:20 - Bovi humorously tries to impersonate Charles Okocoha. The latter comes on stage with his hype man to remind him that he invented the term "Accolades." The trio announce the presenters of the Rookie of the year award.
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- 10:24 -
- 10:33 - The African musical troupe are on stage performing a rendition of
- 10:39
- 10:42 - Arole and Fada also present the Best Pop Single. And the winner is Davido for
- 10: 45 - Simi is on stage performing her hit single,
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- 10:57
- 11:00 - Olukanni announces MI as the winner for
- 11:04 -
- 11:10 - Ebuka Obi-Uchendu is on stage to present the award for Best Performer. And the award goes to
- 11:17 - Bovi jokes about
- 11:18
- 11:25
- 11:30
- 11:31 - The duo of Mountain Black and Mad Melon are on stage performing their hit song,
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- 11:40
- 11:46 - Mayorkun is on stage performing his hit single, Mama.
- 11:53 -
- 11:55
- 11:57 - Zule Zoo is on stage bringing back memories with an energetic performance of the hit,
- 12:08 - Deyemi Okanlawon, Tania
- 12:12
- 12:14 - Group of dancers are currently on stage performing Wizkids'
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- 12:22 - Linda Osifo
- 12:28 - Praiz wins Best Vocal Performance (Male) for
- 12:30 -
- 12:36
- 12:43 - MTN, GLO, FIRS, Pepsi, Lagos State, Hennessy, Nigerian Breweries are awarded for being industry supporters.
- 12:54 -
- 1:00am
- 1:08 -
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- 1:18 -
- 1:20 - Tiwa is on stage performing
- 1:30 - Osas Ajibade and RMD are on stage to present the Song of the Year Award. She asks him to dance Shaku Shaku, but he says he is more of a 'Danfo Driver' dancer.
- 1:32 - And the Song of the Year Award goes to Davido for the hit song, IF.
- 1:36 - Simi wins the Album of the Year for Simisola. She dedicates the award to her father, who passed away in 2014, her mother, who stalks her on Instagram, and her man, who supports her.
- 1:39 - Davido wins Artiste of the year. He dedicates the award to his baby Chioma, and also announces that his album is coming in September. He encourages other artistes to always help people as they rise by helping others.
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- 1:43 - Seyi Shay and Bovi give their closing remark as Davido comes on stage to deliver the last performance of the night.
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