Organisers of the Headies Awards released the 2026 nomination list, with Burna Boy, Wizkid, Omah Lay, Davido, and Ayra Starr contending across major categories, including Album of the Year and Song of the Year. Dancer and entertainer Poco Lee earned a 2026 Headies nomination in the Song of the Year category for the hit collaboration “Hey Jago” alongside Shoday and Rahman Jago.
The nominations reflect Afrobeats' continued dominance on the continental stage. Poco Lee's presence in the Song of the Year category highlights the growing recognition of dancers and entertainers in the music ecosystem. The awards ceremony, scheduled for later this year, will celebrate the best of Nigerian music.
The winners: the nominees, recognised for their work; and the Nigerian music industry, which continues to thrive. The losers: the artists who were not nominated; and the Nigerian government, which must support the creative economy.
Bottom Line: Afrobeats royalty dominates the Headies nominations. The awards will be a celebration of Nigerian music.