HHWA1 ALBUM OF THE YEAR
Best album (solo or group) in year under review that meets judges’ requirements of excellence (in every realm: songwriting, production, rendition, promotion and acceptability (sales, popularity)
ENTERTAINER
Artiste - D’Banj
Producer(s) - Don Jazzy
Record Label - Mo Hits Records
Artiste - D’Banj
Producer(s) - Don Jazzy
Record Label - Mo Hits Records
GONGO ASO
Artiste - 9ice
Producer - ID Cabasa, Puffy T
Record Label - Alapomeji Records
PARADIGM SHIFT
Artiste - Mode 9
Producer(s) - Kraftwork, Jonah D Monarch, Wazbeat, Light house, Jesse Jagz
Record Label - Red Eye Music
Artiste - Mode 9
Producer(s) - Kraftwork, Jonah D Monarch, Wazbeat, Light house, Jesse Jagz
Record Label - Red Eye Music
TALK ABOUT IT
Artiste - M I
Producer(s) – Jesse Jagz, M.I, Kraftwork
Record Label – Chocolate City
Artiste - M I
Producer(s) – Jesse Jagz, M.I, Kraftwork
Record Label – Chocolate City
UNSTOPPABLE
Artiste – 2Face
Producers – J Sleek, Mic Tunes, Chakademus & Pliers, R Kelly, Sharks, Ozzy, Wayne Mc, Jiggy Jegg, B. Howard
Record Label – Hypertek Records
Artiste – 2Face
Producers – J Sleek, Mic Tunes, Chakademus & Pliers, R Kelly, Sharks, Ozzy, Wayne Mc, Jiggy Jegg, B. Howard
Record Label – Hypertek Records
HHWA2 ARTISTE OF THE YEAR
Most critically and commercially adjudged artiste in the year under review Overall most successful artiste for the year under review.
Most critically and commercially adjudged artiste in the year under review Overall most successful artiste for the year under review.
D’BANJ
OLADAPO DANIEL OYEBANJO JUNIOR
OLADAPO DANIEL OYEBANJO JUNIOR
PSQUARE
PETER AND PAUL OKOYE
PETER AND PAUL OKOYE
TIMAYA
INETIMI ALFRED ODOM
INETIMI ALFRED ODOM
9ICE
ABOLORE AKANDE
ABOLORE AKANDE
HHWA3 SONG OF THE YEAR
Most popular song from an album in year under review. Decided by voting
Most popular song from an album in year under review. Decided by voting
“FALL IN LOVE”
Album- ENTERTAINER
Artiste- D’banj
Producer - Don Jazzy
Record Label - Mo Hits
Album- ENTERTAINER
Artiste- D’banj
Producer - Don Jazzy
Record Label - Mo Hits
“INCASE U NEVER KNOW”
Album - MUSIC BUSINESS
Artiste – 2Shot ft. Timaya
Producer – Terry G
Record Label – Umunamu Records
Album - MUSIC BUSINESS
Artiste – 2Shot ft. Timaya
Producer – Terry G
Record Label – Umunamu Records
“GONGO ASO”
Album- GONGO ASO
Artiste - 9ice
Producer - ID Cabasa
Record Label - Alapomeji Records
Album- GONGO ASO
Artiste - 9ice
Producer - ID Cabasa
Record Label - Alapomeji Records
“GOOD OR BAD”
Album - GET SERIOUS
Artiste - J Martins ft. Timaya and P-Square
Producer - J Martins
Record Label - Don Family Records
Album - GET SERIOUS
Artiste - J Martins ft. Timaya and P-Square
Producer - J Martins
Record Label - Don Family Records
HHWA4 RECORDING OF THE YEAR
Best single recording (on-air only or released) by artiste or group in year under review. Originality and production very essential
Best single recording (on-air only or released) by artiste or group in year under review. Originality and production very essential
“STREET CREDIBILITY”
Album - GONGO ASO
Artiste - 9ICE FT. 2Face
Producer – Id Cabasa
Record Label - Alapomeji Records
Album - GONGO ASO
Artiste - 9ICE FT. 2Face
Producer – Id Cabasa
Record Label - Alapomeji Records
“NOT THE GIRL”
Album – UNDAREYTED
Artiste - Dare Art Alade
Producer - Tee-Y Mix
Record Label – Soul Muzik
Album – UNDAREYTED
Artiste - Dare Art Alade
Producer - Tee-Y Mix
Record Label – Soul Muzik
“MITCHELL”
Album – ETCETERA
Artiste – Etcetera
Producer – Etcetera and Jo’kaynie
Record Label – X3M
Album – ETCETERA
Artiste – Etcetera
Producer – Etcetera and Jo’kaynie
Record Label – X3M
“CAN’T DO WITHOUT YOU”
Album – UNSTOPPABLE
Artiste – Tuface Ft. Melissa Briggs
Producer – Mic Tunes
Record Label - Hypertek Music
Album – UNSTOPPABLE
Artiste – Tuface Ft. Melissa Briggs
Producer – Mic Tunes
Record Label - Hypertek Music
HHWA5 PRODUCER OF THE YEAR
The individual responsible for producing the most acclaimed album in the year under review. His CV for the year includes top notch tracks and production credits no one can fault.
The individual responsible for producing the most acclaimed album in the year under review. His CV for the year includes top notch tracks and production credits no one can fault.
TEE-Y MIX
Album Title – YOU KNOW MY P
Artiste - Naeto C
Song Title – “KI NI BIG DEAL”
Album Title – YOU KNOW MY P
Artiste - Naeto C
Song Title – “KI NI BIG DEAL”
DON JAZZY
Album Title- ENTERTAINER
Artiste – D’Banj
Song Title – “FALL IN LOVE”
Album Title- ENTERTAINER
Artiste – D’Banj
Song Title – “FALL IN LOVE”
ID CABASA
Album Title – GONGO ASO
Artiste - 9ice
Song Title – “GONGO ASO”
Album Title – GONGO ASO
Artiste - 9ice
Song Title – “GONGO ASO”
TERRY G
Album – MUSIC BIZNESS
Artiste - 2 Shotz
Song Title – “IN CASE YOU NEVER KNOW”
Album – MUSIC BIZNESS
Artiste - 2 Shotz
Song Title – “IN CASE YOU NEVER KNOW”
JESSE JAGZ
Album – TALK ABOUT IT
Artiste – M.I
Song title – “SHORT BALCK BOY”
Album – TALK ABOUT IT
Artiste – M.I
Song title – “SHORT BALCK BOY”
HHWA6 BEST MUSIC VIDEO (AWARD GOES TO DIRECTOR)
Best conceptualist, best edited, best picture, best directed and most exciting video in year under review as voted by fans and decided by the jury.
Best conceptualist, best edited, best picture, best directed and most exciting video in year under review as voted by fans and decided by the jury.
ALFONSO DORMUN
Album Title – BIG BOY
Artiste - eLDee
Video Song Title – “BO SI GBAN GBA”
Album Title – BIG BOY
Artiste - eLDee
Video Song Title – “BO SI GBAN GBA”
JUDE OKOYE
Album Title - GAME OVER
Artiste - P Square
Video Song Title – “ROLL IT”
Album Title - GAME OVER
Artiste - P Square
Video Song Title – “ROLL IT”
DJ TEE
Album Title - CV
Artiste – Mo Hits All Stars
Video song Title – “PERE”
Album Title - CV
Artiste – Mo Hits All Stars
Video song Title – “PERE”
IGHO
Album Title – GET AWAY
Artiste - Igho
Video song Title – “NAIJA BOY”
Album Title – GET AWAY
Artiste - Igho
Video song Title – “NAIJA BOY”
HHWA7 BEST REGGAE/DANCEHALL ALBUM
Best reggae or dancehall album in year under review
Best reggae or dancehall album in year under review
GIFT AND GRACE
Artiste - Timaya
Producer(s) - K Solo, Akeem D’Beat, Jeggs, Spankie, Terry G,
Record Label – Dem Mama
Artiste - Timaya
Producer(s) - K Solo, Akeem D’Beat, Jeggs, Spankie, Terry G,
Record Label – Dem Mama
ME MUSIQ AND I
Artiste – Blackface
Producers – George Nathaniel, Blackface Naija, Terry G, Pro-Kessy, Henry Hope,
Record Label – Loud Houz Entertainment
Artiste – Blackface
Producers – George Nathaniel, Blackface Naija, Terry G, Pro-Kessy, Henry Hope,
Record Label – Loud Houz Entertainment
ICHIBAN
Artiste - Chakka Da’ Souljah
Producer(s) - Del B
Record Label - Premier Music
Artiste - Chakka Da’ Souljah
Producer(s) - Del B
Record Label - Premier Music
MY SHINE
Artiste – Black Solo
Producer(s) - Jah Mix, Zeeno Foster, DMM
Record Label - Kiss Music
Artiste – Black Solo
Producer(s) - Jah Mix, Zeeno Foster, DMM
Record Label - Kiss Music
HHWA8 BEST R ‘N’ B/ POP ALBUM
Best R&B or pop album in year under review (by single individual or group)
Best R&B or pop album in year under review (by single individual or group)
ENTERTAINER
Artiste- D’Banj
Producer(s) - Don Jazzy
Record Label- Mo Hits
Artiste- D’Banj
Producer(s) - Don Jazzy
Record Label- Mo Hits
UNSTOPPABLE
Artiste – 2Face
Producer(s) – J Sleek, Mic Tunes, Chakademus & Pliers, R Kelly, Sharks, Ozzy, Wayne Mc, Jiggy Jegg, B. Howard
Record Label – Hypertek Records
Artiste – 2Face
Producer(s) – J Sleek, Mic Tunes, Chakademus & Pliers, R Kelly, Sharks, Ozzy, Wayne Mc, Jiggy Jegg, B. Howard
Record Label – Hypertek Records
ETCETERA
Artiste – Etcetera
Producer(s) – Etcetera, Jo’ Kenny, Mr Daz, Chris Yakub
Record Label – X3M
Artiste – Etcetera
Producer(s) – Etcetera, Jo’ Kenny, Mr Daz, Chris Yakub
Record Label – X3M
GONGO ASO
Artiste- 9ice
Producer(s) - ID Cabasa, Puffy T
Record Label- Alapomeji Records
Artiste- 9ice
Producer(s) - ID Cabasa, Puffy T
Record Label- Alapomeji Records
MR CAPABLE
Artiste - Banky W
Producer(s) - ID Cabasa, Music Men
Record Label - Empire Mates Entertainment
Artiste - Banky W
Producer(s) - ID Cabasa, Music Men
Record Label - Empire Mates Entertainment
HHWA9 BEST RAP ALBUM
Best album by a rap artiste or group in year under review
Best album by a rap artiste or group in year under review
TALK ABOUT IT
Artiste- M I
Producer(s) - M I, Jesse Jagz, Kraftworks
Record Label- Chocolate City
Artiste- M I
Producer(s) - M I, Jesse Jagz, Kraftworks
Record Label- Chocolate City
PARADIGM SHIFT
Artiste - Mode 9
Producer(s) - Kraftwork, Jonah D Monarch, Wazbeat, Light house, Jesse Jagz
Record Label- Red Eye Entertainment
Artiste - Mode 9
Producer(s) - Kraftwork, Jonah D Monarch, Wazbeat, Light house, Jesse Jagz
Record Label- Red Eye Entertainment
SECOND TURNING BY THE RIGHT
Artiste - Lord Of Ajasa
Producer(s) - ID Cabasa,
Record Label – Oti Po Ju
Artiste - Lord Of Ajasa
Producer(s) - ID Cabasa,
Record Label – Oti Po Ju
YOU KNOW MY P
Artiste - Naeto C
Producer(s) - Tee-Y Mix
Record Label - Storm Records
Artiste - Naeto C
Producer(s) - Tee-Y Mix
Record Label - Storm Records
HHWA10 BEST COLLABO
Best R&B, Pop or hip hop collaborative track (including cameos) in year under review
Best R&B, Pop or hip hop collaborative track (including cameos) in year under review
“STREET CREDIBILITY”
Artistes – 9ice FT 2Face
Producer – ID Cabasa
Record label- Alapomeji Records
Artistes – 9ice FT 2Face
Producer – ID Cabasa
Record label- Alapomeji Records
“LE FENU SO”
Artistes - Lord Of Ajasa FT 9ice
Producer – ID Cabasa
Record Label- O Ti Po Ju
Artistes - Lord Of Ajasa FT 9ice
Producer – ID Cabasa
Record Label- O Ti Po Ju
“GOOD OR BAD
Artistes - J Martins FT Timaya AND P-Square
Producer – J Martins
Record Label- Don Family Records
Artistes - J Martins FT Timaya AND P-Square
Producer – J Martins
Record Label- Don Family Records
“E FI MI SILE”
Artistes - YQ FT Da Grin
Producer – Dr. Frabz
Record Label- 2 Koncept Entertainment
Artistes - YQ FT Da Grin
Producer – Dr. Frabz
Record Label- 2 Koncept Entertainment
“BUSH MEAT”
Artistes - Sound Sultan FT 2Face & W4
Producer – J Sleek
Record Label- Naija Ninja
Artistes - Sound Sultan FT 2Face & W4
Producer – J Sleek
Record Label- Naija Ninja
HHWA11 BEST RAP SINGLE
Best single released on-air recording of a rap song
Best single released on-air recording of a rap song
“SAFE”
Artiste(s) – M I ft Djinee
Producer – M.I
Record Label- Chocolate City
Artiste(s) – M I ft Djinee
Producer – M.I
Record Label- Chocolate City
“TALKING TO YOU”
Artiste(s) – Mode 9 ft Banky W
Producer – Banky W
Record label- Red Eye Music
Artiste(s) – Mode 9 ft Banky W
Producer – Banky W
Record label- Red Eye Music
“WA WA ALRIGHT”
Artiste(s) – Kel
Producer – Suspect
Record Label- Capital Hills Records
Artiste(s) – Kel
Producer – Suspect
Record Label- Capital Hills Records
“KINI BIG DEAL”
Artiste(s) – Naeto C
Producer – Tee-Y Mix
Record Label- Storm Records
Artiste(s) – Naeto C
Producer – Tee-Y Mix
Record Label- Storm Records
HHWA12 BEST VOCAL PERFORMANCE (MALE)
Single male artiste with most outstanding vocal performance on a single song or album
Single male artiste with most outstanding vocal performance on a single song or album
DARE ART ALADE
Album Title - UNDAREYTED
Record Label – Soul Muzik
Producer- Cobhams
Song Title - “NOT THE GIRL”
Album Title - UNDAREYTED
Record Label – Soul Muzik
Producer- Cobhams
Song Title - “NOT THE GIRL”
BANKY W
Album Title - MR CAPABLE
Record Label - Empire Mates Entertainment
Producer- Muzik Men
Song Title - “DON’T BREAK MY HEART”
Album Title - MR CAPABLE
Record Label - Empire Mates Entertainment
Producer- Muzik Men
Song Title - “DON’T BREAK MY HEART”
ETCETERA
Album Title - ETCETERA
Producer- Etcetera and Jo’Kaynie
Record label – X3M
Song Title- “MICHELLE”
Album Title - ETCETERA
Producer- Etcetera and Jo’Kaynie
Record label – X3M
Song Title- “MICHELLE”
WANDE COAL
Album Title - FROM M TO M
Producer- Don Jazzy
Record Label – Mo Hits
Song Title- “TABOO”
Album Title - FROM M TO M
Producer- Don Jazzy
Record Label – Mo Hits
Song Title- “TABOO”
HHWA13 BEST VOCAL PERFORMANCE (FEMALE)
Single female act with most outstanding vocal performance on a single song or album
Single female act with most outstanding vocal performance on a single song or album
OMAWUNMI
Album Title - WONDER WOMAN
Producer - Cobhams
Record Label – Wonder Woman
Song Title - “IN THE MUSIC”
Album Title - WONDER WOMAN
Producer - Cobhams
Record Label – Wonder Woman
Song Title - “IN THE MUSIC”
NIKKI LAOYE
Album Title - ANGEL 4 LIFE
Producer - Cobhams
Record Label – Wahala Media Entertainment
Song Title - “NEVER FELT THIS WAY BEFORE”
Album Title - ANGEL 4 LIFE
Producer - Cobhams
Record Label – Wahala Media Entertainment
Song Title - “NEVER FELT THIS WAY BEFORE”
WAJE
Album Title- BREATHLESS (Unreleased)
Producer - J Martins
Record Label – Dome Records
Song Title- “SOMEWHERE”
Album Title- BREATHLESS (Unreleased)
Producer - J Martins
Record Label – Dome Records
Song Title- “SOMEWHERE”
HHWA14 NEXT RATED
Most promising upcoming officially unreleased act in the year under review
YQ
Track Title – “E FI MI LE”
Record Label – 2Koncept Entertainment
Most promising upcoming officially unreleased act in the year under review
YQ
Track Title – “E FI MI LE”
Record Label – 2Koncept Entertainment
MP
Track Title – “PASA PASA”
Record Label – Lime Lite Records
Track Title – “PASA PASA”
Record Label – Lime Lite Records
KEL
Track Title – “WA WA ALRIGHT”
Record Label - Capital Hills Records
Track Title – “WA WA ALRIGHT”
Record Label - Capital Hills Records
D’JINEE
Track Title – “LADE”
Record Label – Polar Media
Track Title – “LADE”
Record Label – Polar Media
OMAWUNMI
Track Title – “IN THE MUSIC”
Record Label – Wonder Woman
Track Title – “IN THE MUSIC”
Record Label – Wonder Woman
HHWA15 HIP HOP WORLD REVELATION
Best new artiste in the year under review
Best new artiste in the year under review
M I
Album - TALK ABOUT IT
Full Name – JUDE ABAGA
Record Label – Chocolate City
Album - TALK ABOUT IT
Full Name – JUDE ABAGA
Record Label – Chocolate City
BANKY W
Album- MR CAPABLE
Full Name – BANKOLE WELLINGTON
Record Label – Empire Mates Entertainment
Album- MR CAPABLE
Full Name – BANKOLE WELLINGTON
Record Label – Empire Mates Entertainment
NAETO C
Album- YOU KNOW MY P
Full Name – NAETOCHUKWU CHIKWE
Record Label – Storm Records
Album- YOU KNOW MY P
Full Name – NAETOCHUKWU CHIKWE
Record Label – Storm Records
NIKKI LAOYE
Album- ANGEL FOR LIFE
Full Name – NIKKI LAOYE
Record Label – Wahala Media Entertainment
Album- ANGEL FOR LIFE
Full Name – NIKKI LAOYE
Record Label – Wahala Media Entertainment
HHWA16 AFRICAN ARTISTE OF THE YEAR (NON NIGERIAN CATEGORY)
Special award for an individual African artiste with the most outstanding album and astonishing achievements in year under review
Special award for an individual African artiste with the most outstanding album and astonishing achievements in year under review
BUFFALO
“BUBBLE YOUR BUMZ”
“BUBBLE YOUR BUMZ”
TINNY
“I DEY KOLO”
“I DEY KOLO”
DOGG
“CAN YOU FEEL IT”
WITNESS
“ZERO”
“CAN YOU FEEL IT”
WITNESS
“ZERO”
HHWA17 LYRICIST ON THE ROLL
Rap Artiste with best lyrical depth and performance on a single song or album
MODE 9
Album Title- PARADIGM SHIFT
Record Label- Red Eye Music
Song Title - NINE
Rap Artiste with best lyrical depth and performance on a single song or album
MODE 9
Album Title- PARADIGM SHIFT
Record Label- Red Eye Music
Song Title - NINE
M I
Album Title - TALK ABOUT IT
Record Label - Chocolate City
Song Title – TALK ABOUT IT
Album Title - TALK ABOUT IT
Record Label - Chocolate City
Song Title – TALK ABOUT IT
LORD OF AJASA
Album Title - SECOND TURNING BY THE RIGHT
Record Label - O Ti Po Ju
Song Title – ESA LO BA DE
Album Title - SECOND TURNING BY THE RIGHT
Record Label - O Ti Po Ju
Song Title – ESA LO BA DE
DAGRIN
Album Title – CEO (Unreleased)
Record Label - Satty Record and Mi So Fun Yin
Song Title - PON PON PON
Album Title – CEO (Unreleased)
Record Label - Satty Record and Mi So Fun Yin
Song Title - PON PON PON
HHWA18 BEST STREET HOP
The most popular street-hop single in year under review
The most popular street-hop single in year under review
“E SA LO BA DE”
Artiste- Lord Of Ajasa
Artiste- Lord Of Ajasa
“PON PON PON”
Artiste- Da Grin
Artiste- Da Grin
“04 KA SI BE”
Artiste- DJ Zeez
Artiste- DJ Zeez
“E FI MI LE”
Artiste-YQ
Artiste-YQ
“COLLABO”
Artiste- DeeBee
Artiste- DeeBee
HHWA19 HIPHOP WORLD HALL OF FAME
Non competitive category
GRAND MASTER LEE
PHILLIP TRIMNELL
Non competitive category
GRAND MASTER LEE
PHILLIP TRIMNELL
So what do ya think about this year's nominations?
Let me just say here that my favorite Naija song right now is Bracket's 'Yori Yori'...totally love it. It's even my ring tone sef ;) and what happened to 'Koni koni love by Klever Jay and Danny Young? It deserves to be recognised!
